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Eae903 Liked a reply to forum topic Where do you mix and match wheel size? How do you feel different configs compare?
11/4/2024 8:50pm
I think that's the issue. It's not so much the design of the bike, but the use case and rider preferences. A mix of industry push and "dude, trust me you need this" peer pressure got us all on 29ers. Smoother is faster and faster is fun right? Well, that really depends on the rider. If smoother and faster was always more fun, there wouldn't be the hardcore hardtail crowd. Sure, if you are building a bike for a specific purpose, like dual Slalom or dirt jumping, then a specific wheel size would be more appropriate. But since 85% of...
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hogfly Liked a reply to forum topic Legit bike trails around Huntsville, AL?
8/12/2024 5:15pm
I know some legitimately fast enduro racers from Huntsville area (Dirt Camp Racing is based out of there), and they all ride Monte Sano and rave about it as well.
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jstnrt Added a reply to Legit bike trails around Huntsville, AL?
8/12/2024 11:16am Thanks, I'll take another look at Monte Sano then! And thanks Spomer, I didn't know about Ride BHM ✌️
hd4rider Liked a reply to forum topic Legit bike trails around Huntsville, AL?
8/12/2024 10:28am
Bluff Line (high-speed tech) and McKay Hollow (basically a European EDR stage) are both awesome trails. If I remember correctly, Bankhead is a purpose-built flow trail that’s fun. Overall, if it’s black or double-black and has vert, it’s probably some very fun tech.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic Legit bike trails around Huntsville, AL?
8/12/2024 9:32am
i'm not from the area and realize this is well further than 30 mins, but BHM in Birmingham looks pretty darn fun (you prob already know about it)
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jstnrt Added a reply to Legit bike trails around Huntsville, AL?
8/12/2024 9:32am Cool cool, I’ll have to dig a little deeper. Any trails in particular you recommend?
jstnrt Started a new thread Legit bike trails around Huntsville, AL?
8/10/2024 3:44pm Hey all, I recently moved to Huntsville, Alabama and have yet to find any trails that are well and proper downward pointing bike trails in the area around the city. Everything I have tried is some form of land trust trail that feels like it has hiking as its first priority: No flow, and awkward-for-bikes trail features. I have seen...
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spoon_ Liked a bike check Minibike Ultimate Shred Machine
4/26/2020 1:23pm
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Stiksandstones Liked a reply to forum topic Former Trek Executive's Open Letter to Bike Industry About E-Bikes
2/9/2020 2:50pm
Generalizing everyone that has ridden an eMTB "E-MTBers act like they the exception to the rules"....is bullshit. As I say in every trail meeting i've been to when this is brought up, we have always had 'an asshole' problem, it existed before electrics. This problem exists in skate, snow, surf, tennis, golf, etc.....not everyone is a cool law abiding person. So theres that. Oh, and your analogy about the bikes being heavier causing more damage-is funny. So-I am 140lbs, am I supposed to call anyone 160lbs and up a 'trail terrorizer'? Your last comment about EMTBers being rich, not working...
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BHowell Liked a forum topic Former Trek Executive's Open Letter to Bike Industry About E-Bikes
2/9/2020 2:46pm
Joe Vadeboncoeur was with Trek Bicycles for 30 years and worked in many capacities there, including the development and growth of e-bikes. Joe has an advantaged insight into e-bikes and, more relevant to our community, eMTB. Having been at the vanguard of eMTB, he is privy to their development, growth, and industry impact. Now, as the head of his local trails organization, he has the perspective of an individual that works with land managers and trail users. It is tough to think of another person with such a two-sided view on this topic. It very much *feels* like eMTB has...
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jstnrt Added a comment about video 'This is Not a Bike Park' - 2020 Losinj World Cup Preview
2/9/2020 2:44pm On Firefox, with adblocker both off or on, can't see the video.
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jstnrt Added a comment about feature So Here Is Sam Hill's 29er Enduro Race Bike...
5/9/2019 8:11am
No, Sam Hill doesn't use clips. Don't ruin our world view.
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LLLLL Liked a comment about Feature So Here Is Sam Hill's 29er Enduro Race Bike...
5/9/2019 8:11am
He wore them at one of the world cups a few years back.
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jstnrt Added a comment about product review Heavy Duty Carbon
7/27/2017 4:09pm
The big question, so in the end, what's the reason why other carbon rim manufacturers charge $3,000? A sticker that says ENVE costs $2,200 to produce?
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jstnrt Added a comment about video The Best of Everything or I'm Sorry Wheels! U.S. Nat'l Champs Pro DH Course at Snowshoe
7/20/2017 6:17pm
I was trying to pay attention to the track but all I could think about was that brake squeak..brake squeak..brake squeak!!!
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jstnrt Added a comment about news story FINAL RESULTS: Enduro World Series, Argentina
4/3/2016 6:02pm
On montenbaik.com there are a few raw videos! http://montenbaik.com/2016/04/video-raw-race-day-1-ews-bariloche-2016/ http://montenbaik.com/2016/04/video-raw-race-day-2-ews-bariloche-2016/
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jstnrt Added a reply to Should Enduro Be a Riding Type?
12/25/2015 11:23pm I'm going to look at this from both sides of the coin, I cringe whenever I hear someone say something like, "I went to do Enduro this morning.." It just sounds overblown, like the person is trying to prove their training and racing prowess to me.. I feel like saying, "Mm no, you rode your bike for a few hours...
jstnrt Added a comment about video The Longest Downhill Race Ever - DIRECTV SuperDownhill 2015
5/10/2015 7:50pm
You're correct, but do you know the trail? Climbing/pedalling areas are the length of a few meters. The track is up to DH format, and the race was held in a DH format with single rider starts, one run to win.
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