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Sloguy Liked a comment about bike check 2023 Transition Smuggler Dream Build
7/6/2023 5:41am
😀😃 That bike has about the same chance of weighing 28lbs 5oz with those 1300gr tires as Chris Froome chances of winning the TdF this year.
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ThatOneGuyInTheComments Liked a comment about video Phil Atwill Coronet Peakin I PROPAIN Bicycles
6/3/2023 1:36pm
I'm gonna send this video to anyone who tells me that you can't shred in SPD's. Also, that was some of the coolest riding I've ever seen.
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justwan naride Added a comment about bike check Nukeproof X Hope Giga 290 MX
5/6/2023 4:40am
Congrats for not going full purple!
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schwalbai Liked a reply to forum topic Most reliable enduro build
4/18/2023 7:47pm
Most reliable, and i guess by extension durable tires would be the Schwalbe Eddy Current's (Front and Rear). Front has similar grip to a Mary, but with superior durability and support. Rear is basically a low key moto tire. Have had lots of buddies run a set for multiple seasons. You can even hot knife to rear square the edges if you want to get frugal. Shameless brand plug, but the Eddy Currents (despite their name) are worthy of hype on Enduro Bikes.
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Nozes Liked a bike check BC Original Podsol by Nozes
4/18/2023 7:34pm
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hardbash Liked a reply to forum topic Most reliable enduro build
4/13/2023 10:20am
Frame: Anything from Nicolai, especially the G1. These things are built well and not for weight-weenies.will survive pretty much everything. Wheels: DT-Swiss are great, even entry level E1900 are pretty good. Dropper: BikeYoke is the best. If you are on a budget, BrandX and so on work pretty well as well. No Reverb! Brakes: Formula Cura 2. Sram has good parts availability but needs quiet a bit of service in my experience. Had leaky caliper pistons a few times and stuck lever pistons on the older Guides. maybe it got better, I don't know. Shifting: GX 1x11: Reasonably priced and...
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Eoin Liked a reply to forum topic Most reliable enduro build
4/13/2023 1:51am
Just to add my 2 cents: I agree in general about DT swiss rims (specifically the EX series), spokes and hubs being good. But ironically, I rate DT swiss built wheels pretty low, their insistence on using 28 straight pull spokes is ridiculous, I am constantly tensioning my wheels and losing spokes on the rear.
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Yoda Liked a reply to forum topic Most reliable enduro build
4/13/2023 1:13am
From experience, it's possible to break nearly anything given a hard crash or brutal case, and weird stuff happens (ex. rock strikes to downtubes or derailleurs on the roads between trails in whistler)... so sometimes reliability is secondary to availability of parts or replacements in local shops especially if you travel for riding or racing. In terms of reliability riding style, maintenance (including crucial bolt checks) and bike setup are just as important as the components themselves. If you are the type to push it and crash often especially in rocky terrain, I'd spring for aluminum components. Bolts which worked...
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justwan naride Added a reply to Most reliable enduro build
4/13/2023 1:08am A MTB wheel should really have 32 spokes. Esp. now that wheel diameter has increased. Not only for durability, but for when they go out of true, smaller distances between spoke holes will allow for more precision and more chances of bringing the rim close to it's intended shape.
justwan naride Added a reply to Most reliable enduro build
4/13/2023 1:54am frame: Biased since I own one, but Privateer have great geo, big bearings and seem built to take punishment. The design is spartan, you will only find things that are necessary, but it works. There are 5 or 6 161's where I live and mine is a 141. No issues at all and the oldest frame of the bunch just...
justwan naride Added a comment about bike check ESSΔR F5 proto
4/11/2023 9:31am
Very interesting suspension system. I'd name it the "dingle pivot" 😁
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rideonnoli Liked a bike check TRANSITION SPIRE Formula - rideonnoli.com
4/11/2023 9:21am
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GhettoFunkRadio Liked a bike check Canyon Spectral 125 AL
4/6/2023 3:57pm
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Digit Bikes Liked a comment about Feature PASSION PROJECT - Vital Rides the Digit Datum
4/6/2023 10:05am
Thanks for following! A few bikes have made it to Europe already. I think they've used freight forwarding servicesto get them.
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zoso Liked a comment about Feature PASSION PROJECT - Vital Rides the Digit Datum
4/6/2023 10:05am
One thing worth noting imo is the straight seat tube that allows the biggie droppers. Nice looking rig!!
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justwan naride Added a comment about feature PASSION PROJECT - Vital Rides the Digit Datum
4/5/2023 11:40pm
I've followed Tim's journey on mtbr.com, liked the frame concept since I first saw it. Hope it works out well, the brand expands and there's european distribution at some point. I don't know if I ever get the opportunity to buy one, but it aligns perfectly with my idea of an allround trail bike. Currently it's out of my price range although I feel it's good value for a US made frame that's well designed and brings something new to the table. Big fan of keeping things simple too. Wish Tim best of luck!
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Digit Bikes Liked a comment about Feature PASSION PROJECT - Vital Rides the Digit Datum
4/5/2023 11:28pm
Never buy a bike that you only "lowkey" want. Buy a bike that excites you, that you gotta, gotta, GOTTA HAVE!
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