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Lastmissouriexit Added a reply to Former Trek Executive's Open Letter to Bike Industry About E-Bikes
2/9/2020 9:02am Great article and reasoned debate. A motor is a motor is a motor. Legs are legs are legs. If I can't climb the hill, I'll: a) go to another trail or b) train harder. $.02
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Lastmissouriexit Added a comment about bike check 2019 Specialized Stumpjumper 29 | East Coast Edition
12/19/2019 10:53am
I'm with the GX choice. R ders break a lot compared to, well, pretty much everything else. Does a $200 derailleur shift better than a $65? Perhaps, but if I have to buy 3....
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Lastmissouriexit Added a comment about feature What Do Riders Think? Five Flat Pedal Shoes Reviewed by Vital MTB Members
11/20/2019 6:05pm
Five Ten Freerider Pro are excellent shoes. They are worth twice (nearly) the price of the regular 5-10 FRs, notably lighter and less stitching means more durability. Hard to find on sale, so you know they're good.
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MatadorCE Liked a reply to forum topic Maxim Magazine Calls New Harley Davidson Concept E-Moto a Pedal-less Bicycle
1/18/2019 7:54am
The most shocking info for me was to find out that Maxim magazine still exists.
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Lastmissouriexit Added a reply to Current Enduro Bikes, One bike to rule them all, or all hype?
1/29/2018 9:53am Jared Graves and Sam Hill at World Champs re-defined for me what is the "best bike." It's the one you're most comfortable on. After that I began riding my Yeti 29er everywhere, and focused on developing my skills rather than trying to "buy" better riding with endless bike and equipment upgrades.
Lastmissouriexit Added a comment about feature Vital MTB Face Off: The Best Heavy-Duty Disc Brakes
12/21/2017 10:28am
Great article, very thorough. I'd like to point out a distinction that doesn't show up in any professional reviews, but which has affected thousands of SRAM customers. SRAM, and perhaps other brands, often use different specifications for OEM brakes compared to the aftermarket sets sold separately. In the Guide line, these cheaper parts in the lever actuators failed MASSIVELY, leaving thousands of customers at the mercy of their respective shops' warranty processes. Some riders reported that their LBS swapped the levers immediately, allowing the customer to keep riding while the shop dealt with the SRAM warranty department. In my case...
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Lastmissouriexit Added a reply to Does the New UCI President Really Care About MTB?
9/21/2017 1:55pm Thanks for covering this Iceman. EWS and Chris Ball's team show it can be done, but the level of resources are nowhere near UCI. I don't see any UCI executives stringing border tape or pre-riding the courses for events they administer. The major team sponsors in DH are primarily MTB manufacturers. Attracting, and keeping, non-industry sponsors (Honda, Volvo and Nissan...
Lastmissouriexit Added a comment about slideshow Pro Toolbox Check - John Hall, Aaron Gwin's Mechanic
10/20/2016 10:25am
wire stripper
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Lastmissouriexit Added a reply to MTB Ban Implemented Based on Strava Speeds
5/5/2016 2:42pm Not a single trail user rose to speak at the meeting. For this to be approved it had to appear on at least one prior council meeting agenda, where public comment is solicited. You do not have to live in the municipality to participate in public comment. Given that only supporters of the ban spoke up and provided evidence, the...
Lastmissouriexit Added a comment about product review SB5.5
4/12/2016 11:24am
I have a SB 75 and SB 4.5, definitely a Tribe guy. I was disappointed in Yeti's choice to go with the Boost 148/110 spec on their newest models, but after riding it I'm not so sure. I feel a tangible improvement with the Boost hub spacing on the 4.5. Placebo effect, or real? What's your opinion?
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Lastmissouriexit Added a comment about news story Troy Brosnan and Tracey Hannah Win 2016 Australian National Championships
3/20/2016 11:58am
Tracy's 8th championship. Worth mentioning.
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Lastmissouriexit Added a comment about video ONE LAP - Vital MTB Test Sessions Bike Abuse on Geronimo Trail
1/27/2016 10:44am
Awesome riding fellas. Particularly like the slo-mo replay of off camber washout. A proper riding lesson. Thanks!
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Lastmissouriexit Added a comment about video Are Walmart Bikes Safe to Ride?
1/13/2016 7:53pm
Sick ridin dude.
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Lastmissouriexit Added a comment about feature After the Crash: Red Bull Steps Up, Basagoitia on the Mend, Positive Changes for Rampage and the Bike Industry Ahead
11/2/2015 7:31am
Great news about Bas'. Props to all who pitched in. If sponsors and mfrs' policies need to change regarding rider safety, how about this, and other magazines' editorial policies? Look at the number of articles that celebrate very risky riding styles to see what I mean. If you want to make sponsors and mfrs responsible for rider safety, expect mandatory safety equipment rules and typical corporate CYA policies to be imposed at all events. How many Rampage riders were wearing horse collars and spine braces? Few. I'm still amazed at the disproportionate response to Bas' injury compared to Will Olsen's...
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Lastmissouriexit Added a comment about feature Opinion: When Does Risk Outweigh the Reward? How Red Bull Rampage Changed Our Perspective
10/20/2015 7:41am
Will Olsen was killed in early August at the Crested Butte EWS. There was much sadness and compassion expressed throughout the MTB community, but not the outrage that is following Bas' injury. What's the difference? More money? Hardly. Lower risk? Hardly. The absence of a hi-def video of the incident? Perhaps.
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Lastmissouriexit Added a reply to RESULTS: 2015 Masters World Champs DH from Andorra
8/27/2015 7:23pm 30 yrs old is a "master" age? Wow, do they really need entry fees that badly?
