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boaz Liked a comment about product review Vital Test Sessions - Pivot Firebird
12/11/2021 5:49pm
Sounds like a lot of people wanted to hear something specific about this bike and didn’t get to see it. Thanks vital for being thorough and trying to remain objective about your experience in the face of the criticism. This for me boosts (maybe super boost?) your cred. Thanks for the review!
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Skeen Liked a comment about product review Vital Test Sessions - Pivot Firebird
12/9/2021 6:00pm
For a counter-counter point, the article notes that the bike ships with 800mm bars yet the testers were given 760. They should have tested all bikes with the same bar width IMO… to remove that variable. I respect your need to follow a budget, and on the hand a $100 bar for a $5000 bike is 2% extra… most riders would be willing to pay this to make their expensive purchase as comfortable as possible.
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Jeff, I thoroughly enjoyed your response! For clarification, my $350 was including new tires too. I enjoyed Vital's tire test they did a few months ago and how they measured rolling resistance. You must have a background in STEM because you like backing up qualitative information with quantitative facts. I also approve of your use of "gnarcissim!" On a heavier note, I just "tested" out a fox 36 with a ACS3 coil. Un-quantifiably fun as hell although I could try a smiles per mile correlation to refine my results.
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about product review Vital Test Sessions - Pivot Firebird
12/9/2021 3:46pm
We'll just say "agree to disagree". Few thoughts... What bar/stem are you buying!? "Conservatively" $350? Unpopular opinion but alloy 31.6 bars are where its at. They usually cost sub $100. I've got drawer with all sorts of stems from over the years, but if I had to buy one that shouldn't cost more than $80?. Point is, when you are spending $5K+ for a bike, $180 for "fit" isn't all that material. In fact, I'd wager anyone buying a new bike should *always* plan on setting some money aside for fit because its impossible to know if your own body's...
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about product review Vital Test Sessions - Pivot Firebird
12/9/2021 8:34am
While I understand the desire to put multiple riders on a bike in a relatively short period of time, I'll be honest and say "this could be better". Anyone looking to spend $5K+ on a bike knows swapping stem & bars is relatively minor, as is monkeying around with suspension (or swapping tires). I can't remember the last time I bought a bike and *didn't* swap tires, bar, stem & play around with suspension over the course of weeks to get it dialed to my liking. While it makes a "shootout" much harder, maybe its time we let that kind...
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To offer a slight counterpoint. My last two bikes were over $5k and I did not swap anything on them when they were brand new. Two reasons why. The first is my spouse took a lot of convincing from me to make a purchase this large and I was not about to beg to spend more money on tires, bars and a stem (Conservatively estimating that at around $350). The final reason is that I'm an average sized rider and most bikes fit me out of the box. I think Vital is fair to rate a $5k plus bike on...
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BHowell Liked a comment about product review Vital Test Sessions - Devinci Spartan HP
11/30/2021 8:49am
Yup, we acknowledged and applauded Devinci for putting proper tires on the Spartan HP. It didn't keep us from smoking the rear rim before the test started though... Much of the Spartan HP's weight is in the frame, which we are pretty sure will outlive us all.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about Press Release Enduro Bearings Continues Maxhit Line with New Bottom Bracket
11/18/2021 11:14am
So the pro tip for me is to stop living in Washington. Got it.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about video A Straight Rhythm Section for MTB - Thomas Estaque's Dream Track
11/18/2021 10:50am
I'm way more pumped on video projects like this that result in a usable trail for other people, as opposed to one-off spectacles that either get bulldozed when they're done or just slowly erode and covered with weeds in the middle of nowhere.
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levie125 Added a comment about photo G-Out Project - Snowshoe World Cup Downhill
11/12/2021 9:57am
Haha, I thought I was some internet bike sleuth for a minute there. Thank you for clearing that up.
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sspomer Liked a comment about photo G-Out Project - Snowshoe World Cup Downhill
11/12/2021 9:55am
schwalbe made custom tire labels for their riders for world champs w/ rider names on them but treads weren't different. magic max was for max hartenstern.
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levie125 Added a comment about photo G-Out Project - Snowshoe World Cup Downhill
11/12/2021 7:12am
Schwalbe come out with a new tire? Picture 4 rear tire "Magic Max"
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levie125 Added a comment about photo Cube Two15
11/12/2021 7:09am
Schwalbe come out with a new tire? Picture 4 rear tire "Magic Max"
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic Veterans and Mountain Biking - Thank You for Your Service
11/12/2021 6:54am
Bringing this back to the front for Veteran's Day. Thank you all for your service! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Operation Yellowbird (@operation_yellowbird)
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sspomer Liked a forum topic Veterans and Mountain Biking - Thank You for Your Service
11/12/2021 6:53am
On this Veteran's day in the U.S., I just wanted to thank former and current military for their service. The devotion and dedication of your lives to protecting and serving our country is humbling and greatly respected. Thank you. If you're a vet or currently in the military, we'd love to hear from you. Below are some Veteran-specific MTB and cycling groups. Please add to the list if you know of any. MTB VETS Ride It Out Veteran Mountain Bike Alliance (Facebook) Pedal Against PTSD Operation Comfort Operation Yellowbird View this post on Instagram Our next #Veterans group ride will...
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TruckeeRiverTroll Liked a comment about Press Release Delium Introduces New High-End MTB Tire Range
10/27/2021 3:00pm
If these work anywhere near as well as other high end makers, the $35-$45 price point is a steal!
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levie125 Added a comment about feature Canyon's All-New Spectral Line
10/26/2021 9:16am
Noted. I'll bug him. Maybe he could do a T-shirt that would make it's way into the Vital Gear Club Box!
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BHowell Liked a comment about Feature Canyon's All-New Spectral Line
10/26/2021 8:09am
These were a limited run that over-sold too darn quickly! Maybe if enough people bug Travis at NF, they'll fire up the machines and make some more?
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levie125 Added a comment about feature Canyon's All-New Spectral Line
10/26/2021 5:24am
Brad, All I want to know is are we going to get a crack at one of those sweet NF and Vital collab jerseys?
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t-stoff Liked a comment about Feature Vital MTB Gear Club Unboxing 23
10/18/2021 11:00am
Ahh. thought so. Well I can give my feedback, that brush set is still rocking!
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