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metadave Liked a comment about video SAM HILL - Vital RAW
4/10/2021 6:06pm
This week's level of Hill content has been exemplary. Please keep it up.
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Eoin Liked a comment about Feature SAM HILL - The Inside Line Podcast
4/9/2021 12:07pm
Such a shame he doesn't like doing interviews because he is such a laugh to listen to. Suprisingly tolerant answers regarding emtb and flow trails (considering how hardcore he is regarding pedals). Also does Sam live in a birdcage in order to speak with birds, so that he can ask the local wildlife for all the inside line tips when he gets to a new race venue?
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LoamChomsky Added a comment about feature SAM HILL - The Inside Line Podcast
4/8/2021 11:39am
Sam, I live in Calgary and still haven't ridden where the world cup race was. I can see why it's on the list of places that shouldn't host a WC.
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LoamChomsky Added a comment about product review El Roy
4/1/2021 6:57pm
I also prefer a fixed chainstay - more reliable to me, compared to just about any adjustable I have used. Skeen does make a valid point about the price increase though. And, I bet Marin will still sell each and every last one.
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sspomer Liked a product review Marin El Roy Steel Hardtail Review
4/1/2021 6:54pm
It's April 1, but this isn't a joke. What has a 480mm reach and a wheelbase that approaches size-large-DH-bike territory, but is made for a rider 5'5" to 5'10"? The punchline probably won't make you laugh, but the ride sure will. The Marin El Roy is one of those freakishly long, slack, steel hardtails and the ride on this limo is considerably more entertaining than any MTB April Fools attempt. Marin is no stranger to the hardtail game when we consider they made their first hardtail over 30 years ago. Even more specifically, they're no stranger to the modern hardtail...
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sspomer Liked a product review Marin El Roy Steel Hardtail Review
4/1/2021 6:54pm
It's April 1, but this isn't a joke. What has a 480mm reach and a wheelbase that approaches size-large-DH-bike territory, but is made for a rider 5'5" to 5'10"? The punchline probably won't make you laugh, but the ride sure will. The Marin El Roy is one of those freakishly long, slack, steel hardtails and the ride on this limo is considerably more entertaining than any MTB April Fools attempt. Marin is no stranger to the hardtail game when we consider they made their first hardtail over 30 years ago. Even more specifically, they're no stranger to the modern hardtail...
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LoamChomsky Added a comment about product review El Roy
4/1/2021 10:41am
I operate a similar bike. Yes, the HA is fairly slack, and the ST is fairly steep - but it feels surprisingly natural in a fairly short amount of time, and you get used to it quickly. The part about 2x wheelsets to maximize potential is correct, in my experience. Or at least 2x tire options, depending on where and when you're riding.
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lev Liked a comment about Blog Post KONA INSTANT TRAIL DOGS AVAILABLE IN WEB STORE NOW
4/1/2021 10:06am
This is good, but I'm more interested in which website Vital is going to start a war with?!?
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LoamChomsky Added a comment about blog post KONA INSTANT TRAIL DOGS AVAILABLE IN WEB STORE NOW
4/1/2021 7:22am
This is like a Black Mirror sort of reality ...
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LoamChomsky Added a comment about product review Union
3/30/2021 12:09pm
As a serial decal remover, I am happy when it's not a waterslide decal. I don't like looking like Ricky Bobby, with a giant Wonderbread ad on my bike.
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metadave Liked a comment about video Making Blacks Out of Blues - Thomas Vanderham Makes His Own Lines
3/9/2021 7:16am
Espresso is one of my favs when passing through North Van. I always make time for it as a lunch lap before passing through to squamish and beyond. One if the most smiles for miles trails I've ever ridden. Turn your brain off and enjoy.
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LoamChomsky Added a comment about bike check Forbidden Dreadnought - The Dreadsled
3/3/2021 9:40am
Can't weigh a bike when you're riding it, and the weight won't matter if you're pulled over fixing something.
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LoamChomsky Added a comment about press release Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Launches a Massive Trail Network Plan
2/24/2021 7:35am
This looks awesome, gotta get the border opened first!
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LoamChomsky Added a comment about product review Ramones
2/19/2021 8:32am
These are important considerations for a kid's bike. Showing my son videos of Amaury ripping around gets him excited for biking, much more than an extra pound of bike-weight-savings.
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LoamChomsky Added a comment about product review Ramones
2/18/2021 12:22pm
I bought one of these (with a matching Amaury Pierron jersey!) last summer for my son and he loves it! No problems with function or getting banged up. I made some studded tires for winter, which is another nice thing with 20+ wheels. We ended up putting some older SLX hydraulic brakes from the parts bin on because Shimano levers adjust pretty far in, but otherwise the stock build is great. I figure that around the end of summer (he will be 7 then) I will start looking for the next size up ...
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LoamChomsky Added a comment about press release Time to Graduate from Shotgun to Tow Rope - Kids Ride Shotgun Expands the Line
11/26/2020 8:28am
My ass creates pretty huge forces on dropper post bushings too. I have a OneUp 170 and a 210 drop and no issues with a few years of Tow Whee use.
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