maximumradness

About Me

I miss the weather in the PNW.
Colorado changed how I ride.
My kids are so rad.
Found a shred babe, gonna keep her.
Gratitude is the meaning of life.
I used to own my own bike shop.
Now we are making stuff
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Dillon, CO, USA

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8/1/2009

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maximumradness Added a comment about bike check My dream build transition bottlerocket

7/16/2026 4:37am

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Sick!

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maximumradness Added a comment about feature FIRST RIDE - Yeti's New LT Enduro Bike Absolutely Slaps

7/14/2026 9:10am

I miss Lars in my life. This is a lovely review. A pretty bike that doesn’t fit me, but oh, to have Lars back! Littermag lives.

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maximumradness Added a comment about bike check Rocky Mountain Element-ary enduro bike?

7/12/2026 8:52pm

White forks rule , so do renthal bars, but man, where’s the deity white bars and cranks at

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2supple Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/10/2026 5:49am

If you asked Pivot it would be 435

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maximumradness Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/9/2026 5:56am

There’s a great look at that tread : DHFX DHF2 BOOST BRO - whatever you wanna call it.

maximumradness Added a reply to Why do you CARE so MUCH about new bikes geo?

7/9/2026 5:13am

Right? It’s almost like we can’t execute decent geometry figures on both sides at any given time - I can still only find a handful of reach/stacks/stays/sestangles combinations in my proven formula for my large ass, but then the short and jibby riders are saying they’re not served either. Is this the age of M/L? Have you looked at the...

brash Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/9/2026 5:05am

I'll be dead before new saint drops.

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maximumradness Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/8/2026 3:09pm

If you zoom on your phone you can see the boost bro tread pretty decent. Modified and rotated center knobs on a 2-2-2 pattern and the side knobs are very consistent similar to a reshaped assegai. I’m Thinking edge like a minion rolled over but with way less transition space so most riders don’t get as scared from the “wow...

maximumradness Added a reply to Why do you CARE so MUCH about new bikes geo?

7/8/2026 11:12am

New bike came out today. Vampire Ti DH bike with a pinion. Checks a lot of boxes for me. Reach is too short, FOR ME. I could run a mullet, I could run a bespoke small maker, I could happily ride a metal bike in the park, seems like the perfect place for a gearbox too. But I’m coming off...

maximumradness Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/8/2026 11:08am

I love that chris Canfield is dropping weird bikes all the time now . Titanium DH bikes with gearboxes ? I’m Here for it.

maximumradness Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/8/2026 9:57am

Spesh moto coming in hottttt Cranks optional.

Eae903 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/7/2026 6:48pm

Skill Issue, try harder.

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Uncle Cliffy Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/7/2026 6:48pm

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maximumradness Added a reply to Why do you CARE so MUCH about new bikes geo?

7/7/2026 1:38pm

Mountain bikes really are so damned cool ….but we are trying to also have a good time, get a good workout and still feel flowy luxurious highs , so of course we are gonna find fit issues. Iam very sensitive to reach. And before that it was top tube length and seat angle, over the years I’ve had some success...

maximumradness Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/7/2026 1:27pm

Stoked to see what kinda analog gearbox yeti and shimano can come up with

monarchmason Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/7/2026 1:26pm

It wont this year. They made the mistake of designing it without a gearbox. Scrapping the whole lower half of the bike.

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maximumradness Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/7/2026 1:26pm

“”This stuff is complicated, which makes it hard to properly test and show and explain. People want to hear that such and such tire is the best ever bar none, but in reality the answer is always going to be: it depends. There’s just a lot of nuance“” Wrong. The best tire is a MINION DHF. Always. Long live Colin...

CamNeelyCantWheelie Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

7/7/2026 1:24pm

I have both a singlespeed and Zerode Katipo with 12spd analog Pinion gearbox. Constant drive lines FTW. Never having to worry about maintaining, hearing or shearing off a derailleur is far worth any drag compromise. Any noticeable "drag" is on gears higher than 6-7, plus shifting from say 5th to 2nd gear is instant, not a massive clunky chain moving event. That said I don't see current gearboxes being relevant for anything less than enduro or heavy duty trail bike applications. /2c

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