mrpowerjd
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I'm an attorney and I do a few other things on the side. I currently ride a 2014 Yeti SB 95c with a 140 Pike RCT3 (46mm offset), RS Monarch Plus RC3, full XX1 kit (trigger shift), KS Lev 125, Avid Codes w/ 200mm rotors front and rear, Specialized Phenom Ti saddle, Roval Control carbon zero bead hook wheels, and a limited run carbon Deity 787 matte finish handlebar. Stem is currently a 70mm Haven and probably going shorter soon. Pedals can be XTR trail, Crampon Mags, or Mallet Pro DH depending on my mood and the day's racing or riding. Grips are usually either Lizard Skins Bearclaws or Peatys. I always run tubeless and my favorite setup is a Specialized Purgatory Grid 2BR 2.3 rear with a Specialized Butcher Grid 2BR 2.3 front. Sometimes I opt for a Maxxis DHRII 2.3 rear with 1) High Roller II 2.3, 2) DHF 2.3, or 3) DHF 2.5 up front. Most training rides I run 28/30 front/rear psi and I go up for some races depending on the track and conditions.
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norbar Liked a comment about Feature Formula 1 Meets Mountain Biking in Trek's New RE:aktiv Suspension

6/11/2014 8:57pm
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Also WTF Trek. Another axle size? Seriously. Why do people buy bikes from companies like Trek who make it that hard to like them.
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Pininator Liked a comment about Feature 7 Things the Fort William World Cup Taught Me

6/11/2014 2:32pm
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So.......26 is the new 24?
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Big Bird Liked a comment about Feature 7 Things the Fort William World Cup Taught Me

6/11/2014 2:30pm
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1. Yep. 2. Yep. 3. Pump that shit up. No amount of traction is worth flatting out. 4. it would seem Yep. 5. Let's keep in mind that they are getting paid, whereas we would all be crazed to be there in person doin' it (Poorly) for free. 6.Yep. 7. Yep.
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sspomer Liked a comment about video Vital RAW - Fort William World Cup Rock Skipping

6/9/2014 12:12am
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proves you have your priorities in order hahaha. good luck tomorrow!
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NoahColorado Liked a comment about video Vital RAW - Fort William World Cup Rock Skipping

6/9/2014 12:11am
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:21. WTH Ratty! So sick.
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iceman2058 Liked a comment about video Vital RAW - Fort William World Cup Rock Skipping

6/9/2014 12:11am
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Yeah, my rewind button is worn out just from that part.
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mrpowerjd Added a comment about product review 36 FLOAT RC2 FIT

5/27/2014 9:27pm
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Faulty logic and demanding absolute guarantees of performance are uniquely American consumerist behaviors. Fox dropped the ball with the 13 stuff and CTD in general. They are admitting that, and they have worked hard to correct the wrongward trending products--and with an impressively (IMO) short development cycle. RS dropped the Pike bomb last year and Fox has answered that challenge with this. If I were in the market for a new fork I would be interested in a 36 as I'm a heavier rider and I like to let loose going down hill. I would consider this 36 even though...
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Iggz Liked a comment about video Jon Television - No Fuzz. Full Throttle.

5/27/2014 8:33pm
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Dope ground steeze
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bturman Liked a product review 2014 Test Sessions: BMC Trailfox TF01 29

5/23/2014 11:53pm
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Reviewed by Evan Turpen and Brandon Turman // Photos by Shawn Spomer and Lear Miller In a time when nearly every company is jumping on the 27.5-inch/650B wheel bandwagon, BMC jumped straight to 29, eliminating their previous 26-inch model in the process. It wasn't without a lot of testing, though. BMC fabricated dozens of test mules, including several 27.5 models. Having tested multiple wheel sizes and geometry configurations against the clock, the company landed on a 5.9-inch (150mm) travel 29er with relaxed angles and a surprisingly short rear end. The bike is aimed squarely at the heart of the Enduro...
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mrpowerjd Added a comment about product review Trailfox TF01

5/23/2014 11:55pm
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Well done chaps. Mr. Turman, you don't happen to have the internal width of the 1501 rims handy, do ye? I realize I could look it up easily enough, but thought I'd ask all the same.
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mrpowerjd Added a comment about product review DBinline

5/20/2014 6:04am
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What is estimated retail availability? Looks like a fun option for my SB 95c!
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bturman Liked a product review First Ride: Cane Creek DBinline Air Shock

5/20/2014 6:02am
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Review by Brandon Turman // Photos by Derek DiLuzio and Brandon Turman // Video by ZfH Productions When Cane Creek first launched the Double Barrel coil shock in 2009, it was the first of its kind to offer a twin-tube design with four-way independent damping adjustment. They created the shock under the belief that “suspension is personal,” meaning one person’s perfect tune is not the same as others. In 2011, the DBair was released, bringing the same level of tunability to an air shock. The DBair would later see the addition of the well-regarded “Climb Switch” in 2013. Today Cane...
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Sparky.lab Liked a product review Looking for a light, vented, and comfortable helmet? Look no mor

5/16/2014 10:21pm
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I've had the Smith Forefront Helmet for a week (after a lot time of waiting), and after four rides in hot weather here are my impressions. You can really feel the air coming in and out of the helmet shell and you hardly feel the helmet on top of your head. I was previously riding the Specialized S-works MTB helmet for 2 years and was looking for a new lid to give me the same ventilation capabilities but with more protection. I bought the Troy Lee A1 helmet, which was comfy as hell but had poor ventilation, so for me...
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bturman Liked a product review 2014 Test Sessions: Kona Process 153 DL

5/3/2014 9:15pm
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Reviewed by John Hauer and Jess Pedersen // Photos by Shawn Spomer and Lear Miller We’ve seen a number of the greats on Kona bikes over the years. Clear back in 1994 Steve Peat was rallying a Hei Hei Ti frame down local downhill tracks, then Greg Minnaar, Tracy Moseley, and Fabien Barel joined the crew, earning back to back World Championship titles along the way. They’ve also been ridden by several freeride idols, like Dave Watson as he famously gapped over the Tour de France. Now the brand is making a concentrated effort on the rising Enduro scene with...
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