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Paxx Added a reply to FORUM HOTSEAT - Transition Bikes Crew
4/30/2020 10:32am Any warranty issues if I try this thing out? :D Guess it might throw my Push tune out if I did switch though... hmm decisions...
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Paxx Added a reply to FORUM HOTSEAT - Transition Bikes Crew
4/30/2020 10:21am Any chance that you might consider creating a new link for the 18/19 Sentinel that mimics the leverage curve of the new bike so that we can party harder in the woods with our current bikes? I've got my life savings tied up in my build so a new frame isn't in the cards but I'm drooling over the thought...
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Added bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
4/21/2020 10:17am
skypig Liked a reply to forum topic The Best Component Upgrade for a Mountain Bike?
4/9/2020 9:12am
Coaching - as others have said. Being an “experienced” age, I was confident I knew what I was doing. I’ve been riding off road bikes since I was a kid - pre BMX - jumping my “dragster”. I still race MX - in the “vet’s” class. After a few crashes - I relented and payed for some coaching. The content is great, and has had a hugely beneficial effect. The “delivery” is basically “mind blowing” - I have never been exposed to training at this level. (And I have received and delivered A LOT of training.) This is a screen...
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downhillbrill Liked a reply to forum topic The Best Component Upgrade for a Mountain Bike?
4/9/2020 9:02am
IDK man. That is an interesting question. Coming from DH and DH-Duro, and having ridden several different bikes and components my honest opinion is the brakes. I feel like I can make most suspension products feel good with some tuning. Tires and inserts make a huge difference but I will sometimes run my tires till they are near balding. All the components make small differences. To me though, if i jump on a bike with Guide Rs, I will ride much more hesitantly compared to my new TRP evos or even my old saints that would have inconsistent lever pull...
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Broken_spoke.photo Liked a reply to forum topic The Best Component Upgrade for a Mountain Bike?
4/9/2020 8:56am
For me it was a combination of things. 4 years ago I started out with an off the shelf base specialized camber 29, a left over from 2015. 4 bikes later, and I just finished a frame up build of an S-Works Enduro 29. In racing against the top people of my age on the east coast, Ive found what I like, and what I dont like as far as components and setup. They are all well and good. Pretty much just buy the most expensive things you can and your bike will feel better. However, my biggest upgrade, at...
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Dogboy Liked a bike check Devinci Spartan Carbon V2
1/24/2019 8:39am
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Paxx Added a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/24/2019 8:33am
Thanks, appreciate the compliment! I will happily shred it! :D
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Paxx Added a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 9:12pm
Ha ha thanks! Big compliment, you’ve got a nice ride too! You know what they say - great minds... :D
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Swapmeetlouie Liked a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 9:11pm
Great looking bike Paxx. Great taste in suspension and wheel manufacturer. (same as mine lol) This is one of the few bikes I've seen on here that I like as much as my own and I'm picky!! Have fun shredding that beast!
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Paxx Added a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 7:12pm
Thank you for the compliment. Was trying to keep it simple with quality parts. Appreciate you taking notice!
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kboyer Liked a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 7:11pm
Outstanding build Paxx. Very clean, and classy.
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Paxx Added a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 7:11pm
Yes, great way to keep it clean!
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mericanradness Liked a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 7:11pm
Did you use heat shrink on the cables?
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Paxx Added a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 7:11pm
Ha ha you’re welcome
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kragu Liked a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 7:10pm
Thank you for restoring sanity to the coffers of Vital BoD Transition builds.
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Paxx Added a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 9:42am
As with all things, there are trade offs in a build. In this case it came down to weight. I would have preferred the tire profile and strength of the agent but the 3mm difference doesn’t create a drastic difference in profile and with a no questions asked warranty, the strength concerns were mitigated (not that I’m worried - these things are quality!). At the end of the day I knew I wanted full coil and in order to keep the bikes weight reasonable, I shaved grams elsewhere. Plus I’ve always been a fan of reducing rotating weight anyways. I...
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BiNARYBiKE Liked a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 9:32am
Nice rig. How did you choose between agent and insider rims from WAO on a bike like this?
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om1wan Liked a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 7:31am
Nice build, how the Revgrips behave on real world? BTW impecable cable routing set up , what do you think about routing the front brake behind the left leg ( ala Marzocchi) ?
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Paxx Added a comment about bike check #OnCoil - Transition Sentinel
1/22/2019 7:31am
The RevGrips work well. It’s not earth shattering but imo it’s worth the money. The movement is subtle enough that you don’t notice it when riding unless you are paying attention to it. That said it moves enough that it is isolating your hands from some of the trail chatter for sure. With the snow this time of year I haven’t had the chance to do full on 45min+ descents yet or park days, but I certainly haven’t noticed any arm pump or hand fatigue on the rides I’ve done so far. I’m definitely happy with them. And thanks for...
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