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dasan Liked a comment about bike check COMMENCAL RAMONES 20
12/30/2025 7:23pm
imagine having that as a grom you could tell me nothin
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philk Added a comment about bike check COMMENCAL RAMONES 20
12/29/2025 5:58pm
Awesome build - my son has the Ramones 16 and looking to move up. What fork is on this?
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iceman2058 Liked a comment about Press Release Starling Cycles Embraces Capitalism This Black Friday
11/30/2025 5:25pm
If they make another one of those special edition frames with scribbles of internet comments I’m pretty sure yours has a good shot at prime top tube placement 😂
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philk Added a comment about bike check Trek Fuel LX custom
11/27/2025 10:49am
Interested to hear more about the counter shock you have mounted
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philk Added a comment about bike check Pisgah SORBA Build
6/4/2025 9:32am
Super cool, thanks!
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iceman2058 Liked a comment about bike check Pisgah SORBA Build
6/4/2025 9:32am
Bike of the Day June 4, 2025!
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philk Added a comment about bike check Pisgah SORBA Build
6/4/2025 9:32am
Yall really did!! It’s an absolute beauty of a build and so fun to ride!
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Brevard_Bikewrench Liked a comment about bike check Pisgah SORBA Build
6/4/2025 9:32am
Absolutely stunning build! Glad to see it's new owner is taking great care of it! My team at Earth Mountain absolutely killed it with this build!
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philk Added a comment about bike check Pisgah SORBA Build
6/4/2025 9:31am
took a little to dial in but enjoying it
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astrizzle Liked a reply to forum topic strengthen
1/24/2024 1:48pm
Kettlebells are nice for some things but I wouldn't suggest them for overall strengthening. For swings, kettle bells are the best and only real choice. Shoulder presses I would put into that category as well BUT for squats, deadlifts, farmers carries and bench press you really need to be able to load up those with weight and KB's aren't the best option for that at all. This is where barbells come into play. The average rider could likely get up to 135 lbs for a squat and deadlift within a couple weeks or less and you can't find a 135...
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philk Added a reply to strengthen
1/17/2024 11:44am Personally, I do 3-4 days of kettlebells and pretty much repeat those movements. However, in no way am I personal trainer. I watched a lot of James Wilson’s kettlebell mtb strength stuff you YouTube and just find what worked for me. Worth checking out his stuff for sure for an actual plan, sets, reps, ect.
EBlackwell Liked a reply to forum topic strengthen
1/17/2024 5:25am
Can’t endorse kettlebells enough. They’ve helped me fix some really severe muscle imbalances, develop proper movement patterns, and get a lot stronger.
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philk Added a reply to strengthen
1/16/2024 7:02pm Kettlebells - swings, presses, squat, farmer carry. Master those 4 movements and guaranteed it will carry over to the bike. Best form of training I have found that works not only for mtb but overall strength and endurance. However, there is a learning curve to kettlebells. Best to take it slow and ensure technique is spot on - don’t want...
