saskskier

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saskskier Added a reply to Chicken soup for the sole: Flat pedal shoe talk

2/5/2026 12:26pm

I wasn't able to try them on before I got them, but am typically an 11. I think I ended up going with euro 44.5 or 45 (I forget). They were a touch roomy, so ended up just getting some different insoles with more volume and that seemed to do the trick.

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

2/5/2026 10:27am

I'm not sure when it's going to be released, but Forbidden has something more xc/dc oriented in the pipeline. They're not exactly known for making "compact" bikes. Ha ha

saskskier Added a reply to Chicken soup for the sole: Flat pedal shoe talk

2/5/2026 10:24am

A few I've had over the years. I mostly just get something when they're on sale (and there are crazy good deals if you're patient/lucky). - 5.10 Freerider - grip was good. They were just a touch small, so got ride of them after a seaon - Etnies Camber Crank - fairly stiff and grip was pretty good on the...

lawn dart Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania

2/4/2026 2:43pm

Sam Hill landed nose-heavy. Aaron looked rightly-cautious of the size of the jumps. Literally said, "I've never jumped something this big before". So, yeah, some very well-experienced racers are having to adapt their mindset and conquer apprehension about the track. She's a pro racer. She got the invite, did the whole course, and came up short on the last jump. Yes, it sucks that she's injured now. But we've all seen men break themselves off racing at the top level. This isn't really different than that. What's weird is that you are questioning her credentials...or her right to be there...

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

2/4/2026 9:30am

In the PB interview with Brage, it sounds like he's testing some prototypes, but could have something announced/released in the summer. He also talks about how he likes a more progressive/poppy bike, not something stuck to the ground so super interested in what they come up with!

saskskier Added a reply to 2026 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania

2/2/2026 1:44pm

If everyone stays healthy, I would put a lot of money on some variation of Jackson, Ronan and Asa on the podium. I'm not sure any of the women will touch Gracey and Lou, but hopefully all the ladies are able to clear the course and race this year.

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

2/1/2026 5:23pm

I think he was referencing having electronic suspension (Rock Shox Flight Attendant) and how it switches up compression damping automatically. It's not any secret that wireless shifting and Flight Attendant is making its way to dh stuff.

saskskier Added a reply to 2026 Race Talk

2/1/2026 1:15pm

Hands down, my favourite podcast series of the year. lol

MikeyMT Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors

2/1/2026 8:39am

All fair.

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saskskier Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors

2/1/2026 8:49am

No downvoting from me. Everyone has different taste and there's nothing wrong with that! Brage - that's fair. I think he's the right balance between lots of prep, insane riding skill and willingness to send it. I think he's far more calculating than it looks like in his riding. I think Gee is kinda similar, but I legitimately think that...

metadave Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors

1/31/2026 10:46pm

Sure, but stature wise, when you're standing beside me in the parking lot between laps, I understand how all the English monks felt as the Norsemen jumped off the boats and rushed towards them. Also always impressed my Brage, and not just riding wise, but the way he approaches projects. He doesn't do things that don't suit him, he focuses on his passions and he doesn't really seem to care about what people thing, knowing what he does will speak as loud as it needs too. He's been the next gen Rough AF since Jordie passed and he carries the...

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saskskier Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors

1/31/2026 5:56pm

Obviously everyone has riders they watch and are interested in. Out of curiosity, who and what piques your interest? For me, the Norco revamp brought some fun into things. The portraits were ridiculous (and reminded me of the Royal Tennenbaums, which I love). Just... different. Regarding Brage, I'm about as opposite from a viking as you can get (full mennonite...

saskskier Added a reply to 2026 Team Rumors

1/31/2026 4:35pm

Norco had me when they revamped the Norco Race Division with finger painting portraits. Just so completely different than any other team on the circuit. Now Brage and (fingers super crossed) Tippie? Norco is killing it.