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jeff.brines Liked a reply to forum topic Feedback Wanted: Strava-Like Racing App
10/4/2025 6:12pm
Thanks on this. Initial read from council is if I keep segments as forward looking only (after segment creation, it processes a time for the ride segment was based on but there is no retroactive processing on old er rides) and I use a different matching algorithm (which I've already done) I'm likely okay. Not sure how people feel about that, but from my perspective this is tolerable. I wonder what others think... Segments are important but the goal is to scaffold something better for our more specific use case. I want to see people build virtual races that are...
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shredlightly Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
9/1/2025 8:34pm I’m still on a DHF 2.5 Maxxgrip exo in the front as I only needed a rear at the time. Probably gonna do the 2.6 magno when it’s available and I wear out the dhf (which won’t take long). Other options aren’t really “downcountry” in weight or rolling resistance. 2.35 magno is probably a great front as well if you...
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8/31/2025 8:34am Consider the new Conti Magnotal in the rear. That’s what I am running and have been quite impressed. I’ll probably throw one on the front too when the 2.6 is available.
sprungmass Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
8/15/2025 9:18pm
Anyone else stoked about the new fast Conti tires? I love fast rolling tires on my short travel trail / Downcountry bike and find Maxxis offerings are a bit on the heavy side. Right now my two favourite combos are Forekaster front / Rekon rear OR DHF DC front and Forekaster rear. These combos are 1,755g and 1,865g respectively (EXO/29x2.4) When looking at these new Conti tires, a Magnotal Soft front (855g) and Trinotal Grip rear (720g) for a total of 1,575g would be pretty rad.
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WhatsUpCountry Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
8/5/2025 7:58pm
The aggressor is an odd tire - it might have worked better if they offered it in softer rubber but the cornering and braking traction kinda sucks for how slow it rolls (yes it's faster than a DHR but not by that much). It feels like the dissector is the tire they were trying to make when they designed the aggressor, though it has it's own issues. I used to run semi-slicks (rock razor was my favorite) but I think the introduction and refinement of in-betweener tires (Rekon / Forekaster 2, Syerra / Martello, ground control / Eliminator) give you...
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The Enginerd Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/4/2025 6:36pm
If orangeasaurus was really trying to fix the US debt problem, he wouldn’t let IRS agents get fired that have a 26x ROI on their salary when recovering taxes from the rich. I’ve said this before, but it’s relevant again. When the first Trump Taxes were added to foreign made aluminum, we were manufacturing bike frames in the US at GG. With the manufacturing already in operation, it absolutely hurt us, as the aluminum with “Made in the USA” printed on the bar stock went up 30% in price. These tax increases camouflaged with a different word do not help...
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shredlightly Added a comment about press release Yeti Releases the 40th Anniversary ASR
4/3/2025 7:29pm
I’d be too afraid to ride it and scratch it, or wear out those grips.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/24/2025 8:06pm
there's a huge myth to the influencer/content creation story that always seems to be ignored. the myth is that "you too can have it all" because all you need is a selfie stick, gopro and social media. "there are no 'gate keepers' any longer like back in the olden days" is a line i often hear. i'd wager passing through the gates (held by billion-dollar companies that control the algorithm) to success is infinitely more difficult now than it ever was in 1987, 1996, 2003 or 2011. it's no different than an actor from a small midwest town going to...
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slimshady Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
12/27/2024 8:12pm
What's so impressive about Burgtec? They're nothing but a name. Quality is average at best.
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Jason_Schroeder Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
12/20/2024 8:27pm
We did run pressures too low and thus didn't get great sidewall support. However, the last thing I was going to do was add more pressure when the Albert was sliding all over the place in our dry conditions. As I mentioned above, when I tested more back home with higher pressures, lateral support improved, but so did tire rebound, reducing tire damping. More pressure solved one issue and introduced another with the Albert Gravity. There are many other tires I can run at my usual pressure range and achieve support, rim protection, and good ground feel (damping).
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shredlightly Added a reply to Warranty Experiences
8/19/2024 11:11am May 2024, Specialized Roval Traverse SL II Carbon Wheel - I crushed a section of the rim by sliding into a boulder sideways. Completely my fault. Ruby Canyon Cycles in Grand Junction, CO (who I bought the wheel from) filed the claim for me. Specialized took the whole wheel back and sent me a new built wheel completely free. Their...
shredlightly Added a comment about bike check Made Rad x Transition Spire
6/21/2024 9:02pm
Wow
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pedalpedalpedal Liked a forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)
6/5/2024 6:09pm
Sup fellow tire nerds. Just looking for a place to nerd out on tires like the suspension folks have for their charts. Some topic ideas: Inserts vs +2 psi Sram axs pressure recommendation calculator Shore consistency Ideas for repurposing old tires that are unsafe to donate to local bike coops Weight, if it is something insightful beyond the usual weeny and climbing points To get the ball rolling; I really like maxxis casings and tread compounds but their tread patterns are meh (thats mid, for the kids) ✌️
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shredlightly Added a comment about feature Over $2000 in Prizes - Vital OTB, Lourdes World Cup - Win a RockShox BoXXer and Birzman Studio Tool Kit
4/10/2015 3:44pm
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shredlightly Added a comment about bike check EVIL The Following
2/26/2015 9:05am
Beauty!
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RuRoost Liked a bike check Smuggler - Grassroots Cycles MRP Build
2/13/2015 8:20am
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shredlightly Started a new thread 2013 Trek Remedy 9.8, 15.5"- $3380 shipped
8/17/2014 11:58am
2013 Remedy 9.8, size small (15.5"), in great shape. Carbon front triangle and seatstays. 150mm (5.9") front and rear travel, adjustable geometry, full floater suspension with split pivot (ABP). Fox Float fork, Fox Float DRCV shock $3380 USD shipped within US GF's bike, and a hell of a bike, it is! Would not be selling if Trek didn't...
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shredlightly Started a new thread Tool Kit Must Haves
8/12/2014 5:32pm Hi all, I'm new to the board but not to the site. This place is awesome! I am so excited to find a community of riders who are concerned with bigger questions than color matching componentry nuances. My question to the vital mechanics out there is: What are you must have bike tools for home/race day wrenching? I am building...
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shredlightly Added a comment about feature Win a SRAM X01 DH Drivetrain - Vital OTB Leogang, Austria World Cup
6/14/2014 8:12am
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