steve45
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About Me
MTB obsessed serving british Squaddy.
Been living and breathing everything MTB since I picked up my first issue of MBUK in 1997.
Its been a rollercoaster since then.
I've embraced pretty much every MTB subculture at one point or another, but when it comes down to it, I say screw the pidgeonholing, I enjoy every discipline, I'm a mountain biker, nothing more nothing less.
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8/29/2013
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steve45 Added a comment about photo You're Welcome

8/11/2022 4:35pm
You're Welcome
You're Welcome
Still one of the best looking DH frames ever created, just a shame the rear end was so susceptible to cracking, I'd love to see a SC recreation with modern geometry. Also I miss those MRP guides! Rock solid reliable!
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steve45 Added a reply to Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?

8/10/2021 2:19am
I tried most of the options for wheel sizes etc before settling on my current bike. I ended up sticking with 27.5. What I took away from it was, yes the 29 definitely felt a lot more controlled, planted and stable especially at speed, it also felt a bit more consistent, there was absolutely no denying it. That said, I'm...
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iceman2058 Liked a comment about bike check Commencal Clash 2019 build

6/13/2021 1:53am
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original clash cream FB
Bike of the Day June 13, 2021!
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steve45 Added a reply to 2018 Racing Rumors

6/6/2018 2:48pm
Probably the best part of 20+ years they have been produced in various styles by many different manufacturers since mid 90's, earliest i can remember was possibly the rockshox Judy? or maybe one of the smaller manufacturers. Early 00's saw the introduction of upsidedown style dual crowns as well.
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steve45 Added a comment about video SO FREAKING FAST! Vital RAW, Fort William Day 1

6/1/2018 2:59pm
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Danny is the one that sticks out to me, he looks like he's up to race run speed already, I mean every clip of him, he's flat out! I wonder if this could really be his year, with Greg out, his main competiotion will be Gwinny! Lets hope for fully inflated tyres all round, nothing worse than a flat to kill a good sunday afternoon.
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steve45 Added a reply to 2018 Racing Rumors

5/25/2018 4:35pm
Shocked Sick Blink I dont mind the bike, its actually pretty nice but that bar stem setup... no thanks! With a regular stem setup its a seriously good looking bike! A post shared by Pole Bicycle Company (@polebicycles) on May 25, 2018 at 11:43am PDT
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steve45 Added a reply to Who's Winning the Fort William World Cup DH?

5/24/2018 1:03pm
Gotta be the King of the Fort, it'd be silly to count him out! I'll be shouting for him! I cant wait, I'll be making the annual pilgrimage! Only up for the Sunday this year unfortunately, left planning way too late this year.
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steve45 Added a reply to Would You Ride This $13,000 Downhill Fat E-Bike?

5/4/2018 3:50pm
Would i ride one? Abso-*******-lutely, I'd give that monstrosity a blast any day! Would i buy one? Not a ******* chance... I'm sure its a blast and all, but i'm completely content with my old 13 gambler and no desire to go any faster, the argument for going back up is moot, as its probably cheaper even in the long...
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steve45 Added a reply to All Things Fort William World Cup 2017

5/10/2017 2:13pm
Anyone making the pilgrimage? I'm up there Saturday and Sunday as usual, best atmosphere on the world cup by far, cant wait, had my leave booked since they went firm with dates last year, tickets arrived the other week, bring it on!!!
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steve45 Added a reply to Tyre combs and Reviews

9/24/2016 1:10am
Magic Mary/Rock Razor for summer, dry hardpack etc Magic Mary/Magic Mary for Winter, wet, mud, loam etc MM Vertstar SG Front MM Trailstar SG Rear RR Trailstar SG Rear I think i'll be making the switch over to MM on the rear soon.
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steve45 Added a reply to Build vs Buy?

9/12/2016 1:34am
I'm quite picky with my builds, there are certain parts that i've just grown comfortable with in my years of riding. Without wanting to sound snobbish, i dont think i'd ever be "happy" with a store bought stock build. Theres two ways i go about it, more often than not i'll buy a "reasonable" spec full bike, than spend the...
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steve45 Added a reply to Introduce Yourself

8/21/2016 2:31pm
I'm Steve and i like beer! 32 years old, from Dundee in Scotland, been riding properly for ~19-20 years. Currently in armed forces, but I think my dream would be to work as a wrench jockey on the world cup circuit, i'd give up everything to hop on a team bus and wrench away, genuinely wouldnt give two hoots about...
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