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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic Vital’s Bikes: Unaffiliated Podcast - Community Conversation
8/17/2026 3:09pm
funniest (and most accurate?) comment ever on youtube.
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LePigPen Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Team Rumors
8/17/2026 10:43am
Brutal for Finn. This was his strongest position going into the break, was it not? 2nd overall with 3 to go? (in a season with the biggest names struggling or out) Speshy went from how cool is it they are still winning to... How cool is it they still have a rider left in the series...
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StudBeefpile Added a reply to 2026 Race Talk
8/17/2026 10:41am The hard part for me is just having the time to consume it all. When its on the same weekend as DH the sheer amount of video I have to watch is too much. I do plan to tune in more tho next season.
DontWorryImAPilot Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk
8/17/2026 10:40am
The coverage this weekend is pretty similar to how it's been covered all year. Elliott Heap goes out to rip a practice lap and talk through it, 25 minutes of practice highlights, 30 minutes of race highlights per race day, plus some interviews. It's been sick! I'm stoked the coverage is good and I watch a bunch and comment every-so-often to make sure the folks behind the videos know it's appreciated. If everyone commented every time, they'd probably do more which would make companies put more effort back into enduro.
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StudBeefpile Added a reply to 2026 Race Talk
8/16/2026 4:03pm As someone who hasn’t followed the edr much in the last few years, I was really impressed with the coverage this weekend. Elliot does a great job presenting. The venue looked sick. The “old” guard is gone, but the riding is still top level. I hope brands can get some shredits made of their athletes so we can learn about...
sspomer Liked a product review Exceptionally Fun, Attractive, Reasonably Priced & Pretty Loud -
8/14/2026 11:05pm
In the current climate of all eMTB talk involving the "A" word, it's refreshing to hop on a rig powered by the "B" word. Combine that with a svelte drive system that emphasizes a mountain-bike-like trail experience, high-end RockShox Ultimate suspension and a sleek full-carbon frame and you have the 160mm travel Kona Remote 160 CR, which has been ridden by a few different Vital testers for the past few months. Highlights Frame Material: Carbon Fiber Travel: 160mm front and rear Wheel Size: 29" (tested) for MD-XL, SM 29 / 27.5 - all sizes mixed-wheel compatible Motor: Bosch Performance Line...
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StudBeefpile Added a comment about bike check Dawley T16
8/10/2026 12:17pm
Ah thank you! I was searching for HEH caps and was coming up way short.
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StudBeefpile Added a comment about bike check Dawley T16
8/10/2026 10:41am
That topcap is rad as hell
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owl-x Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Race Talk
8/8/2026 7:21am
The dull ache. Walk around for a day with your elbow tucked in. Empty the dishwasher with your other hand. Watch out when you wake up, that’s when it’s loosest. Feels okay in the shower, until…dammit why did you get so wild on the towel-off?—you know that’s dangerous! Maybe sit up a little straighter on the drive out there, yeah you can kinda just make sure to heel it tucked a bit. Still strong. Got this. Just take it sorta easy and we’ll break out the stretchy bands again on Monday. Of course. This’ll never happen again. Duh. oh well...
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HarryMudd Liked a bike check Iron Horse Sunday Retro-mod Mini Mullet
8/8/2026 7:19am
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StudBeefpile Added a comment about video 17 Questions - Eric Porter
8/7/2026 12:41pm
Any chance you have the pic's from that full pipe? I havn't watched the video yet so apologies if its in there. Side question, how many of us are at work, scrolling biking sites and hoping the boss doesn't notice the glazed over look in our eyes. Sick vid! I know yall are both busy, but I feel you guys should link up for an inside line. Would love to hear more about sketchy filming missions.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Specialized 2FO Mourning Thread
8/6/2026 8:05pm
Yes, if you're located in the US, this is the way. If you can't find a dealer that's within driving distance, most shops will happily ship a shoe if they have your size in stock and it's out of stock everywhere else, and Specialized dealers almost always honor the (insanely low) price on the website. All my friends on flat pedals swear by the 2FO DH because it's as sticky as the old Impacts and it has a stiff shank too, which are two impossibly hard qualities to find in the same shoe these days since the death of the...
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Jason_Schroeder Liked a comment about video Semenuk, Schroeder, Cometti - Downhill ONE LAP from 2014
8/6/2026 8:04pm
hahaha I still hate leading. Luca and I rode Laguna on Sunday and we were still playing the 'no you go, no you go' game.
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StudBeefpile Added a comment about video Semenuk, Schroeder, Cometti - Downhill ONE LAP from 2014
8/6/2026 8:46am
Heh you can hear your "excitement" to lead at the start. No pressure!
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Jason_Schroeder Liked a comment about video Semenuk, Schroeder, Cometti - Downhill ONE LAP from 2014
8/6/2026 8:43am
Wild throwback! I remember being so star struck that we were shuttling with Semenuk. He was as cool and mellow as imagined, and about twice as fast on a DH bike as expected. That day was definitely a core memory for me. I always wonder if Brandon even remembers spending a day riding some meh trails with a bunch of downhill groms that were riding way too hard to try and impress him lol
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StudBeefpile Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
8/5/2026 3:04pm I noticed this too as I just blew out my second to last pair. I bet they had a glut of product left over from the covid boom and everything was on deep discount. Sucks because those are stellar shoes for an amazing price. Wish I would have bought 4-5 pairs instead of two.
jones007 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
8/5/2026 2:58pm
This is pretty much my philosophy as well. I'm one of the few weirdos that was never willing to give up gripshift, so it's on all my Eagle drivetrains, and it is simple to fly through gears as fast as you want will spinning at low power. With any significant power, you better be good at easing up strategically during shifts though, or suffer the brutal clicking and popping noises that ensue. I think the marketing info that preceded the release of T-type indicated that it was designed with e-bikes in mind, where shifting under significant loads was expected, and...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Help a clip pedal noob pick out the right clip pedals
8/5/2026 8:21am
I know you're not going to want to hear this, but: On these SPD test rides, have you tried thinking about something other than your feet? If you focus on your feet while you're in clips, they're going to feel weird if you're used to flats, and weird is likely going to progress to bad and then terrible the more you think about it. I remember my first few rides on clips, coming from flat pedals. Those first few rides were on Shimano SPD pedals that felt icy exactly like you describe. But then, over next few weeks, I did...
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iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB News and Announcements
7/30/2026 4:01pm
Propain Introduces New Color and Spec for the Rage CF With the latest update, PROPAIN unveils a fresh, distinctive look – while the bike's uncompromising DNA remains untouched. For over 18 years, the Rage has stood for uncompromising downhill performance, developed in close collaboration with our athletes and through countless races on the toughest tracks in the world. NEW LOOK A look that catches the eye: the new Strawberry Lipgloss frame color gives the Rage a distinctive, vibrant character. But be quick: only a small number of frames are available in this color. NEW SPEC EXT VAIA The EXT Vaia...
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alexlafontaine13 Liked a reply to forum topic I Spent a Week in Whistler with nothing but my thoughts, here are my hot takes.
7/29/2026 9:11pm
There is nothing safe about captain safety. Truer words have never been spoken!
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