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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about feature Battle of the BODs
4/18/2022 7:47pm
Have evil started adding aluminum sleeves into the front triangle where the rocker link bearing spacers rest? Because if not, it's a shame...that front triangle will be chipping away and start creaking...like the few I have disassembled...It also looks like the head tube is wearing a diaper....
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about video #USDH Rider Profile - Nik Nestoroff on NASA Downhill Test Track
1/23/2022 9:10pm
If you look at how long he has been a member, it becomes obvious he is probably one of the immature assholes who got mad at Outside and decided to take a stand and is now polluting this site instead...
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about feature First Ride: PNW Components Launches Loam Pedal
1/20/2022 7:07am
I have kind of decided it is the angle of backsweep on the leading edge and or kind of diamond shape outer edge that makes a pedal deflect nicely...not chamfering the front edge. The spank spikes, Canfield crampons, and these pnw pedals all have kind of a backswept leading and outer profile. The spikes really are the best I have found for deflecting nicely.
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about feature First Ride: PNW Components Launches Loam Pedal
1/20/2022 5:19am
I also have never noticed a difference in the frequency of pedal strikes between something like vaults or these "thinner" leading edge pedals...BUT I do notice a huge difference between pedals in how they catch or deflect off things. Vaults will halt you, all the other pedals discussed so far here will deflect nicely, so that effectively pedal strikes don't matter unless you sandwich your toes in between a rock and a pedal...then you're usually bucked hard and or OTB maybe with a broken toe or foot. Spank pedals act like little outrigger skis when they touch down.
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about feature First Ride: PNW Components Launches Loam Pedal
1/19/2022 9:11pm
One up are supper crazy grippy if you use the long pins and feel pretty flat...they're not as concave as others, but have mega grip. Similar feel to spank pedals, but more grip with one up. Shoe eaters.
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about feature First Ride: PNW Components Launches Loam Pedal
1/19/2022 9:09pm
That's an interesting point about foot position. I ride farther forward, somthing like ball of foot in between the spindle and front edge. Got used to it from the huck to flat and street riding days when I learned. I would jack my ankles up otherwise. I even used to dremmel out the cleat channels farther back on clipless shoes...now most brands offer a lot more rearward adjustment than they used to. But I hardly ever clip...
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about feature First Ride: PNW Components Launches Loam Pedal
1/19/2022 7:18pm
I have been riding Canfield pedals for a handful of years because the convex doesn't give me sore feet on long rides, I like to move my feet around or dab when getting loose, and I found them to be plenty grippy if you have good techniques...I never actually feel I need more grip as long as my shoes aren't too stiff or are broken in if they are stiff shoes. I would love to try these, or hear a comparison from someone who likes Canfield pedals....
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about feature 20" Tuesday - Cinema BMX in North Carolina, Doomed Crew, éclat BMX in Las Vegas
1/4/2022 8:35am
Why has vitalbmx been stagnant since September basically?
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about photo Loaded Signature Hub
12/9/2021 7:19am
That was a fun flashback...
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a reply to DIY Ghetto idler mounted to ISCG tabs?
11/11/2021 3:54am Take a gusset Lil chap upper chaing guide - the one that clamps to the seat tube, and then use another upper iscg 05 chain guide. Find a pulley from something. Use the Lil chap as an additional brace to support the iscg 05 chain guide as close to your pulley as possible, I would probably try to mount it...
Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about bike check 2000 Santa Cruz Super 8
11/7/2021 7:18am
That is an amazing time capsule. Thanks for sharing. Really impressive restoration. There was one of these in my area 2001ish. I remember how bad ass I thought it was. I had a 1998 Trek DH-200 that I never should have parted with.
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about video If No Helmets, Profanity and Plenty of Irresponsible Behavior Offends You, Don't Watch
11/1/2021 3:22pm
Hey sspomer, do you know what's up with vitalbmx not posting anything for darn near a month now? Usually I would have found this there, but it appears they are having some type of issues...
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about news story Red Bull Rampage Live Webcast Replay AND RESULTS
10/15/2021 8:48pm
Him and zink both. Perhaps more importantly, Tom Van Steenbergen is going to make a full recovery. Broken bones, some surgery, some hard physio, and he will be shredding again. He had the run going to beat Semenuk.
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about bike check Csepel Deepspace 90s' vibes
10/10/2021 4:30am
That is really well done. I love the paint and graphics. Super practical build also. How much did covid play into it? Or were you still able to pick all the parts you had in mind? Either way, it looks perfect to me. Looks like a fun bike...and not to dentisty or too hipster. It's hard to find that middle ground on a project like this.
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about news story RESULTS - Snowshoe #2 Timed Training
9/17/2021 6:01am
I bet it means something to Mik. Which is cool. But yeah, there's a bunch of baggers.
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about press release Made in the USA - Ibis Introduces Their Lightest Bike Ever
7/27/2021 8:00pm
Do 2.4s rub the seat tube on full compression, like the Ripley?
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about bike check Orange Bikes Stage6 - Custom Paint - Hope Tech
7/27/2021 7:57pm
Rarely do I see one of these bikes that I wouldn't change a thing on. You sir have accomplished that! You're bike is perfect. Maybe a different Michelin combo depending on terrain, but even then the tires you're on are a sick combo. That is one hell of a nice build. I'm not a huge fan of 35mm bars, but I would rock those. Also XO would be nice, but I would rock GX. You have achieved maximum shred for your buck. Nice work!
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about product review Altitude
9/14/2020 11:56am
I guess there were a few blips of table rock trails in Boise also...
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about product review Altitude
9/10/2020 8:43pm
Tamarack, Idaho
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Takeiteasyridehard Added a comment about video #motivationmonday - Paul Bas and Cam Zink Lay it Down in Crested Butte
8/24/2020 9:30am
That was rad. Paul, you are a huge inspiration. You dont see too many people throw an e bike around like that. You're killing it! Great video...it made my day.
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