Over on the 2021 Team Rumors forum there is talk about how bike companies are selling very few DH Bikes worldwide on an annual basis. I'm very interested in this topic, but feel it is best to keep it separate from Team Rumors. Someone mentions a company ... more »
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Added reply in a thread Another geo thread - this time, related to stack height
I've read the book "Dialed" by Lee McCormack and have taken what he details there and his website https://www.llbmtb.com/ to compare bike geometry/set ups to find what bikes will fit me the best. At 6'0" (but with dimensions that make me fit bikes more like I'm 5'10",) ... more »
Added reply in a thread Tired of black wheels... on everything
You could try and get any aluminium rims you want refinished in anodized gold. https://www.mountainempireanodizing.com/services/
Added reply in a thread Are Global DH Bikes Sales Falling?
In summary of what I understand so far: -DH sales are down because modern Enduro bikes are so awesome. -Modern DH bikes are more capable at descending than modern Enduro bikes. -As bikes across the board have become better, more challenging trails have ... more »
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Are bike parks getting rid of their rough trails to build new flow trails?
Added reply in a thread Are Global DH Bikes Sales Falling?
How much faster do you think you would be on the Propain Spindrift (190/180) compare to the Propain Tyee (170/160)?
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I agree 100% While I don't live near a lift park, and none of my local trails require a DH bike, but my favorite trails to ride are more fun on my DH bike than my enduro bike. I feel like the industry has done such a good job of selling enduro bikes ... more »
Added reply in a thread 2021 Mountain Bike Team Rumors
I made a forum to discuss DH bike annual sales. I would love to learn and discuss this topic more, but lets move it from the always entertaining Team Rumors https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/Are-Global-DH-Bikes-Sales-Falling,11040
Added reply in a thread UCI DH Rule Unclear - DSQ for Riding Over a Course-Marking Pole?
I stopped and rewatched this part of Angel's run and I was certain he would be DQ for it, given how many racers have been DQ for similar instances in the past (Mannon Carpenter and Connor Fearon came to my mind.)
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Added a comment about feature Thank you, Brandon Turman
Brandon, thanks for all the work you did here at vital that I have been able to benefit from. And best of luck with where you are going from here.
Also, I second the motion to keep DH bikes and related products a regular part of Vital's reviews and move that Vital be the place where riders who love big bikes are never ignored, all in favor?
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Liked a comment on the item Ultra-Long, 210mm Travel Enduro Machine - Is This the Ultimate MTB?
I was already very close to the handlebar position for years, but it's very good the way he explains it and makes me measure something specific rather than just getting the shortest stem I could find.
Lee's Dialed book is a great, highly recommended.
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How much influence did Lee Likes Bikes have on this set up? Did it impact your geometry and frame size choice or just the handlebar set up?
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Added a comment about feature The Downduro Project: Dual-Crown and a Dropper Post, Öhlins DH38 m.1 Review
But how does the enduro bike ride if you don't reduce the dh fork's travel?
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Added reply in a thread Great American Outdoors Act - Good or Bad?
There is, but many won't like it any better than the newly passed law. A tax on equipment purchases for mountain biking, hiking, camping, and horseback riding could provide funding directly from those who use the trail systems. Hunters and anglers are ... more »
Added reply in a thread Bentonville, Arkansas, Trademarks *Mountain Biking Capital of the World*
I've never considered Arkansas as a mountain bike destination, but rather as a Smallmouth Bass fishing one. Maybe the trails there have international appeal, but I'm not convinced. Maybe a the vitalmtb crew should go there and review the areas trails? ... more »
Added a comment about product review Tested: Öhlins TTX Air Rear Shock
But if nobody buys the MK1, there will never be an MK2 and where would that leave us?
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Added reply in a thread is more expensive stuff worth it ?
There is a saying that applies to most every part on a bike you can buy, "Cheap, Light or Strong, pick two." That said, I personally don't worry about getting the "high end" drivetrain stuff. As far as I can tell, you only lose weight when you go up ... more »
Added a comment about product review Bike of the Year Contender? All-New Pivot Switchblade REVIEWED
I can't tell if this is a serious question, or a snarky comment pretending to be a question.
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Liked a comment on the item Bike of the Year Contender? All-New Pivot Switchblade REVIEWED
Spectacular review as well as bike! I really appreciated how you have a well written detailed review to compliment the video feature #textisnotdead
Not a bad backyard to inspire a bike build, those trails are no joke, if that shred sled can handle South Mountain I'd be...more
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@sspomer is going to be a thief again this year! Redbull TV's coverage of World Champs is geo blocked in the USA again!
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