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I have a Assegai front and DHR rear, ran this in the PNW all spring summer and fall. I kind of need new tires. Thinking of keeping same combo. It seems to have really good grip and sheds mud well. I’ve really only had problems on the sloppiest of days, ... more »

I would agree and disagree. I’ve been riding 27 for years. If anything they need more “flow” trails to accommodate all the new riders and ideally built with mandatory tech sections so riders can work up to the black and double black level tech trails. ... more »

I think some of you are missing the point saying “an enduro bike can do what a DH can”. Can do and will excel at are two completely different things. As long as we have World Cup DH racing and bike parks like Whistler DH bikes aren’t going anywhere. ... more »

Is it? Seems like everything in that group set is still pretty top notch.

A Redline BMX and a Giant 24” kids bike are what started the 2 wheel addiction. Here is the mountain bike list. 2001 or 02 Schwinn Mesa 2001 Kona Stinky 6 Demo 9, bought it from a guy that was sponsored by Specialized, had the serial number 002 or something ... more »

Axle path has nothing to do with wheel size. Pivot placement effects axle path. I had one of those Wilsons, great bike. Before that I had a Rotec RL9 that had a Lawill design. That thing was amazing. Axle path was strait vertical and then went backward ... more »

I think a lot of people just hate ebikes hence the down votes. I used to be one of those people that hated them but now I just figure if your out riding and having fun it’s all good. As long as the user is respectful, this is a big deal on multi use ... more »

I think bike design has kind of hit its limit until we see some break thru in materials or manufacturing process that allows bikes to be built much lighter. Sure geometry will get a little more refined here and there but big changes won’t be happening. ... more »

Forker is what I prefer

Transitions seem to be very popular here in Washington, they seem to be pretty tough too. Im sure you could pick up a first gen Sentinel pretty cheap right now and then buy a second bike for your road rides. If you are just going a mile or two on pavement ... more »

I think the bike industry knows what status symbol chasers will pay for road bikes.

I have a MRP Bartlett and it is the best fork I have owned. Stays up in its travel and feels very plush. I really like having a direct mount stem. I have no idea what the weight is I know my size large Evil Insurgent with the Bartlett, coil shock, DD ... more »

I don’t think any of the tracks are “bad” but I’m completely bored with MSA and Fort William. I know, bring the hate. I wish the UCI had a rule where a track could not be run more than 2 years in a row, then one year off, then back.

Tires, pedals and grips. Doesn’t matter if your on a dirt jumper hard tail or a full on DH race bike, if those 3 items suck you will notice.

Anyone know when Honda’s patent on their gear box is up? Back in the day I remember hearing that Honda patented every version of what they did. By the end it was basically a derailleur mounted in a can on the frame. If that’s the case when the patent ... more »

I live close to Issaquah and North Bend, we have some great stuff but not worth a 2 week vacation. If you drive to whistler it would be a good 1 or 2 day stop. I would suggest Whistler, between the bike park and the stuff outside the park there is months ... more »

I haven’t rode either bike but people seem to be loving the new Norco Optic and Specialized Stumpjumper Evo. Both bikes are shorter travel, supposedly climb well and have aggressive geometry which I’m sure you would appreciate coming from a moto background. ... more »

All the input here so far is really good. I would also add go for a few rides that are easy, really easy. Don’t do anything that would have felt even mildly hard precrash. Do that a few times and you will start feeling comfortable again.