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I've done a stack of multi-day enduros, both racing and as a volunteer marshal. The trusty Camelback MULE does the job pretty well on the days you're out for multi-hours without going near water/food stops, but I've recently changed to an EVOC Trail 16 and its pretty damn good (marshals have to carry a stack of extra gear). It has...

toodles Added a reply to Creak chasing - CSU vs. headset

6/30/2025 2:01pm
I took my Zeb off the bike and wedged the steerer in soft jaws on a vice then tested it fore-aft by hand. Creaking then pretty well precludes the headset, frame and race.

TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Dumb Bike Problems

6/12/2025 3:20pm
Great question. This might be the best thread on Vital. I have so many to share, but a great one is showing up to a shuttle day with all my riding gear, a change of clothes, lunch, electrolyte drink mix, etc, but I forgot my bike. For everyone else that meant they got a designated full-time shuttle driver that day.
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seanfisseli Liked a reply to forum topic Dumb Bike Problems

6/12/2025 3:18pm
this has actually made me cry before.
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toodles Added a reply to ALL THINGS ENDURO

5/13/2024 7:21pm
Only 84 finishers and 14 DNFs? 14% men and 24% of women didn't finish. That's pretty gnarly compared to the last few years man. Last year only 5 DNFs at 2023 Finale with a bigger field and the most DNFs was Val di Fassa with 8 DNFs and 106 finishers. Seems like the heat must have made it pretty bloody...

bulletbass man Liked a reply to forum topic ALL THINGS ENDURO

5/13/2024 4:09pm
Personally I think enduro was better as it was. Finish your race run. Wait for a couple homies to finish theirs. Climb to the top and go all out on the next stage. Talk about your last run and life on the way up. Tbh I barely care about World Cup enduro at this point. Pretty much every change that’s been made has been in the opposite direction of what made me a fan. And tight liaison just makes the sport less exciting. If you want endurance to be a factor go back to the monster races of yesteryear.
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jezken Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

3/17/2024 4:42pm
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4nWS3yMdNv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The pressure.police wins the internet today RIP John Clarke
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brash Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 Racing Talk

3/17/2024 4:42pm
@pressurepolice put a parody skit up already, I'd bet my left nut it's Ed behind that page. The use of the skit can only be Aussie/Kiwi and an older one at that to get the reference used.
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brash Liked a reply to forum topic Where do you get your MTB enjoyment from?

3/14/2024 3:25pm
one thing I learned from the whole covid lockdown thing in Australia is my local area has so many hidden gems, I've been loving exploring these places on my e-mtb lately. Bit of orienteering, exploring and been outside. Riding for speed is less of a priority as I get older.
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noideamtber Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

2/15/2024 1:45pm
Fantastic to see External routing. well done privateer
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Jason_Schroeder Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS

1/23/2024 1:06pm
I'm always looking for an excuse to post music, and this feels fitting
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danielteleman Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS

11/29/2023 1:40pm
This is so much fun, thanks Mr Jung
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Mwood Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS

11/29/2023 1:40pm
Someone pay this guy for making this thread finally worthwhile, 40 pages too late...
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Mr.Nally Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS

11/29/2023 1:34pm
Gin and Tonic (GT) Girl Blowing it (Jess Blewitt) to a Cube (that's the bike company duuh)
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Batts Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS

10/25/2023 2:04pm
I heard Taylor Swift wanted Gwin but then found out he was married and went to Kelce to get over him.... TRUTH!! Let's stop the BS and keep on track!!!
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toodles Added a reply to All Things Rampage 2023

10/17/2023 2:22pm
Ah basically says Bienvenido didn't do well cos Rampage isn't about tricks, its about risk and exposure. And Brendog didn't do well cos its isn't about risk and exposure, he needs to do tricks.

sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

7/25/2023 1:48pm
you vital super sleuths have just won the MTB tech rumors world championships with this bolt. Don't Post to Vital t-shirts coming soon.
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austin-NC Liked a reply to forum topic 2023 Racing Talk

6/29/2023 2:30pm
Im a huge fan of the sport and all but damn I feel like a ton of riders are complaining about everything constantly. Complaining about the tracks about the format, even some riders openly complaining about their bikes. I get that they have reasons for complaining especially with all the new changes but damn it gets kind of tiring as a fan watching. They supposedly have this riders union, they need to organize and use that union to try to make some changes. I dont think slight digs on every interview and instagram post is going to help much to...
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