TRex
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Snickers, pizza, Friday night chicken specials, all that stuff is pretty high on my list of delicacies that I could go for right about now. Other than being a garbage disposal, I don't have many redeeming qualities. Future life goals? I want to keep going to at least one new country every year and get 360's dialed. That's about it for me.
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TRex Added a comment about feature Vital Tests Greg Minnaar's Maxxis Tire - The Assegai

5/10/2018 8:13pm
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You are correct, this was tested on a 30mm width, 26mm internal Stans rim. I decided not to upgrade my wheelset just to do a tire review. There are many riders out there that have an existing setup, and might not want (or have the $$) the get a new rim or wheelset. I chose to test the tires as a 'normal rider' and see how they would perform on my standard ride. The tire worked super well as far as grip is concerned, and I couldn't perceive any casing squirm, which is one of the only downfalls I could...
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TRex Added a comment about feature Vital Tests Greg Minnaar's Maxxis Tire - The Assegai

5/10/2018 7:59pm
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I used the tire as a front only after about a month of riding as both front and rear, and it is definitely better as a front in my opinion. I think it would pair well with a 2.3 DD casing tire in the rear, still tough, but not as grippy or heavy, and it would allow the front to track super well while the back end might slide a bit (in a good way)
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4/24/2018 8:27am
So much gold in this slideshow. Highlights from the weekend: -The photo of Bulldog from behind absolutely tattered and still on the bike was #1, thought it was a Mongo shot but was pleasantly surprised to see it was a Maddog shot. Just bummed that it was of Brooke in such a state; -Blenki finally back on that much earned/well deserved podium after a long spell; -Women's racing from Junior to Elite is getting more exciting (everyone blasting big ass doubles!) and deserves the additional coverage; -Junior men is heated and newly sponsored factory boys are full gas; -Elite men...
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TRex Added a comment about feature Vital Tests Greg Minnaar's Maxxis Tire - The Assegai

4/20/2018 10:55pm
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jeff.brines is right, I meant that corners where someone would spray a lot of dirt at one time might be 'punchy', as opposed to a smooth drift or gradual slide that happens on some of the faster tracks that I see on the world cup circuit. It could even be boiled down to shorter or longer radius corners. So the higher the average speed is, the better I feel this tire would do.
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sccc120 Liked a comment about Feature Vital Tests Greg Minnaar's Maxxis Tire - The Assegai

4/20/2018 10:52pm
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2.3 in EXO por favor
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TRex Added a comment about feature Vital Tests Greg Minnaar's Maxxis Tire - The Assegai

4/20/2018 10:52pm
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I have used both the stock air shock and the coil on the Sentinel. I prefer the coil, but I run slightly less sag. Maybe 25% sag, and I think that helps it not bottom out too much. I feel it is really nice as far as being responsive, which is paramount for me. The air shock ramps up a little more with the .83 cubic inch volume reducer (maybe .6 is stock?), but I don't mind bottoming out on a bike, so long as it is predictable, which I feel the Sentinel is.
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TRex Added a comment about feature Vital Tests Greg Minnaar's Maxxis Tire - The Assegai

4/19/2018 11:29am
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The DHF rolls faster and is better for punching corners (something Minnaar rarely does) the Assegai is consistent, good on any corner angle, but you pay for that grip with lack of rolling speed. Try it for a front tire first.
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TRex Added a comment about feature Vital Tests Greg Minnaar's Maxxis Tire - The Assegai

4/19/2018 11:26am
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I think the DHF clears mud way better than the Assegai, and it rolls faster. But the Assegai would be king descending canyons and rocky stuff where you are not necessarily turning, but using those transition knobs well. You know those marbly, grainy sections of trail by you in the Springs, it would work well there.
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4/15/2018 8:53am
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Jordie Lunn is an OG Badass!!
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I like Sam Hill interviews more when he's winning.
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4/6/2018 5:07am
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I had to Google Pool Noodles..... Now I feel a bit stupid. So funny. £1.09 though! Hahahahahaha
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4/6/2018 5:01am
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haha. I really hope Peaty is at the table with some Oreos at some point....
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4/6/2018 5:01am
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4/6/2018 5:00am
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"een my house, i can do vhat eevah dee fook i vant." sincerely, Teddy KGB.
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sspomer Liked a comment about video Flat Tires Upon Flat Tires - Losinj, Croatia World Cup DH Track with Vali Holl

4/5/2018 9:43am
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i love the fact it's going to be rough, rocky and a battle of conserving gear. considering Vali is a smaller/lighter rider and smashing rims and flatting often, it's going to be super interesting to see how the entire field handles it. i hope it is as bad as it looks : )
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