TRex
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About Me
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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Golden, CO, USA

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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about Press Release Vital MTB Is Hiring! Full-Time Videographer

8/21/2020 10:02pm
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Responsibilities include hanging out with Spomer. A lot.
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TRex Added a comment about press release Liv Cycling's New, Affordable Tempt Series

8/19/2020 9:21pm
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It would be great if Liv actually gave a price in this press release that tempted more riders to get into the sport, instead of being cryptic about their $500 to $1100 price points.
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mnorris122 Liked a comment about Press Release BOX Teases Something Secretly Fast

8/19/2020 9:10pm
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I'm gonna take an absolutely WILD guess and say that it's an instant engagement hub...just like their BMX hub that shares the same name https://www.boxcomponents.com/Box-One-Stealth-Expert-Rear-110x10mm
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TRex Added a comment about feature The Ultimate Park Bike? Vital's Yeti SB165 Project

8/13/2020 8:19am
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A lot of shuttles and bikes parks have traverses. So it isn't granny gear climbing, but you do need to pedal. The dropper lets you pedal comfortably, and the purpose of this bike isn't racing up any hills. The DH cassette is something like a half a pound lighter as well, way better for suspension performance at the rear wheel. I'm sure the derailleur is lighter as well, and very compact, quieter. It is a focus on descending, and the smaller cassette and derailleur are 100% worth it for a better ride down.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about Feature The Ultimate Park Bike? Vital's Yeti SB165 Project

8/13/2020 8:16am
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Disagree on all points. 38's still creak, and nothing compares to the stiffness of a dual crown fork for big holes, steep terrain, and heavy braking. If you're in a bike park there's no need for 12 speeds, and the longer chain and derailleur cage are much more likely to make clack-clack noises and get bent. Lastly, it's not a coincidence that Fox makes the most durable seatposts and the ones with the highest stack height. Bushing overlap = durability. Pretty simple.
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TRex Added a comment about press release CushCore Prototypes & Development History

7/21/2020 6:07am
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I've used some of these for a few years on my DH bike, so I don't feel the price is that out of line. $150 for the CushCore setup that has lasted through many, many sets of DH tires. I feel the 'suspension' on my bike feels better for it, and they aren't thrown away like used tires, so the price of admission seems to get better and better to me.
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slowroller Liked a comment about video Fast, Flowy, Rocky MTB Trail POV - Brian Head Bike Park's Lil' Glitter

6/18/2020 9:30pm
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Matt Thompson is so fast his sleeves came off.
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TRex Added a reply to 2020 Bike Park Openings

6/1/2020 6:58am
Brian Head in Utah is getting a few new sections of black diamond trails, some completely new bigger segments and lots of little fixes here and there, and they are planning on opening the 26th of June, possibly a week before. The mountain is mostly snow free (85%) and should be good in a few weeks.
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andrew.macnaughton Liked a comment about Feature A Wrench That Interfaces With Your Smartphone? The Future Is Now

5/26/2020 10:24pm
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It would be sick if you could program in what side you were undoing (drive or non) so it could tell you which way to turn the fucking thing. Such an uneasy feeling undoing tight pedals, no matter how many times i do it...
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TRex Added a comment about feature TRP Launches G-Spec TR12 Mountain Bike Derailleur and Shifter

5/19/2020 8:38am
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This is far and away the best test/video I've ever seen with back to back slow motion of the new stuff vs competition. There is no way I'd buy this stuff (at least this version) with what I've seen in regards to chain retention, and that's some cool info to know.
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bturman Liked a comment about News Story The NEW 2020 World Cup DOWNHILL Schedule

5/15/2020 8:18pm
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This plus the Supercross announcement has me stoked. Great to have some events to look forward to!
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Poleczechy Liked a comment about video Racing As Fast As Today? Vital RAW - 2011 World Cup DH Flashback

5/11/2020 6:44pm
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Only thing louder than those TLD kits were those Giants...
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TRex Added a reply to UCI World Cup DH nerd question re: 60 qualifiers

5/11/2020 10:58am
I also think that Matti Lehikoinen or however you spell his name qualified poorly when he won the race in Champery when Sam Hill got his epic run for 3rd place. So I would say the best spot with a poor qualifier, as Mark Beamont's, is 1st.
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TRex Added a comment about video Jeff Lenosky's Ultimate Manual Machine

5/9/2020 6:23pm
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Least expensive and most effective manual machine out there. I've yet to meet someone that can manual that said "Oh, I didn't practice much, it was just easy for me."
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EugenM Liked a comment about Press Release Privateer's New $3,075 Complete Bike

5/2/2020 7:40pm
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@mtb.geartech, please, don't go into the extremes. And also, it does not really matter; this type of bike are designed for going fast; what you think you feel and don't feel does not matter. What matters is the time on the clock. Nobody forces you to buy this bike. But, any rider, at any lvl will be faster on one of these, to the detriment of 650b bikes. P.S. I bet, 5 years ago, you were one of those who said 26 'foeva' you were wrong then, you are wrong now. Any bike can be made to be race...
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mtbAndy Liked a comment about Press Release Privateer's New $3,075 Complete Bike

5/2/2020 7:39pm
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It can really inhibit riders speed moooving down the trail
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FCTRY Liked a comment about bike check Sentinel 2.0

4/30/2020 9:15pm
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Color coordinated by Steve Wentz? Needs a brown saddle.
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