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Varaxis Added a comment about video Elevated Trail Design-Briar Chapel mtb trail
1/8/2014 5:08pm
Looks like they came in with the philosophy: why spend 6.5k on a fancy carbon FS bike made to tame the chaos when you can spend 1.5k on a very nice bike and 5k on a trail without any real chaos, but looks pretty fun (at least for a short while)...
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Varaxis Added a comment about feature Best of Vital 2013 - 5 Banger Bike Checks
1/5/2014 1:34pm
Is it a coincidence that all of them still have chainguides? This makes it seem that it's the latest trend to have a piggyback shock and flat pedals too. :D
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Varaxis Added a reply to Best and worst purchases
6/23/2015 6:02pm Best: 1-Deity Compound platform pedals 2-RaceFace NarrowWide Chainring 3-Giro DJ Gloves 4-DeFeet Aireator mid-calf socks 5-Shimano XT 786 RD shadow+ (would be higher, but it's eaten 2 cables so far) Worst: 1-Stan's Rubber tubeless conversion strip (didn't work reliably at all) 2-Specialized Phenom Carbon Saddle (rail busted) 3-661 Evo Elbow pad (useless elastic straps that were too stretchy, allowing pads...
Varaxis Added a comment about bike check Krispy's Trance Advanced 27.5
12/27/2013 5:50pm
Where's the cable for the dropper post? Looks like you're just using it as a "fixed" seat post.
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Varaxis Added a comment about video 2013 Bike of the Year, Vital MTB Shreddy Awards
12/27/2013 4:36pm
Delivered in a well-executed unexcited monotone manner. Perhaps coincidentally, that happens to describe my reaction to this award.
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Reality Check Liked a comment about News Story Judge Rules Trek's ABP Design Does Not Infringe on DW's Split Pivot Patent
12/17/2013 10:04am
One of the greatest MARKETING minds maybe. Pretending he's some genius engineer is ridiculous.
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Varaxis Added a comment about news story Judge Rules Trek's ABP Design Does Not Infringe on DW's Split Pivot Patent
12/16/2013 10:25pm
I just googled the patents to try and make sense of it too. The way I understand it: The Horst Link itself isn't patented, and the concentric pivot itself isn't patented. It's the suspension system, which include those elements, that are patented. I believe Spec needed about 3 different FSR patents to basically monopolize that linkage design, some of which may have expired. DW has 2 and Trek has 1 in this case. Trek has a patent for a single pivot design in which the chainstay has a concentric pivot/axle on one end while the other end creates a floating...
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The Lenz Punkass edition Lunchbox would contend better with the BMC TF01 29 and Spec Enduro 29. I want to hear how the Cannondale Trigger 29 compares to the WFO9. I'd put my wager on the Trigger 29.
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Varaxis Added a comment about bike check GT STS Thermoplastic
11/18/2013 7:24pm
If the "plastic" cracks, I guess he could probably repair it with a lighter or heatgun. :D
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Varaxis Added a comment about feature Teva to Stop Producing Mountain Bike Shoes - The End of One Story, But Not of the Adventure
11/9/2013 5:31pm
Still using their original Mush flip flop, even though the bottom has been chewed up. Love it! Been using the same 5.10 shoes for over a year now and only recently noticed the sole coming unglued.
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Varaxis Added a comment about bike check GT STS Thermoplastic
10/15/2013 7:26pm
Beautiful! Looks brand new, decals and all.
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I hope they have some warranty on those bearings, since AC bearings are pretty expensive. I'd be expecting to pay no less than $40 per pair (I fear they're more like $60+/pair), and there's 4 pairs on this bike.
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Varaxis Added a comment about bike check 2014 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO 29'r
9/18/2013 2:02am
All black is the new pink.
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Varaxis Added a comment about press release Loaded Precision Announces New Carbon Collection
9/16/2013 11:57pm
What's the Napalm's line design philosophy? Does it fit in between X-lite and AmX in qualities that certain riding styles demand, assuming X-lite is for XC and AmX is for AM?
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Varaxis Added a comment about video Trial Trails
9/13/2013 9:35am
That's some amazing accuracy at 4:20, landing on that post that's hidden behind the wall,
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Varaxis Added a comment about video ONE LAP: Brian Lopes, Mammoth Kamikaze
9/8/2013 2:22pm
A pretty damn historic one. Think of the bikes they raced on it back in the day and how long they've come along since then.
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bturman Liked a comment about News Story WORLD CHAMPS RESULTS: Stevie Smith and Rachel Atherton Win Elite Downhill Seeding - Enduro Bikes Rule the Day!
8/31/2013 3:49am
Hoping Hope-aloto can keep air in those single-ply tires tomorrow!
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LTrumpore Liked a comment about News Story WORLD CHAMPS RESULTS: Stevie Smith and Rachel Atherton Win Elite Downhill Seeding - Enduro Bikes Rule the Day!
8/31/2013 3:49am
UCI still calls it seeding even though it's just timed training.. Gwin and Hill will be coming down in their UCI ranking order for finals. 14th and 4th from the end I believe. Go Mitch!!!
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Van Cuz Liked a comment about News Story WORLD CHAMPS RESULTS: Stevie Smith and Rachel Atherton Win Elite Downhill Seeding - Enduro Bikes Rule the Day!
8/31/2013 3:48am
Gravesy the machine was 21st at the first split, then deployed calves.
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Varaxis Added a comment about slideshow FIRST LOOK: 2014 Felt Mountain Bike Lineup
8/28/2013 1:51pm
6200 isn't a bad price for a that 29er 130mm travel FS bike. Would pay a lot more to get another one of the other popular 29er FS trail bikes to 27 lbs with dropper and pedals. It doesn't look too ugly either. It just needs to prove itself on the trail and become available at good bike shops.
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