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11/26/2025 12:26pm
Mountain bikers are always searching for trails that blend technical challenge with the kind of scenery that makes you stop mid-ride and take it all in. From rocky switchbacks to fast tree-lined...
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11/10/2025 8:18am
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VitalBrad Liked a reply to forum topic Santa Cruz Chameleon...what's next?!
8/19/2022 11:44am
I just spotted this on Facebook. Giant will have demo bikes at the Fullerton Loop this Thursday from 2-7. It sounds like you're a Santa Cruz fan, but it could still help you figure out the type of bike you want. https://www.facebook.com/events/1289350584570561/
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VitalBrad Liked a reply to forum topic Santa Cruz Chameleon...what's next?!
8/19/2022 11:44am
You should try to demo some different bikes to find out what you like. The Path in Tustin often has Santa Cruz demos. I've seen Giant have a demo fleet right in the parking lot at the beginning of the Fullerton Loop. Look for demos on the websites of different brands and local shops. I think you're on the right track with a bike like the Tallboy. If the Loop is in your regular rotation, the Hightower would be overkill. And don't forget about tires. Geo and suspension are important, but having the right tires for the terrain you rides...
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VitalBrad Liked a comment about Press Release Interbike Will Not Take Place in 2019
8/19/2022 11:44am
Not surprising, but still a bummer. I've been every year since 1991. Great place to catch up with old friends.
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