whatbrandsocksarethose

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whatbrandsocksarethose Added a comment about video 17 Questions - Eric Porter

8/7/2026 8:55am

I remember riding the Park City dirt jumps around 2010 and Porter was there. It was the first time I had ever seen someone do a tailwhip in real life and I was completely mind blown. What I remember most though was how cool he was, just hanging out and riding with all the kids.

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whatbrandsocksarethose Added a reply to Vital Forum Movie Club - Legacy MTB Feature Length Film Discussion

8/6/2026 8:21am

I always felt there was something special about only getting to watch your favorite riders in a full video segment once or twice a year. It created a sense of curiosity and anticipation that just doesn't exist anymore. With social media and constant short edits, it feels like there's simply too much content.

whatbrandsocksarethose Added a reply to Crankworx 2026

7/31/2026 5:12pm

Impressive by Jackson. I can't imagine being a domestic pro, finally getting the opportunity to race with some big dawgs, only to realize one of the fastest riders in the world just beat you by 20 seconds. That's a pretty eye opening reminder of how good these guys are

whatbrandsocksarethose Added a reply to PNW Components Gets High - New Range 75mm rise alloy handlebars

6/25/2026 9:31am

I think it's very rider specific, but I started to notice a loss of traction on steep descents and in flat corners. I'm sure there are other ways to compensate for that through bike setup, but I ended up going back to a more conventional setup. (50mm riser with 10mm spacers) That said, I'm riding an S3 Stumpjumper 15. If...

whatbrandsocksarethose Added a reply to Shimano Drops New 2.2mm Thick Rotors in 200/220mm Sizes - Thoughts?

6/18/2026 1:39pm

from a quick compatibility check, those are not compatible. only new brakes with LV fluid. https://productinfo.shimano.com/en/compatibility/C-461

captaindouche Liked a comment about video 17 Questions - Greg Minnaar

3/2/2026 4:07pm

Question 15 is brilliant.

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whatbrandsocksarethose Added a comment about video 17 Questions - Greg Minnaar

3/2/2026 2:42pm

keep bringin the 17 questions! aww, so many would benefit without social media.

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piggy Liked a comment about Press Release Specialized Introduces the Levo R

2/24/2026 3:25pm

utterly ridiculous. they took the bike that was largely panned last year, short stroked the shock, paired with a lighter fork and put lightweight tires on it and are calling it light and nimble? I can't imagine the use case for this bike, but it's not mountain biking as most of us know it. Just get an Avinox equipped bike already and call it a day. The Unno is lighter and more capable. Or a Druid LitE.

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whatbrandsocksarethose Added a reply to What are people's favorite true trail bikes in 2026?

2/18/2026 12:35pm

That’s tough. A true trail bike is always subjective and really depends on the region. Personally if I lived in Bellingham I would not want my only bike to be a Spur or another short travel bike, but that is just me. I would lean toward a Stumpjumper 15 with a 150 mm fork. The frame weighs about 6.3 pounds...

BGoldstone Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania

2/11/2026 9:08am

The Alrans quietly enter the chat

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bizutch Liked a comment about Press Release NEW From OneUp Components - Goldstone Grips

2/4/2026 2:02pm

which is it? You have them? Or you're getting them?

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whatbrandsocksarethose Added a comment about video Asa Vermette & Mikey Delesalle Destroying Telonics

1/20/2026 2:26pm

bros stop blowing up our hidden track. only kidding, this was SICK.

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whatbrandsocksarethose Added a comment about bike check Custom SJ 15 Alloy

6/12/2025 7:30am

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love the fender sticker. Willy is definitely missed!

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whatbrandsocksarethose Added a comment about feature Shimano Wireless XTR Di2 Six-Month Review

6/4/2025 11:08am

i believe it comes with both resin and metal pads, according to my LBS

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bcurrancy Liked a comment about product review We Ride Yeti's New MTe Lightweight eMTB

6/3/2025 1:43pm

Sounds like this motor is more efficient, the range numbers are beating most full size batteries.

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whatbrandsocksarethose Added a comment about product review MTe

6/3/2025 1:29pm

I think there are a lot of mountain bikers who ride for an hour, maybe an hour and a half, for about 80 percent of their rides. These riders would benefit a lot from having a lighter bike as their primary option, in my opinion at least.

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Eoin Liked a comment about video THE WEEKEND - Goldstone, Bronsan and Wilson - World Cup DH 1 Poland

5/23/2025 8:57am

It's hilarious that John probably started off the week thinking "Reece, Jackson and Troy, one of these guys could win the race", to Saturday afternoon when he must have been more like "Do I still release the video if none of them qualify?"

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