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Yesterday, 09:00 AM
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Yes, I think they do have as much influence as...
Yes, I think they do have as much influence as racers - mostly because they have more reach than most racers these days. Plus, IME from talking to hundreds of customers over the years, most of the...
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Yesterday, 06:52 AM
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Correct, I think they bought Spot and rebranded...
Correct, I think they bought Spot and rebranded everything (in addition to adding the FS bikes) about 10 years ago? They’re running 40% off sales right now, my guess is they are trying to sell off a...
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04-18-2024, 05:01 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I was going to recommend a Specialized Ground...
I was going to recommend a Specialized Ground Control... I've got one on the back of my Smuggler for more "mellow" Front Range and High Country riding (but I've also ridden it on some super rocky...
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04-18-2024, 02:14 PM
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Discounting the imminent Kona announcement, I'm...
Discounting the imminent Kona announcement, I'm putting my money on Spot or Alchemy to go under next.
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04-17-2024, 02:00 PM
Thread: Official Sprocket Rockets Training Thread
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^^^ Check out bulk maltodextrin too... I've been...
^^^ Check out bulk maltodextrin too... I've been using that combined with a partial scoop of Skratch (which I get on pro-deal), and it's great. Super easy to drink too.
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04-17-2024, 06:48 AM
Thread: Real Estate Crash thread
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Just wait for the next hail storm to come...
Just wait for the next hail storm to come through, that’s what everyone around here does (outside Boulder). The roofers come around and convince all the home owners they need a new roof and it’s...
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04-16-2024, 07:19 PM
Thread: Official Sprocket Rockets Training Thread
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In English please?
In English please?
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04-16-2024, 03:25 PM
Thread: Anyone an SEO pro?
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FWIW, $250/mo is fucking cheap to work on website...
FWIW, $250/mo is fucking cheap to work on website SEO.
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04-16-2024, 03:23 PM
Thread: Real Estate Crash thread
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This is how most of America works... the rich get...
This is how most of America works... the rich get richer, while everyone else struggles to pay the bills.
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04-15-2024, 07:24 AM
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FS: 5dev 32t Direct Mount Chainring, New ($50)
I've got a BNIB 5dev 32t chainring that I won't be using: 3mm offset for SRAM direct mount cranks so it'll work with most every boost setup out there. It's the teal color pictured below, and is...
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04-15-2024, 07:13 AM
Thread: 2024 UCI DH/XC/Enduro Megathread
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Agree, coverage quality was WAY better......
Agree, coverage quality was WAY better... although I wish they would have switched up the announcers.
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04-13-2024, 08:12 PM
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FWIW, I fucking love my Dreadnought (I have the...
FWIW, I fucking love my Dreadnought (I have the V1 with a Cascade Link).
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04-11-2024, 03:08 PM
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Northern Front Range, CO (Golden / Boulder / Ft....
Northern Front Range, CO (Golden / Boulder / Ft. Collins)? I'm serious... lots of trails are drying out right now, and I'd put our trails up against any of the destinations listed above unless you...
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04-11-2024, 07:34 AM
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I think it's a great looking bike, but that green...
I think it's a great looking bike, but that green doesn't do it for me. I like the look of the Carbon 99 build on the Pinkbike article, though!
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04-09-2024, 11:12 AM
Thread: Velocirax?
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I’ve had mine for three years of pretty extensive...
I’ve had mine for three years of pretty extensive use, and almost all of our guides have one. That I know of, no one has had any issues and they all work great. My only gripe is when it’s cold out,...
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04-07-2024, 10:13 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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I wasn't specifically referring to anything legal...
I wasn't specifically referring to anything legal about it... more that it's just a "coincidence".
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04-06-2024, 05:10 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Funny, that's exactly what I said to my wife when...
Funny, that's exactly what I said to my wife when I saw that on the news.
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04-04-2024, 06:18 PM
Thread: Wolves are rad.
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Try telling that to Americans.
Try telling that to Americans.
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04-04-2024, 04:14 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Unfortunately, the Chamber 2's are heavy as shit,...
Unfortunately, the Chamber 2's are heavy as shit, and the cleat box (?) doesn't allow me to move them back/down as far as I want. But they were super comfortable. If anyone wants a pair of 10.5's,...
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04-04-2024, 02:57 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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What's everyone rocking for clipless trail shoes?...
What's everyone rocking for clipless trail shoes? I'm looking for a relatively light shoe that is stiff enough, but can also suffice for various hike-a-bike duties when needed. My previous gold...
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04-02-2024, 07:57 PM
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Might be interested in the Specialized Thermal...
Might be interested in the Specialized Thermal jersey... what's your height/weight? I know their sizing is all over the place and I'm always between a M and L.
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04-01-2024, 10:14 AM
Thread: Beer + Shipping Thread
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Giro Chamber II shoes, size 10.5. These have...
Giro Chamber II shoes, size 10.5. These have been worn a handful of times and show a bit of wear, but they're in really good shape overall. Would prefer pickup around Boulder, but I'll ship if...
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03-29-2024, 10:56 AM
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Lowered price today... someone wants this bike...
Lowered price today... someone wants this bike (preferably in the Denver area)!
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03-28-2024, 09:11 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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IME, the Specialized 2.3" is pretty close to a...
IME, the Specialized 2.3" is pretty close to a Maxxis 2.4-2.5 WT while the Spec 2.6" is noticeably bigger.
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03-27-2024, 05:46 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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FWIW, I ride all the steep Front Range trails and...
FWIW, I ride all the steep Front Range trails and almost always use a Butcher (T9) front and Eliminator (T7) rear... I find it's a great tire combo for 95% of our trail conditions. That said, I'm...
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03-27-2024, 01:06 PM
Thread: Steamboat Shit Show(rant)
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Probably not, but that's the number they included...
Probably not, but that's the number they included in the story I read/watched.
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03-27-2024, 12:37 PM
Thread: Steamboat Shit Show(rant)
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I think they went overboard with proposing 2200+...
I think they went overboard with proposing 2200+ units... they should have been more realistic and started way smaller. Aside from the NIMBY factor, adding 6,000+ people to a town of ~10,000 is a...
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03-22-2024, 02:20 PM
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FS: Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert Carbon, S5 / XL
For sale is a lightly-ridden 2023 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Expert, size S5 (XL). The bike was ridden about 12-15 days last year, and is in great condition. There are minimal small scratches on...
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03-22-2024, 09:06 AM
Thread: FS: HT Pedals, T1 and T2 Clipless
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FS: HT Pedals, T1 and T2 Clipless
I've got two sets of HT Components pedals for sale, both are lightly used and in great condition. They each only have minor scratches, but the bearings are rock solid and everything works perfectly....
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03-20-2024, 08:44 PM
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Here's one... fuck electronic drivetrains (as I...
Here's one... fuck electronic drivetrains (as I alluded to above).
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I wish some of these bike companies would take a...
I wish some of these bike companies would take a cue from Ibis and offer non-Transmission mechanical builds with XT and XTR. They're missing an opportunity for higher-end build options for people...
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03-18-2024, 06:46 AM
Thread: 2024 UCI DH/XC/Enduro Megathread
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Agreed, who gives a fuck? God forbid these...
Agreed, who gives a fuck? God forbid these guys/kids show some emotion, it's not the PGA.
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03-15-2024, 05:19 PM
Thread: FS: '22 GG Gnarvana frame + Push Shock
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Is it really a deal if it's been for listed for a...
Is it really a deal if it's been for listed for a month with no interest?
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03-15-2024, 11:13 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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FWIW, I find the TrailOne carbon bars to be very...
FWIW, I find the TrailOne carbon bars to be very similar to OneUp. I have both with 20mm rise and can't tell any kind of noticeable difference.
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03-14-2024, 07:28 AM
Thread: OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....
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So now the question... when does 70 open back up?...
So now the question... when does 70 open back up? I know they already have planned avy mitigation during the day today, so my guess is sometime tomorrow late morning?
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03-14-2024, 07:27 AM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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No chance is my guess. It's supposed to snow...
No chance is my guess. It's supposed to snow into tomorrow morning.
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03-12-2024, 05:34 PM
Thread: OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....
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Some pretty big numbers getting thrown around for...
Some pretty big numbers getting thrown around for the Front Range mountains… how long will I-70 close for?
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03-12-2024, 11:13 AM
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And file under "things not to rant about": no...
And file under "things not to rant about": no headset routing on any of the regular Epic or EE models. Kudos there.
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03-12-2024, 07:34 AM
Thread: PSA/Deals Thread
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These would go well with my purple Smuggler, no?...
These would go well with my purple Smuggler, no?
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03-11-2024, 11:45 AM
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FWIW, it’s all about how much it weighs…. I’ve...
FWIW, it’s all about how much it weighs…. I’ve never had anyone measure a bike bag.
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Great time for their union to be asking for a...
Great time for their union to be asking for a raise.
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03-07-2024, 08:45 AM
Thread: AI is your new master ....
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Maybe all this fake bullshit AI will encourage...
Maybe all this fake bullshit AI will encourage (or require?) people to speak in-person instead of all this fake “connecting” online and/or by video call?
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03-07-2024, 08:13 AM
Thread: FS: '22 GG Gnarvana frame + Push Shock
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Might be better to sell the Push shock separately...
Might be better to sell the Push shock separately and then donate the frame to a non-profit?
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03-04-2024, 01:04 PM
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This is kind of what I asked... I can just make a...
This is kind of what I asked... I can just make a point of doing some rides where I walk or go super slow on the climbs and then get a handful of big, long descents at a harder effort.
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03-04-2024, 10:33 AM
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Question for those who have done multi-day stage...
Question for those who have done multi-day stage races like the Trans BC, Stone King, Trans NZ, etc... what's your "pacing" strategy during each day- and also the week? Since there's essentially no...
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03-03-2024, 06:13 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Bring an extra tire or two with you.
Bring an extra tire or two with you.
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02-29-2024, 07:41 AM
Thread: Brake upgrade help
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Can’t go wrong with TRP DH-R EVO or Magura MT-7...
Can’t go wrong with TRP DH-R EVO or Magura MT-7 brakes.
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02-28-2024, 02:02 PM
Thread: Tucson Jank Recommendations
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Red Ridge is another trail that I really want to...
Red Ridge is another trail that I really want to ride down there, but it's hard to get a conditions update since it's not ridden much.
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02-28-2024, 09:56 AM
Thread: Tucson Jank Recommendations
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Definitely do the Lemmon Drop, it's probably from...
Definitely do the Lemmon Drop, it's probably from Bug Springs right now - Home Grown MTB runs shuttles, but it might only be on the weekend. Haven't ridden Agua Caliente, but it looks pretty awesome...
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02-28-2024, 08:26 AM
Thread: It's just a dog.
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Who would have thought I’d be crying during the...
Who would have thought I’d be crying during the Daily Show… our two rescue labs (and our current foster) got a little extra love last night, that’s for sure.
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