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  1. Good beta...while raised catholic, I don't want...

    Good beta...while raised catholic, I don't want any part of that. Investigating Pau now.
  2. Thinking of renting a house in Lourdes as a home...

    Thinking of renting a house in Lourdes as a home base. Seems like it's smack in the middle for the stages and we'll have a car for getting around. Any good trail riding in the area, bike shops,...
  3. Thanks, good start in the research process. ...

    Thanks, good start in the research process. Hoping to get everything setup by the end of the month.
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    Have been running the OG SixC at 730 for years on...

    Have been running the OG SixC at 730 for years on my EnduroAllMountainTrail bikes. New bike is taller and more wagon like so went with 740 ENVE Sweeps.

    Of course I cut my Boobars on my DH bike...
  5. Beta needed...Heading to the French Pyrenees

    The wife and I are thinking of flying into Barcelona in late July (maybe hit a beach for 2 days to relax and then head up into the French Pyrenees). Once there we would like to ride mountain bikes...
  6. If I was them, this is exactly what I would do,...

    If I was them, this is exactly what I would do, but the lift doesn't open till 11 so you'd have till then to make it up. Just like how patrol works during the winter...gotta do a sweep to open the...
  7. Just to give my 2 cents. I spent the last...

    Just to give my 2 cents.

    I spent the last year+ trying get my wife's Pivot 5.7 to have good useable 2x10 gearing...3 FD's, 2 shifters and it was still poor at best with 11-36 rear and 24/36 front....
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    I only was able to do one UNEL race last year,...

    I only was able to do one UNEL race last year, but I have to say those that need not be named, did a great job getting this going. Strava as a timing system has to be taken with a huge grain of...
  9. Solid work J.

    Solid work J.
  10. I think I have a spare in my desk at the office. ...

    I think I have a spare in my desk at the office. Hit me up on Monday so I don't forget to check. I have zero memory these days.
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    If they are dropping the SB66c something else...

    If they are dropping the SB66c something else must be in the works really soon cause most people I think would still rather own the SB66c than the SB75, even if they go carbon on it.

    17.4"...
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    Haven't been a big Schwalbe guy in the past, but...

    Haven't been a big Schwalbe guy in the past, but if I end up sticking with little wheels next year, my next rear tire will be the new Rock Razor. Got to test ride the 650b version at Ibike. Maybe...
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    I have to say that I was reasonably impressed...

    I have to say that I was reasonably impressed with the carbon wheels on the S-Works Enduro 29 (not enough to drop $9250), but I don't nitpick about wheels like kidwoo. Not ENVE's by any means, but...
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    You already own one of the blingiest top 5 Enduro...

    You already own one of the blingiest top 5 Enduro race bikes money can buy...w/29" wheels it rides basically like a 140-150mm 650b bike...you are not going to ride faster on those bikes and I...
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    Before the dirt demos at Interbike I would have...

    Before the dirt demos at Interbike I would have written my opinion very similar to Gene's...but it would have been based on theory.

    After I-bike...I am scrambling to figure out how to afford...
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    Noooooo... Wow, someone is going to get a PIMP...

    Noooooo...

    Wow, someone is going to get a PIMP bike for cheap. This thing is truly in mint condition from what I saw last time we rode together.
  17. I agree, those bikes aren't bad in any way, just...

    I agree, those bikes aren't bad in any way, just no leap forward from my current rig either. The Enduro (carbon) would be my 1st pick of the bunch, but $3500 for a frame is a stretch with zero deals...
  18. I ride the trail that is in front of me and often...

    I ride the trail that is in front of me and often have more fun doing a slow wheelie drop than just pinning it. Utah has a lot of flat landings, it's just how it is. Then there are the times you...
  19. How many screwed up landings with casing of rock...

    How many screwed up landings with casing of rock hard lips did those 29" wheels really take before you got Enve's? I bet few if any on that scale, cause you have bobsled dialed and you don't ride...
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    Hate to say it and I'm not trying to be harsh,...

    Hate to say it and I'm not trying to be harsh, but if that is all you can get going for a race profile (2 short climbing stages, and a super short descent stage) I wouldn't even bother making it...
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    All I've ever run is 2.35 single ply...

    All I've ever run is 2.35 single ply tubeless...in 2 years on both a Giant Glory and Reign X (always rear, front also on Glory) I've had one flat on the Glory rear due to landing a wheelie drop from...
  22. Really, no one has a line on one of these frames?...

    Really, no one has a line on one of these frames? I'd think there would be tons of people who want to unload them since they have a known defect in the lower link and I think they sold pretty well. ...
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    WOW... just noticed they discontinued the Telonix...

    WOW... just noticed they discontinued the Telonix too...Those are my goto loose conditions tire.

    Kenda...You are BLOWING IT!!

    My rear BBG may not have had great braking tonight in the gravel...
  24. WTB: 2010 or newer Giant Reign X frame...medium

    Anyone have a line on one of these, let me know. After years of trying to find something I like more, so far, no luck...

    No worries if the lower link is broken as I'll replace it with the latest...
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    I'm in Marshal's camp on most of this, except the...

    I'm in Marshal's camp on most of this, except the 5% thing :D I like exact numbers. Assuming the same 2.35" tires on all 3 rims you end up with...

    26 = Actual Diameter 26.7"
    27.5 = Actual...
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    It's funny, I've had a hell of a time trying to...

    It's funny, I've had a hell of a time trying to keep my Arch EX 29er rear wheel straight. It built up great originally and I maxed out the tension and balance better than I've ever done. They stay...
  27. Ben's a sandbagger...not sure about the rest of...

    Ben's a sandbagger...not sure about the rest of the work going on above us, but cutting the hill several feet back and creating a proper berm was no joke. Felt good and the little trail I got to...
  28. I'll be there from 10-12...I have other...

    I'll be there from 10-12...I have other obligations, ie. watching my wonderful children the rest of the day, but we need to come out and help people. The apathy in this town is off the...
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    I've torn (1) 2.35 BBG and it was from landing...

    I've torn (1) 2.35 BBG and it was from landing from 2-3' directly on a sharp rock. It was like a gun shot went off and also crushed the sidewall of my Stans Flow rim pretty bad. Not a big enough...
  30. That home shop is bad ass rideit...wood floors,...

    That home shop is bad ass rideit...wood floors, brave! I don't think I could pull that off.
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    Agreed...except I'm a single dad through...

    Agreed...except I'm a single dad through sunday...after that.
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    My conclusion as well...although I hate the...

    My conclusion as well...although I hate the "fact" word ;)

    So far there just hasn't been any bikes that have convinced me to get off the bench and go buy a new bike in this category. My 2007...
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    If it was the newer design, and med, I'd be all...

    If it was the newer design, and med, I'd be all over this...My '07 is holding strong though...Love these bikes!
  34. I can actually run something like a 470mm...

    I can actually run something like a 470mm seatpost in my '07 with my 32" inseam. I'm debating putting on a 150mm travel LEV just so I never need to touch the seat clamp ever again...I drop it 1"...
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    I'm not going to get into the banter, but I did...

    I'm not going to get into the banter, but I did skip over the two other reasons for water...

    When using a diamond grinding tool, the small diamond chips that do the actual cutting/grinding fall...
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    I answered the question honesty, I'm not posting...

    I answered the question honesty, I'm not posting to act like a 12 year old...so I'm just gonna say... I'm done
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    cooling...the epoxy matrix maintains its...

    cooling...the epoxy matrix maintains its properties and proper bond with the surrounding fibers only up to a specific temperature. Even boiling water is just below that temperature for 99% of carbon...
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    liberal use of water also recommended during...

    liberal use of water also recommended during cutting (really you should be grinding through, not cutting)

    My preferred tool is a diamond bladed tile saw ;)
  39. might take you up on that...I know a Maggette...

    might take you up on that...I know a Maggette with a very purple small or med that would probably let her ride it as well. The short reach is the one thing I'm not sure she'd like. She often rides...
  40. TR250's not a bad thought especially in terms of...

    TR250's not a bad thought especially in terms of chain growth...She'd definitely go Med in that frame. Her last bike like this was a med '07 Stinky so there has been a bit of progress. I don't...
  41. Anyone fit XX1 to a 7"-8" travel bike yet?

    I know it probably sounds silly to many, but I'm planning on trying this on the wife's next big bike. We use our big bikes for everything from bike parks to rough Moab trail rides like Porcupine. ...
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    I just laugh at the hate on this bike. I'm...

    I just laugh at the hate on this bike. I'm looking forward to finding a way to try one out. I haven't been stoked on any longer travel 29ers I've ridden because they just felt blah when you pumped...
  43. Do it! I can't think of any reason the newer ones...

    Do it! I can't think of any reason the newer ones wouldn't work for this too...I've seen new lyrics at 100mm on dirt jumpers. You can almost always shorten a fork, it's lengthening that usually gets...
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    This is my belief as well, although chain growth...

    This is my belief as well, although chain growth is more complex than just saying specific categories of suspension design s would display this. Saying VPP type bikes might be over simplistic. For...
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    If you have the issue, you'd know. It isn't...

    If you have the issue, you'd know. It isn't subtle at all. At least not on my buddies SB-66c. It makes a big clunk at about 50% travel. Not like you ever go past that often ;) I'm sure the...
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    I'm surprised no one has been commenting about...

    I'm surprised no one has been commenting about the stiction that some people have felt within their rear suspension with the SRAM clutch. I've got a buddy who's been plagued, while I feel it the 1st...
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    Not trying to continue the discussion, but rather...

    Not trying to continue the discussion, but rather just sending a heads up, cause I know how much it sucks to drive to a trail to ride and find it closed.
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    Yes, it does...there is still plenty of stuff not...

    Yes, it does...there is still plenty of stuff not destroyed, or not fully destroyed, and also damage to each berm and jump could take 30 minutes per feature with a couple people now or with further...
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    Heads up everyone....Please stay off this trail...

    Heads up everyone....Please stay off this trail if it isn't frozen...it should be closed right now and unless we get a long stretch of above normal temps and no rain it's not going to dry out.

    I...
  50. I'm with Bag's....I just don't quite have the...

    I'm with Bag's....I just don't quite have the money right now because of my stupid 29er purchase....BUY THE REIGN X PEOPLE...deal of a lifetime, even has the new lower link. A solid build. That is...
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