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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 12:31 PM
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FS: Canon G1x Mark III APS-C Compact Camera, Mint
For sale is a very lightly used, mint condition Canon G1X Mark III APS-C (Crop) sensor compact camera. I bought this to use on a trip and used it sparingly, but now it's time to sell. The camera is...
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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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03-20-2024, 06:49 AM
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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, 07:45 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, 07:13 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, 12:04 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, 09:33 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, 05:13 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, 06:41 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, 01:02 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, 08:56 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, 07:26 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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02-27-2024, 03:45 PM
Thread: Official Sprocket Rockets Training Thread
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Yeah, I get it and understand the concept of...
Yeah, I get it and understand the concept of recovery. But I *personally* don’t want to down pure sugar every ride or workout. That would get really old after… probably one time.
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02-27-2024, 01:12 PM
Thread: Official Sprocket Rockets Training Thread
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Because I get a discount on Skratch and I...
Because I get a discount on Skratch and I personally don't want 60g of pure sugar.
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02-27-2024, 11:52 AM
Thread: Official Sprocket Rockets Training Thread
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What about a recovery drink? I’ve started using...
What about a recovery drink? I’ve started using a mix of Skratch and whey protein (after both lifting and riding), and it actually tastes pretty good.
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02-26-2024, 01:07 PM
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FS: Rockshox Deluxe Select Plus, 190x40mm (New)
Brand new, never ridden shock taken off a Specialized Epic EVO. Eye to eye is 190mm and stroke is 40mm.
Asking $100 shipped within the US, PM if interested.
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02-26-2024, 08:54 AM
Thread: FS: Shimano XT Trail Pedals (clipless)
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FS: Shimano XT Trail Pedals (clipless)
For sale is a set of used Shimano XT Trail pedals- these were ridden for a couple of years. They obviously show signs of wear with scratches and nicks, but the bearings are rock solid with...
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02-25-2024, 01:35 PM
Thread: HT X1F for X1 Cleat Swap
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I’ve got some HT pedals coming soon from a...
I’ve got some HT pedals coming soon from a friend, I’m not sure which cleats he’s including though…. Once I get them, I might be up for that swap as I don’t mind the x1f cleats.
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02-23-2024, 12:19 PM
Thread: Beer + Shipping Thread
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Bumping this thread up... I've got a pair of...
Bumping this thread up... I've got a pair of Vittoria Air Liners (Light version, 29") that came on a bike I bought, and I'm not going to use them. They appear to be in good shape, no real signs of...
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02-22-2024, 06:59 AM
Thread: Mirrorless camera questions
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I'm not sure I entirely agree with that. For me,...
I'm not sure I entirely agree with that. For me, it's more about making the activity I'm doing more fun - I enjoy bringing my camera on rides, on powder days, etc. And you don't need a super...
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02-21-2024, 03:19 PM
Thread: 2024 UCI DH/XC/Enduro Megathread
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Yep, should be super fun to watch!
Yep, should be super fun to watch!
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02-21-2024, 09:50 AM
Thread: 2024 UCI DH/XC/Enduro Megathread
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Watch Jackson Goldstone's course preview today......
Watch Jackson Goldstone's course preview today... definitely a few sketchy parts, but IMO it doesn't look nearly as gnarly as the Hardline Wales course. It looks more like a beefed-up World Cup DH...
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02-20-2024, 06:36 PM
Thread: 2024 UCI DH/XC/Enduro Megathread
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There is a good YouTube series about last year’s...
There is a good YouTube series about last year’s Lifetime Series that was launched a few weeks ago. Keegan and some of the others are on the TrainerRoad podcast fairly regularly too.
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02-19-2024, 02:50 PM
Thread: Official Sprocket Rockets Training Thread
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Does anyone know where/how to get a Dexa Scan in...
Does anyone know where/how to get a Dexa Scan in the Boulder area? I thought it'd be a lot easier to find information and locations, but I can't find shit online.
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02-19-2024, 10:24 AM
Thread: OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....
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Also pretty impressive that truck driver was able...
Also pretty impressive that truck driver was able to stop in time to avoid the CRV.
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02-18-2024, 08:06 AM
Thread: Mirrorless camera questions
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FWIW, I'd never want a camera (like the M200)...
FWIW, I'd never want a camera (like the M200) without a viewfinder for any kind of action sports, event or general sports photography.
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02-17-2024, 07:33 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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There’s a better chance than not that the weather...
There’s a better chance than not that the weather will be nice in late March. But honestly, it’s hard to know until about a week beforehand.
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02-16-2024, 03:56 PM
Thread: AI is your new master ....
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Listen to the Joe Rogan podcast with Tristan...
Listen to the Joe Rogan podcast with Tristan Harris (of the Social Dilemma), and you'll have absolutely no faith in those companies doing anything right or just for humanity since it all depends on...
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02-15-2024, 03:09 PM
Thread: AI is your new master ....
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It'll be interesting to see how the social media...
It'll be interesting to see how the social media companies handle this, especially for the upcoming elections. At some point, a large majority of what people see in their "news feed" is going to be...
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02-15-2024, 10:41 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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But why bother with a 2-piston in the rear unless...
But why bother with a 2-piston in the rear unless it's for a full-on XC bike? Just go with 4-piston F&R... other than Magura, I can't think of a company that sells a complete set that's split like...
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02-14-2024, 05:26 PM
Thread: Mirrorless camera questions
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FWIW, I really liked the Canon M series cameras...
FWIW, I really liked the Canon M series cameras (I used to have an M5, the predecessor to the M50) - good IQ, easy to use, nice and small. I never used the 15-45mm stock lens, but the 11-22 was super...
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02-12-2024, 04:56 PM
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FS: Camelbak Chase 8 Hydration Vest w/ Bladder (New)
For sale is a brand new (no tags) Camelbak Chase 8 hydration vest. I absolutely love the Camelbak vests, but unfortunately this one isn't quite big enough for my needs... it's a little too awkward...
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02-08-2024, 07:14 AM
Thread: Oh good, another streaming service
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I subscribed to YouTubeTV a while back (3-4...
I subscribed to YouTubeTV a while back (3-4 years?) when it was around $35/month. Then it was $49.99. Then it was $64.99. Then they increased it again in the fall to $80/month, and I dropped it. ...
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02-08-2024, 06:42 AM
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I fucking love my 160mm Helm II... I personally...
I fucking love my 160mm Helm II... I personally think it's the best fork available in the 140-160mm range. That said, it would be a bit too obnoxious for my purple Smuggler, unfortunately. :)
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02-04-2024, 07:24 AM
Thread: OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....
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Only 2-3” here in Niwot, but 9news says 12” in...
Only 2-3” here in Niwot, but 9news says 12” in Louisville just a little south of us. If it’s as heavy as the snow we got yesterday, I can see why the roads were Armageddon.
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