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03-09-2024, 10:09 AM
Thread: What DH mid/high top flat shoe to get?
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IMO, Race Concept Wild Cat is a durable and tough...
IMO, Race Concept Wild Cat is a durable and tough mid flat sole shoe. Got a pair that I have had for a long time and has been my go to shoe for strong terrain and ebiking. Still going strong and have...
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03-01-2024, 09:02 AM
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Since we are talking about Fox, has anybody heard...
Since we are talking about Fox, has anybody heard about the problems with they are obviously having with their droppers? For me, bought a Pivot Shuttle in January and immediately dropper was...
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02-14-2024, 11:13 AM
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Since we are all weather geeks to some extent, I...
Since we are all weather geeks to some extent, I have a very good PSA I would like to pass on. I found this weather link on You Tube. IMO, very well done, specific to California and updated 1-2 times...
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11-18-2023, 10:54 AM
Thread: WTB: Dynafit TLT 5 Skiboots size 29
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WTB: Dynafit TLT 5 Skiboots size 29
For a project and need this model which is over 10YO
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10-29-2023, 11:11 AM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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For reference, I have a full power Orbea Wild...
For reference, I have a full power Orbea Wild that I have had for four seasons and I just got a Shuttle SL that is one month old. The Shuttle SL is similar to the Heckler SL. Anyway, IMO, it would...
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08-08-2023, 11:50 AM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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Got a technical question for anyone who is...
Got a technical question for anyone who is familiar with Bosch CX and in particular Bosch Kiox controller. I or should I say we as my wife and I have 2020 Orbea Wild ebikes with Bosch and Kiox....
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11-28-2022, 10:46 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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OK, first the chain and cassette are 8100 12...
OK, first the chain and cassette are 8100 12 speed and bought new and it is replacing the same as the bike is 1x12 XT. I did replace the derailleur with a XTR a few months ago. The chain I was...
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11-28-2022, 08:39 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Does anybody know if a Shimano 8100 XT chain is...
Does anybody know if a Shimano 8100 XT chain is "directional". I recently had my LBS replace my chain and cassette and I immediately felt that there was a drag when pedaling. not a noisy or obvious...
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11-26-2022, 10:39 AM
Thread: WTB 28/29 Dynafit TLT5 Skiboots
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WTB 28/29 Dynafit TLT5 Skiboots
WTB 28/29 Dynafit TLT5 Skiboots. Want these for a project I have in mind........ So any leads?
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10-14-2022, 09:30 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Thanks Toast, that's what I am looking for...
Thanks Toast, that's what I am looking for because I want to change my setup and this tells me a lot. Right now kinda stuck on my decision. Either go to 2.6 F&R or 2.5WT F and maybe 2.4 WT R. Tires...
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10-13-2022, 10:57 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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So, as far as Maxxis tires, what is the real...
So, as far as Maxxis tires, what is the real difference between a WT tire and a standard tire? My situation is this, my Ebike came with 2.6 DHF/DHR tires. i got around 1,000 miles on them and replace...
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10-05-2022, 08:58 AM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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So, another surprise in the Ibis Ebike story....
So, another surprise in the Ibis Ebike story. Brian Kennedy is now pitching the Ibis Ebike. For those of you who don't know of him, he is a YouTube MTBer, dedicated trail rider and most certainly...
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10-04-2022, 10:48 AM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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Gee, I guess not a surprise but Ibis going "E" is...
Gee, I guess not a surprise but Ibis going "E" is a surprise to me. Not a hybrid or ultra light but full on big travel, big battery trail eater. Will they sell? My guess is yes and will be up there...
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09-04-2022, 11:18 AM
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I kinda went thru the same process with my bike...
I kinda went thru the same process with my bike setup a few months ago. I have a SC Hightower V2 so similar to your wife's new bike. I made the mistake of getting it with 2.8 27.5 as that was a...
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07-17-2022, 10:32 AM
Thread: Horse Incident
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At least around here the horse people are a very...
At least around here the horse people are a very tight knit group and will always back whatever horse issue it is regardless. So, if it is a horse/bike incident or land/trail use or anything that...
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07-16-2022, 08:23 AM
Thread: Horse Incident
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We live in the rurals, horse country and many...
We live in the rurals, horse country and many neighbors who have them and fully embrace the culture and life style. We often take care of their horses when they have to be gone, so no fear of them...
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07-15-2022, 02:29 PM
Thread: Horse Incident
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Ha, maybe 10' riding in a pasture on a road is...
Ha, maybe 10' riding in a pasture on a road is not close but when a horse and rider are sidehilling on a steep loose slope and slipping above you bad things can happen. Ever seen a horse panic, not...
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07-15-2022, 02:12 PM
Thread: Horse Incident
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The traverse going up toward Dry Pond from the...
The traverse going up toward Dry Pond from the two switchbacks, us going up, horses going down.
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07-15-2022, 12:04 PM
Thread: Horse Incident
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I would agree that these gals in particular the...
I would agree that these gals in particular the lead rider were experienced and knew how to handle a horse and the horses were well trained. But, the unknown factor was how loose the terrain was...
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07-15-2022, 10:33 AM
Thread: Horse Incident
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Horse Incident
Well I have been riding for a long time and most certainly know ROW rules and in the pecking order of ROW, horses are king. I also know that at least around here if you get involved with a horse for...
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06-22-2022, 08:35 AM
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Actually, pretty impressive falling over on...
Actually, pretty impressive falling over on asphalt at his age and not breaking his wrist or something. Anybody who started out riding cages in the dirt back in the day has plenty of stories and...
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06-12-2022, 01:40 PM
Thread: More back sweep mtn handle bar
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So, when you run a 800 bar and a 35 stem/10...
So, when you run a 800 bar and a 35 stem/10 sweep, what do you think it does to your elbows? It increases the bend. Advantages? more easy to push yourself back rolling rocks, leverage and yes it...
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06-12-2022, 11:12 AM
Thread: More back sweep mtn handle bar
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I've upgraded the bar/stem on my pedal bike from...
I've upgraded the bar/stem on my pedal bike from the stock Santa Cruz low rise(780)/55 stem to the PNW Range bar which is 800x35rise/10sweep/35x0stem. The bar is a 31.8. This setup has made a huge...
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05-31-2022, 07:59 AM
Thread: Why I dislike e-bikes
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Interesting read, True/False or bias but shows...
Interesting read, True/False or bias but shows the strength of horse money
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05-30-2022, 10:45 AM
Thread: Smaller Tires on Wide Rims
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Smaller Tires on Wide Rims
A few years ago I put together a plus 27.5 HT as that was kinda a trend then and I bought into it. So, I built up a pretty much full carbon bike with 50mm rims and 3.0 tires. I rode it quite a bit...
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04-26-2022, 11:16 AM
Thread: Tell me about flat pedals
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This is a product review for PNW Composite pedals...
This is a product review for PNW Composite pedals that just came out and I got a pair to replace my Canfield pedals that I have had for four years. I was on my second rebuild and do for another, so...
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04-05-2022, 08:26 AM
Thread: Advice on Tire Choices
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Well, after a fair amount of thought and advise...
Well, after a fair amount of thought and advise here I got a pair of Rekon 2.4's to replace DHF/Aggresor 2.5's. The project got delayed as my rear Scram brakes were going south and after trying a...
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03-30-2022, 08:36 AM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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If the Bullit is too big, and she likes Santa...
If the Bullit is too big, and she likes Santa Cruz, might be a good idea to look at the 2022 Heckler MX. It has a Mullet(but only in M) but it might be smaller than the Bullit M as well as a full...
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03-29-2022, 10:46 AM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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I am talking about modern geometry not old school...
I am talking about modern geometry not old school verses new. My 2020 Orbea has a head angle of 65.5 and seat tube of 76. Not sure where that fits in compared to 2022 of any popular brands. It is a...
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03-29-2022, 08:35 AM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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Don't think a super slack head angle is needed or...
Don't think a super slack head angle is needed or wanted with a mullet. Or, maybe a aggressive Trail/Enduro 29 ebike either. We have over 2k on ours all single track and there is value having both...
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03-28-2022, 01:46 PM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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When we got our Ebikes two years ago there wasn't...
When we got our Ebikes two years ago there wasn't a light lowered powered option. I also have a Orbea Wild in XL. These are big full power bikes but for us they fit in for us as we ride pedal bikes...
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03-28-2022, 10:55 AM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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Think there will be a lot of choices in a...
Think there will be a lot of choices in a "Mullet" but a 27.5 F&R, the only late edition one I heard of is a SC Heckler in a SM. My wife is 5'6 1/2 and has a Orbea Wild with 29"'s has had the bike...
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03-16-2022, 12:47 PM
Thread: Advice on Tire Choices
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OK, a bit of misinformation on my part, I was...
OK, a bit of misinformation on my part, I was just out prepping my bike for a afternoon ride and was taking a closer look at my wheels. The model is a Ibis 935 but the sticker says 29mm width, wife...
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03-15-2022, 11:20 AM
Thread: Advice on Tire Choices
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Thanks all, the NN's I had were the 2017/18...
Thanks all, the NN's I had were the 2017/18 generation and I had prior generations on my Trance, they all had sidewall durability issues. My wife has a pair of 2020 NN's on 40mm rims and they are...
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03-14-2022, 01:56 PM
Thread: Advice on Tire Choices
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Looking at dumping both front and rear. I could...
Looking at dumping both front and rear. I could just dump the Aggressor and replace it with another new one in 2.5 or maybe a 2.5 DHR. The bike works well with those but not the climbing machine like...
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03-14-2022, 11:57 AM
Thread: Advice on Tire Choices
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Advice on Tire Choices
OK, I should study the postings on the tire thread but....Lazy. Anyway, I have a Hightower gen 2 with Ibis 29x35 wheel set. Currently I am running 2.5 DHF front and 2.5 Aggressor rear. Front tire in...
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02-16-2022, 01:20 PM
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Gee, I didn't know they took that one out, we...
Gee, I didn't know they took that one out, we rode that one for the first time a couple of weeks ago and assumed that was going to be part of the new trail system. Who ever did that spent time and...
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02-16-2022, 08:15 AM
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RU talking about the new trail they just started...
RU talking about the new trail they just started across from Clear Creek TH? I rode that piece on Sunday after riding CC to the snow. I was actually impressed on how much trail that they built in a...
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02-06-2022, 10:04 AM
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^^^ Without trying to sound like a know it all,...
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02-04-2022, 08:35 AM
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If you dig a little here, this site is pretty...
If you dig a little here, this site is pretty comprehensive and a year round resource. Unfortunately it doesn't make weather but just gathers info.
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01-13-2022, 10:11 AM
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Sure, I rode Ash to the lone tree and it was...
Sure, I rode Ash to the lone tree and it was muddy beyond that so went hard right from there toward secret trail and made it a little ways and got stopped by snow. Went back down and rode up VT to...
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01-04-2022, 10:36 AM
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I have a SC HighTower and it came with a 780 low...
I have a SC HighTower and it came with a 780 low rise and a 55 stem. It was light and OK but always felt like I was bent over kinda "old school". My wife has a Mojo and it came with similar, she...
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07-02-2021, 08:34 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Ok, we have two Orbea Ebikes with their droppers...
Ok, we have two Orbea Ebikes with their droppers and have nearly 2,000 dirt miles on them. They have worked perfectly over that time, stayed tight and just a non issue so far. We have a collection of...
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04-20-2021, 08:46 AM
Thread: Tell me about flat pedals
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What kind of shoes? Kinda like skiing, "it's all...
What kind of shoes? Kinda like skiing, "it's all about the boots" Flat pedals really need a dedicated flat pedal shoe. Flat stiff soles that have a soft texture that grip the pins. Trying flats with...
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04-13-2021, 11:13 AM
Thread: Tell me about flat pedals
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Late to the discussion here, I used clipless...
Late to the discussion here, I used clipless pedals from the beginning. My first pair were Onza pedals, they had a elastomer release and pretty light. I remember I had a wreck where I slide off a...
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04-01-2021, 10:42 AM
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Well, there is "forecasted wind" and "realtime...
Well, there is "forecasted wind" and "realtime wind" and Wind Alert has both with reatime being a pay to play. They have actually installed dedicated wind speed sensors at popular windsport...
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04-01-2021, 08:35 AM
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Being into Windsurfing, Kiting and Winging...
Being into Windsurfing, Kiting and Winging chasing wind is a priority. There is pay to pay to see sites like Wind Alert, Wind Finder ect ect. I have found a newer one that is way more all around not...
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02-10-2021, 08:45 AM
Thread: Waxless/Fishscale BC skis ?
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Ha, never heard of "nordorking", TGR is not a...
Ha, never heard of "nordorking", TGR is not a hotbed of skiers gushing all over waxless skis, so if anyone is really interested in comparing go to the few other websites like TTips and EYT and get...
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02-09-2021, 08:36 AM
Thread: Waxless/Fishscale BC skis ?
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Who would buy a ski setup for its ability to ski...
Who would buy a ski setup for its ability to ski on a packed fire road? Have you even tried a Voile fishscale before you start dissing the glide? For me, I have had plenty of Sbound skis in the...
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02-08-2021, 03:38 PM
Thread: Waxless/Fishscale BC skis ?
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I have a lot of experience on fishscales skis...
I have a lot of experience on fishscales skis including Fischer SBounds and the last 8 years on Voile Vectors BC's and Charger BC's. First you can't really compare Fischer SBounds to Voile fishscale...
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