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    Once the conversation turns to looking at bicycle...

    Once the conversation turns to looking at bicycle effects to growing better communities (rather than attracting transient tourist $$), it's hard to see how biking for recreation can come close the...
  3. Thread: Garmin 62CS

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    Own the 62. Great unit for durability and all...

    Own the 62. Great unit for durability and all weather use. Put it on my handlebars for Forest road navigation while bikepacking. Made a custom map using a friends track to make sure I didn't miss any...
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    New season stoke ttt

    New season stoke ttt
  5. ... and somehow my Karate Monkey still makes me...

    ... and somehow my Karate Monkey still makes me grim on every Shore ride. Go figure. 138881
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    Spring bumps

    Spring bumps
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    1x9 setup

    Tried 1x10 with a 32 and 31t ring paired with a 11-36 cassette. Then tried SS (32-21) and everything geared seemed easy after that. Now I ride 1x9 with a 11-34 cassette and 31t ring (so bike can...
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    FS: 2012 Rocky Mountain Element 950 f/f

    Sold....
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    Have a pair of Taiga goretex bib pants that are...

    Have a pair of Taiga goretex bib pants that are well over 15yrs old and still doing great with annual resprays. You don't have spend Arc'teryx money to get stuff that lasts.
  10. Have a 2012 Element 950 frame and fork (stock)...

    Have a 2012 Element 950 frame and fork (stock) for sale in Van. Low miles. Going back to hardtail, but loved the Element's capability.
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    Still up for a trade

    Still up for a trade
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    More details on the Rens: mounted at the...

    More details on the Rens: mounted at the 4FRNT-recommended 88cm from tail for a 314mm boot. Dynafit ST's come with brakes.
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    Just a heads up that these can come as a swap of...

    Just a heads up that these can come as a swap of complete ski& dynafits as mine are still on the skis. Have skins too.
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    WTT: 186 Renegade for 184 Wailer99 hybrid

    Have '10/'11 4FRNT Renegade (186) with 6 days on them, fresh wax and drilled once for Vertical ST's. Looking to trade for DPS Wailer 99 hybrids (184).
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    It's expensive to be a heavy skier on tour......

    It's expensive to be a heavy skier on tour......
  16. 32t HBC here on an Element 950 with 11-36 XO...

    32t HBC here on an Element 950 with 11-36 XO cassette. Rarely spin out (like 3x/yr) and climbs the shore tech well. Never drop chains with the mrp130100
  17. RS U-turn air on my Revelation works like a charm...

    RS U-turn air on my Revelation works like a charm every shore ride. Thumbs up.
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    Big clunk is about chain length, right? Too short...

    Big clunk is about chain length, right? Too short and she clunks. #justsayin
  19. Have the Wolf 30" dual fuel. Like the small...

    Have the Wolf 30" dual fuel. Like the small burner option and having selfcleaning feature. These red-knob numbers keep their value better than Tacoma's and pay you back in curb appeal (think...
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    Are you kidding me?! This is an unbelievable...

    Are you kidding me?! This is an unbelievable amount Darwin award material....My condolences for the Pro Patrol trying to do anything with this kind of mentality going above Chair 8...
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    Good, light combo for sure.108375

    Good, light combo for sure.108375
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    Kia is a good option...

    Yeah, what he said. If you want more awd vehicle for your dollar than a Subie, go Sportage. I've been in them and the fit & finish seems really good, and the warranty and free maintenance are huge. ...
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    props to mtnlion

    I got a set of these Rens through mtnlion last year, and can vouch for him and the shop in Banff. Everything went smooth and shipping was perfect. Top source for Rens IMO.
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    62

    Have the 62 and think it's a good bet. Top notch screen resolution, custom map feature and ruggedness make it standout. I'm using it with the Backroadsmapbook 1:50K stuff.
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    #208 Renegade

    #208 of the 10/11 Renegade run has come alive in a Dynafit setup mounted at 88cm. Considered the 112RP, but couldn't resist a proper wood core, sandwich ski that is handbuilt on the continent. Going...
  26. Killed a weekend doing this - was a PITA on my...

    Killed a weekend doing this - was a PITA on my 2001. Sold it after 160,000's, bought 2007 Forester and never looked back. Sooooo much less hassle than the VW product.
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    Dying to ski Cayoosh with you & Sharon. Gotta...

    Dying to ski Cayoosh with you & Sharon. Gotta break in the Maestrales a bit more!
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    I toured the week before up the Lily Traverse,...

    I toured the week before up the Lily Traverse, the Bonny, Lookout Col, Loop Brook etc. and found the top 20cm super twitchy and a decent surface hoar developing under the blue sky. Grizzly Shoulder...
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    Still available, new better price.

    Still available, new better price.
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    pics added.

    pics added.
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    Garmont Adrenaline Liners 28.5 *new*

    Garmont Adrenaline G-fit liners. Size 28.5. Never heated, used or molded. Come with stock laces and insoles. Refresh those smelly, packed out AT boots with these heat-moldable liners. $80 shipped to...
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    Some AT boots like the Garmont Adrenalines come...

    Some AT boots like the Garmont Adrenalines come with a 2 set of soles: 1 AT, and 1 pair of Alpine (DIN). It's a hassle to swap soles (like 12 screws), but once you make the swap you don't have to...
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    MEC Genie 45 ...

    MEC Genie 45

    - top loader
    - no avalung
    - light n fast style (ie not a boat anchor like Dakine Poacher or Anarchist)
    - carries skis on side
    - side access via zipper
    - not too many bells and...
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    bump for new price

    bump for new price
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    Garmont Liners 28.5 *new*

    Brand new, unheated, G-Fit liners from 07/08 Garmont Adrenaline boots. Heat moldable, and come with stock laces. $100 obo. Great way to renew those packed out AT boots. Will fit 28.0 and 28.5 Garmont...
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    one more HI yellow

    If this GB goes...I'm keen for a H.I. Yellow lens.
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    184 Atomic R:Ex Fritschi Freeride Plus Garmont...

    184 Atomic R:Ex
    Fritschi Freeride Plus
    Garmont Adrenalines w/Intuition Alpine liners
    BD Ascension STS Glidelite 110mm skins

    Quiver of one.
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    I'm one of the maggots who's been waiting a bunch...

    I'm one of the maggots who's been waiting a bunch (like 8wks) from this seller. He was ready to make it right and I wouldn't say he's trying to pull a fast one.

    I wasn't super stoked on having my...
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    Milkman, any thoughts on theGolite Rime softshell...

    Milkman, any thoughts on theGolite Rime softshell pants?
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    same boat

    I'm also 6'1" and aggressive-not-a-leaper skier. At 175lbs, and in the market for replacement ski, the Mantra184 came out on top of my list. Coming off a 190 G40, it was an easy call to go 184. I'll...
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    Lee, who's fitting these liners in the southcoast...

    Lee, who's fitting these liners in the southcoast ? Snowcovers? Escape Route? Surefoot?
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    Yup, Campy doesn't break...it just breaks-in. ...

    Yup, Campy doesn't break...it just breaks-in.

    I've been on 10sp Centaur (mortals groupo) for a few months now, and it just keeps getting smoother.

    The ergo hoods are just that -ergo and way...
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    paint me green

    Looks like the trip of a lifetime ! Super pics, awesome TR. Great way to lap it up in some of the top ski mecca's.
  44. Thread: Your mecca?

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    Scenic alpine meadows, check near-zero double...

    Scenic alpine meadows, check
    near-zero double track, check
    gobs of flow (i.e. you feel like you're riding, not stunting/downhill trials), check
    purdy riverside stops, check
    alpine vista's,...
  45. Thread: Your mecca?

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    Oakridge, OR

    I've lived in NorthVan for a few years, had 2 season's passes to Whistler's Bike Park, ridden Fruita and Moab, yet I'd take Oregon's Oakridge (near Eugene) singletrack over all of it.

    Check it...
  46. Thread: volkl vertigo

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    I've got the 2000 G40 in a 190 and find it's a...

    I've got the 2000 G40 in a 190 and find it's a devil to turn in the trees, and I'm 6'1", 180lbs with 32yr old legs. I haven't found the speed limit yet, and they haul for GS arcs through the crud.
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    nicely dun

    Like your style Spark, getin alll learn'd b4 your go. The apres fireside beers shot was icing on the cake.

    Hopefully we'll see you in the whiteroom soon, and keep em TR's coming.

    Cheers,
    Mike
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    So what's the concensus here: how far behind are...

    So what's the concensus here: how far behind are mtb films ? I've always thought TGR and MSP ski flick were way ahead in many ways. I mean, for soul look at Immersion. For eye candy lookFront Line's...
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    You definitely have to ride differently on these...

    You definitely have to ride differently on these VPP bikes. I used to be like you, lovin the pop of even the smallest lip....trouble is the bike was like being at the rodeo. The monkey motion in the...
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    CN

    That trail punished us on saturday for over 6 hrs. Unbelieveable how little coasting there is for the whole ride. Lots of deadfall too.

    I don't recommend braking your freehub at the 3hr mark -...
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