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08-04-2015, 11:43 AM
Thread: Death at EWS race in Crested Butte
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The adrenaline thing I find interesting. Maybe...
The adrenaline thing I find interesting. Maybe when I was younger it had more to do with the "why". But as I get older its more what Baby Bear said.... Fact is, if I get a shot of adrenaline (that...
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08-04-2015, 11:39 AM
Thread: Death at EWS race in Crested Butte
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http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Memorial-R...
http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Memorial-Ride-for-Will-Olson-Enduro-World-Series-Crested-Butte,9251/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2?utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CommentAdded...
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08-04-2015, 08:37 AM
Thread: Death at EWS race in Crested Butte
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A dude died and this is your response? Man it...
A dude died and this is your response? Man it must suck to be you.
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08-03-2015, 06:13 PM
Thread: Death at EWS race in Crested Butte
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Good point. I will say the whole "random pedal...
Good point. I will say the whole "random pedal strike" thing isn't as random these days. Look what put Jerome out last season (mundane pedal strike to OTB). That on a "high" BB Jeykll.
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08-03-2015, 05:07 PM
Thread: Death at EWS race in Crested Butte
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The tough part for me is the "why". For fun? Its...
The tough part for me is the "why". For fun? Its something I've wrestled with time and time and time again. So many of us want to walk that edge. But we also want to come home, have a beer, and...
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08-03-2015, 01:54 PM
Thread: Death at EWS race in Crested Butte
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This is an excellent point of conversation - I...
This is an excellent point of conversation - I sort of poised it in the whole practice debacle. The sport is changing. In a way I keep drawing parallels to rally racing. Rally started as sort of the...
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08-03-2015, 12:25 PM
Thread: Death at EWS race in Crested Butte
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I'm referring to enduro. At Canyons last year a...
I'm referring to enduro. At Canyons last year a bunch of the EWS guys were there. Damien Oton came up to me and started making fun of my lack of protective gear. Told me I'd never get to start in...
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08-03-2015, 12:10 PM
Thread: Death at EWS race in Crested Butte
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Sorry to hear. I was supposed to be at the race...
Sorry to hear. I was supposed to be at the race but bailed due to (lack of) practice concerns. Plus there was a rad local race...
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08-03-2015, 12:04 PM
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I just realized the ultimate irony to his hating...
I just realized the ultimate irony to his hating on "overhyped SRAM" is he was hoping to buy a Lyrik... (less his overblown axle concerns)
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08-03-2015, 12:01 PM
Thread: Jackson Conditions 2015
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Everything is riding well at the moment and the...
Everything is riding well at the moment and the wild flower explosion finally settling down. Side note, good on the Montana Enduro series. Seems like the event went off without a hitch. Wasn't in the...
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08-03-2015, 11:52 AM
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Thank God TGR has the ignore function. Problem...
Thank God TGR has the ignore function. Problem solved.
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08-03-2015, 11:12 AM
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Even with "kooks" like me arguing against him?...
Even with "kooks" like me arguing against him? #shocking.
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08-03-2015, 11:10 AM
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I'm the kook?! Ha. I ride a bike that was built...
I'm the kook?! Ha. I ride a bike that was built in this decade so apparently I have my "head up the industry's ass". You are the dude arguing things should never change...something we philosophically...
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08-03-2015, 09:54 AM
Thread: Death at EWS race in Crested Butte
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I don't know one guy who races enduro with chest...
I don't know one guy who races enduro with chest protection. You'd have to wear a full suit (roost guard won't do much). Just doesn't work.
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08-03-2015, 09:16 AM
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SRAM did a bunch of market research. The number...
SRAM did a bunch of market research. The number of people who really want 26" stuff is shockingly low. TO add you can run a 27.5" fork in a 26" application without ill results.
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08-01-2015, 09:53 PM
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You'll be fine with the new 36 w/either axle size...
You'll be fine with the new 36 w/either axle size or the new Lyrik. Nothing wrong with the the fork you are on either. She's way underrated IMO.
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08-01-2015, 07:42 AM
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The only one we shouldn't be listening to here is...
The only one we shouldn't be listening to here is you. You realize things have changed for the better since 1998 when "things were sweet" right?
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07-31-2015, 08:44 AM
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Just so we are clear... DCamp (David Camp) is...
Just so we are clear...
DCamp (David Camp) is an engineer at SRAM. He used to be an engineer at Trek. That may add up to "david camp loves introducing new standards" when nothing could be further... -
07-30-2015, 05:27 PM
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Interesting. I felt the opposite but just by a...
Interesting. I felt the opposite but just by a hair. New 36 is *absolutely* stiffer than the Pike. Lyrik though? That should be pretty close.
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07-30-2015, 04:04 PM
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Damian, I understand you are upset. That said...
Damian, I understand you are upset.
That said I've run both. On the exact same bike. On the exact same fork. On the exact same wheel. Guess what? I couldn't tell a damn difference.
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07-30-2015, 10:49 AM
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This. I have a problem running 900 gram 2.3 tires...
This. I have a problem running 900 gram 2.3 tires on my "enduro" bike. 850 gram 3.0s? Yeah...
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07-29-2015, 08:16 PM
Thread: Jackson Conditions 2015
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Honestly psyched to not be racing in CB after...
Honestly psyched to not be racing in CB after seeing this. it looks like a great race!
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07-28-2015, 09:33 AM
Thread: Jackson Conditions 2015
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Oh, don't count me out for not being hungover!...
Oh, don't count me out for not being hungover! Ha. Have fun at the shindig.
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07-28-2015, 09:14 AM
Thread: Jackson Conditions 2015
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Didn't make the cut.
Didn't make the cut.
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07-24-2015, 02:52 PM
Thread: Jackson Conditions 2015
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I should be there too. EWS CB decided to add...
I should be there too. EWS CB decided to add additional practice to the 7 stage race. So...my delusions of competing with the best in the world aren't so grand that I think I won't be a liability...
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07-23-2015, 02:20 PM
Thread: How to Race An Enduro
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That was really good. I actually thought it...
That was really good. I actually thought it looked fun!
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07-21-2015, 09:02 AM
Thread: TGR's first bike movie, unReal
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http://theteamrobot.blogspot.com/2015/07/optical-i...
http://theteamrobot.blogspot.com/2015/07/optical-illusion.html
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07-10-2015, 02:31 PM
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http://www.light-bicycle.com/carbon-650b-rims-38mm...
http://www.light-bicycle.com/carbon-650b-rims-38mm-wide-hookless-mountain-bike-rims-tubeless-compatible.html#.VaArfvlViBU
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07-10-2015, 02:26 PM
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He has a family/life ;) No time to be a virtual...
He has a family/life ;) No time to be a virtual reality gear nerd rockstar anymore when you are paid to do it in the flesh
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07-10-2015, 10:07 AM
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Ride it. Then tell me that. I promise you your...
Ride it. Then tell me that. I promise you your Fox LSC/HSC isn't doing nearly as much as you think it is (specifically HSC adjustment)
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07-09-2015, 11:47 AM
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Chassis. The 36 is a stiffer chassis than the...
Chassis. The 36 is a stiffer chassis than the Pike. Its not huge but its especially noteworthy in steeper terrain or heavy breaking (followed by a corner)
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07-08-2015, 03:11 PM
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Dollar for dollar you made the right call. Only...
Dollar for dollar you made the right call. Only person I'd steer toward the 36 (pun intended?) is north of 200lbs and a crusher. Otherwise you can do well on either fork. Just set it up and get used...
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07-08-2015, 03:01 PM
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Man reading some of these comments makes me want...
Man reading some of these comments makes me want to stab my leg with a spoon.
1) Yes 20mm is stiffer than 15mm. How much? I don't notice swapping between 15 and 20 on my 36. I'm also fat and... -
07-08-2015, 02:39 PM
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So your hub doesn't offer reducer caps? You...
So your hub doesn't offer reducer caps? You realize the 27.5" stuff fits 26" just fine. Mad they don't have a 1" threaded steerer too?
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07-07-2015, 05:12 PM
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Very very very (count em) good point.
Very very very (count em) good point.
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07-07-2015, 10:59 AM
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http://theteamrobot.blogspot.com/ Spend some...
http://theteamrobot.blogspot.com/
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07-06-2015, 03:48 PM
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Your point is noted. However... "At high speed...
Your point is noted. However...
"At high speed you will do 2 things when leaning a bike in to a turn with a tire that has a flat lateral profile. 1 you will have a reduced range of angle in... -
07-06-2015, 02:41 PM
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I too have run 2.5 or even 2.7 tires on "narrow"...
I too have run 2.5 or even 2.7 tires on "narrow" rims back in the day. It worked. I don't know if anyone is arguing that you *can* do it. What we are arguing is there is an *advantage* to a wider rim...
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07-06-2015, 01:37 PM
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Pass is great. Happy to show you around! Few...
Pass is great. Happy to show you around! Few other spots in the JH area too. Hit me up via email Jeff DOT Brines AT Gmail.com
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07-02-2015, 03:45 PM
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I disagree to a point. My 25mm internal width...
I disagree to a point.
My 25mm internal width rims and fairly robust "enduro" tire has created a situation where at 30ish psi I experience some tire roll or "squirm". I do not notice this issue... -
07-01-2015, 05:07 PM
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Yeah, woo's point is better...
Yeah, woo's point is better...
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07-01-2015, 04:56 PM
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I see your analogy, trust me, I do. I've often...
I see your analogy, trust me, I do. I've often wondered what I could do on a fat bike V-10 with uber slack angles and an avalanche fork. Would "real" big mountain mountain biking become a reality for...
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07-01-2015, 03:44 PM
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Different sport. That said I could see my dad...
Different sport.
That said I could see my dad buying a 27.5+ and having a blast. He just rides for fitness and fun. If something makes riding easier/more comfortable and safer, he's probably all... -
06-30-2015, 03:44 PM
Thread: TGR's first bike movie, unReal
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HAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHA
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06-30-2015, 03:00 PM
Thread: TGR's first bike movie, unReal
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Almost sig worthy.
Almost sig worthy.
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06-30-2015, 02:49 PM
Thread: TGR's first bike movie, unReal
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Never saw it. What I did see looked okay. Its not...
Never saw it. What I did see looked okay. Its not mountain biking in the traditional sense and maybe not my kind of film but I still think it has its place in focusing on something different (dare I...
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06-30-2015, 09:59 AM
Thread: TGR's first bike movie, unReal
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All good points.
All good points.
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06-30-2015, 09:25 AM
Thread: TGR's first bike movie, unReal
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Wow. Who brought in Silky Johnson? Ha! This...
Wow. Who brought in Silky Johnson? Ha!
This is going to sting. I've never been one to bite my tongue. Maybe I'll learn one day...
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06-24-2015, 03:56 PM
Thread: Mini Review: Pivot Mach 6
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Well that's cause you are smarter than the...
Well that's cause you are smarter than the average consumer. Trust me. Go to Pinkbike and read the comments if you need to see what I'm saying.
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06-24-2015, 03:22 PM
Thread: Mini Review: Pivot Mach 6
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I am guessing a lot of this is pointed at me....
I am guessing a lot of this is pointed at me. What I'm about to say sounds super dickish...
I don't think everyone should review shit. Simple as that. Reviewing product should be done by someone...
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