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12-17-2023, 01:11 PM
Thread: Bent Chet 120
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What's the furthest back anyone's mounted the...
What's the furthest back anyone's mounted the BC120 and not ruined the ski?
Picked up some 184's this season, mounted with Shiftts at -2 from recommended (so -5 from centre). There's lots that I... -
11-27-2023, 05:58 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Was looking at those tracks out the office window...
Was looking at those tracks out the office window earlier, good work!
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09-27-2023, 08:38 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Hope you heal quick! I posted this to a...
Hope you heal quick!
I posted this to a similar question in this thread earlier this season:
Tried one on in a shop and it felt great - until I took it off. HUGE pita to get it off and... -
08-27-2023, 05:28 AM
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I've been coil curious for a while, so switched...
I've been coil curious for a while, so switched out the stock Fox Float X for the new Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate (they should've just called it the superlative...) coil:
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08-23-2023, 09:02 AM
Thread: ISO: MTB Waist Pack
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Not sure about US availability, but this is what...
Not sure about US availability, but this is what you want and I think the best hip pack on the market: https://www.sport-conrad.com/en/products/advenate/hipmaster-5-2-incl-protektor-sc.html
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08-09-2023, 07:22 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I've just ordered a '23 Rockshox SDU coil shock...
I've just ordered a '23 Rockshox SDU coil shock to replace the Fox Float X shock on my Capra. Should I have ordered bushings too? Or are they usually included? Or can I use those currently on the...
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05-07-2023, 03:02 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Tried one on in a shop and it felt great - until...
Tried one on in a shop and it felt great - until I took it off. HUGE pita to get it off and almost thought I was going to rip the seams. The thought of that while sweaty and dirty after a day in the...
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04-25-2023, 05:01 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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My afterwork rides are more like 2000 feet, but I...
My afterwork rides are more like 2000 feet, but I pretty regularly ride 1500-2000m (6500 feet) on a 170/165 YT Capra with MaxxGrip Assegai/MaxxTerra DHR2.
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03-18-2023, 02:02 AM
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Seems the whole bike industry is 50% off atm, so...
Seems the whole bike industry is 50% off atm, so picked up a few new bits n pieces...
- Renthal Fatbar Lite + stem (at 760cm a little narrower than my old bar, 10mm more rise at 30mm, and 40mm... -
02-07-2023, 08:47 AM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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Yeah but he’s still got like 3 lives left so it’s...
Yeah but he’s still got like 3 lives left so it’s ok
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02-07-2023, 07:48 AM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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Nah fuck that. Grit and attitude is throwing down...
Nah fuck that. Grit and attitude is throwing down a badass run the day after your friend dies and facing your feelings. Not hiding them like some caricature of a ‘strong and silent’ macho cowboy...
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01-31-2023, 02:13 PM
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This is really just incredibly sad and sounds...
This is really just incredibly sad and sounds like truly terrible luck.
I knew Schöffi - the Austrian who was killed - a little bit, but not well. Always a really nice guy and a bit of a legend in... -
01-24-2023, 04:34 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Last storm finally brought some decent skiing...
Last storm finally brought some decent skiing through Tirol again. Base started like early December - ie. non-existent:
https://youtu.be/eC3szkZDSeI
The following day a bit more snow...
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04-21-2022, 03:21 PM
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Thought had crossed my mind haha :D
Thought had crossed my mind haha :D
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04-21-2022, 02:44 PM
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Thanks to all the help on the Ask The Experts...
Thanks to all the help on the Ask The Experts thread (!!) I switched the 125mm dropper that came on my new Capra for a 170mm PNW Loam
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03-29-2022, 02:15 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Can I get some dropper post advice please? Got...
Can I get some dropper post advice please?
Got a 125mm dropper on my new bike, and it's not enough. Have to raise it ~6cm out of the seat tube for decent pedalling position when raised, but then... -
03-10-2022, 08:40 AM
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New bike day :D After umming and aahing about...
New bike day :D
After umming and aahing about what I could do to make my previous bike feel more nimble in tight turns in the end I decided to just bite the bullet white the value was still good... -
03-02-2022, 12:08 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Sweet Protection:...
Sweet Protection: https://www.sweetprotection.com/en/crossfire-merino-ss-jersey-mens/828120.html?dwvar_828120_color=ONBLU&dwvar_828120_size=M&cgid=mens-bike-technical-apparel
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01-05-2022, 03:39 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Just some aluminium E13 bars that came as stock,...
Just some aluminium E13 bars that came as stock, I doubt they're particularly desirable! Could be an option, but I assume you are in North America somewhere? Shipping + customs fees between there and...
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01-03-2022, 04:11 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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May I ask for some opinions on bar width? I...
May I ask for some opinions on bar width?
I have a 2021 size L YT Capra (was right on the border between M and L but general advice online seemed to be size up). My bike sometimes feels quite... -
11-01-2021, 11:46 AM
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Got a tip from a friend last week and went on a...
Got a tip from a friend last week and went on a solo mission yesterday to check it out. Pretty special...
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10-30-2021, 05:05 AM
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I don't think I've ever enjoyed Autumn as much as...
I don't think I've ever enjoyed Autumn as much as this year! I normally spend it waiting for winter to start, but now with the bike I wouldn't mind if it never ends...
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10-30-2021, 05:02 AM
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That looks epic!
That looks epic!
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10-30-2021, 05:00 AM
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Very welcome! The majority of the single trails...
Very welcome! The majority of the single trails are officially off limits; all those I posted here are legal though (mostly in connection to a ski area trying to add to its summer offering).
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10-13-2021, 06:46 AM
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I had one of my most fun days on the bike ever in...
I had one of my most fun days on the bike ever in mid-September, in Fiss/Serfaus with my Aussie mate Tim (who is a MUCH better rider than me). Basically the riding is split into two parts: the bike...
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10-13-2021, 06:40 AM
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Couple of photos from a ride in Ischgl earlier...
Couple of photos from a ride in Ischgl earlier this summer. Ischgl is a pretty rare beast in Austria, in that some of the hiking trails are legal to ride (shared use), so you can ride more natural...
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08-18-2021, 01:58 PM
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Tried out the Insta360 biking for the first time...
Tried out the Insta360 biking for the first time last weekend in Sölden while riding with a bunch of friends. Few snaps from the Ollweite line, which is one my new favourite trails. Similar to...
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08-11-2021, 12:15 PM
Thread: Tell me about Morzine....
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Posted this elsewhere, but maybe helpful. Or...
Posted this elsewhere, but maybe helpful. Or maybe not, given I’m a total jong ;)
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08-08-2021, 04:35 AM
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Rode Saalbach's 'Big 5' tour on Friday. Even...
Rode Saalbach's 'Big 5' tour on Friday. Even repeating one trail twice I 'only' got 4700m of descent rather than the claimed 5000m, but a fun day nonetheless!
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08-08-2021, 03:56 AM
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Great photos and I bet a great trip! Friends of...
Great photos and I bet a great trip! Friends of mine in Scotland just did a similar bike packing trip on Aran, which looks/sounds pretty epic too.
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08-04-2021, 06:52 AM
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Then whilst at my gf's family's place in...
Then whilst at my gf's family's place in Windischgarsten (Oberösterreich), we did some more biking, mostly just gravel road fitness stuff to keep gf sane and clear heads. Finishing with cool-down...
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08-04-2021, 06:51 AM
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Drove to Morzine in France weekend before last...
Drove to Morzine in France weekend before last (if you don’t know it, it’s probably the biggest/most well known bikepark in Alps), and had one brilliant day exploring the blue and green lift-served...
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07-04-2021, 04:57 AM
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Aside from funky brakes*, had a pretty delightful...
Aside from funky brakes*, had a pretty delightful ride near Serfaus yesterday.
Bikepark looked really busy and the car park was pretty full, though the attendant said it was still less people than... -
07-04-2021, 04:55 AM
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Got in a few laps at Bikepark Innsbruck before...
Got in a few laps at Bikepark Innsbruck before work Friday morning. Trails aren't as long and dramatic as some of the other bike parks (like Sölden especially), but still pretty fun!
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07-04-2021, 04:54 AM
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That's cool, and trail/area looks amazing too!
That's cool, and trail/area looks amazing too!
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06-29-2021, 01:37 AM
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Took last Wednesday off work as I'd worked too...
Took last Wednesday off work as I'd worked too much (covering Crankworx ironically, also a pretty epic show!) the week before, and thought I'd go and try the Bikerepublic Sölden bikepark out as lifts...
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06-14-2021, 03:52 AM
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And yesterday we went for a ride near Kitzbühel...
And yesterday we went for a ride near Kitzbühel to try the Hahnenkamm trail - unlike the ski race, this one is an easy blue trail :wink:
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06-14-2021, 03:51 AM
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Second, a long weekend of bikes and boats in...
Second, a long weekend of bikes and boats in beautiful Slovenia, with some solid adventure riding - the sort of stuff I was hoping for when I bought a bike! Don't have many photos of the actual...
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06-14-2021, 03:50 AM
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Biking is just getting more and more fun :D ...
Biking is just getting more and more fun :D
On top of a load of local riding, we've also been able to get a bit further afield over the last month or so too.
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05-06-2021, 08:37 AM
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Nice!! Glen Etive?
Nice!! Glen Etive?
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05-03-2021, 02:00 AM
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Fun to link up the natural trails on one side of...
Fun to link up the natural trails on one side of the valley with the flowier shaped trails on the other side in one ride. Must be making progress as it felt like I could actually ride (not just...
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04-29-2021, 02:20 AM
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Lil morning shred before work with my buddy Tim...
Lil morning shred before work with my buddy Tim (him in the pics)
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04-26-2021, 02:31 AM
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Been out riding solo a bunch after work last...
Been out riding solo a bunch after work last week. Sometimes I got up in time for that glorious evening golden light:
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04-19-2021, 04:23 AM
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I guess I'm one of the bastards who got into...
I guess I'm one of the bastards who got into biking during corona and screwed the market for the rest of you but #sorrynotsorry :fmicon:
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11-18-2020, 09:25 AM
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Interestingly he recently quit... Deepl...
Interestingly he recently quit...
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02-07-2020, 01:21 AM
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Japan, of course (not this winter): ...
Japan, of course (not this winter):
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02-07-2020, 01:11 AM
Thread: Moving to Switzerland
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Just on the sports side of it, that area/Ticino...
Just on the sports side of it, that area/Ticino has some of the best whitewater kayaking in Europe. The Verzasca is a dream. Also seems like a popular naked sunbathing spot if paddling isn't your...
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02-06-2020, 07:57 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Watched a biggie rip out during the bombing from...
Watched a biggie rip out during the bombing from the lift at Lizum. I guess the powderhounds waiting in the bottom station had a frustrating morning...
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01-31-2020, 08:54 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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^^Glad they were all ok! Wednesday was pretty...
^^Glad they were all ok!
Wednesday was pretty deep in Tyrol, but also with pretty sketchy stability. And once things got tracked, tree roots and stuff were much more prevalent than they should be... -
01-21-2020, 03:29 AM
Thread: Freeride World Tour - 2020
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FWIW Kiwi dude is sender and ex-FWT competitor...
FWIW Kiwi dude is sender and ex-FWT competitor Neil Wiliman, so not just a random appointment. Seems to ski/have skied regularly with quite a few of the current competitors over the last years which...
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