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    Well I ruptured my Achilles and never got this...

    Well I ruptured my Achilles and never got this re-listed on pinkbike.

    One more bump.
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    Well circling back on this. I appreciate the...

    Well circling back on this. I appreciate the feedback from people as it helped me set expectations.

    I thankfully did well post surgery and was able to make it to the funeral/eulogy. I got in for...
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    Yeah… sorry to all involved in the first...

    Yeah… sorry to all involved in the first transaction.

    I bought the boots new on eBay and pulled the liners without skiing them. The shells are definitely 27.5 but it sounds like they might have...
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    I'll echo toast on the air spring up front. The...

    I'll echo toast on the air spring up front. The Air Spring never really needs to be serviced... dampers on the other hand need some care.

    If you really wanted a fork that wouldn't need repairs...
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    That’s good info and kinda confirms what I’ve...

    That’s good info and kinda confirms what I’ve been worried about here.
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    Alright. Super shitty situation. I’m supposed...

    Alright. Super shitty situation.

    I’m supposed to lead a celebration of life service for a kid I mentored who took his life a month or two ago. The ask is 20-30 minutes of speaking about the kids...
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    The SC1 stuff is the exact same product as a type...

    The SC1 stuff is the exact same product as a type of furniture polish you can order on Amazon… I’m forgetting but someone can remind me. I think it’s pledge or some other big brand :)
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    Sold!

    Sold!
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    Photo

    Photo
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    New Tecnica Mach 1 LV - LINERS - CAS 27.5

    I bought a new pair of Technica Mach 1 LV's a few weeks ago and never used the liners. They actually feel pretty darn nice but I use Wrap liners resort skiing. This might be nice upgrade for a lot of...
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    I have a pair of unused industry nine trail S...

    I have a pair of unused industry nine trail S wheels I’d sell for cheap if you wanted something a bit nicer. XD driver. Take offs.

    Might get extra resale… but depends on the bike and buyer.
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    Looks like the new Push fork should launch soon...

    Looks like the new Push fork should launch soon based on their website… when you search the fork name in google you can see it will be $2600…

    Looking forward to a few reviews. Curious even if I’ll...
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    I’m realizing that I’ve started running a slower...

    I’m realizing that I’ve started running a slower cadence over the last 5-6 years. I mountain bike around 600-700 hours per year but mostly 14-15 hour weeks during bike season and I’ll ski mid winter....
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    I’m 160lbs and the 190 Wildcat felt very very...

    I’m 160lbs and the 190 Wildcat felt very very nimble. I’ve skied the 184 and that was fun and playful as well.

    I’d buy a 196 if a got another pair.
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    The trend to steep seat tube angles is stupid. Or...

    The trend to steep seat tube angles is stupid. Or at least the way people talk about it is stupid.

    1. The measurement process is sloppy at best. “Effective seat tube” is always deeply...
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    I’ll hop in line on these if Robik passes

    I’ll hop in line on these if Robik passes
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    A really really really heavy chain. I’m...

    A really really really heavy chain.

    I’m guessing there are other options but the kryptonite New York has been around for a while and feels solid.
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    Per the question of bar height. With the...

    Per the question of bar height.

    With the spacers under the stem, it’s 108cm to the grip. About 42.5”.

    To the stem top it’s about 105cm or 41.25”. You could raise it with a higher rise bar or...
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    Sold!

    Sold!
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    Yep! I’ll get some measurements after work!

    Yep! I’ll get some measurements after work!
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    I’m actually not sure on weight. Ballpark - upper...

    I’m actually not sure on weight. Ballpark - upper 20’s. This was before bikes got a bit heavier in the last few years. It does have a minion on the front through. My memory is “light” sb5’s were like...
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    Last bump before pinkbike! $3350 plus...

    Last bump before pinkbike!

    $3350 plus shipping… it’s still winter but you’ll want this within a few months.
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    Last bump before Pinkbike $800 plus shipping

    Last bump before Pinkbike $800 plus shipping
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    Here are some extra photos. ...

    Here are some extra photos.

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/fila0184j4gl868u1rqc8/h?rlkey=z3p7uofn3wilezu9p9k4098f1&e=1&dl=0
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    Also here are a few more photos: ...

    Also here are a few more photos:

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/6kpndej13801151vy1ehb/h?dl=0&e=1&preview=IMG_5932.jpeg&rlkey=29o0a1tzbmqdskhyu76maze88

    Definitely has some cosmetic wear but it's...
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    Little bit of interest but no one has committed. ...

    Little bit of interest but no one has committed.

    $850 + Shipping and Paypal Fees.

    Could be a fantastic bike for a kid... or just anyone 5'3" or under.
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    Well someone needs to buy it... If someone...

    Well someone needs to buy it...

    If someone wants a cheaper build I have a set of new Industry Nine Trail S Wheels we could slap on here and get the price down to $2800. Those don't pair as well...
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    Selling Two Yetis (XL and XS)

    Cross posting for a few bike I listed in gear swap.

    Reach out if there are any questions.

    Yeti SB150 - $3500 -...
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    Yeti SB5 - 2015 Model - XS - $900

    Selling a 'wife bike' for a friend. His wife is 5'1" or 5'2" and this has fit her well.

    This is a Yeti SB5 that I'm selling for a buddy. I believe 2015? They changed the frame for the 16 model...
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    Yeti SB150 XL - Carbon Wheels - $3500

    Gauging interest for a buddy who is downsizing his bikes due to two kids and less time to ride.

    Yeti SB150
    Fox 38
    X01 Build
    Code RSC Brakes
    DT Swiss XMC 1200 wheels

    ETC
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    Ehhh a bit torn. I’m sure they’re sweet but I...

    Ehhh a bit torn. I’m sure they’re sweet but I think I’ll wait to find some 96’s or 102’s to compliment my 114’s (or 110’s if they ever show up used).
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    On this note, anyone have a pair of 110’s they’d...

    On this note, anyone have a pair of 110’s they’d like to sell? I have 114’s that are my favorite ski ever but they’re getting a bit worn down. I might try to find another set of 114’s but I’m curious...
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    WTB : Salomon MTN Heels

    Anyone have a pair of lightly used MTN heels they’d be willing to sell? I have a very hacked pair that I’d like to replace. Toes work fine though…
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    Ha good point. I dodged treckers - 2012...

    Ha good point. I dodged treckers - 2012 definitely isn’t old school.

    I had 4-5 hut trips on duckbills as a kid (no other tele experiences) and going to frame bindings was “holy shit I can...
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    I started touring on frame bindings and squad 7’s...

    I started touring on frame bindings and squad 7’s in 2012. I had a lot of fun getting out in the backcountry.

    This setup would make me miserable now… but people start somewhere. I also think the...
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    Droppers are weird some people have bad...

    Droppers are weird some people have bad experiences. I own two transfers.

    Per Strava have a v1 that has 6500ish miles on it (bought it used) and it’s never been rebuilt. Works fine. A bit slower...
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    I got my first days on my Ghost Trains. 194cm...

    I got my first days on my Ghost Trains. 194cm with a Marker Alpinist to supplement a Deathwish Tour with a brakeless FreeRaider 14.

    I had some mild buyers remorse on these and I’ve been taking my...
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    Interesting. Thats a bad financial predicament as...

    Interesting. Thats a bad financial predicament as I wonder what this type of sale does to the value of the new bikes? As previously referenced - NPR is talking about this so it’s not a small story....
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    A lot of the new refinement isn’t from the frame...

    A lot of the new refinement isn’t from the frame either. For example a float x likely makes most bikes ride better than the older dpx2 or whatever it was called. If you bought a 2023 model of the...
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    It’s interesting… but my hunch is that anyone who...

    It’s interesting… but my hunch is that anyone who holds off on launching new models might end up in a worse situation.

    Kona for example - liquidates inventory because it hasn’t kept with the...
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    That was our rough “lunch food” for the day. It...

    That was our rough “lunch food” for the day. It might have been a bit higher some days but that was the floor. Total calories were like 5000-5500 for me and high 4000’s for my wife. That still might...
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    Personal experience. I did the Colorado trail a...

    Personal experience. I did the Colorado trail a few years ago at a quick but not fast 9 day pace.

    I tried to calculate “okay 10 hours of moving time per day, hopefully I can metabolize ____ from...
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    From superboost hubs going to boost? No. Can’t...

    From superboost hubs going to boost?

    No. Can’t be done.

    You can take some boost wheels to superboost but not the other way.
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    Anyone know the odds of getting into Leadville...

    Anyone know the odds of getting into Leadville through the lottery?

    Ive tried 4-5x previously and never gotten in. Im in again this year…
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    I think it would be worth the extra money to get...

    I think it would be worth the extra money to get the 120mm fork. I have a Mach 4 and it’s a fantastic bike. It can handle much bigger trails than I think it should be able to but pedals great.
    ...
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    That’ll be a sweet setup! Post thoughts on the...

    That’ll be a sweet setup! Post thoughts on the hubs once you have them. I’m deeply curious.
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    Ordered my wife a Revel Ranger. The $4200 price...

    Ordered my wife a Revel Ranger. The $4200 price point for a great build was just too good to pass up.

    A few longer bikepacking trips on the schedule for 2024 so excited to snag this now.
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    The complete bike pricing is also impressive on...

    The complete bike pricing is also impressive on the SP3.

    It’s an extra $2600 over the frame but you get a solid build that really doesn’t leave much to be desired. I’m not in the new bike market...
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    Factions would be sweet on that bike. We Are Ones...

    Factions would be sweet on that bike. We Are Ones ride really well. If you want something burlier do a Faction rear with a wider front rim.

    I agree with the 1/1 comments.
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    Point taken on future support. I do think 157...

    Point taken on future support. I do think 157 will be around for DH bikes but I think it might be less prevalent. I don’t love superboost. I’d prefer if bikes moved toward 148 but 157 isn’t a...
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