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04-16-2024, 01:44 AM
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This is fucked, sorry Man. This is also...
This is fucked, sorry Man.
This is also fucked. Fuck those fucking equestrians. Can’t play by the common sense rules and do so much damage. -
04-14-2024, 03:29 PM
Thread: 2024 UCI DH/XC/Enduro Megathread
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Since the 90s anyway. Pretty awesome! And the...
Since the 90s anyway. Pretty awesome!
And the U23s crushed! -
04-13-2024, 01:36 PM
Thread: 2024 UCI DH/XC/Enduro Megathread
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Not much of an XC guy but those have free live on...
Not much of an XC guy but those have free live on Youtube.
Awesome US representation in the U23 so far! -
04-11-2024, 01:36 PM
Thread: Image Uploading No Longer a Thing
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As noted in the "Ask TGR" forum...
As noted in the "Ask TGR" forum, this was unintentional and related to a server migration. They're working to get things restored to how it used to be.
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04-11-2024, 01:34 PM
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what I meant was, did you upload a photo from...
what I meant was, did you upload a photo from your device directly to TGR, or was the photo externally hosted somewhere else and just linked here. I didn't know photos were hosted on Tapatalk so...
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04-11-2024, 01:26 PM
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Awesome! Not sure if I've seen it in person or...
Awesome!
Not sure if I've seen it in person or just pictures but that thing is legendary. -
04-11-2024, 01:13 PM
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This is excellent, thanks gentlemen!
This is excellent, thanks gentlemen!
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04-11-2024, 09:45 AM
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I thought his profile said banned last time I...
I thought his profile said banned last time I came across one of his posts. I missed it too.
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04-11-2024, 09:40 AM
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Fixed. I’m on mobile and didn’t notice it doubled...
Fixed. I’m on mobile and didn’t notice it doubled up the “http//“s.
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04-11-2024, 09:37 AM
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^^^Are those uploaded photos/not externally...
^^^Are those uploaded photos/not externally hosted?
My question for the mods is will photo uploading from our devices come back or is TGR photo hosting going away. Is the goal to get things back... -
04-11-2024, 09:23 AM
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There’s an ongoing thread...
There’s an ongoing thread in the “Ask TGR” forum about the current issues. Posting about it here won’t do anything.
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04-10-2024, 05:44 PM
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Pretty sure you *want* grease on the threads so...
Pretty sure you *want* grease on the threads so you can achieve proper torque without it binding up, at least that’s how I roll. Never had one back out.
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04-09-2024, 01:00 PM
Thread: The "I'm an idiot" Thread
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I'd likely have worn a quality rain jacket from...
I'd likely have worn a quality rain jacket from the get-go in those conditions. At least packed one.
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04-09-2024, 12:59 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Nuke from orbit. Behead reamins (if any). ...
Nuke from orbit. Behead reamins (if any).
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04-09-2024, 12:51 PM
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The demise of the front derailleur is basically...
The demise of the front derailleur is basically solely responsible for modern 29er geometry. Before that they sucked to ride. It's also enabled modern suspension kinematics and to a lesser extent...
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04-04-2024, 03:06 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Still loving my Giro Chamber 2s. Very durable,...
Still loving my Giro Chamber 2s. Very durable, walk well with good heel hold. Not the grippiest but fine on anything but slick mud. Also not the lightest but... Caveat is Giro fit, great for...
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04-04-2024, 12:22 PM
Thread: Mega jillions
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Beaterdit in! Is it still $2?
Beaterdit in!
Is it still $2? -
04-04-2024, 11:32 AM
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So awesome! Nice work, so stoked for you Dan!
So awesome! Nice work, so stoked for you Dan!
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04-03-2024, 05:25 PM
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FKNA!
FKNA!
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04-02-2024, 07:42 PM
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He's kicking ass in this thread if I'm not...
He's kicking ass in this thread if I'm not mistaken.
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04-01-2024, 11:36 PM
Thread: Solly 977 Toe Wing Screw Failure
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Happened to me once with a set of newer red 916s...
Happened to me once with a set of newer red 916s I bought off here. Mag took my word for it that they arrived that way and refunded me. Solid. Not common, even on 30 year old models, but it does...
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03-29-2024, 04:16 PM
Thread: Gusty in Cervinia yesterday
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Also theres a couple patrollers on top of the...
Also theres a couple patrollers on top of the tower getting ready to evac them off. Sketch!
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03-28-2024, 06:58 PM
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This is good stuff Buzz. It's fucking hard and...
This is good stuff Buzz. It's fucking hard and you can't really rush it, you have to go at the pace you can manage.
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03-27-2024, 12:17 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Right on. Is it any good?
Right on. Is it any good?
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03-26-2024, 10:50 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Yeah all natural latex rubber needs ammonia as a...
Yeah all natural latex rubber needs ammonia as a preservative. All tire sealants are mostly natural latex rubber as far as I know. My home brew definitely is.
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03-26-2024, 06:40 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I don’t think it’s from the carbon, it’s from...
I don’t think it’s from the carbon, it’s from sealant leaching in there.
Certainly been wrong before though, and plenty. -
03-26-2024, 09:55 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Dee are you using alloy nipples for carbon...
Dee are you using alloy nipples for carbon AM/Enduro wheels, or sticking with brass?
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03-24-2024, 07:31 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Wheelsmith Spoke Prep for me. Not too expensive...
Wheelsmith Spoke Prep for me. Not too expensive and last many wheel builds. Generally get two colors to keep your L and R side spokes straight.
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03-24-2024, 07:24 PM
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That's not spam, it stoke! Wish I could have...
That's not spam, it stoke!
Wish I could have gotten up there today! Tomorrow should still be OK though, hahaha! -
03-21-2024, 01:26 PM
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I do that with my hardtail but it's quite a bit...
I do that with my hardtail but it's quite a bit lighter lighter than the 'real' bike. I pack the derailleur just to get weight out of the bag, along with the chain, coil shock, and pedals. That...
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03-20-2024, 11:05 PM
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I run AXS but I’m pretty agnostic about it. It’s...
I run AXS but I’m pretty agnostic about it. It’s good enough, and reliable enough that I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it again if I can get a deal again. I have a backup analog XO shifter and derailleur...
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03-15-2024, 03:48 PM
Thread: FS: '22 GG Gnarvana frame + Push Shock
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Oh shit WR you gonna roll the dice on this JONG...
Oh shit WR you gonna roll the dice on this JONG hahaha?!
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03-15-2024, 03:46 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Oh shit. I put the 35mm alloy Spike bars on my...
Oh shit. I put the 35mm alloy Spike bars on my hardtail before I was really thinking about such things. They're brutal. I now have a set of 31.8 Vibrocores and matching Split stem in the garage...
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03-15-2024, 10:43 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Pinkbike rated the WAO 'Da Package'/77Designz as...
Pinkbike rated the WAO 'Da Package'/77Designz as the most compliant in a recent review of claimed compliant bars. Note that it's actually 33mm with an integrated alloy shim out to 35mm. It's on the...
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03-14-2024, 12:35 PM
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Just here to pile on Specialized. Fuck them and...
Just here to pile on Specialized. Fuck them and the horse they rode in on.
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03-11-2024, 03:10 PM
Thread: Fit for 50
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Turned 50 a few months ago and fuck. Went from...
Turned 50 a few months ago and fuck. Went from the fittest and fastest I've ever been, with back to back state champion titles on the mountain bike at 40, to the weakest I've ever been at 50. Felt...
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03-11-2024, 03:04 PM
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Damn Buzz Just saw this and I'm glad you're...
Damn Buzz Just saw this and I'm glad you're hangin in there. I think we've only met once but I've certainly appreciated your voice in here over years and I share a lot of your sentiments. I turned...
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03-08-2024, 12:48 AM
Thread: Onyx Hub opinions
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Seems at least a few guys in here get along fine...
Seems at least a few guys in here get along fine with the Vespers, even bigger guys IIRC.
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03-08-2024, 12:45 AM
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Hmmm those are top of the line and bedding sounds...
Hmmm those are top of the line and bedding sounds adequate. I have no experience with the stealth levers but they should be fine. Given the symptoms I’d still try sanding the pads and rotors and try...
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03-07-2024, 10:30 PM
Thread: Onyx Hub opinions
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CBF has minimal chain growth, I don’t notice it....
CBF has minimal chain growth, I don’t notice it. If you’re in a high gear (small cog) and moving forward at a decent clip it’s literally not an issue. In a low gear and moving slow while getting deep...
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03-07-2024, 10:24 PM
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Which brakes are they? Big difference between...
Which brakes are they? Big difference between Code R and Code RSC. The swing link adds a lot power by changing the leverage ratio through the lever stroke.
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03-07-2024, 03:09 PM
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That's how the Lady's HS2 Rotors look. Just...
That's how the Lady's HS2 Rotors look. Just swapped the old rotors out with no other adjustments. The HS2s have more material on the inner diameter, and also a tiny bit more on the outer, just 1mm...
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03-06-2024, 07:26 PM
Thread: Maxima SC1 product
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I use Soul Glow myself. I haven’t a can of...
I use Soul Glow myself.
I haven’t a can of that stuff from a swag bag in my garage. It’s fine. Usually don’t bother.
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03-05-2024, 11:38 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Agree with Toast on all that, haha, I always...
Agree with Toast on all that, haha, I always agree with Toast.
Air front, coil rear here, XO 12 speed, 1UP V.1&2 posts, Code RSCs.
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03-05-2024, 11:54 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Since it sounds like El Chupe’s all set, I’d be...
Since it sounds like El Chupe’s all set, I’d be interested in those wheels if you want to move them. I’ll drop you a DM.
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03-04-2024, 09:49 AM
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Damn, do stoked for you all! Doing the rest of us...
Damn, do stoked for you all! Doing the rest of us proud. Have a blast!
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03-01-2024, 06:52 PM
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Dude awesome! Glad you're enjoying them, I did...
Dude awesome! Glad you're enjoying them, I did too.
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03-01-2024, 03:07 PM
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Yep you got that right!
Yep you got that right!
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03-01-2024, 02:03 PM
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The lady says it's "pretty windy" up there but...
The lady says it's "pretty windy" up there but not even close to wednesday, and apparently not windy enough to shut down any lifts. Obv. pretty windy in the valley but I don't think it's really...
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03-01-2024, 01:52 PM
Thread: Travelling Magette ACL help/advice.
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Five knee surgeries here with each ACL done, see...
Five knee surgeries here with each ACL done, see avatar haha. Have been treated at U of U and they are excellent. Was treated many years ago for a complicated femur fracture at Steadman Hawkins in...
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