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09-10-2019, 07:59 AM #201Registered User
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Goddamn it! I wanted to see a Shred Dogg review! Put it back together.
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09-10-2019, 08:18 AM #202
For what it's worth, I think the Trail Pistola that I posted back in July is the best all-around bike I've ridden this year... if I had a one-bike quiver, that would be at the top of the list. It did everything well, and reminded me a lot of the Spot Mayhem.
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09-10-2019, 09:11 AM #203
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09-10-2019, 12:07 PM #204
#elevensix
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09-10-2019, 12:33 PM #205
I'm not buying a 1200 dollar shock when mine is like a 30min fix.
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09-10-2019, 12:36 PM #206yelgatgab
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Sounds like dude in Roanoke can maybe probably set me up with a size 2 demo Shred. Seriously considering grabbing it on my way south in a couple weeks. [/excitablog]
Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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09-10-2019, 07:09 PM #207
ordered a trail pistola. the wait is a certainly a bit of a bummer.
$200 question MRP ribbon 140 or fox 36 grip 2 performance elite 140 or ???
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09-10-2019, 07:26 PM #208
Either one and you’re good... it definitely deserves a 140 fork.
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09-11-2019, 07:28 AM #209
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09-11-2019, 10:57 AM #210
I've been really impressed with my Ribbon Coil. Had a question and called their GJ office and got to speak directly w/ an engineer, that has never happened for me w/ sram or fox.
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01-10-2020, 08:29 AM #211
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01-10-2020, 08:47 AM #212
Awesome!
Cool to have local business partners with bikes that kick ass!_______________________________________________
"Strapping myself to a sitski built with 30lb of metal and fibreglass then trying to water ski in it sounds like a stupid idea to me.
I'll be there." ... Andy Campbell
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01-10-2020, 08:59 AM #213Registered User
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That's cool Smmokan!
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01-10-2020, 09:21 AM #214
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01-10-2020, 10:41 AM #215User
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01-10-2020, 10:41 AM #216yelgatgab
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01-10-2020, 10:50 AM #217Registered User
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I was wondering if this was in the works judging by your posts on some of the PinkBike review comments sections. What are you offering for your longer travel rigs, still Ripmos? or TBD?
How are you finding the bob while climbing standing up (with lockout open)? I'm really interested in their forthcoming LT29er, which they hinted is coming in a few months, but want something without the need to touch the switch.
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01-10-2020, 11:14 AM #218
I try to get things dialed in before the trip starts, based on their weight/height/riding style. Typically that gets us about 90% of the way there, and then I let the clients fiddle with suspension before the first ride and during the trip.
Andeh, we're only offering one bike for both 29er and 27.5" this year, since they're both "do it all" builds. With a 150mm Lyrik up front on the Pistola, that's more than enough for just about anyone on the rides we do (demos aren't included on the Revelstoke trip). In terms of climbing performance, I find this to be almost on par with my old Ripley V4 on less technical stuff, and just as good when the trail is rocky/techy. The climb switch on the Deluxe definitely helps when I've got a longer fire road-type climb, but I find no need for it on most stuff. I've surprised myself with some of my Strava climbing times on this bike, and I'm definitely not in peak shape given the weather here in CO so far this winter.
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01-10-2020, 11:22 AM #219
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01-10-2020, 11:36 AM #220
I can't say I'm surprised about you partnering with GG. I've been enjoying your old Pistola a lot these past few months.
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01-10-2020, 11:39 AM #221Registered User
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Fair point, given the amount of vert and mileage you're doing for 3.5 days straight, and since you're not riding massively chunky rock gardens or jump lines, 130/150 bikes make a lot of sense.
Going toe to toe with a Ripley for climbing is a pretty solid accomplishment, especially for a much more aggressive bike descending.
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01-10-2020, 02:38 PM #222
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01-15-2020, 08:34 AM #223
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04-07-2020, 05:17 PM #224
Picked up my personal Smash yesterday... what a kick-ass bike. Took it for a maiden ride in the afternoon- Hall Ranch outside of Boulder, for anyone that's familiar. This thing is a mistake-eraser, and I can't wait to get things dialed after a few more rides. This will compliment my Revved Pistola very nicely!
Main build specs:
- Size 3 Smash, long setup (I'm 5'11")
- Fox 36 170mm Factory fork
- Fox DPX2 Factory shock (plush mode)
- Industry Nine Enduro 305 wheels
- Shimano XT drivetrain
- Shimano XT 4-piston brakes
- Bikeyoke Revive 185mm dropper
- Industry Nine A35 40mm stem
- RaceFace Next R handlebar 780mm
- Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.6" front, Hans Dampf 2.6" rear
I don't have an official weight on the bike, but it's definitely lighter than I expected for a build like this.
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04-07-2020, 05:27 PM #225
Beauty. Any bike in mind you’d say it compares to?
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