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bakedpow
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I know there are more brown pow lovers on this site, yah there is pinkbike but lets be honest, newshcoolers is wayyyy cooler. so lets posts our rides, questions about components, mechanic questions etc in this thread.

I just bought this beauty and i definitely sacrificed uphill capabiltiy in order to get a beefier dh/park bike. id been on a nomad for a while and it's a huge switch in riding styles for me. definitely getting used to the weight and having to keep speed a lot more.

specs for said beauty, 2011 rc2 dh totem, 2012 dhx rc4, highrollers front and back (gona go dhf front and highroller in the back), mtx 33 wheel set, slx brakes, diablous cranks, FSA 760mm Handlebar, Shimano SLX Shifter & Shimano Deore XT Derailleur.



Alright newschoolers, post your bikes. i wanna see some sexy steeds.
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dognutz
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CrunnchyVanManAnybody on here play Descenders and get their ass kicked?

yes
Apr 8 2021 4:53PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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dognutsyes


Been on the grind on my switch for a while, it’s a blast
Apr 8 2021 5:03PM
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WoFlowz
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First big ride since last fall felt great to be on the bike again
Apr 8 2021 8:01PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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What are some of the best lift access bike parks in CO? thinking about taking another summer trip out there
Apr 9 2021 12:03PM
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r00kie
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CrunnchyVanManWhat are some of the best lift access bike parks in CO? thinking about taking another summer trip out there


I rode keystones a cpuple year a ago. Its a riot.
Apr 9 2021 12:04PM
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WoFlowz
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CrunnchyVanManWhat are some of the best lift access bike parks in CO? thinking about taking another summer trip out there


I’ve heard good things about snowmass and wp never been outwest so I can’t personally say their great. Just ones my friends liked
Apr 9 2021 12:07PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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r00kieI rode keystones a cpuple year a ago. Its a riot.


looks sick, never been to keys in summer or winter so that might be the way to go
Apr 9 2021 12:07PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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WoFlowzI’ve heard good things about snowmass and wp never been outwest so I can’t personally say their great. Just ones my friends liked




@No.Quarter has a trail at WP ig
Apr 9 2021 12:10PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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CrunnchyVanMan

@No.Quarter has a trail at WP ig


Is that under HiLo? I love skiing over that bridge
Apr 9 2021 12:16PM
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ColoradoDogfart
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CrunnchyVanManlooks sick, never been to keys in summer or winter so that might be the way to go


WP by far has the best bike park In Colorado
Apr 9 2021 12:24PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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ColoradoDogfartWP by far has the best bike park In Colorado


checkin it out and it looks insane
Apr 9 2021 12:30PM
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No.Quarter
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CrunnchyVanMan

@No.Quarter has a trail at WP ig


Last time I was in Winter Park I took a bunch of edibles and rode XC trails for 8 hours, was a good day but I was kicking myself for not going to Trestle.

My username is No Quarter because it is the best Led Zeppelin song. One time my friends and I were having a house party and I was on acid, when I was starting to get visuals I put on No Quarter and kicked everyone onto the porch unless they wanted to sit down and shut up and listen, and turned up my stereo to probably the loudest it has ever been.

On the topic of music, has anyone used bone conduction headphones while riding? Wondering if anyone has input to products that wouldn't be a pain to wear with a helmet. Never been a fan of riding with headphones on being one of those annoying people with a Bluetooth speaker on the trail.
Apr 9 2021 12:34PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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No.QuarterLast time I was in Winter Park I took a bunch of edibles and rode XC trails for 8 hours, was a good day but I was kicking myself for not going to Trestle.

My username is No Quarter because it is the best Led Zeppelin song. One time my friends and I were having a house party and I was on acid, when I was starting to get visuals I put on No Quarter and kicked everyone onto the porch unless they wanted to sit down and shut up and listen, and turned up my stereo to probably the loudest it has ever been.

On the topic of music, has anyone used bone conduction headphones while riding? Wondering if anyone has input to products that wouldn't be a pain to wear with a helmet. Never been a fan of riding with headphones on being one of those annoying people with a Bluetooth speaker on the trail.


That sounds awesome, I gotta try that!

My friend swears by those bone headphones for everything. Hiking, biking, chilling. He doesn't really mountain bike but I assume if they work alright for riding in the city, they'd work fine in the woods. Idk if they would fall off easily though
Apr 9 2021 12:38PM
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No.Quarter
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ReturnToMonkeyThat sounds awesome, I gotta try that!


Lol which part, the THC fueled all day xc ride or listening to a good sound system on LSD, because they are two very different experiences.





https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1000312/No-Quarter-trail-at-Trestle-Bike-Park
Looks like this guy is riding No Quarter on a DJ hardtail
Apr 9 2021 12:41PM
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Celery
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If you want to mix things up and take a trip east there's definitely some killer bike parks.
CrunnchyVanManWhat are some of the best lift access bike parks in CO? thinking about taking another summer trip out there
Apr 9 2021 12:56PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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CeleryIf you want to mix things up and take a trip east there's definitely some killer bike parks.


I've heard, I really wanna get out to the east coast
Apr 9 2021 1:08PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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No.QuarterLol which part, the THC fueled all day xc ride or listening to a good sound system on LSD, because they are two very different experiences.


Yes
Apr 9 2021 1:14PM
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skierman
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WoFlowz
First big ride since last fall felt great to be on the bike again


LOL is so pathetic how you kids need to take these pictures to prove you ride a bike
Apr 9 2021 2:29PM
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WoFlowz
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skiermanLOL is so pathetic how you kids need to take these pictures to prove you ride a bike


Honestly kinda sad you didn’t call me an insecure pussy 🥲
Apr 9 2021 2:31PM
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r00kie
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skiermanLOL is so pathetic how you kids need to take these pictures to prove you ride a bike


Prove to me you ride a bike.
Apr 9 2021 2:36PM
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skierman
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r00kieProve to me you ride a bike.


Instasnap me on the tiktoks for all my sweet hashtag posts!
Apr 9 2021 2:52PM
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WoFlowz
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skiermanInstasnap me on the tiktoks for all my sweet hashtag posts!


You sound like my dad fucking boomer
Apr 9 2021 3:28PM
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skierman
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WoFlowzYou sound like my dad fucking boomer


Go take some more pictures of your bike laying on the ground because you're too insecure to not advertise every second of your life on the socials, fucking zoomer.
Apr 9 2021 4:02PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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skiermanGo take some more pictures of your bike laying on the ground because you're too insecure to not advertise every second of your life on the socials, fucking zoomer.


Sounds like skierman is insecure and defensive cuz somebody had a better clap back than him
Apr 9 2021 4:04PM
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WoFlowz
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skiermanGo take some more pictures of your bike laying on the ground because you're too insecure to not advertise every second of your life on the socials, fucking zoomer.


HAHAHAHAHAAAAHHAHAH
YOUUU PATHETIC FUCKKKK HAHAHAHA. JUST FOR YOU I’M GOING TO POST ANOTHER PART OF MY LIFE. JUST TO PISS YOU’RE INSECURE ASS OFF.




Gosh that felt like I was skierman. Oh well, I’m currently putting new rotors and pads on my XC bike just in case you wanted to know skier man. XOXO-Woflowz
Apr 9 2021 4:12PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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Awesome ride from the other day as local trails are starting to open!!
Apr 9 2021 4:31PM
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skierman
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WoFlowzHAHAHAHAHAAAAHHAHAH
YOUUU PATHETIC FUCKKKK HAHAHAHA. JUST FOR YOU I’M GOING TO POST ANOTHER PART OF MY LIFE. JUST TO PISS YOU’RE INSECURE ASS OFF.




Gosh that felt like I was skierman. Oh well, I’m currently putting new rotors and pads on my XC bike just in case you wanted to know skier man. XOXO-Woflowz




Can you imagine having to waste your time and money swapping out rotors because you're a gaper POS that ran his brakes to where there was no more pads left ruining your rotors?



Can you imagine on top of that, you're such a fucking gaper that you post a picture of it on a ski website thinking it makes you look awesome?


Fuck man, that's just sad.
Apr 9 2021 4:56PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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skiermanCan you imagine having to waste your time and money swapping out rotors because you're a gaper POS that ran his brakes to where there was no more pads left ruining your rotors?

I don’t even think skierman rides bikes
Apr 9 2021 5:01PM
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abar.
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CrunnchyVanManI don’t even think skierman rides bikes


skierman actually fucking rips on a bike, look at his ns vids
Apr 9 2021 5:11PM
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r00kie
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abar.skierman actually fucking rips on a bike, look at his ns vids


I thought he didn't post on social media cause he doesn't have to prove anything.
Apr 9 2021 5:22PM
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ski_salmon69
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thought my bike looked cool enough to share, i sure hope @skierman likes it :)
Apr 9 2021 5:28PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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abar.skierman actually fucking rips on a bike, look at his ns vids


Holy fuck @skierman .... now I feel like an ignorant shit, when u shred like that I guess you gotta put us all to shame
Apr 9 2021 6:02PM
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ski_salmon69
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CrunnchyVanManHoly fuck @skierman .... now I feel like an ignorant shit, when u shred like that I guess you gotta put us all to shame


i’m sure a lot of us here shred but aren’t insecure enough to have to post it unlike @skierman (but ya those are some gnarly lines)
Apr 9 2021 6:12PM
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gusbus432
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Hey Skierman, do you like my new bike?
Apr 9 2021 8:57PM
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johnoble
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Went for an evening session tn, broke my phone, and lost my car key, so I had to ride 10km home unexpectedly. car retrieval will be attempted tomorrow. I did finally get really really shitty no handers on that drop I posted recently though!
Apr 9 2021 9:32PM
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gusbus432
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lol the picture didn't go through
Apr 9 2021 9:41PM
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dognutz
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got out for an absolutely insanely the best ever, way to good first jump ride and just had to prove it to everyone
also my ramps radius is tighter than yours

hah
Apr 9 2021 9:55PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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dognutsgot out for an absolutely insanely the best ever, way to good first jump ride and just had to prove it to everyone
also my ramps radius is tighter than yours

hah


Yea holy shit that thing is wild
Apr 9 2021 9:57PM
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WoFlowz
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dognutsgot out for an absolutely insanely the best ever, way to good first jump ride and just had to prove it to everyone
also my ramps radius is tighter than yours

hah


That landing looks low and flat which = painful
Apr 9 2021 10:04PM
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dognutz
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its actually pretty steep but yeah low.
the dirt is so shit here that i cant seem to get anything any higher than like 6 ft like this one
WoFlowzThat landing looks low and flat which = painful
Apr 9 2021 10:15PM
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johnoble
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Pinkbike out out a handlebar width poll and there's no option for sub 700 on trail and enduro bikes. I have never felt more alienated within the mtb community.
Apr 10 2021 7:51AM
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Celery
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I have 800 mil bars on my trail hardtail. The future is now old man
johnoblePinkbike out out a handlebar width poll and there's no option for sub 700 on trail and enduro bikes. I have never felt more alienated within the mtb community.
Apr 10 2021 8:55AM
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johnoble
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CeleryI have 800 mil bars on my trail hardtail. The future is now old man


bruh, im running 690 on my mullet fully, the trends are coming back around and its really you that's behind the times
Apr 10 2021 10:56AM
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CLQ
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johnoblePinkbike out out a handlebar width poll and there's no option for sub 700 on trail and enduro bikes. I have never felt more alienated within the mtb community.


That sounds awful, are you like 4ft tall?
Apr 10 2021 2:09PM
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CLQ
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ColoradoDogfartWP by far has the best bike park In Colorado


Disagree, it gets clapped out and is super busy. Also lacking in the tech, the vitalmtb guys said it’s better to ride a trail bike at trestle than a DH bike lol
Apr 10 2021 2:22PM
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ThaLorax
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I'm 5'2" and 740 seems to be a good fit. I got on my old trail bike before I sold it that had 640s (I think) and idk how we used to ride those. So twitchy! I remember my friends and I were all resistant to wider bars because we grew up riding in really tight redwood trees and thought we needed the narrow bars to avoid clipping tree trunks.

**This post was edited on Apr 10th 2021 at 2:23:29pm
Apr 10 2021 2:22PM
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johnoble
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CLQThat sounds awful, are you like 4ft tall?


5'8, I cut them to learn barspins last summer and just kinda got used to riding everything with short bars. would I probably be better off on something like a 730 or 740, yes. but does a full 800 feel like I can't move around the bike at all, also yes.
Apr 10 2021 3:29PM
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No.Quarter
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CLQDisagree, it gets clapped out and is super busy. Also lacking in the tech, the vitalmtb guys said it’s better to ride a trail bike at trestle than a DH bike lol


What is the best park in CO then?
Apr 10 2021 4:12PM
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ski_salmon69
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Anyone in PA wanna do shuttle laps at michaux? My usual riding buddy is injured and I feel hella unmotivated to ride when i have to climb so much haha. I can take two other bikes on my rack, and I can go pretty much any afternoon or on weekends
Apr 10 2021 4:29PM
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CLQ
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No.QuarterWhat is the best park in CO then?


I like Keystone for the tech, Trestle is a lot of fun not trying to hate on it to much.
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