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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.



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ski_salmon69
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WoFlowzThe new 2022 jeykll is 😍good thing ive found a job this winter and think ive worked something out for the summer.

High pivot with a sprocket, shock built in the frame, long and low with short short chain stays 🥵. Not to mention the purple and how nice cannondale frames are. That’d look so good with a grey zeb ultimate


*with a lefty fork
May 20 2021 10:39AM
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No.Quarter
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Also spent $250 on an ebay CAAD9 road frame that ended up having a cracked chainstay as well. After that I bought a LeMond frame with Reynolds 853 tubing which was the best feeling frame I've rode.
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WoFlowz
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cydwhitIn the past, I've wondered if Crackandfail would ever manage to redeem their brand image. They've sure spent plenty of money trying, but I figured the stigma of making weird bikes with all sorts of proprietary nonsense would probably stick forever.

Apparently not though? The youths are hyped on Cannondale now? Much confuse.


I learned to MTB on one of their XC bikes and while they do some funky stuff I love all the R&D that goes into their frames. The newer stuff is a lot better all tho the current or ig last jeykll had some issues with the carbon rocker arm. I think they are kinda coming back with all the guys that ride for 50to01 and some other rad athletes they sponsor. This year they picked up Max fredrickson and Ben Thompson both insanely stylish slope riders. Ben and Max sauerbrey placed in dirt diaries in 2019 I believe. But I also love purple bikes so that’s part of it. Ik my friends that bike all kinda see cannondale in a good way not crack and fail. Plus high pivots are the future and the present.
May 20 2021 10:46AM
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cydwhit
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WoFlowzI learned to MTB on one of their XC bikes and while they do some funky stuff I love all the R&D that goes into their frames. The newer stuff is a lot better all tho the current or ig last jeykll had some issues with the carbon rocker arm. I think they are kinda coming back with all the guys that ride for 50to01 and some other rad athletes they sponsor. This year they picked up Max fredrickson and Ben Thompson both insanely stylish slope riders. Ben and Max sauerbrey placed in dirt diaries in 2019 I believe. But I also love purple bikes so that’s part of it. Ik my friends that bike all kinda see cannondale in a good way not crack and fail. Plus high pivots are the future and the present.


But like, what R+D? Like how have they pushed the envelope (outside of building half forks for XC bikes) in the last decade? When was the last time they had a class-leading bike or rider? Slope riders don't count. I'm not impressed by brands nailing the geo of a DJ bike, when was the last time someone made a bad DJ bike? Ther 50to01 guys are cool, but they could put out a cool edit on friggin Walmart bikes, sponsoring them doesn't really push a "performance" brand narrative in any way.

I genuinely don't understand what Cannondale has going for them. Even if they didn't have a dubious history of terrible ideas, just based on the last couple of years, why buy them over literally any other bike? Their only "fun" bike is the Habit? Which has approximately the same geo and travel as a 2017 Santa Cruz Hightower, just with a Horst Link. It's far from cutting edge in its class. They milked the ever-living shit out of that DH bike with the separate spring and damper layout, raced it to mediocre results, and never brought it to market (living in a weird grey area of UCI rules there). When was the last time they delivered anything other than milquetoast mediocrity?

Now they're doing high pivot. That's nice I guess? But like, everybody is doing high pivot. Why not buy the new high pivot Norco we've been teased, or a Forbidden, of the new Devinci, or maybe the new WAO? Why buy a high pivot bike from a brand that hasn't put out an exciting enduro/trail bike in recent memory, doesn't have the affordability of a DTC brand, and doesn't have any high pivot bikes currently on the market?

Color me unimpressed.
May 20 2021 11:19AM
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WoFlowz
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cydwhitBut like, what R+D? Like how have they pushed the envelope (outside of building half forks for XC bikes) in the last decade? When was the last time they had a class-leading bike or rider? Slope riders don't count. I'm not impressed by brands nailing the geo of a DJ bike, when was the last time someone made a bad DJ bike? Ther 50to01 guys are cool, but they could put out a cool edit on friggin Walmart bikes, sponsoring them doesn't really push a "performance" brand narrative in any way.

I genuinely don't understand what Cannondale has going for them. Even if they didn't have a dubious history of terrible ideas, just based on the last couple of years, why buy them over literally any other bike? Their only "fun" bike is the Habit? Which has approximately the same geo and travel as a 2017 Santa Cruz Hightower, just with a Horst Link. It's far from cutting edge in its class. They milked the ever-living shit out of that DH bike with the separate spring and damper layout, raced it to mediocre results, and never brought it to market (living in a weird grey area of UCI rules there). When was the last time they delivered anything other than milquetoast mediocrity?

Now they're doing high pivot. That's nice I guess? But like, everybody is doing high pivot. Why not buy the new high pivot Norco we've been teased, or a Forbidden, of the new Devinci, or maybe the new WAO? Why buy a high pivot bike from a brand that hasn't put out an exciting enduro/trail bike in recent memory, doesn't have the affordability of a DTC brand, and doesn't have any high pivot bikes currently on the market?

Color me unimpressed.


Cannondale and fox developed the last jeykll together, solely around the Gemini shock which was basically had a remote volume spacer that could be activated to make it go from what I believe was 160mm of travel to 120 for climbing. Seems to work for Ella Connelly who’s placed in multiple UCIs and DHs on and enduro. The other thing I like about their frames is every alloy bike ive had from there has had sanded welds nice routing and the geo has felt good. The last/ jeykll had 420mm chain stays a conservative reach which supposedly made it a fun bike to flick around and get up on the back wheel. The jeykll from what I’ve seen in forums and rumored is on a very similar classy to the 2Shock DH bike. But apparently shorter chain stays. Idk I just like cannondale and I like they way it looks. And it should perform good. Plus I don’t wanna look like an ultra douche trail clone with a forbidden. Never met someone with a forbidden that can actually ride a bike well. Plus I’ve got connections at my local shop that carry’s cannondale so I most likely wouldn’t be paying full price either
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WoFlowz
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WoFlowzCannondale and fox developed the last jeykll together, solely around the Gemini shock which was basically had a remote volume spacer that could be activated to make it go from what I believe was 160mm of travel to 120 for climbing. Seems to work for Ella Connelly who’s placed in multiple UCIs and DHs on and enduro. The other thing I like about their frames is every alloy bike ive had from there has had sanded welds nice routing and the geo has felt good. The last/ jeykll had 420mm chain stays a conservative reach which supposedly made it a fun bike to flick around and get up on the back wheel. The jeykll from what I’ve seen in forums and rumored is on a very similar classy to the 2Shock DH bike. But apparently shorter chain stays. Idk I just like cannondale and I like they way it looks. And it should perform good. Plus I don’t wanna look like an ultra douche trail clone with a forbidden. Never met someone with a forbidden that can actually ride a bike well. Plus I’ve got connections at my local shop that carry’s cannondale so I most likely wouldn’t be paying full price either


Wouldn’t let me edit but Ella Connelly is a UCI enduro rider and has placed in DH if I remember correctly on a jeykll also
May 20 2021 11:37AM
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ModMommy
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cydwhitIn the past, I've wondered if Crackandfail would ever manage to redeem their brand image. They've sure spent plenty of money trying, but I figured the stigma of making weird bikes with all sorts of proprietary nonsense would probably stick forever.

Apparently not though? The youths are hyped on Cannondale now? Much confuse.


My ex just bought a cannondale and is HYPED on it (as in the brand not just having a bike) and I’m so confused because they weren’t cool for a long time?

**This post was edited on May 20th 2021 at 11:40:00am
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r00kie
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WoFlowzCannondale and fox developed the last jeykll together, solely around the Gemini shock which was basically had a remote volume spacer that could be activated to make it go from what I believe was 160mm of travel to 120 for climbing. Seems to work for Ella Connelly who’s placed in multiple UCIs and DHs on and enduro. The other thing I like about their frames is every alloy bike ive had from there has had sanded welds nice routing and the geo has felt good. The last/ jeykll had 420mm chain stays a conservative reach which supposedly made it a fun bike to flick around and get up on the back wheel. The jeykll from what I’ve seen in forums and rumored is on a very similar classy to the 2Shock DH bike. But apparently shorter chain stays. Idk I just like cannondale and I like they way it looks. And it should perform good. Plus I don’t wanna look like an ultra douche trail clone with a forbidden. Never met someone with a forbidden that can actually ride a bike well. Plus I’ve got connections at my local shop that carry’s cannondale so I most likely wouldn’t be paying full price either


The Jekyll is the Sego Big Horn of bikes now.
May 20 2021 12:15PM
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WoFlowz
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r00kieThe Jekyll is the Sego Big Horn of bikes now.


It makes the whole mtn your playground i coulda sworn Kona or Santa Cruz used that in one of their bikes descriptions thi
May 20 2021 12:26PM
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jca
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WoFlowzI also love purple bikes


YES
May 20 2021 1:08PM
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r00kie
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WoFlowzIt makes the whole mtn your playground i coulda sworn Kona or Santa Cruz used that in one of their bikes descriptions thi


Your post read like a product description, I had to make the joke.
May 20 2021 1:10PM
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No.Quarter
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Raining and snowing today and tomorrow, and a group dig day on Saturday, dirt should be perfect.
May 20 2021 1:16PM
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CalumSKI
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Been riding the shore for about 6 days now and it’s totally exceeded my expectations for what the bike can do lol
its a crazy machine that’s for sure
May 20 2021 1:23PM
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partyandBS
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came here to share the fuckin stoke! First day riding as slow has finally melted on lower sidedoor in Breck. Knocked some of the ol cob webs off with the doggos!


None of the dogs were willing to film so here’s a shitty pic of my bike on the trail sigh and some jibtastic fun in the lot recorded from my bike rack haha.





https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1003966/trim-C185C9E5-2B1D-48AE-A629-8CA994552A8F-MOV
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WoFlowz
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partyandBScame here to share the fuckin stoke! First day riding as slow has finally melted on lower sidedoor in Breck. Knocked some of the ol cob webs off with the doggos!


None of the dogs were willing to film so here’s a shitty pic of my bike on the trail sigh and some jibtastic fun in the lot recorded from my bike rack haha.





https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1003966/trim-C185C9E5-2B1D-48AE-A629-8CA994552A8F-MOV


Ok Lewis we see you stunting on us all
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dognutz
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yeaaaah! still waiting for trials to dry up in alberta. makes me wanna figure out how the heck to get a 180 all tthe way around lol
partyandBScame here to share the fuckin stoke! First day riding as slow has finally melted on lower sidedoor in Breck. Knocked some of the ol cob webs off with the doggos!


None of the dogs were willing to film so here’s a shitty pic of my bike on the trail sigh and some jibtastic fun in the lot recorded from my bike rack haha.





https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1003966/trim-C185C9E5-2B1D-48AE-A629-8CA994552A8F-MOV
May 20 2021 9:50PM
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WoFlowz
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Man air bags in mtb is some pussy shit. I’ve got a bunch of friends who think they should all convince their parents to pay 500$ So they can get an air bag to learn stuff like X ups or no handlers. Eat some dirt for once fucking bitches.
May 20 2021 9:51PM
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clindblomskier
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cydwhitIn the past, I've wondered if Crackandfail would ever manage to redeem their brand image. They've sure spent plenty of money trying, but I figured the stigma of making weird bikes with all sorts of proprietary nonsense would probably stick forever.

Apparently not though? The youths are hyped on Cannondale now? Much confuse.


They've had a pretty successful brand image revival IMO. The signing of cool riders like josh bryceland and mitch ropelato just improves their image. In the mtb range they don't have any weird proprietary BS anymore (besides the xc bikes, but it's just that lefty really). The habit is a really sick bike. This new jekyll is really awesome as well. Have got pretty up close to one, definitely impressed by it and it's in my shortlist for bikes i'll ride in the future
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dognutz
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lmao yeah u dont need a bag unless u throwing down at least flips and 3 combos
WoFlowzMan air bags in mtb is some pussy shit. I’ve got a bunch of friends who think they should all convince their parents to pay 500$ So they can get an air bag to learn stuff like X ups or no handlers. Eat some dirt for once fucking bitches.
May 20 2021 10:15PM
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WoFlowz
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dognutslmao yeah u dont need a bag unless u throwing down at least flips and 3 combos


Only one of them can 180 a dirt jumper 💀 here I am tryna 180 a trail bike and these kids can’t on DJs. Even then if they were tryna throw 3 combos and flips I’d want a resi or mulch jump cause I could ride out of it unlike an airbag
May 20 2021 10:17PM
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ski_salmon69
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is that new yt vid worth 20 minutes of my time?
May 20 2021 10:25PM
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shred14
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WoFlowzMan air bags in mtb is some pussy shit. I’ve got a bunch of friends who think they should all convince their parents to pay 500$ So they can get an air bag to learn stuff like X ups or no handlers. Eat some dirt for once fucking bitches.


To be fair airbags are very helpful, if you have the right setup. I learned my first Suicide no hander within 30min of trying and took it to dirt right after. Also the bag I used was probably $5k and stupid big soooo...


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1003968/trim-66DA6030-36B2-4D2B-9A3B-BA1AE79E7A23-MOV


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1003969/trim-A5EEB718-E09C-4E83-8E85-7CD5C043A0C3-MOV

**This post was edited on May 20th 2021 at 10:30:47pm
May 20 2021 10:29PM
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WoFlowz
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shred14To be fair airbags are very helpful, if you have the right setup. I learned my first Suicide no hander within 30min of trying and took it to dirt right after. Also the bag I used was probably $5k and stupid big soooo...


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1003968/trim-66DA6030-36B2-4D2B-9A3B-BA1AE79E7A23-MOV


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1003969/trim-A5EEB718-E09C-4E83-8E85-7CD5C043A0C3-MOV

**This post was edited on May 20th 2021 at 10:30:47pm


Lmfao your parents pay 60k a year for you to go to a school to be taught how to ride your bike? Or what like 3k a week for a camp those poor people.
May 20 2021 10:33PM
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cadebucket
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ski_salmon69is that new yt vid worth 20 minutes of my time?


I watched it to see mads mikkelsen, but other than that it was just kind of meh.
May 20 2021 10:57PM
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ASSholebomber22
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WoFlowzLmfao your parents pay 60k a year for you to go to a school to be taught how to ride your bike? Or what like 3k a week for a camp those poor people.


Jealousy is a stinky cologne.

Sick air dude, suicide no hander looks dialed.

**This post was edited on May 20th 2021 at 11:02:07pm
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WoFlowz
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BiffbarfJealousy is a stinky cologne.

Sick air dude, suicide no hander looks dialed.

**This post was edited on May 20th 2021 at 11:02:07pm


Yeah I am a little jealous but I also think needing a coach for mountain biking is just as stupid as my parents putting me in a coaching program after I learned to ski properly. Along with air bags unless ur learning flips or spins with bar spins or whips it’s unnecessary. Plus you don’t get the feeling of riding out like a mulch jump

**This post was edited on May 20th 2021 at 11:07:04pm
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ASSholebomber22
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WoFlowzYeah I am a little jealous but I also think needing a coach for mountain biking is just as stupid as my parents putting me in a coaching program after I learned to ski properly.


Why do you even care

Get some fresh air abd take a walk or something bro. I would've loved to have any sort of coaching growing up.
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Celery
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You say these things, but have you ever tried any real tricks? To a mulch jump or an airbag?
WoFlowzYeah I am a little jealous but I also think needing a coach for mountain biking is just as stupid as my parents putting me in a coaching program after I learned to ski properly. Along with air bags unless ur learning flips or spins with bar spins or whips it’s unnecessary. Plus you don’t get the feeling of riding out like a mulch jump

**This post was edited on May 20th 2021 at 11:07:04pm
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WoFlowz
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CeleryYou say these things, but have you ever tried any real tricks? To a mulch jump or an airbag?


I’ve tried 3s to a mulch jump. Still can’t 3 a bike
May 21 2021 8:04AM
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skierman
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WoFlowzI’ve tried 3s to a mulch jump. Still can’t 3 a bike


LOL hates on airbags saying people should taste the dirt, hits soft ass mulch jumps.


Mulch isn't dirt, you fucking hypocrite gaper.
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No.Quarter
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My buddy had his frame sandblasted and I'm trying to convince him to cut new decals for it in comic sans

Transhishun Peetrail
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partyandBS
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Back when I was 14 or 15 we set up some ply wood on the end of an old horse manure pile (probably around 8 months of dry Colorado air) and just hucked into it on our bmx bikes. I was able to get fly out 5s at the skate park cause of it and my buddy learned to backflip. It sounds grosser than it was lol. But damn that shit was soft. Every time I’m back at my parents I look at the pile of manure and think wow we were some bored fuckin kids to even consider that haha.


anyway, pretty sure there are some public airbags around much cheaper than listed. There’s one at crown mountain bike park and there page isn’t clear but it sounds like the air bag and the mulch pit are free but they have coaching sessions for $200 sooo you really don’t have to be a trust fund baby to use this type of equipment these days.
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shred14
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WoFlowzLmfao your parents pay 60k a year for you to go to a school to be taught how to ride your bike? Or what like 3k a week for a camp those poor people.


Actually it was a 5 day camp for $500, that I paid part of. Now it’s a stupid price (like 1300) and not worth it at all. Yeah, I’m lucky.
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WoFlowz
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skiermanLOL hates on airbags saying people should taste the dirt, hits soft ass mulch jumps.


Mulch isn't dirt, you fucking hypocrite gaper.


Hey man can you come up with a new insult being called a gaper doesn’t feel the same after 50times
May 21 2021 4:27PM
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skierman
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WoFlowzHey man can you come up with a new insult being called a gaper doesn’t feel the same after 50times


I'd prefer to hear more about how core you are.
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WoFlowz
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skiermanI'd prefer to hear more about how core you are.


Ok here’s me hitting a jump in a freeride line from tonight.
I got some improving to do maybe a little more speed but wasn’t a case. Gotta learn whips and crazy shit like you dohttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1004082/trim-D4068614-EAA7-4138-BE72-3E6EABB45B26-MOV
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twinkle_toes
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Can someone pls tell me if I bought a good bike or not... I'm concussed and half brain dead so it hurts to think about it lol






Its got 140mm of travel front/rear. You cant lock out the suspension which kinda sucks. No dropper post but I could add one. Its an older model for sure. I know its overpriced but I sold my old bike for 2x what I paid. I could easily sell it.. but should I ? I compared it to my friends 2017 Giant and it is soooo much nicer! Its just super hard finding a newer bike these days :(
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ski_salmon69
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twinkle_toesCan someone pls tell me if I bought a good bike or not... I'm concussed and half brain dead so it hurts to think about it lol






Its got 140mm of travel front/rear. You cant lock out the suspension which kinda sucks. No dropper post but I could add one. Its an older model for sure. I know its overpriced but I sold my old bike for 2x what I paid. I could easily sell it.. but should I ? I compared it to my friends 2017 Giant and it is soooo much nicer! Its just super hard finding a newer bike these days :(


It all depends on what you’re riding. 140/140 can get you down almost any trail and it’ll probably be good as long as you’re not trying to race or doing massive freeride hucks. Bikes have evolved so much over the years so the geometry probably feels dated. I’ve heard good things about knolly though, people say they’re pretty playful. Those shorter wheelbase bikes can be really fun. Just take it on some rides and see how it feels. Cane creek is solid suspension as well. Might be hard finding 26” spare tires/wheels though.

**This post was edited on May 21st 2021 at 9:20:07pm
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twinkle_toes
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ski_salmon69It all depends on what you’re riding. 140/140 can get you down almost any trail and it’ll probably be good as long as you’re not trying to race or doing massive freeride hucks. Bikes have evolved so much over the years so the geometry probably feels dated. I’ve heard good things about knolly though, people say they’re pretty playful. Those shorter wheelbase bikes can be really fun. Just take it on some rides and see how it feels. Cane creek is solid suspension as well. Might be hard finding 26” spare tires/wheels though.

**This post was edited on May 21st 2021 at 9:20:07pm


Nope not racing or doing massive freeride hucks lol, just starting to progress into blacks now. Is it a bad investment to buy a 2013 though? Wouldn't it make sense to spend a bit more and find a newer bike ? I'll take it for a few rides and see how it feels. The guy I bought it from is probably heavier than me too, so should I get the suspension adjusted or something ? It feels kinda rough atm, maybe it'll feel better after getting it adjusted ...
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clindblomskier
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ski_salmon69is that new yt vid worth 20 minutes of my time?


https://www.instagram.com/p/CPEQjwEBJCa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
May 21 2021 9:50PM
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ThaLorax
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twinkle_toesCan someone pls tell me if I bought a good bike or not... I'm concussed and half brain dead so it hurts to think about it lol






Its got 140mm of travel front/rear. You cant lock out the suspension which kinda sucks. No dropper post but I could add one. Its an older model for sure. I know its overpriced but I sold my old bike for 2x what I paid. I could easily sell it.. but should I ? I compared it to my friends 2017 Giant and it is soooo much nicer! Its just super hard finding a newer bike these days :(


$1800 CAD is about $1500 USD, right? In the current market... yes, you got a good bike.
With how fast the industry has changed the past 5ish years, 2013 is definitely an outdated bike, and finding parts for a 26er is tough, but Knolly makes awesome bikes and none of that should stop you from having a blast on it.



You've got the right idea on the suspension and dropper, too. The first things you should do are play with the suspension, yes get a dropper, and make sure you convert the bike to tubeless (if it isn't already). I wish I wasn't so hesitant on swapping to a dropper and tubeless. Granted, neither were reliable yet at the time.
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skierman
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WoFlowzOk here’s me hitting a jump in a freeride line from tonight.
I got some improving to do maybe a little more speed but wasn’t a case. Gotta learn whips and crazy shit like you dohttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1004082/trim-D4068614-EAA7-4138-BE72-3E6EABB45B26-MOV


"freeride line"

LOL is that the vernacular you use for social media to make up for your pathetic insecurity?

I guess, "I totally sent the freeride line!" does sound better than "I hit a small jump on the trail!"
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WoFlowz
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skierman"freeride line"

LOL is that the vernacular you use for social media to make up for your pathetic insecurity?

I guess, "I totally sent the freeride line!" does sound better than "I hit a small jump on the trail!"


I actually don’t post much on social media surprisingly. Sometimes use IG storys. Someday I’ll hopefully be doing crazy fucking stuff like you in Utah but that’s probably a while out
May 21 2021 10:48PM
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ThaLorax
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skierman"freeride line"

LOL is that the vernacular you use for social media to make up for your pathetic insecurity?


In his defense, he did admit he needs to work on his skills and he even threw in an ego booster comment for you. You were on a roll before, but now you're just Tanya Tryharding
May 21 2021 10:51PM
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skierman
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ThaLoraxIn his defense, he did admit he needs to work on his skills and he even threw in an ego booster comment for you. You were on a roll before, but now you're just Tanya Tryharding


You kids deserved to be called out. I bet you'd suck a pensioner's dry tit and say you hooked up with Selena Gomez. You're all the same fragile slaves of social media. Fucking pathetic.
May 21 2021 11:03PM
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ThaLorax
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skiermanYou kids deserved to be called out. I bet you'd suck a pensioner's dry tit and say you hooked up with Selena Gomez. You're all the same fragile slaves of social media. Fucking pathetic.


Hey man, old people need lovin too.
May 21 2021 11:10PM
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dognutz
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dude u are a such a stuck up cocky ass hole that no one gives a fuck how good you may be. its no wonder all your vids on here are alone
skiermanYou kids deserved to be called out. I bet you'd suck a pensioner's dry tit and say you hooked up with Selena Gomez. You're all the same fragile slaves of social media. Fucking pathetic.
May 21 2021 11:10PM
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ski_salmon69
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clindblomskierhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CPEQjwEBJCa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link


lol i ride a commencal so that made me chuckle
May 21 2021 11:12PM
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WoFlowz
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ski_salmon69lol i ride a commencal so that made me chuckle


Ik some kids with the hard tail and they love it I’m kinda interested in the long travel meta. I don’t think I need all that travel but it’d be so nice and forgiving
May 21 2021 11:29PM
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ski_salmon69
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WoFlowzIk some kids with the hard tail and they love it I’m kinda interested in the long travel meta. I don’t think I need all that travel but it’d be so nice and forgiving


It honestly feels like a huge bike, I have yet to find its limits. I have the 27.5 so i can still throw it around ok. Maybe consider the TR instead of the AM
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