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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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WoFlowz
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MiIfHunterDoes the food give u the shit?


Not really. It’s all fresh, local food. Which is sweet and the owners a G. Not very salty or greasy at all compared to places like chipotle
Jun 26 2021 4:39PM
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MiIfHunter
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I hope the Lorax has a toilet in his shop bcuz coffee gives me the shitz
WoFlowzNot really. It’s all fresh, local food. Which is sweet and the owners a G. Not very salty or greasy at all compared to places like chipotle
Jun 26 2021 4:43PM
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doubleblackjack
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So stoked to finally do a rock roll i’ve been eyeing for a while. So much easier than I thought. It really isn’t a very hard rock roll but it just seemed to get into my head and it took me about 2 months to feel up to hitting it.


funny how some things get into your head even if they arent very hard
Jun 26 2021 5:28PM
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ThaLorax
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Okay. We will change our business model because some dude on the internet says so.
MiIfHunterI just don’t think it’s going to work. U should have just had it a bike shop, drop the cafe thing all together bcuz it doesn’t make sense
Jun 26 2021 7:39PM
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MiIfHunter
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ThaLoraxOkay. We will change our business model because some dude on the internet says so.


Hey man it ain’t gonna work and u can thank me later. Listening and taking advice is very important
Jun 26 2021 7:55PM
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r00kie
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MiIfHunterHey man it ain’t gonna work and u can thank me later. Listening and taking advice is very important


You realize coffee shop type products are a really high margine right? Not that big of a risk to add it into a business compared to stocking insane bike inventory.
Jun 26 2021 9:37PM
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MiIfHunter
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r00kieYou realize coffee shop type products are a really high margine right? Not that big of a risk to add it into a business compared to stocking insane bike inventory.


It confuses the customer bcuz it ain’t a full bike shop and it ain’t a full coffe shop and the coffee shop part of it is targeting only a specific demographic. Also u might have ppl buying coffee and then just browsing the bike stuff. So ur gonna have the coffee customer not buying the biking stuff and just looking at it. And the only ppl going there for coffee would be biking interest ppl which is too specific of a demographic. Overall it’s a bad idea
Jun 26 2021 9:55PM
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ThaLorax
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Lol, not a single person except for you has been confused so far. You have no clue what you're talking about, and you definitely don't know the demographic here. This is a proven business model. Also, I don't give a fuck if people buy coffee and don't buy bike stuff. They're still gaving us money.

And no, people who want good food and coffee will come here, not solely bikers. I've already had people who don't bike telling us they're going to be regulars just because of our location, vibe, and Italian theme.
MiIfHunterIt confuses the customer bcuz it ain’t a full bike shop and it ain’t a full coffe shop and the coffee shop part of it is targeting only a specific demographic. Also u might have ppl buying coffee and then just browsing the bike stuff. So ur gonna have the coffee customer not buying the biking stuff and just looking at it. And the only ppl going there for coffee would be biking interest ppl which is too specific of a demographic. Overall it’s a bad idea
Jun 26 2021 10:11PM
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MiIfHunter
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ThaLoraxLol, not a single person except for you has been confused so far. You have no clue what you're talking about, and you definitely don't know the demographic here. This is a proven business model. Also, I don't give a fuck if people buy coffee and don't buy bike stuff. They're still gaving us money.

And no, people who want good food and coffee will come here, not solely bikers. I've already had people who don't bike telling us they're going to be regulars just because of our location, vibe, and Italian theme.

Brutha I’m trying to help

but whatever u got to say to convince ur self I guess



the Italian theme furthers ur nothing demographic and isolates potential customers lol

**This post was edited on Jun 26th 2021 at 10:16:03pm
Jun 26 2021 10:13PM
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ThaLorax
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MiIfHunterBrutha I’m trying to help

but whatever u got to say to convince ur self I guess

I don't even know why I'm responding to you anymore. You're not helping. You're making assumptions about things you have no clue about. You're not even being constructive with your "criticism". Your only attempt at being constructive was based on things you made up in your head. Just because you're confused by a very simple idea, doesn't mean everyone else isn't on board and stoked to have a cool place to hang out, check out bikes, and get good food and drinks. I don't need to convince myself of anything.
Jun 26 2021 10:25PM
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MiIfHunter
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ThaLoraxI don't even know why I'm responding to you anymore. You're not helping. You're making assumptions about things you have no clue about. You're not even being constructive with your "criticism". Your only attempt at being constructive was based on things you made up in your head. Just because you're confused by a very simple idea, doesn't mean everyone else isn't on board and stoked to have a cool place to hang out, check out bikes, and get good food and drinks. I don't need to convince myself of anything.


It’s an idea that won’t work. Plain and simple. It is not realistic ur living in a dream world
Jun 26 2021 10:27PM
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ModMommy
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MiIfHunterIt’s an idea that won’t work. Plain and simple. It is not realistic ur living in a dream world


So, I’m going to disagree with this. Full Cycle in Boulder is extremely popular, and offers a tap room in their bike shop. It’s pretty sick, and there’s a few more places like that in Colorado. It’s totally a thing in that state.
Jun 26 2021 10:32PM
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skierman
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MiIfHunterBrutha I’m trying to help

but whatever u got to say to convince ur self I guess



the Italian theme furthers ur nothing demographic and isolates potential customers lol

**This post was edited on Jun 26th 2021 at 10:16:03pm


BIKE SHOPS SHOULD RELY ON IGNORANT GAPERS FOR ADVICE. I BET THAT WOULD WORK OUT REALLY WELL.
Jun 26 2021 10:34PM
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ThaLorax
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MiIfHunterthe Italian theme furthers ur nothing demographic and isolates potential customers lol

**This post was edited on Jun 26th 2021 at 10:16:03pm

Literally every restaurant has a theme 🤦‍♂️

By your logic, Mexican restaurants isolate customers who want Chinese food.
Jun 26 2021 10:38PM
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danbrown
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i think it’s an awesome idea and I don’t even drink coffee. coffee customers buy coffee and peruse bike stuff, bike customers buy bike stuff and coffee, owner profits from both. either way people are coming in the door. no brainer
Jun 26 2021 10:45PM
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ThaLorax
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danbrowni think it’s an awesome idea and I don’t even drink coffee. coffee customers buy coffee and peruse bike stuff, bike customers buy bike stuff and coffee, owner profits from both. either way people are coming in the door. no brainer


Thank you. Dan gets it.
Jun 26 2021 10:56PM
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MiIfHunter
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danbrowni think it’s an awesome idea and I don’t even drink coffee. coffee customers buy coffee and peruse bike stuff, bike customers buy bike stuff and coffee, owner profits from both. either way people are coming in the door. no brainer


Ya that’s why Starbucks is closing down half of its stores. Consumer habits have changed
Jun 26 2021 11:02PM
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danbrown
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MiIfHunterYa that’s why Starbucks is closing down half of its stores. Consumer habits have changed


starbucks closed a bunch of stores because of economic fallout from covid and they’re restructuring. totally different than a one-off coffee shop opening after covid is essentially over, and has literally nothing to do with consumer habits
Jun 26 2021 11:30PM
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MiIfHunter
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danbrownstarbucks closed a bunch of stores because of economic fallout from covid and they’re restructuring. totally different than a one-off coffee shop opening after covid is essentially over, and has literally nothing to do with consumer habits


Brutha do some research before u post. Starbucks is closing a ton of places due to changes in consumer habits. Ur wrong
Jun 26 2021 11:47PM
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ThaLorax
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MiIfHunterBrutha do some research before u post. Starbucks is closing a ton of places due to changes in consumer habits. Ur wrong

Do you enjoy being a clown?

"Starbucks announced on Wednesday that it will close 400 of its roughly 10,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada over the next 18 months as the company projects to lose up to $3.2 billion in sales this quarter due to the ongoing coronavirus"
www.slate.com/business/2020/06/starbucks-plans-to-close-400-stores-in-north-america.amp

Anyway. Back to the thread topic. Mountain biking! Snowmass bike park is back open and they added a new tech trail and new features. They just get better every year. I only wish they would do more trail maintenance.
Jun 27 2021 12:02AM
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TOAST.
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MiIfHunterBrutha do some research before u post. Starbucks is closing a ton of places due to changes in consumer habits. Ur wrong


Starbucks is opening more stores than they are closing in the US.
Do you even know the demographics of the area of this dudes cafe/bike shop?
Jun 27 2021 12:03AM
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MiIfHunter
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ThaLoraxDo you enjoy being a clown?

"Starbucks announced on Wednesday that it will close 400 of its roughly 10,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada over the next 18 months as the company projects to lose up to $3.2 billion in sales this quarter due to the ongoing coronavirus"
www.slate.com/business/2020/06/starbucks-plans-to-close-400-stores-in-north-america.amp

Anyway. Back to the thread topic. Mountain biking! Snowmass bike park is back open and they added a new tech trail and new features. They just get better every year. I only wish they would do more trail maintenance.


Wow u found one article to support ur argument

post all the articles about changes in consumer habits,
Jun 27 2021 12:13AM
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Thegenericskier
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Jump line we’re working on at sugar mountain






Jun 27 2021 12:46AM
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ThaLorax
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MiIfHunterBrutha I’m trying to help

but whatever u got to say to convince ur self I guess



the Italian theme furthers ur nothing demographic and isolates potential customers lol

**This post was edited on Jun 26th 2021 at 10:16:03pm


MiIfHunterIt’s an idea that won’t work. Plain and simple. It is not realistic ur living in a dream world


Ted Davenport just walked in the shop with his kids. After not being able to get his kids to leave, he said, "this is awesome". I bet you didn't know the Davenports were part of our "nothing demographic"...
Jun 27 2021 1:30PM
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ski_salmon69
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any good trails in southern maine?
Jun 27 2021 2:01PM
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No.Quarter
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ThaLoraxTed Davenport just walked in the shop with his kids. After not being able to get his kids to leave, he said, "this is awesome". I bet you didn't know the Davenports were part of our "nothing demographic"...


It’s kinda like how car dealerships have coffee and free snacks when you come in for service. It would be so nice to just kick back and drink some coffee if you bring in your bike for just a quick job. I think all shops should have like one tech/workstation dedicated for quick jobs so you don’t have to leave your bike and can get back in the saddle quickly
Jun 27 2021 4:33PM
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ThaLorax
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No.QuarterIt’s kinda like how car dealerships have coffee and free snacks when you come in for service. It would be so nice to just kick back and drink some coffee if you bring in your bike for just a quick job. I think all shops should have like one tech/workstation dedicated for quick jobs so you don’t have to leave your bike and can get back in the saddle quickly


Yep. That's the idea! We'll be giving away coffee/drinks here and there while customers wait/hang out. We'll have a partial repair shop setup for custom builds, quick repairs, etc, and then our more serious/intensive/overnight repair work will be either in our basement (which will have a hangout area/where the speakeasy part comes from), or at our warehouse nearby. Plus, we have a big patio out back with a grill, we just applied for a liquor license, we're getting locally made gelatos and sorbets and other local products, and will be having grab and go lunches for people heading out fishing,biking, for work, etc, for the day.
Jun 27 2021 5:27PM
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Calculator
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Not really anything legit, there’s some good stuff near York but nothing too extensive. Where are you located?
ski_salmon69any good trails in southern maine?
Jun 27 2021 5:42PM
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ski_salmon69
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CalculatorNot really anything legit, there’s some good stuff near York but nothing too extensive. Where are you located?


i’m in portland rn but was maybe gonna take a day to go up north in the mountains. kinda assumed most of the trails down here were more xc stuff
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Calculator
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ski_salmon69i’m in portland rn but was maybe gonna take a day to go up north in the mountains. kinda assumed most of the trails down here were more xc stuff

If you’re in Portland I would recommend blackstrap hill in Falmouth. Got some super short but fun machine built flow. There’s also a pump track in Gorham. And if you can make the drive to Bethel there’s some awesome trails near Sunday river and Mt Abrams actually has a bike park. It’s about 1.5hr from Portland.
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Celery
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Edit, I realize your question was answered, if you're gonna take a trip somewhere I'd honestly recommend driving to north Conway and riding the trails there. It's the closest legit riding. Alternatively you could come ride the shitty xc we have in Cape Elizabeth
ski_salmon69any good trails in southern maine?


**This post was edited on Jun 28th 2021 at 9:11:55am
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doubleblackjack
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I currently have a specialized bighit with a 200mm fork and 26” wheel. I’ve been thinking about upgrading to a 27.5” wheel and ~170mm marzocchi bomber z1 fork.


I think the geo would stay about the same, but would this be worth the upgrade? Im trying to make my bighit more of an enduro bike so would this accomplish that? My rear travel is 170mm btw



edit; im trying to make my bighit more of an enduro bike so would this make it

**This post was edited on Jun 28th 2021 at 11:53:02am
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armchair_skier
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doubleblackjackI currently have a specialized bighit with a 200mm fork and 26” wheel. I’ve been thinking about upgrading to a 27.5” wheel and ~170mm marzocchi bomber z1 fork.


I think the geo would stay about the same, but would this be worth the upgrade? Im trying to make my bighit more of an enduro bike so would this accomplish that? My rear travel is 170mm btw



edit; im trying to make my bighit more of an enduro bike so would this make it

**This post was edited on Jun 28th 2021 at 11:53:02am

No. You are better off selling your current bike and buying an enduro. Or just fully spec into dh

**This post was edited on Jun 28th 2021 at 12:13:39pm
Jun 28 2021 12:13PM
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SendyMcSendyface
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That sounds sick as shit dude!!
ThaLoraxYep. That's the idea! We'll be giving away coffee/drinks here and there while customers wait/hang out. We'll have a partial repair shop setup for custom builds, quick repairs, etc, and then our more serious/intensive/overnight repair work will be either in our basement (which will have a hangout area/where the speakeasy part comes from), or at our warehouse nearby. Plus, we have a big patio out back with a grill, we just applied for a liquor license, we're getting locally made gelatos and sorbets and other local products, and will be having grab and go lunches for people heading out fishing,biking, for work, etc, for the day.
Jun 28 2021 12:45PM
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doubleblackjack
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armchair_skierNo. You are better off selling your current bike and buying an enduro. Or just fully spec into dh

**This post was edited on Jun 28th 2021 at 12:13:39pm


I’m 15 and upgrading my bighit is literally half the price of a decent enduro bike. I cant see myself saving 3k even with a job.

my bighit climbs kinda well because the suspension is super progressive. Its just heavy and has little wheels
Jun 28 2021 2:07PM
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armchair_skier
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doubleblackjackI’m 15 and upgrading my bighit is literally half the price of a decent enduro bike. I cant see myself saving 3k even with a job.

my bighit climbs kinda well because the suspension is super progressive. Its just heavy and has little wheels


But you could not spend the money, not upgrade, and use that money you saved to go towards an enduro bike.

When I was 15 I made 2.5k in 1 summer washing dishes.
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WoFlowz
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doubleblackjackI’m 15 and upgrading my bighit is literally half the price of a decent enduro bike. I cant see myself saving 3k even with a job.

my bighit climbs kinda well because the suspension is super progressive. Its just heavy and has little wheels


Little wheels are super fun. Like others have said saving for a more modern bike is probably a better option IMO. You could always get the bomber for now, Ride the big hit until you have the cash for a used 27.5 enduro bike and then put the bomber on that
Jun 28 2021 3:47PM
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armchair_skier
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WoFlowzLittle wheels are super fun. Like others have said saving for a more modern bike is probably a better option IMO. You could always get the bomber for now, Ride the big hit until you have the cash for a used 27.5 enduro bike and then put the bomber on that


Little wheels are fun lololo 20in4L
Jun 28 2021 3:53PM
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doubleblackjack
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armchair_skierBut you could not spend the money, not upgrade, and use that money you saved to go towards an enduro bike.

When I was 15 I made 2.5k in 1 summer washing dishes.


Idk, i just feel like my bighit accomplishes a lot of what i look for in a bike and is close to perfect for the trails in my area.


i think my best plan of action as of now is to save for a better used bike and spend the rest on upgrades for the bighit and ski gear and stuff
Jun 28 2021 4:06PM
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clindblomskier
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doubleblackjackIdk, i just feel like my bighit accomplishes a lot of what i look for in a bike and is close to perfect for the trails in my area.


i think my best plan of action as of now is to save for a better used bike and spend the rest on upgrades for the bighit and ski gear and stuff


It definitely doesnt

the bighit is a cool bike and a great novelty but antiquated technology and extremely obsolete in terms of replacement parts and upgrading it would be a waste of money considering the old geo and suspension performance won’t be even 2 leagues below a modern bike


Sell it and buy used. You can get a 2015+ 27.5 aluminum enduro bike for like 1.5k on pb if u look enough. Trust me when I say that ur bighit is a total moneypit
Jun 28 2021 9:31PM
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clindblomskier
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doubleblackjackI’m 15 and upgrading my bighit is literally half the price of a decent enduro bike. I cant see myself saving 3k even with a job.


also lol at this I’m 17 and saved up 3k in one summer and bought a brand new enduro bike when I was 14 completely on my own money

have bought a new bike every season since then with no parental assistance

U can do it

kinda sounds like you really want to upgrade ur bighit and are trying to rationalize it
Jun 28 2021 9:35PM
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doubleblackjack
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clindblomskierIt definitely doesnt

the bighit is a cool bike and a great novelty but antiquated technology and extremely obsolete in terms of replacement parts and upgrading it would be a waste of money considering the old geo and suspension performance won’t be even 2 leagues below a modern bike


Sell it and buy used. You can get a 2015+ 27.5 aluminum enduro bike for like 1.5k on pb if u look enough. Trust me when I say that ur bighit is a total moneypit


64* head angle and 75* seat angle, 460mm reach. Its just fine geo and is super capable. The suspension is a standard 4 bar like a trek but the shock is horizontal not vertical.


Just for clarification i have a 2009 bighit so it is much better than a couple years before when it was a tank
Jun 28 2021 9:37PM
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doubleblackjack
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clindblomskieralso lol at this I’m 17 and saved up 3k in one summer and bought a brand new enduro bike when I was 14 completely on my own money

have bought a new bike every season since then with no parental assistance

U can do it

kinda sounds like you really want to upgrade ur bighit and are trying to rationalize it


I mean, all i asked in the first place was if a smaller travel fork and bigger wheel would ride well, not if i should buy a new bike or not. I definitely want to upgrade the bighit

I know i can save for a bike if i really tried, but im already saving for gas money and car insurance for next year, so i wouldnt be able to buy like anything. Id have to put almost all of it in savings
Jun 28 2021 9:42PM
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skierman
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doubleblackjackI’m 15 and upgrading my bighit is literally half the price of a decent enduro bike. I cant see myself saving 3k even with a job.

my bighit climbs kinda well because the suspension is super progressive. Its just heavy and has little wheels


YEAH MAN, HOW CAN YOU SAVE MONEY WHEN YOU DON'T PAY FOR RENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH INSURANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD!?


WHAT A FUCKING MYSTERY.
Jun 28 2021 9:55PM
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doubleblackjack
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skiermanYEAH MAN, HOW CAN YOU SAVE MONEY WHEN YOU DON'T PAY FOR RENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH INSURANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD!?


WHAT A FUCKING MYSTERY.


The problem is i am already saving for gas money and car insurance so i can ski this winter. its possible to save 3k on top of that, but i wouldnt be able to buy badly needed tires, brake pads, grips, and knee pads that i currently need


But i guess you are a financial expert. Please enlighten me
Jun 28 2021 10:07PM
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skierman
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doubleblackjackBut i guess you are a financial expert. Please enlighten me


You're an ignorant, 15-year-old selfish cunt. I don't have to do shit for you.



Welp, I guess you're not going to summies camp because you don't know what a fucking job is. Good job!
Jun 28 2021 10:32PM
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ASSholebomber22
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skiermanYou're an ignorant, 15-year-old selfish cunt. I don't have to do shit for you.



Welp, I guess you're not going to summies camp because you don't know what a fucking job is. Good job!

How do you get this angry over kids being kids. You're like 35 dude, shit.
Jun 28 2021 10:41PM
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skierman
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BiffbarfHow do you get this angry over kids being kids. You're like 35 dude, shit.


How do you get this angry over someone who is getting this angry over kids being stupid, worthless, sacks of shit?
Jun 29 2021 6:16AM
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ASSholebomber22
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skiermanHow do you get this angry over someone who is getting this angry over kids being stupid, worthless, sacks of shit?


If I wanted my own comeback I'd tell your dad to fart
Jun 29 2021 9:29AM
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johnoble
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So shockingly enough, hucking an already abused 150mm bike 9' to flat broke it. Chainstay bridge is fully cracked, and the job weld I put on to fix it cracked in 10 minutes. So now I need a new bike, and this is obviously the best place to come for constructive advice on choosing one. I realistically can spend up to 5cad, but the preference is for less. Coming From having ridden mulleted Norco ranges for the past 2 years, and I could pick up a used one and continue the trend, but I'd sorta like to go more freeride oriented, since I'm not racing at all anymore. Frame up build is an option, but I honestly have no idea how easy it is to get a frame these days. Ease of getting the bike is honestly more important than a dream build, since I'm only going to have about two weeks in BC after the tree planting season is done, so kinda need a bike as soon as I'm done work.
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