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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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DrZoidberg
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What would be an appropriate price for a 2017 norco charger? Normal xc hardtail bike, moving and want less stuff, and I need to buy a commuter bike.
Jun 14 2022 9:42PM
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foolmetwice
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Got rear ended by a drunk lady (while parked at a trailhead!!!😤) last month. Bike was on the back of my car and got totaled. Was my favoritest/prettiest bike ever and I am heart broken but thats besides the point. Wondering if anyone has experience dealing with insurance claim for bicycle and advice for how to get fairly compensated. Here she is in all her glory prior to being destroyed💔:







Jun 14 2022 10:50PM
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doubleblackjack
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DeebieSkeebiesGood reccs. For riding pants? Shorts are nice when it's hot but shin to pedal diggers also suck


Specialized pants are pretty fire. Have held up surprisingly well for how thin they are.

Definitely pricey but not as bad as some of the other brands
Jun 14 2022 11:18PM
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switchlip2
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New fork tomorrow lfg
Jun 14 2022 11:58PM
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No.Quarter
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Went on a trailwork planning ride last night, unsurprisingly having 10 riders who all have different degrees of trailbuilding experience and different tastes in trail features it was a bit of a too many cooks in the kitchen situation.
Jun 15 2022 1:44PM
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GayWolf420
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As a total gaper to this world, I really do appreciate bike parks and stuff like that. I rode Corner Canyon today in Draper UT and it was a blast riding those little pump tracks. Bikes are cool. Really cool tech trail sections too and some fun on the way down.

**This post was edited on Jun 15th 2022 at 9:30:05pm
Jun 15 2022 9:28PM
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partyandBS
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I have always just watched ski edits and some quick 3 minute bike edits. Growing up i would watch a decent amount of bmx videos.

what’s a must watch mtb edit??
Jun 16 2022 12:16AM
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bzmn_ski_rat
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my bike got stolen off the back of my car last weekend and i got no insurence to cover it

foolmetwiceGot rear ended by a drunk lady (while parked at a trailhead!!!😤) last month. Bike was on the back of my car and got totaled. Was my favoritest/prettiest bike ever and I am heart broken but thats besides the point. Wondering if anyone has experience dealing with insurance claim for bicycle and advice for how to get fairly compensated. Here she is in all her glory prior to being destroyed💔:







Jun 16 2022 3:24AM
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dognutz
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fuuuuk registration for all of the enduros near me this year is already full
Jun 16 2022 1:36PM
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GayWolf420
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My roommate works for an outdoor gear distributor in SLC and gave me a fresh set of Gear Hugger lube. I'm set on lube myself but is it legit stuff? I'm running white lighting currently
Jun 16 2022 8:59PM
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danbrown
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DeebieSkeebiesMy roommate works for an outdoor gear distributor in SLC and gave me a fresh set of Gear Hugger lube. I'm set on lube myself but is it legit stuff? I'm running white lighting currently


have you ridden bobsled yet
Jun 16 2022 9:27PM
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skierman
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danbrownhave you ridden bobsled yet


Have you ridden Bobsled yet?
Jun 16 2022 9:48PM
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foolmetwice
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bzmn_ski_ratmy bike got stolen off the back of my car last weekend and i got no insurence to cover it

Sorta different since your situation was semi avoidable while getting rear ended by a drunk lady while parked at a trailhead is probably less avoidable. Lets have a competition to see which of us can feel more sorry for ourselves/deserves more pity!
Jun 16 2022 9:58PM
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GayWolf420
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danbrownhave you ridden bobsled yet

I have but 2 rides under my belt which was PCMR on Sunday and then corner canyon which was fuckin siiiiik. But I have been looking at that. Im looking for fun uphill and downhill rides so send me beta
Jun 16 2022 9:58PM
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danbrown
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skiermanHave you ridden Bobsled yet?


lol you know me too well. I got 4 under my belt. better than last season
Jun 16 2022 10:20PM
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danbrown
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DeebieSkeebiesI have but 2 rides under my belt which was PCMR on Sunday and then corner canyon which was fuckin siiiiik. But I have been looking at that. Im looking for fun uphill and downhill rides so send me beta


uphill is a great quick workout, its like 4.5 miles/1200 feet, fairly gradual, theres a couple steep/shitty sections but really not bad. downhill part is a little hairy if you're new but also not bad. right in the aves so its a convenient quick loop
Jun 16 2022 10:24PM
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GayWolf420
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danbrownuphill is a great quick workout, its like 4.5 miles/1200 feet, fairly gradual, theres a couple steep/shitty sections but really not bad. downhill part is a little hairy if you're new but also not bad. right in the aves so its a convenient quick loop

Added to the list. Ty for the beta dude. I rode Charlie's 9k from bonanza flats to Scott's bypass and back down the Ridgeline Ridgeline 9k back out and it was a good time. Never been up to Shadow Lake in the summer after all these years lol
Jun 17 2022 9:59PM
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GANDALF
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🙃
Jun 17 2022 11:42PM
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muffMan.
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Upgraded the old hard tail
Jun 18 2022 12:31PM
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cydwhit
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Honzo ST frame and Wolf Tooth angleset acquired. Now I just need some cut off jeans and a denim vest.
Jun 18 2022 4:57PM
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dognutz
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cydwhitHonzo ST frame and Wolf Tooth angleset acquired. Now I just need some cut off jeans and a denim vest.

and maybe a mullet
Jun 18 2022 7:40PM
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switchlip2
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I love my bike rn
Jun 18 2022 7:47PM
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ski_salmon69
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If you aren’t dinging your rims every five seconds, you’re doing it wrong
Jun 18 2022 8:27PM
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GayWolf420
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I tried riding mid mountain down to PC main Street earlier but I missed the empire link and wound up on some gnarly tech sections that I ate shit on but it was at least fun to take a spin around the hometown. My hip hurts tho
Jun 18 2022 8:46PM
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doubleblackjack
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ski_salmon69If you aren’t dinging your rims every five seconds, you’re doing it wrong




Nobl wheels come pre-dinged so we must be doing something right 🤷‍♂️
Jun 18 2022 10:32PM
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skierman
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DeebieSkeebiesI tried riding mid mountain down to PC main Street earlier but I missed the empire link and wound up on some gnarly tech sections that I ate shit on but it was at least fun to take a spin around the hometown. My hip hurts tho


LOL when kids consider Sweeney's as "gnarly tech".
Jun 19 2022 6:23AM
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CLQ
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skiermanLOL when kids consider Sweeney's as "gnarly tech".


Yes Skierman, not everyone starts out as a MTB god like you!
Jun 19 2022 6:33AM
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skierman
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CLQYes Skierman, not everyone starts out as a MTB god like you!


LOL when kids think an XC trail is gnarly tech and you have to be a "god" to ride it.
Jun 19 2022 8:16AM
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ThaLorax
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skiermanLOL when kids think an XC trail is gnarly tech and you have to be a "god" to ride it.

LOL when grown adults think acting like a child on the internet is entertaining, let alone funny
Jun 19 2022 9:51PM
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GayWolf420
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Scotty boy I'm still waiting for you to come ride with me. Hmu. I'm PCs finest. I'm thinking we would make a sick duo with you being an ugly ginger and me being an ugly blonde dude

**This post was edited on Jun 19th 2022 at 10:07:36pm
Jun 19 2022 10:06PM
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GayWolf420
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Seriously though, Scotty. Come give me a tour of Utah on bikes. We'll have few beers and talk some shit. You'd love it.
Jun 19 2022 10:19PM
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GANDALF
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Anyone wanna buy a 29" Fox factory 38 160mm?
Jun 20 2022 3:50PM
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No.Quarter
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cydwhitHonzo ST frame and Wolf Tooth angleset acquired. Now I just need some cut off jeans and a denim vest.


Installing my Wolftooth Angleset was a quite pleasant experience, the 3d printed offset press cups were a very nice touch.

My Kona Woo is just a Honzo that ate too much at thanksgiving dinner
Jun 20 2022 9:35PM
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ski_salmon69
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If anyone want to do what may be the shittiest dh race ever, me and @doubleblackjack are having one in PA july 10-11, message me for the deets. Please, we’re desperate
Jun 20 2022 11:09PM
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doubleblackjack
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ski_salmon69If anyone want to do what may be the shittiest dh race ever, me and @doubleblackjack are having one in PA july 10-11, message me for the deets. Please, we’re desperate


Definitely not an official organized race, but it should still be a good time with some cool people
Jun 21 2022 1:20AM
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dognutz
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ski_salmon69If anyone want to do what may be the shittiest dh race ever, me and @doubleblackjack are having one in PA july 10-11, message me for the deets. Please, we’re desperate

damn wish i lived nearby
Jun 21 2022 11:59AM
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cydwhit
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Sold my Spur frame. Got sad looking at the pile of parts I took off it. Bought a Honzo ST frame, threw a -2° Wolf Tooth headset in there, and transferred everything straight over. Back to having a fun bad ideas and big days bike, but for like $2k less. Now I just need to decide if I'm gonna leave it at 120 mm, or bump it up to 140 when my service kit comes in.
Jun 21 2022 7:31PM
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dognutz
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cydwhitSold my Spur frame. Got sad looking at the pile of parts I took off it. Bought a Honzo ST frame, threw a -2° Wolf Tooth headset in there, and transferred everything straight over. Back to having a fun bad ideas and big days bike, but for like $2k less. Now I just need to decide if I'm gonna leave it at 120 mm, or bump it up to 140 when my service kit comes in.

please strap that saw on somewhere lmao
Jun 21 2022 8:08PM
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cydwhit
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dognutsplease strap that saw on somewhere lmao


Ha! The Silky saw has actually been living on the downtube of both my bikes this spring. We've had a lot of blowdown and it's handy to have, although I do get some weird looks riding jump trails with it strapped on.
Jun 21 2022 8:13PM
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dognutz
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cydwhitHa! The Silky saw has actually been living on the downtube of both my bikes this spring. We've had a lot of blowdown and it's handy to have, although I do get some weird looks riding jump trails with it strapped on.

definitely fits the hardtail and jorts vibe
Jun 21 2022 8:16PM
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.nasty
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cydwhitHa! The Silky saw has actually been living on the downtube of both my bikes this spring. We've had a lot of blowdown and it's handy to have, although I do get some weird looks riding jump trails with it strapped on.


Just get a nordic pocket saw, fits in any pocket and can cut bigger trees than a folding saw.

**This post was edited on Jun 22nd 2022 at 8:52:06am
Jun 22 2022 8:51AM
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cydwhit
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.nastyJust get a nordic pocket saw, fits in any pocket and can cut bigger trees than a folding saw.

**This post was edited on Jun 22nd 2022 at 8:52:06am


I've experimented with those, and while they're sweet, I don't feel like I can cut as quickly and efficiently with one as I can with the Silky, but that could be a technique thing.
Jun 22 2022 9:10AM
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ThaLorax
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Opening day at Snowmass bike park yesterday was so much fun. Love weekday openings. Mostly empty trails, but couldn't even leave the parking lot without running into friends. It always amazes me how different the muscles you use for DH are vs trail. Did 2.5 hours straight of lift riding (including 2 top to bottoms) and feel more sore and tired today, than when I did a 20 mile ride with 3k vert of climbing/descending a couple weeks ago. Even the same muscles get used differently. I haven't been sore from a trail ride in I don't remember how long. But day one on DH got me sore as shit.

Feels good to be back on the DH rig though. If any of you get out to Aspen/Snowmass/Roaring Fork Valley area and want to ride, give me a shout.


Jun 22 2022 11:30AM
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dognutz
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ThaLoraxOpening day at Snowmass bike park yesterday was so much fun. Love weekday openings. Mostly empty trails, but couldn't even leave the parking lot without running into friends. It always amazes me how different the muscles you use for DH are vs trail. Did 2.5 hours straight of lift riding (including 2 top to bottoms) and feel more sore and tired today, than when I did a 20 mile ride with 3k vert of climbing/descending a couple weeks ago. Even the same muscles get used differently. I haven't been sore from a trail ride in I don't remember how long. But day one on DH got me sore as shit.

i really find this same thing descending at the start of the year. I am in the best shape i've ever been from skiing and being on the trainer all winter, so climbing i feel great, but going down all the jiggles and pumping different parts of my arms and legs are just on fire by the bottom. also i find when i ride bike park i get even sorer because i never warm up my legs on the climbs like i normally would. and bike park trails are beat to shit most of the time so that doesn’t help

always have to get in shape for the downs lol
Jun 22 2022 2:39PM
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No.Quarter
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Doing an Enduro race this Saturday and I'm feeling underprepared but excited. All but one of the stages are trails I have not ridden before and I won't be able to get out there for a pre-ride in the next couple of days, so I hope my blind-riding skills can keep up with the excitement of racing.
I haven't done nearly enough mountain biking this spring, and the riding I have done has been on my hardtail. So I'm going on the first ride on the big squishy bike this evening for a shakedown and hopefully I will be able to fit another ride in tomorrow and won't need to spend too much time wrenching on Friday evening.
Jun 22 2022 4:32PM
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skierman
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No.QuarterDoing an Enduro race this Saturday and I'm feeling underprepared but excited. All but one of the stages are trails I have not ridden before and I won't be able to get out there for a pre-ride in the next couple of days, so I hope my blind-riding skills can keep up with the excitement of racing.
I haven't done nearly enough mountain biking this spring, and the riding I have done has been on my hardtail. So I'm going on the first ride on the big squishy bike this evening for a shakedown and hopefully I will be able to fit another ride in tomorrow and won't need to spend too much time wrenching on Friday evening.


All I'm hearing are a bunch of fucking excuses for when you inevitably end up last.
Jun 22 2022 4:43PM
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No.Quarter
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skiermanAll I'm hearing are a bunch of fucking excuses for when you inevitably end up last.


U right, I hate people who make excuses. I'm certainly not going to be anywhere near the podium but I'M damn sure not coming in last, so lemme correct myself.

PRERIDING IS FOR CHUMPS, I ONLY RACE BLIND BECAUSE I'M A MAN. I NEVER RIDE A TRAIL MORE THAN ONCE AND ONLY HAVE ONE FUCKING SPEED: FULL FUCKING GASSSS. I'M THE BEST GODDAMN MOUNTAIN BIKER ON THE MOUNTAIN, I'M GONNA RIP THE SHIT OUT OF THIS.

THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGING WORDS SCOTTYBOY.
Jun 22 2022 4:52PM
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switchlip2
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ski_salmon69If anyone want to do what may be the shittiest dh race ever, me and @doubleblackjack are having one in PA july 10-11, message me for the deets. Please, we’re desperate

I’m hosting a semi organized race in September most likely
Jun 22 2022 8:40PM
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skierman
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No.QuarterU right, I hate people who make excuses. I'm certainly not going to be anywhere near the podium but I'M damn sure not coming in last, so lemme correct myself.

PRERIDING IS FOR CHUMPS, I ONLY RACE BLIND BECAUSE I'M A MAN. I NEVER RIDE A TRAIL MORE THAN ONCE AND ONLY HAVE ONE FUCKING SPEED: FULL FUCKING GASSSS. I'M THE BEST GODDAMN MOUNTAIN BIKER ON THE MOUNTAIN, I'M GONNA RIP THE SHIT OUT OF THIS.

THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGING WORDS SCOTTYBOY.


All I'm hearing is some little bitch listing off excuses. Keep going, we're all so intrigued.
Jun 22 2022 9:33PM
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ski_salmon69
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switchlip2I’m hosting a semi organized race in September most likely


at snowshoe?
Jun 22 2022 10:27PM
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