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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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LilFiddy
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partyandBSAnyone have any experience with concealing an airtag in/on your bike?? Would it work better inside a carbon frame vs aluminum? Seems like there are a few options out there.

Muc off makes a pretty cheap one that holds it inside of your tire
https://us.muc-off.com/products/tubeless-tag-holder
Apr 20 2023 7:47AM
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ASSholebomber22
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LilFiddyMuc off makes a pretty cheap one that holds it inside of your tire
https://us.muc-off.com/products/tubeless-tag-holder

That looks like it would last approximately 40ft max
Apr 20 2023 8:28AM
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littleman34
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Thats dope I've never really rode down there at all except for the Dufferin County Forest located up near Shelburn. It's all XC trails but they get pretty spicey it's good riding, and it's all packed sand so nice and fast. I've heard that there are good trails even further south down by Guelph and Waterloo. Turkey Point looks sick though I just went down a Trailforks rabbit hole, seems like a lot of chill XC
Dani-BI am based southwest of the GTA, so lots of Guelph, Waterloo, and Collingwood/SCMBC area riding. I haven't ridden any farther north than Loree!

We had a great weather window last week, but raining and snowing again now. Looking like a Turkey Point/sand weekend.
Apr 20 2023 10:32AM
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bzmn_ski_rat
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I just picked up a very lightly used Ibis Exie and it is actually the most fun xc bike I have ever ridden.

My Ripley is also such a fun bike, it rides like and enduro bike but climbs super good.

Apr 20 2023 11:59AM
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LilFiddy
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ASSholebomber22That looks like it would last approximately 40ft max

Yeah it's a lil shitty looking, Muc-Off is pretty legit though...
Apr 20 2023 3:42PM
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littleman34
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Fubars with the Chromag stem!!

Apr 22 2023 8:33PM
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Weekendwarrior69
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Dharco = the montec of biking
change my mind
Apr 24 2023 9:44PM
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Calculator
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Weekendwarrior69Dharco = the montec of biking
change my mind

It’s like someone put the patters from Amazon fenders onto pants and then slapped on the ugliest logo on that just doesn’t sound good either
Apr 25 2023 6:38AM
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Weekendwarrior69
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CalculatorIt’s like someone put the patters from Amazon fenders onto pants and then slapped on the ugliest logo on that just doesn’t sound good either


Fr it just hits the ear wrong
Apr 25 2023 9:55AM
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littleman34
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Going tubeless, so sick and tired of flats with these shitty Goodyears and cheap inner tubes. I'm planning on getting the bead popped just using a hand pump, but I also have an electric car pump, might not have as much instant pressure but it's slow and steady. Anyone have any tips for getting that bead popped properly onto the rim?

I have rim tape, valves, and sealant don't worry.
Apr 27 2023 10:43AM
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skierman
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littleman34Going tubeless, so sick and tired of flats with these shitty Goodyears and cheap inner tubes. I'm planning on getting the bead popped just using a hand pump, but I also have an electric car pump, might not have as much instant pressure but it's slow and steady. Anyone have any tips for getting that bead popped properly onto the rim?

I have rim tape, valves, and sealant don't worry.


1. You can still get flats with a tubeless setup, you stupid fuck.


2. Pump hard and fast, you weak bitch.
Apr 27 2023 10:47AM
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ski_salmon69
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skiermanPump hard and fast, you weak bitch.

That’s what your wife told me last night
Apr 27 2023 10:48AM
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Weekendwarrior69
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littleman34Going tubeless, so sick and tired of flats with these shitty Goodyears and cheap inner tubes. I'm planning on getting the bead popped just using a hand pump, but I also have an electric car pump, might not have as much instant pressure but it's slow and steady. Anyone have any tips for getting that bead popped properly onto the rim?

I have rim tape, valves, and sealant don't worry.


Thats going to pretty hard with just a hand pump. If you can get you hands on a floor pump do that and remove the valve core. That will let a lot more air in and push the beads into place.
Apr 27 2023 10:52AM
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littleman34
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First of all, why are you so rude man. And yeah I realize that but I'm sick of patching inner tubes and I keep getting snake bites on rough trails. Thanks for the advice, I guess
skierman1. You can still get flats with a tubeless setup, you stupid fuck.


2. Pump hard and fast, you weak bitch.
Apr 27 2023 10:55AM
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littleman34
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Wicked that's good to know thanks I'll get the valve core out. And yeah it is a floor pump I'll be using not one of those small hand pumps.
Weekendwarrior69Thats going to pretty hard with just a hand pump. If you can get you hands on a floor pump do that and remove the valve core. That will let a lot more air in and push the beads into place.
Apr 27 2023 10:58AM
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vermontana
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littleman34Wicked that's good to know thanks I'll get the valve core out. And yeah it is a floor pump I'll be using not one of those small hand pumps.



Most modern tubeless tires seat pretty easily I find if the bead interface is compatible, I usually remove the valve core, pump it up to seat it, then remove the pump, put the valve core back in and pump to like 40 PSI or so and leave it overnight then drop it down to riding pressure. Definitely make sure the bead is evenly seated (thin rubber line going around the tire by the rim) if its not you may need to remove all pressure, roll the wheel on the ground to move it around, and re-pump. If its still not evenly seating try putting a layer of dish soap on the bead and that should do the trick. good luck
Apr 27 2023 11:26AM
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TOAST.
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littleman34Going tubeless, so sick and tired of flats with these shitty Goodyears and cheap inner tubes. I'm planning on getting the bead popped just using a hand pump, but I also have an electric car pump, might not have as much instant pressure but it's slow and steady. Anyone have any tips for getting that bead popped properly onto the rim?

I have rim tape, valves, and sealant don't worry.

I've had success pumping up a tube inside and then removing the tube, careful to only unseat one bead, then pump back up. A lot easier if one side is already seated. Never could get it with just pumping because I'm a weak bitch.
Apr 27 2023 12:17PM
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skierman
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littleman34First of all, why are you so rude man. And yeah I realize that but I'm sick of patching inner tubes and I keep getting snake bites on rough trails. Thanks for the advice, I guess


All that means is you're riding like a jackass and/or your tire's sidewall is thinner than your skin.
Apr 27 2023 12:40PM
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Ski_Alot
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skiermanAll that means is you're riding like a jackass and/or your tire's sidewall is thinner than your skin.


Skierman mountain bikes in vans
Apr 27 2023 2:09PM
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skierman
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Ski_AlotSkierman mountain bikes in vans


You're a fucking idiot if you think I'm wrong.
Apr 27 2023 2:14PM
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Ski_Alot
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skiermanYou're a fucking idiot if you think I'm wrong.


I just don't appreciate your attitude. Didn't your mother ever tell you, 'If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it'?
Apr 27 2023 2:21PM
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skierman
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Ski_AlotI just don't appreciate your attitude.


You think I care.





Adorable.
Apr 27 2023 2:23PM
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VTshredder69
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Ski_AlotI just don't appreciate your attitude. Didn't your mother ever tell you, 'If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it'?


He's an internet bully but a complete bitch in real life. Don't worry about it.
Apr 27 2023 2:29PM
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ASSholebomber22
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skiermanYou think I care.





Adorable.


You care on pinkbike. You kiss ass there so much lmao
Apr 27 2023 2:35PM
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.nasty
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littleman34Going tubeless, so sick and tired of flats with these shitty Goodyears and cheap inner tubes. I'm planning on getting the bead popped just using a hand pump, but I also have an electric car pump, might not have as much instant pressure but it's slow and steady. Anyone have any tips for getting that bead popped properly onto the rim?

I have rim tape, valves, and sealant don't worry.


one big tip to help get the bead to set easier is unfold the tire from the packaging and let it sit in the sun opened up to warm up the rubber.
Apr 28 2023 8:14AM
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Ski_Alot
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fuckin crappy raceface hub shit the bed with less than 200 miles. Shop is helping me warranty it but still costs a bunch of $$ to get my wheel rebuilt and its going to be so nice this weekend goddamn.

FUCK U RACEFACE I WANNA RIDE MY BIKE.
Apr 28 2023 6:06PM
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.nasty
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Ski_Alotfuckin crappy raceface hub shit the bed with less than 200 miles. Shop is helping me warranty it but still costs a bunch of $$ to get my wheel rebuilt and its going to be so nice this weekend goddamn.

FUCK U RACEFACE I WANNA RIDE MY BIKE.

The shop shouldn’t make you send in only the hub, forcing you to pay them to have it rebuilt, that’s silly. Fox will rebuild the wheel if you send the whole wheel to them. They did for me. But yeah raceface hubs suck
Apr 28 2023 10:32PM
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Juviticus
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What up y'all. I'm looking for mtb film reccomendations. Preferably accessible on youtube and good for general public viewing. It's for the tv playlist at my job. Hmu with sexy vids pls
Apr 29 2023 5:06PM
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ASSholebomber22
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JuviticusWhat up y'all. I'm looking for mtb film reccomendations. Preferably accessible on youtube and good for general public viewing. It's for the tv playlist at my job. Hmu with sexy vids pls


S&m hotdogs who can't read. Not mtb but I don't care.
Apr 29 2023 5:18PM
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Weekendwarrior69
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1070237/carl-robin-oliver---larose-vid
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JuviticusWhat up y'all. I'm looking for mtb film reccomendations. Preferably accessible on youtube and good for general public viewing. It's for the tv playlist at my job. Hmu with sexy vids pls
Apr 29 2023 5:35PM
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littleman34
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Got it seated wasn't as tricky as I thought it would be. Pumped to ride but I'll be tree planting for the next 3 months.
Apr 29 2023 8:48PM
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clindblomskier
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JuviticusWhat up y'all. I'm looking for mtb film reccomendations. Preferably accessible on youtube and good for general public viewing. It's for the tv playlist at my job. Hmu with sexy vids pls


Been loving these edits recently!


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1070267/Forbidden-Presents--His-Bread-and-Butter---Ft--Alex-Storr

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1070268/T-E-M-P-O----Hugo-Frixtalon
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1070269/Trail-Hunter---Japanhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1070270/Hucks--Drifts-and-Splats---VITAL-RAW---Innes-Graham-Absolutely-Destroyinghttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1070269/Trail-Hunter---Japan
Apr 30 2023 4:40PM
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ThaLorax
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What was wrong with your hubs? My Raceface Vault hubs have been bomber for over 3 seasons now
Ski_Alotfuckin crappy raceface hub shit the bed with less than 200 miles. Shop is helping me warranty it but still costs a bunch of $$ to get my wheel rebuilt and its going to be so nice this weekend goddamn.

FUCK U RACEFACE I WANNA RIDE MY BIKE.


.nastyThe shop shouldn’t make you send in only the hub, forcing you to pay them to have it rebuilt, that’s silly. Fox will rebuild the wheel if you send the whole wheel to them. They did for me. But yeah raceface hubs suck
May 1 2023 12:47PM
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.nasty
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ThaLoraxWhat was wrong with your hubs? My Raceface Vault hubs have been bomber for over 3 seasons now


My Vault rear hub separated/cracked at the point where the through axle goes through around the bearing/pawls. I warrantied a few others for customers last season that did similar things. Just like many products, they're not all going to break but these definitely have issues.
May 2 2023 8:28AM
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LilFiddy
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JuviticusWhat up y'all. I'm looking for mtb film reccomendations. Preferably accessible on youtube and good for general public viewing. It's for the tv playlist at my job. Hmu with sexy vids pls

Remy has some crazy shit
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1070360/Remy-Metailler-destroys-Squamish-Bike-Trails---Raw

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1070361/Remy-Metailler-attacks-the-Whistler-Bike-Park
Also 50 to 01 shit is pretty cool.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1070362/Bounce---50to01-x-3Dumb
May 2 2023 2:40PM
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muffMan.
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Have y’all dealt with Surron bikes? MTB season hasn’t started yet here, but read about these “e bikes” that are just destroying trails in warmer places.
May 2 2023 4:08PM
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clindblomskier
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muffMan.Have y’all dealt with Surron bikes? MTB season hasn’t started yet here, but read about these “e bikes” that are just destroying trails in warmer places.


Surrons lowkey seem very fun to ride but the crowd they attract is intensely wack. Same crowd of skinny weird dudes who are stoked on chinese electric vehicles and have no clue what they're doing when interacting with actual outdoor users and instead just wreck everything and get pissed when someone calls them out
May 3 2023 1:29PM
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cydwhit
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muffMan.Have y’all dealt with Surron bikes? MTB season hasn’t started yet here, but read about these “e bikes” that are just destroying trails in warmer places.


Yeah, they're really fun on tight, techy moto trails. But the crowd they attract is pretty whack for some reason, not sure why.

Not to be the crotchety old dude, but back when brands started pushing e bikes as being "the same" as mountain bikes, there was always a worry that the line between pedal assist and an e-moto would get fuzzy. I've listened to conversations where e bikers thought that "no motorized vehicle" signs didn't apply to them, because it was electric, and the Surron folks seem to have the same attitude.
May 4 2023 12:26PM
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ASSholebomber22
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cydwhitYeah, they're really fun on tight, techy moto trails. But the crowd they attract is pretty whack for some reason, not sure why.

Not to be the crotchety old dude, but back when brands started pushing e bikes as being "the same" as mountain bikes, there was always a worry that the line between pedal assist and an e-moto would get fuzzy. I've listened to conversations where e bikers thought that "no motorized vehicle" signs didn't apply to them, because it was electric, and the Surron folks seem to have the same attitude.


E bike cats do get pretty butt tickled tho when you call their bikes with motors motorbikes lmao
May 4 2023 12:53PM
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Ski_Alot
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ThaLoraxWhat was wrong with your hubs? My Raceface Vault hubs have been bomber for over 3 seasons now


Hub seized up essentially. You can still spin it manually but there is just so much drag. I'm working with the Raceface warranty team but they're being a pain in the ass and responding super slowly.
May 5 2023 1:26PM
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Ski_Alot
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.nastyMy Vault rear hub separated/cracked at the point where the through axle goes through around the bearing/pawls. I warrantied a few others for customers last season that did similar things. Just like many products, they're not all going to break but these definitely have issues.


Yeah I'm in a Rocky Mountain owner facebook page, and there's at least 8-10 people who have had their Race Face hubs fail very quickly.
May 5 2023 1:28PM
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piss.boy
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gonna fuck up some dirt jumps tommorow
May 6 2023 2:32PM
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piss.boy
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piss_boygonna fuck up some dirt jumps tommorow


not wreck them just ride em lol
May 6 2023 2:34PM
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LilFiddy
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Ski_AlotSkierman mountain bikes in vans

Skierman rides a trek marlin, rides 4 miles and does a 5 foot jump, and thinks he's the shit
May 7 2023 5:23PM
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Newsheepers
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I've always been into bikes myself so I guess I'll share a lil, looking forward to rip some trails this weekend


this is my cherished san quentin everything's xt off worldwide cyclery idk I had a discount code, then I straight up robbed universal cycle for the fork and dropper, I think I got them for 730, fox factory 36 with an upgraded grip 2 damper so I'm on 130 travel but it feels so nice. then renthal bar stem and ergon seat and grips.... costed as much as my car


this is the fuel I started on in 2018 still clean hasn't been used since 2020, I rebuilt the shock and took some parts off for other bikes

just for jokes I made a mullet out of the front wheel and fork from the bike above because the fork needs a rebuild

May 8 2023 4:27PM
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partyandBS
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NewsheepersI've always been into bikes myself so I guess I'll share a lil, looking forward to rip some trails this weekend


this is my cherished san quentin everything's xt off worldwide cyclery idk I had a discount code, then I straight up robbed universal cycle for the fork and dropper, I think I got them for 730, fox factory 36 with an upgraded grip 2 damper so I'm on 130 travel but it feels so nice. then renthal bar stem and ergon seat and grips.... costed as much as my car


this is the fuel I started on in 2018 still clean hasn't been used since 2020, I rebuilt the shock and took some parts off for other bikes

just for jokes I made a mullet out of the front wheel and fork from the bike above because the fork needs a rebuild



Those bars are massive lol you hit cady hill??
May 9 2023 8:57AM
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LilFiddy
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NewsheepersI've always been into bikes myself so I guess I'll share a lil, looking forward to rip some trails this weekend


this is my cherished san quentin everything's xt off worldwide cyclery idk I had a discount code, then I straight up robbed universal cycle for the fork and dropper, I think I got them for 730, fox factory 36 with an upgraded grip 2 damper so I'm on 130 travel but it feels so nice. then renthal bar stem and ergon seat and grips.... cost as much as my car

That bike is honestly a dream hardtail
May 9 2023 9:04AM
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Newsheepers
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partyandBSThose bars are massive lol you hit cady hill??


there like 740 on the small bike but I think i cut the renthals to 775 or something, haven't been to cady hill yet looks sick though
May 9 2023 11:30AM
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utahnewb
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Yo i've been trying to actually get into MTB this year and hopefully try and actually make a friend and have some fun anyways. I've had a few not so great bikes and I am planning to get a decent bike soon. If you had to pick between SC and Evil, which would u go for? Pls rant and rave.
May 11 2023 8:49PM
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G-ranny
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Are downduro bikes a myth? Thinking of getting my first full suspension as a DH bike which afterwards convert it to a enduro with DH fork to use as a climb bike and dh
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