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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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Jun 9 2014 5:41PM
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skierman
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brocolisproutAre 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


I've never read so much stupid shit in one post before. Downduro was a joke term you gapers took seriously. "enduro" is a racing format, not a category of bikes. Sure, you should definitely put a dual crown fork on your bike because that's really the only difference with DH-specific bikes, you fucking idiot.
May 16 2023 9:21AM
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G-ranny
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I am a gaper… it’s my second year so im not a “pro” in what terms to use or what not to use
skiermanI've never read so much stupid shit in one post before. Downduro was a joke term you gapers took seriously. "enduro" is a racing format, not a category of bikes. Sure, you should definitely put a dual crown fork on your bike because that's really the only difference with DH-specific bikes, you fucking idiot.
May 16 2023 9:23AM
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VTshredder69
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LilFiddySkierman rides a trek marlin, rides 4 miles and does a 5 foot jump, and thinks he's the shit


bahahahha. It's funny because it sounds so accurate.
May 16 2023 9:31AM
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ASSholebomber22
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skiermanI've never read so much stupid shit in one post before. Downduro was a joke term you gapers took seriously. "enduro" is a racing format, not a category of bikes. Sure, you should definitely put a dual crown fork on your bike because that's really the only difference with DH-specific bikes, you fucking idiot.


Enduro is def a category of bikes, you're just salty you didn't go pro or somethin
May 16 2023 9:44AM
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skierman
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ASSholebomber22Enduro is def a category of bikes, you're just salty you didn't go pro or somethin


They're called all mountain or trail bikes, you stupid fuck. Just seeing how the joke term "downduro" has caught on among you reddit retards proves things shouldn't be defined by ignorance.
May 16 2023 10:04AM
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ASSholebomber22
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skiermanThey're called all mountain or trail bikes, you stupid fuck. Just seeing how the joke term "downduro" has caught on among you reddit retards proves things shouldn't be defined by ignorance.

There's literally astm classification between bikes that determine 'trail/all mtn' and 'enduro/freeride'

In other words enduro bikes are built to dh specs whereas trail bikes aren't. Lemme know if you find an astm 5 trail bike

But keep getting salty about your made up definitions nobody gives a shit about
May 16 2023 10:09AM
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muffMan.
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skiermanThey're called all mountain or trail bikes, you stupid fuck. Just seeing how the joke term "downduro" has caught on among you reddit retards proves things shouldn't be defined by ignorance.


Damn you’re an idiot. Look at any bike site they have several categories, usually downhill, enduro, Trail, and XC.
May 16 2023 10:22AM
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muffMan.
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brocolisproutAre 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


Don’t overcomplicate it. Downhill bikes got certain geo and weight will make it suck to climb even with a different fork.

Sounds like you’re somewhat new, just get a decent full sus or hard tail that’s around 130-160 travel all around. You can rent a dh bike at bike parks
May 16 2023 10:25AM
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skierman
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ASSholebomber22There's literally astm classification between bikes that determine 'trail/all mtn' and 'enduro/freeride'

In other words enduro bikes are built to dh specs whereas trail bikes aren't. Lemme know if you find an astm 5 trail bike

But keep getting salty about your made up definitions nobody gives a shit about


LOL you fucking think enduro and freeride bikes are the same? THAT MUST BE A LEGIT SOURCE!
May 16 2023 11:02AM
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ASSholebomber22
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skiermanLOL you fucking think enduro and freeride bikes are the same? THAT MUST BE A LEGIT SOURCE!


Read the astm classification dingus, lemme know if you'd rather be on a trail or an enduro bike.
May 16 2023 11:08AM
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skierman
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ASSholebomber22Read the astm classification dingus, lemme know if you'd rather be on a trail or an enduro bike.


LOL no one cares about the ASTM aside from corporate lawyers, you fucking gaper.
May 16 2023 12:19PM
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ASSholebomber22
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skiermanLOL no one cares about the ASTM aside from corporate lawyers, you fucking gaper.

If you ride hard enough to break bikes you do 😘
May 16 2023 12:27PM
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vermontana
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brocolisproutAre 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


I'd probably get an enduro or freeride bike that is already set up for climbing with a dropper post and larger range cassette if that's your end goal. DH bikes are mostly gonna have slack seat tube angles so even if you add a dropper, the climbing geo is a bit compromised
May 16 2023 3:07PM
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littleman34
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First time riding the maxxis and holy fuck that thing grips like crazy! Going up all these slick rock climbs I can lean back and put so much weight into it and it never spins out. Now I know why everyone always says tubeless is the only way.
May 17 2023 9:14PM
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muffMan.
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I’m pretty pumped for MTB season, front range got tons of sick trails. Also miss my meta HT
May 17 2023 9:36PM
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skierman
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littleman34Going up all these slick rock climbs I can lean back and put so much weight into it and it never spins out.


No shit, that's how you avoid spinning out while climbing regardless of the setup, you fucking gaper. LOL fuck off to reddit.
May 18 2023 9:15AM
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piss.boy
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they should do downhill races on a little bit wider tracks and allow passing
May 18 2023 11:15AM
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ThaLorax
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https://canfieldbikes.com/collections/one-2-dh-mtb/products/one-2-super-enduro-bentonite-grey-complete-bike
brocolisproutAre 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
May 18 2023 12:36PM
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partyandBS
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skierman"enduro" is a racing format, not a category of bikes.

Yeah a race format isn’t allowed to be a category of bike obviously. Just like downhill and cross country. These obviously are not race formats and bike categories. Also, look at all these gaper companies labeling their shit wrong. No credibility these days I tell ya. Scottie should be CEO of all these brands. Mother fucker is lightyears ahead of us









**This post was edited on May 19th 2023 at 7:53:26pm
May 19 2023 7:49PM
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snowmosexual
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how do i get mtb drip? been riding in whatever t shirt and gym shorts for years. gym shorts arent the safest
May 20 2023 12:13AM
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ASSholebomber22
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snowmosexualhow do i get mtb drip? been riding in whatever t shirt and gym shorts for years. gym shorts arent the safest


Drop like $120 on ilabb shorts or some shit idk how are gym shorts unsafe?

**This post was edited on May 20th 2023 at 12:45:03am
May 20 2023 12:44AM
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snowmosexual
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ASSholebomber22Drop like $120 on ilabb shorts or some shit idk how are gym shorts unsafe?

**This post was edited on May 20th 2023 at 12:45:03am


they get caught on my seat sometimes
May 20 2023 1:09AM
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piss.boy
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snowmosexualhow do i get mtb drip? been riding in whatever t shirt and gym shorts for years. gym shorts arent the safest

jorts
May 20 2023 8:03PM
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ski_salmon69
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snowmosexualhow do i get mtb drip? been riding in whatever t shirt and gym shorts for years. gym shorts arent the safest


victoria’s secret has some good stuff
May 21 2023 8:41PM
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Calculator
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snowmosexualhow do i get mtb drip? been riding in whatever t shirt and gym shorts for years. gym shorts arent the safest

Get the cheapest biggest shorts at your lbs and wear whatever shirt you want. If you’re trying it’ll show and imo not trying is more drip
May 21 2023 8:43PM
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littleman34
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I don't like you skierman
skiermanNo shit, that's how you avoid spinning out while climbing regardless of the setup, you fucking gaper. LOL fuck off to reddit.
May 21 2023 9:09PM
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GANDALF
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Did my first bike-packing trip this last weekend and it was so much fun. Definitely looking forward to more this summer. Anyone else do much bike packin?


May 23 2023 1:17PM
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Weekendwarrior69
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snowmosexualhow do i get mtb drip? been riding in whatever t shirt and gym shorts for years. gym shorts arent the safest


Never wear shorts.
or any mountain bike clothing.
thick black carhartts all the way.
May 24 2023 5:12AM
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macfive
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snowmosexualhow do i get mtb drip? been riding in whatever t shirt and gym shorts for years. gym shorts arent the safest


Cargo pants big shirt for bike park

jorts big shirt for not bike park
May 24 2023 8:00PM
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muffMan.
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Weekendwarrior69Never wear shorts.
or any mountain bike clothing.
thick black carhartts all the way.


Jerseys are mad wack imo but I got those baggy fox shorts that look nice and baggy. It’s way too hot to ride in pants for trails you gotta pedal.

Bike park and dirt jumps i agree, I got some thick work Levi’s that take a beating. Plus baggy carhart shirt always.
May 24 2023 10:48PM
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Weekendwarrior69
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muffMan.Jerseys are mad wack imo but I got those baggy fox shorts that look nice and baggy. It’s way too hot to ride in pants for trails you gotta pedal.

Bike park and dirt jumps i agree, I got some thick work Levi’s that take a beating. Plus baggy carhart shirt always.


Fair enough, ig i just only ride dh and push the dh bike up when the lifts not spinning.

a lot of the older fox stuff does actually go hard
May 25 2023 5:35AM
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jimbobs
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snowmosexualhow do i get mtb drip? been riding in whatever t shirt and gym shorts for years. gym shorts arent the safest


Walmart floral button down shirt
Walmart stretchy blue jeans

I unironically get compliments wearing this at bikeparks. No clue why, I'm really just too broke for $100 pants and jerseys.

If you're pedalling a lot, get some padded shorts from amazon or something, actual game changer.
May 25 2023 9:53AM
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Dani-B
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I wear my gravel/road bib shorts under my baggies all the time, great for comfort and "saves" money because I don't have to additionally get any inner shorts. Bike-specific clothes are expensive though, no denying it. But agree you can wear literally whatever, especially if you aren't on some mega XC sweatfest.

Loving this upgrade (Juliana Joplin aka a SC Tallboy) from my Hei Hei Al. It has done wonders for my progression on features. Sold the latter to my friend, the best kind of sale!


May 27 2023 12:44PM
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GANDALF
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Selling a brand new GX AXS upgrade kit if anyone is interested.


May 29 2023 1:13PM
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littleman34
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May 29 2023 9:13PM
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GANDALF
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Released this video yesterday. Filmed back in February. Enjoy!

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/bury-me-in-loam2.html
Jun 1 2023 12:30PM
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skierman
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GANDALFReleased this video yesterday. Filmed back in February. Enjoy!

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/bury-me-in-loam2.html


LOL racing stickers on the frame is so lame.
Jun 1 2023 1:56PM
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Ski_Alot
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skiermanLOL racing stickers on the frame is so lame.


Skierman working his ass off for something to complain about loll
Jun 1 2023 6:56PM
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Ski_Alot
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Went to Whistler for the long weekend. Definitely missed having Fitz, and shoving 4 people and bikes in the gondola kinda sucks. Stoked to get back up there once Garbanzo and Creekside are going! Nothing gets the jumps back like a few on A line
Jun 1 2023 7:09PM
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GANDALF
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Well he is an EWS racer and that is his race bike after all
skiermanLOL racing stickers on the frame is so lame.
Jun 1 2023 9:41PM
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skierman
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GANDALFWell he is an EWS racer and that is his race bike after all


Yeah, still lame as fuck.
Jun 2 2023 5:54AM
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littleman34
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I used to agree but now I'm gonna stickerbomb my frame out of spite
skiermanYeah, still lame as fuck.
Jun 2 2023 4:25PM
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skierman
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littleman34I used to agree but now I'm gonna stickerbomb my frame out of spite


Making yourself to look like an idiot is a fantastic idea.
Jun 2 2023 10:02PM
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muffMan.
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What’s the general conscious of riding in rain. Is it okay? Don’t mind getting muddy but also don’t want to mess up trails
Jun 3 2023 10:29AM
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ThaLorax
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It depends where you are and what type of soil you have. Clay soils would be a no-no (where I live), but other types can be ok.

Generally, the saying goes, "if you leave a track, turn back"

https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/beat-the-season-is-it-ever-ok-to-ride-muddy-trails/
muffMan.What’s the general conscious of riding in rain. Is it okay? Don’t mind getting muddy but also don’t want to mess up trails
Jun 3 2023 12:02PM
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partyandBS
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so i bought a used Evil Offering in feb of 2022 then i broke my collarbone in April come june or july when i was cleared to ride I took my bike in to get the suspension set up for me and then they found a soft spot in the frame so the people I bought it from warrantied it probably got it back late july or early august but since i bought the bike 3 friends died and got that divorce and never rode my bike. Then yesterday I finally got the suspension set for me and this was my actual first time riding my first 29er and this is my first bike with gears 😆 certainly not on my bmx or slope but stoked to rip the resort ~4 times a week on this bad boy



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1072176/IMG-5649-mov
Jun 11 2023 12:24AM
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Vish-shoe
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Has anyone here serviced a grip2 damper before?

mine is definitely fucked and I can’t find anything online about it how to fix it
Jun 11 2023 7:32PM
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Newsheepers
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Vish-shoeHas anyone here serviced a grip2 damper before?

mine is definitely fucked and I can’t find anything online about it how to fix it

just get the seals find a video how to replace them I took the whole fork apart and put took 40mm of travel out. I also carelessly break shit all the time and never fix it. I've serviced a few forks and shocks myself and it was easier than most
Jun 11 2023 7:51PM
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Lonely
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How does one corner better on the real real tight berms?

I don't have any issue when it comes to something like this



But when it's a full 180° like this



I find myself just about shooting off the top by the time I get to the exit.
Jun 14 2023 12:57PM
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ASSholebomber22
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LonelyHow does one corner better on the real real tight berms?

I don't have any issue when it comes to something like this



But when it's a full 180° like this



I find myself just about shooting off the top by the time I get to the exit.


Enter higher
Jun 14 2023 1:35PM
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