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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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jblaski
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partyandBSso for work I need to start carrying my radio when im doing my observations. i dont want a chest mount. was thinking about doing the ol fanny pack. i think it would be dope to have one bolted on where the waterbottle holder is. is that a thing?? i cant find it online lol


This (https://unchartedsupplyco.com/products/park-pack) is my go-to bike pack when I'm looking to keep it a bit lighter. It would be pretty easy to put the radio in one of the water bottle holders. Or they're attached by micro molle, so you could swap one out for an actual radio holder. The main compartment is waterproof and it's built rock solid.
Aug 29 2023 11:56AM
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partyandBS
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it would be so sick to get this mounted here
Aug 29 2023 11:57AM
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ASSholebomber22
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partyandBS

it would be so sick to get this mounted here


Cop a 3d printer and the world's your oyster
Aug 29 2023 12:04PM
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partyandBS
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ASSholebomber22Cop a 3d printer and the world's your oyster


I literally just messaged someone i know with a 3D printer about this lol. i feel like our bike patrol team would love it too
Aug 29 2023 12:06PM
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Celery
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You could pretty easily make one, it would just have to withstand a lot of shaking.
partyandBSso for work I need to start carrying my radio when im doing my observations. i dont want a chest mount. was thinking about doing the ol fanny pack. i think it would be dope to have one bolted on where the waterbottle holder is. is that a thing?? i cant find it online lol
Aug 29 2023 12:23PM
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cydwhit
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partyandBSso for work I need to start carrying my radio when im doing my observations. i dont want a chest mount. was thinking about doing the ol fanny pack. i think it would be dope to have one bolted on where the waterbottle holder is. is that a thing?? i cant find it online lol


If I had to carry a radio for work on my bike, without having to carry a full pack like Patrol, I'd get one of these and strap the radio into it, so it's handy, but you can pull it off and on the bike easily.
Aug 29 2023 12:38PM
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vermontana
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partyandBSso for work I need to start carrying my radio when im doing my observations. i dont want a chest mount. was thinking about doing the ol fanny pack. i think it would be dope to have one bolted on where the waterbottle holder is. is that a thing?? i cant find it online lol


You could rig some sort of holster with a ski strap on the frame maybe? Sleeker option is wolftooth b-rad strap, I use one that bolts to my top tube and holds a small waterproof bag for flat repair and safety kit
Aug 29 2023 1:26PM
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partyandBS
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Do you think the radio works be damaged from vibration??
Aug 29 2023 1:42PM
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ASSholebomber22
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partyandBSDo you think the radio works be damaged from vibration??


I doubt it those things should work on people running jackhammers and shit
Aug 29 2023 2:18PM
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ski_salmon69
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Anyone planning to race the US open at killington? I'm planning to go but none of my friends wanna go
Aug 29 2023 3:02PM
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VTshredder69
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Caught @skierman riding this on A-line at whistler last weekend. Spotted the sun reflection off that forehead from 3 KM away.


**This post was edited on Aug 29th 2023 at 3:44:15pm
Aug 29 2023 3:42PM
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partyandBS
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VTshredder69Caught @skierman riding this on A-line at whistler last weekend. Spotted the sun reflection off that forehead from 3 KM away.


**This post was edited on Aug 29th 2023 at 3:44:15pm


Thats your xgames bike behind it huh?
Aug 29 2023 5:11PM
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Vish-shoe
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littleman34Thats nice dirt you've got there, where is this?

Cuyuna, Minnesota. Pretty shit riding compared to anywhere outside of the Midwest, but for here it isn’t bad. Red dirt because the trails are built on an old iron pit mine.
Aug 29 2023 6:38PM
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littleman34
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Vish-shoeCuyuna, Minnesota. Pretty shit riding compared to anywhere outside of the Midwest, but for here it isn’t bad. Red dirt because the trails are built on an old iron pit mine.


Makes for some nice photos, hopefully theres some clay underneath for you
Aug 29 2023 8:41PM
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paulgenovese
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VTshredder69Caught @skierman riding this on A-line at whistler last weekend. Spotted the sun reflection off that forehead from 3 KM away.


**This post was edited on Aug 29th 2023 at 3:44:15pm


That bike belongs in a freeride museum, never understood why they have 2 rear shocks but I always wanted to try one lol.
Aug 29 2023 11:27PM
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GANDALF
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FOR SALE:

Fox 38 Performance Elite 29" 170mm - $550 (Less than 10 rides. Perfect condition.)
Fox Float X Performance Elite 205x65 - $400 (Less than 10 rides. Perfect condition.)
Aug 30 2023 11:31AM
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ASSholebomber22
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GANDALFFOR SALE:

Fox 38 Performance Elite 29" 170mm - $550 (Less than 10 rides. Perfect condition.)
Fox Float X Performance Elite 205x65 - $400 (Less than 10 rides. Perfect condition.)


Tempting... Where at?
Aug 30 2023 11:46AM
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GANDALF
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ASSholebomber22Tempting... Where at?


Bellingham, WA. Happy to ship within the US
Aug 30 2023 12:22PM
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skierman
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paulgenoveseThat bike belongs in a freeride museum, never understood why they have 2 rear shocks but I always wanted to try one lol.


More travel, you dumb fuck.
Aug 30 2023 1:11PM
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ASSholebomber22
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skiermanMore travel, you dumb fuck.


Ever heard of leverage ratios? It's how you can make 3" feel like 8. Just ask your mother.
Aug 30 2023 1:25PM
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ThaLorax
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ASSholebomber22It's how you can make 3" feel like 8

Why you gotta tell on yourself like that 🙃



Aaanyways. Aaah, this rain has made the trails soooo good after a whole summer of dust
Aug 30 2023 4:25PM
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ASSholebomber22
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ThaLoraxWhy you gotta tell on yourself like that 🙃



Aaanyways. Aaah, this rain has made the trails soooo good after a whole summer of dust


It ain't the length of the stroke, it's how the ride feels. Gotta play with the cards your delt playa 😉
Aug 30 2023 5:45PM
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paulgenovese
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skiermanMore travel, you dumb fuck.


After a quick google, I found this posted by a Karpiel rider:
" The second thing most people get confused is this, the second air shock is NOT a blow off shock. It is there to work with the back shock to prevent harsh bottoming. It is activated about a 2/3 of the way through the travel."
So it essentially works simultaneously with the other shock, not adding more travel.
Maybe do some research before calling people dumb fucks.

**This post was edited on Aug 30th 2023 at 6:41:50pm
Aug 30 2023 6:41PM
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skierman
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paulgenoveseAfter a quick google, I found this posted by a Karpiel rider:
" The second thing most people get confused is this, the second air shock is NOT a blow off shock. It is there to work with the back shock to prevent harsh bottoming. It is activated about a 2/3 of the way through the travel."
So it essentially works simultaneously with the other shock, not adding more travel.
Maybe do some research before calling people dumb fucks.

**This post was edited on Aug 30th 2023 at 6:41:50pm


LOL trusting random sources on the internet. Great strategy.
Aug 30 2023 6:44PM
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paulgenovese
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skiermanLOL trusting random sources on the internet. Great strategy.

https://m.pinkbike.com/news/Karpiel-bikes-2009.html
The author of the article was Wil White, he was sponsored by them and rode a Karpiel at Rampage.
Aug 30 2023 7:01PM
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skierman
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paulgenovesehttps://m.pinkbike.com/news/Karpiel-bikes-2009.html
The author of the article was Wil White, he was sponsored by them and rode a Karpiel at Rampage.


I know, I was there when he got the news that he made it into finals when Rampage did qualis, you dumb fuck.
Aug 30 2023 7:14PM
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skierman
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paulgenovesehttps://m.pinkbike.com/news/Karpiel-bikes-2009.html
The author of the article was Wil White, he was sponsored by them and rode a Karpiel at Rampage.


I know, I was there when he got the news that he made it into finals when Rampage did qualis, you dumb fuck.
Aug 30 2023 7:14PM
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switchlip2
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VTshredder69Caught @skierman riding this on A-line at whistler last weekend. Spotted the sun reflection off that forehead from 3 KM away.


**This post was edited on Aug 29th 2023 at 3:44:15pm

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/cannondale-dh-bike-maribor-world-cup-dh-2019.html



made me think of this lol
Aug 31 2023 2:08AM
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GANDALF
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We just got a bunch of a rain and im
very stoked to try this new shock out in some good conditions. Obsessed with this bike so far.
Aug 31 2023 1:09PM
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Lonely
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First time back riding in a month after injury, blow up rear tire :/

This Enduro on Sunday is going to be challenging
Aug 31 2023 1:15PM
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muffMan.
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Are latches on thru axles not a thing anymore?

I noticed my front wheel having a little movement side to side, tightened the other side down and stopped it, but I just feel like I’m missing something here

Aug 31 2023 11:38PM
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Vish-shoe
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GANDALF

We just got a bunch of a rain and im
very stoked to try this new shock out in some good conditions. Obsessed with this bike so far.

I smell mucho marketing bullshit related to that vivid air.
Sep 1 2023 1:09AM
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whatscore
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Vish-shoe🥰


Yooooo. I have to wait another month for my YT Capra mx to ship out lol.

that’s a sick Izzo btw
Sep 1 2023 7:49AM
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Vish-shoe
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toesnailYooooo. I have to wait another month for my YT Capra mx to ship out lol.

that’s a sick Izzo btw


I’ve had nothing but great experiences in the 2 years I’ve been riding my izzo. Only thing is that the stock headset is floppy dogshit. I noticed a pretty big difference in stiffness when switching to a hellbender.
Sep 1 2023 9:37AM
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ThaLorax
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Latches are for quick release axles, which are indeed not so common these days.
muffMan.Are latches on thru axles not a thing anymore?

I noticed my front wheel having a little movement side to side, tightened the other side down and stopped it, but I just feel like I’m missing something here

Sep 1 2023 9:44AM
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whatscore
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Vish-shoeI’ve had nothing but great experiences in the 2 years I’ve been riding my izzo. Only thing is that the stock headset is floppy dogshit. I noticed a pretty big difference in stiffness when switching to a hellbender.


Was gonna change the headset anyways ! Great to know!




also quick question how you get it to stand up ?

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Sep 1 2023 9:53AM
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muffMan.
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ThaLoraxLatches are for quick release axles, which are indeed not so common these days.


Gotcha, so it’s just threaded on basically? Just seems odd, my bmx has two nuts sort of clamping the front down.

it feels fine now, didn’t know if a bolt or something was missing
Sep 1 2023 10:20AM
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ThaLorax
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muffMan.Gotcha, so it’s just threaded on basically? Just seems odd, my bmx has two nuts sort of clamping the front down.

it feels fine now, didn’t know if a bolt or something was missing

Which RS fork is that? Some axles just thread on and some have pinch bolts as well. Most of the 35mm stanchion and narrower forks from RS don't have pinch bolts
Sep 1 2023 12:06PM
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Vish-shoe
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toesnailalso quick question how you get it to stand up ?

**This post was edited on Sep 1st 2023 at 9:54:55am



Stick
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GANDALF
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Vish-shoeI smell mucho marketing bullshit related to that vivid air.


Honestly after my first ride, i am pretty blown away. I still need to dial it in a little more, but it felt amazing right out the gate. i'll be curious to see how it does long term compared to the X2.
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whatscore
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Vish-shoe

Stick


Ok ok thanks. Last question that is the magic black Color I’m guessing ?
Sep 1 2023 7:49PM
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Vish-shoe
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toesnailOk ok thanks. Last question that is the magic black Color I’m guessing ?

Yeah, that’s the color.
It does have a matte ridewrap on it though, the normal color is way more glossy and in my opinion looks a bit better.
Sep 2 2023 12:50AM
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Lonely
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Race weekend. Blew up my derailer and on my third day back from being injured put a big old hole in my foot.

Bummed to miss this year's race but at least I get a beer ticket
Sep 2 2023 3:52PM
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littleman34
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How's your foot doing with the hole and all?
LonelyRace weekend. Blew up my derailer and on my third day back from being injured put a big old hole in my foot.

Bummed to miss this year's race but at least I get a beer ticket
Sep 3 2023 11:32AM
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partyandBS
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LonelyRace weekend. Blew up my derailer and on my third day back from being injured put a big old hole in my foot.

Bummed to miss this year's race but at least I get a beer ticket


littleman34How's your foot doing with the hole and all?


Sounds like we need a holy foot pic
Sep 3 2023 12:27PM
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littleman34
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If the whole thread pitches in maybe we can afford it
partyandBSSounds like we need a holy foot pic
Sep 3 2023 2:28PM
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Lonely
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littleman34If the whole thread pitches in maybe we can afford it

I could probably make pretty good money tbh. I've got a conjoined toe on my left foot. I feel like I could charge more
Sep 3 2023 5:25PM
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muffMan.
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Valmont slapped today, Boulder folks are so lucky to have this in town. I swear a Harvard civil engineer designed this it’s so nice.

Sep 3 2023 6:21PM
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littleman34
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I guess that makes up for the hole then
LonelyI could probably make pretty good money tbh. I've got a conjoined toe on my left foot. I feel like I could charge more
Sep 3 2023 7:26PM
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partyandBS
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muffMan.Valmont slapped today, Boulder folks are so lucky to have this in town. I swear a Harvard civil engineer designed this it’s so nice.



What bmx is that? Also going to any lift access??
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