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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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Vish-shoe
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GANDALFHonestly 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.

Is that stock paint on the frame?

looks really good
Sep 4 2023 11:23AM
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GANDALF
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Vish-shoeIs that stock paint on the frame?

looks really good

Yep, paint is stock. I did some new decals that theme the bike to the band Sepultura. Covered up the gold highlights, changed the font of the transition logo, and a lil red sepultura sticker for some pop
Sep 4 2023 12:50PM
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muffMan.
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partyandBSWhat bmx is that? Also going to any lift access??


Older haro midway, I got it for cheap and upgraded. The hi tens are my favorite bar, ten in rise and helps for taller people

im broke as hell right now, so just whatever free stuff in the area. Might take a day trip up to friscos park one day
Sep 4 2023 6:46PM
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ski_salmon69
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Fuck... i needed to buy an hg driver to replace my xd driver on my new wheel and my dumbass bought another xd driver... some now I'm stuck with two and I still can't use my new wheel
Sep 5 2023 5:28PM
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skierman_jack
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the shagley
Sep 5 2023 8:48PM
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Lonely
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partyandBSSounds like we need a holy foot pic



Sep 7 2023 7:01PM
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littleman34
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Where is conjoined toe?
Lonely
Sep 7 2023 9:34PM
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Lonely
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littleman34Where is conjoined toe?


Left foot that has the blood. Hard to see but here she is.

I can never wear 5finger shoes :(
Sep 7 2023 10:16PM
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Lonely
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The hole in my foot is driving me nuts though. It has "healed" but it went right through the thick callouses so now I just have a crater in my foot that will continue to hurt when I run and bike until I get the callouses back. I measure that shit and it was 2/3 of an inch deep

Doesn't REALLY hurt but is annoying as fuck. Even moreso considering that I made the hole in a stupid way
Sep 7 2023 10:20PM
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dognutz
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LonelyThe hole in my foot is driving me nuts though. It has "healed" but it went right through the thick callouses so now I just have a crater in my foot that will continue to hurt when I run and bike until I get the callouses back. I measure that shit and it was 2/3 of an inch deep

Doesn't REALLY hurt but is annoying as fuck. Even moreso considering that I made the hole in a stupid way

that’s such a annoying spot that sounds horrible

maybe you already mentioned but how on earth did you manage that lmao
Sep 7 2023 10:24PM
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Lonely
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dognutsthat’s such a annoying spot that sounds horrible

maybe you already mentioned but how on earth did you manage that lmao


Jumped into Lake Superior in a too-shallow spot. Rock or something else put a nice puncture in it. I cut out and literally sanded down the surrounding callousness today with a Dremel but I think it's just gonna be annoying during ultra-training over the next few months.

I broke my ribs biking at the beginning of August. That I was fine with because I like what I was doing-but to have a hit to my training in such a stupid way is way more annoying than the injury itself.
Sep 7 2023 10:33PM
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Lonely
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dognutsthat’s such a annoying spot that sounds horrible

maybe you already mentioned but how on earth did you manage that lmao


*Jumping into superior after literally having my derailleur sucked into my rear wheel destroying my groupset 2 days before race day so yeah
Sep 7 2023 10:35PM
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dognutz
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LonelyJumped into Lake Superior in a too-shallow spot. Rock or something else put a nice puncture in it. I cut out and literally sanded down the surrounding callousness today with a Dremel but I think it's just gonna be annoying during ultra-training over the next few months.

I broke my ribs biking at the beginning of August. That I was fine with because I like what I was doing-but to have a hit to my training in such a stupid way is way more annoying than the injury itself.

the dremel is wild 😂

good luck on the callous building
Sep 7 2023 11:12PM
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partyandBS
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Lonely



homies feet finder profile is JesusFeet69
Sep 8 2023 12:11AM
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littleman34
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Sound like a stroke of shitty luck man hope your race goes well though! @Lonely
Sep 8 2023 1:26AM
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Vish-shoe
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Bought a frame

Sep 8 2023 10:50AM
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Newsheepers
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Vish-shoeBought a frame


shawg you ain't even paid the bills yet, why you getting a new frame
Sep 8 2023 1:40PM
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littleman34
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You building a new setup or swapping parts over? Whats the final product
Vish-shoeBought a frame

Sep 9 2023 12:04AM
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Vish-shoe
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littleman34You building a new setup or swapping parts over? Whats the final product

Hopefully building a new setup, I’ve been working at a shop for the last few months with really good discounts so I’m trying to take advantage while I can.

Probably going to go with a Zeb or a Grip2 swapped Bomber Z1 Coil for the fork, DHX2 or Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil for the shock, Nobl wheels, GX transmission, maybe Berd spokes, and also possibly shigura brakes. All depends on how much I’m willing to spend though.
Sep 9 2023 12:45AM
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littleman34
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Sounds like a beastly setup for sure. Why get a marzochi with zeb in it though? As opposed to just getting a zeb
Vish-shoeHopefully building a new setup, I’ve been working at a shop for the last few months with really good discounts so I’m trying to take advantage while I can.

Probably going to go with a Zeb or a Grip2 swapped Bomber Z1 Coil for the fork, DHX2 or Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil for the shock, Nobl wheels, GX transmission, maybe Berd spokes, and also possibly shigura brakes. All depends on how much I’m willing to spend though.
Sep 9 2023 1:18AM
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whatscore
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partyandBSoh you dont even have it yet! i was looking at a capra before myself. hell yeah!



Sep 10 2023 12:21PM
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littleman34
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Wicked trail up near Revy called Boondocker. I was hiking this section for a good hour so much fun
Sep 10 2023 9:55PM
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whatscore
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I don’t understand ups lol bike was supposed to arrive

today Monday (got the email a few days ago)

Yesterday night they change to Tuesday

this morning they change to Today (Monday)….
Sep 11 2023 9:33AM
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Vish-shoe
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littleman34Sounds like a beastly setup for sure. Why get a marzochi with zeb in it though? As opposed to just getting a zeb


Zeb is way stiffer due to 38mm stanchions, meaning, in theory, it is more stable at speed. Bomber is on a 36mm chassis so lighter but less stiff.

You can get a stock bomber with a coil spring, but for the Zeb that’s a 350$ upgrade

Bomber coil comes with fox’s GRIP damper, which is pretty low end and has no high speed adjustments. The GRIP2 damper is fox’s high end damper and has way more adjustment.
Sep 11 2023 9:40AM
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Vish-shoe
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littleman34Wicked trail up near Revy called Boondocker. I was hiking this section for a good hour so much fun


Looks quite fun
Sep 11 2023 9:41AM
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skierman
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toesnailI don’t understand ups lol bike was supposed to arrive

today Monday (got the email a few days ago)

Yesterday night they change to Tuesday

this morning they change to Today (Monday)….


How about you stop being an impatient prick?
Sep 11 2023 10:15AM
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littleman34
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Ah I see thats cool, you going with the stock colour of the bomber too? If youre swapping the springs maybe paint it a matte black or something?
Vish-shoeZeb is way stiffer due to 38mm stanchions, meaning, in theory, it is more stable at speed. Bomber is on a 36mm chassis so lighter but less stiff.

You can get a stock bomber with a coil spring, but for the Zeb that’s a 350$ upgrade

Bomber coil comes with fox’s GRIP damper, which is pretty low end and has no high speed adjustments. The GRIP2 damper is fox’s high end damper and has way more adjustment.
Sep 11 2023 10:35AM
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skiP.E.I.
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skiermanMore travel, you dumb fuck.


lol big L for skier man. Guy you're quoting rides better than anyone in this thread could dream of.
Sep 11 2023 12:07PM
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Trifes
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i started biking lmao

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1075902/Bikepark-Innsbruck-for-the-First-Time--Jumpline--The-First-One---The-Chainless-One
i also ate it. enjoy haha
Sep 11 2023 3:57PM
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ThaLorax
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CoachTrifesi started biking lmao

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1075902/Bikepark-Innsbruck-for-the-First-Time--Jumpline--The-First-One---The-Chainless-One
i also ate it. enjoy haha


Innsbruck was so much fun. Can't wait to get back and ride there. You ever been over to Saalbach-Hinterglemm? It's way more developed than Innsbruck (at least it was back in 2017) and is a TON of fun. I'd love to get back and ride from Saalbach over to Leogang and back via lifts
Sep 11 2023 9:38PM
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Trifes
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ThaLoraxInnsbruck was so much fun. Can't wait to get back and ride there. You ever been over to Saalbach-Hinterglemm? It's way more developed than Innsbruck (at least it was back in 2017) and is a TON of fun. I'd love to get back and ride from Saalbach over to Leogang and back via lifts


not yet - frankly i dont see me riding there just yet with my current skill levle :D but i'm keen to get to that point :)
Sep 15 2023 7:06AM
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ThaLorax
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CoachTrifesnot yet - frankly i dont see me riding there just yet with my current skill levle :D but i'm keen to get to that point :)


I just watched your video. I didn't even know Innsbruck had flow/jump trails. When I was there in 2017 I only remember Alzer Alm and Nordkette. You could totally ride Saalbach and Hinterglemm. There was only a couple advanced trails (in 2017). You'll looove Hackleberry trail.

**This post was edited on Sep 15th 2023 at 11:10:02am
Sep 15 2023 11:08AM
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whatscore
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VTshredder69
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sexy with those orange pedals.
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**This post was edited on Sep 15th 2023 at 1:31:13pm
Sep 15 2023 1:30PM
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VTshredder69
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Anyone here have Pedaling Innovations?
Sep 15 2023 1:31PM
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Newsheepers
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VTshredder69Anyone here have Pedaling Innovations?


square chainring 💪
Sep 15 2023 1:38PM
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VTshredder69
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Sep 15 2023 1:42PM
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snomaster
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Rampage riders announced! But I would choose Dylan Stark in prime (now) vs Gee Atherton at any point in his career, let alone now.
I hope TVS can put it down this year!
Sep 15 2023 11:15PM
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switchlip2
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New top section for the snowshoe World Cup is fasttt
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1076182/cm-chat-media-video-JULIAN0RLANDO-2FB1B226-EE4B-419D-A7FA-BB4A51CF8731-mov
Sep 16 2023 12:22AM
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skierman
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snomasterRampage riders announced! But I would choose Dylan Stark in prime (now) vs Gee Atherton at any point in his career, let alone now.
I hope TVS can put it down this year!


You know how I know that you're a dumb fucking gaper?
Sep 16 2023 6:57AM
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Trifes
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ThaLoraxI just watched your video. I didn't even know Innsbruck had flow/jump trails. When I was there in 2017 I only remember Alzer Alm and Nordkette. You could totally ride Saalbach and Hinterglemm. There was only a couple advanced trails (in 2017). You'll looove Hackleberry trail.

**This post was edited on Sep 15th 2023 at 11:10:02am


yeah the shutdown the Nordkette Trail for no reason, but the bikepark is developing a lot with crankworx being the catalyst. they want to make this a big big park. currently they are building a lot of new trails and its getting nicer by the year apparently.

also, i just found this jumpline couple days ago and taught myself how to jump properly with technique. definitely a mission and joyful achievement.



made a how to jump / personal progression video of it :)

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1076188/How-I-Learned-to-Jump-My-Bike-in-One-Day--
Sep 16 2023 9:13AM
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skierman
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CoachTrifesyeah the shutdown the Nordkette Trail for no reason, but the bikepark is developing a lot with crankworx being the catalyst. they want to make this a big big park. currently they are building a lot of new trails and its getting nicer by the year apparently.

also, i just found this jumpline couple days ago and taught myself how to jump properly with technique. definitely a mission and joyful achievement.



made a how to jump / personal progression video of it :)

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1076188/How-I-Learned-to-Jump-My-Bike-in-One-Day--


Oh awesome, another piece of shit MTB influencer. Fuck off.
Sep 16 2023 5:37PM
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snomaster
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Because you just watched the ridgeline IV and don’t like tricks over the canyon gap?

And I’ve been a Gee fan for long enough to know Rampage evolved beyond him long ago. Brendan Fairclough at least upped his tricks to throw down a couple years ago, but even he isn’t vying to get a spot at rampage anymore. Why is Gee?

Stark is fun as hell to watch. He would have laced a second run too if they ever had those at Rampage.
skiermanYou know how I know that you're a dumb fucking gaper?
Sep 18 2023 2:55PM
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snomaster
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actually, Gee should just show face at the event and film ridgeline 5 somewhere nearby virgin as his actual mission. Let someone else take the spot.
Sep 18 2023 2:59PM
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skierman
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snomasterBecause you just watched the ridgeline IV and don’t like tricks over the canyon gap?

And I’ve been a Gee fan for long enough to know Rampage evolved beyond him long ago. Brendan Fairclough at least upped his tricks to throw down a couple years ago, but even he isn’t vying to get a spot at rampage anymore. Why is Gee?


I expect nothing more from kids who started paying attention only a few years ago. "I've been a Gee fan for long enough" For being a "fan", you're pretty fucking clueless LOL
Sep 18 2023 3:28PM
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partyandBS
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snomasterRampage riders announced! But I would choose Dylan Stark in prime (now) vs Gee Atherton at any point in his career, let alone now.
I hope TVS can put it down this year!


i dont want much mtb. for sure the crankworx slopestyle events and occasionally some of the races going on the same weekend. so for me i’m most excited to see emil, riddle, and dj brandt. i guess i need to stop dreaming of a seminuk v. emil comp… hope to see some single crowns in the mix this year
Sep 18 2023 3:37PM
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snomaster
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actually, Gee should just show face at the event and film ridgeline 5 somewhere nearby virgin as his actual mission. Let someone else take the spot.
Sep 18 2023 5:45PM
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skierman
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snomasteractually, Gee should just show face at the event and film ridgeline 5 somewhere nearby virgin as his actual mission. Let someone else take the spot.


Fuck off back to reddit with your shitty takes.
Sep 18 2023 8:43PM
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muffMan.
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Fat L today, bent my fork and front axle. Didn’t realize pegs were loose.

How bad is it to hammer it back straight? When I set it up no peg it felt fine tightened and secured
Sep 21 2023 4:38PM
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skierman
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muffMan.Fat L today, bent my fork and front axle. Didn’t realize pegs were loose.

How bad is it to hammer it back straight? When I set it up no peg it felt fine tightened and secured


Jesus fucking christ. How about only allowing a bike tech to work on your bike since you don't know the first thing about it and you're too lazy to learn the basics, you fucking kook.
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