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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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Fuckthefuckoff
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Jan 2 2018 7:54PM
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BSmith99
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mmccarthy81I bought skis two years ago and have saved about $2500 in the past 4 months working for a bike and am still in high school so am not paying bills. It’s easy for me to save because I don’t have to pay for my living expenses but not gonna lie if I don’t get a bike this year while I’m still living free, I won’t be able to afford one for a while haha


I did the same thing this summer and bought a 2018 RM Altitude to rip park AND trail- and I know that I wont have a new bike for AWHILE
Jan 3 2018 9:03AM
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search4freshies
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Jan 3rd 2018, and got in a 9 mile ride before work this morning. WHERE IS THE SNOWWWWWWW?
Jan 3 2018 10:22AM
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saskskier
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SegsxiMy one question, how might one be able to have enough money to both Mountain Bike AND Ski, AND Travel to Mtn Bike and Ski? I can only afford to ski as of right now, but even I work for resort to get free season pass and passes to other resorts. I don't just have the few grand laying around to get a reliable Mtn Bike. Do you get the money from your parents, or what's the deal on that? I don't want to hurt any feelings just wondering why I always have to demo a mtn bike when there has to be a secret way to be able to get a brand new bike with new parts every year or so.


I'm building up a new bike right now. Bikes are a bit easier to do than skis because there are so many parts. Spend $50 here, $100 there and wait for sales or watch Pinkbike buy/sell or Craigslist.

For example, I picked up GX 1x11 groupset for $200, but already had cranks, so sold the ones that came with the groupset. $100 for 1x11. Local shop had a moving sale so got a Chromag bar and Maxxis DHF/DHR tires for 50% off. Got a Hope Pro Evo 2 rear hub for the price of a 6-pack and a rebuild kit.

There are always deals to be had if look and your patient.
Jan 3 2018 12:14PM
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iced
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broccoliraabeeggs

wrong acc. chief
Jan 3 2018 2:09PM
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ahshit
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trails up here are officially to snowy to ride now
Feb 7 2018 11:56AM
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PBraunstein
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aideey10Has anyoone here rode the commencal furious and if you have did you go with the boxxer or fox suspension. I'm pretty set on this bike and but can't make up my mind about whether or not fox is worth the extra money

Def worth the extra money imo.. nothing quite feels like a fox40 and the fox float in the rear is great too... The furious looks like a great bike for a great deal
Feb 7 2018 1:50PM
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GANDALF
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Just put another Lyrik RCT3 and a VIVID Air RC2 on my Winer. Thing is so so so plush. Full smash mode 29er.


Feb 7 2018 2:30PM
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.lencon
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All the snow around here melted.. so I almost bumped this thread last night. Decided I’d stay positive, but looks like someone else bumped it anyways..

what should i upgrade on my bike? I’m on an intense Recluse right now, foundation build.
Feb 7 2018 3:42PM
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search4freshies
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.lenconAll the snow around here melted.. so I almost bumped this thread last night. Decided I’d stay positive, but looks like someone else bumped it anyways..

what should i upgrade on my bike? I’m on an intense Recluse right now, foundation build.

I rode a DVO edition Recluse in the Grand Enduro this season, what a fun bike! If your rocking a bone stock foundation build the first thing I'd do is a new bar and stem combo. Bump the width up to 780mm(ish) ish and a 35 mm stem. New grips always make me feel faster too. I like the ergon ge1's. These upgrades will pimp your ride, they are just about the cheapest you can do to your bike, and will definitely help with its handling performance.
If you have the money, a bigger ticket item I would look into upgrading are those Shimano brakes. I honestly hate Shimano components (saint groupset excluded) and their brakes are the worst of it for me. They have ZERO modulation and even less stopping power when you really need it. I'm running Sram CODE R's on my Evil Wreckoning build and they modulate like hummingbird wings, stop on a dime, and are easy to maintain.
Feb 7 2018 4:31PM
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.lencon
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search4freshiesI rode a DVO edition Recluse in the Grand Enduro this season, what a fun bike! If your rocking a bone stock foundation build the first thing I'd do is a new bar and stem combo. Bump the width up to 780mm(ish) ish and a 35 mm stem. New grips always make me feel faster too. I like the ergon ge1's. These upgrades will pimp your ride, they are just about the cheapest you can do to your bike, and will definitely help with its handling performance.
If you have the money, a bigger ticket item I would look into upgrading are those Shimano brakes. I honestly hate Shimano components (saint groupset excluded) and their brakes are the worst of it for me. They have ZERO modulation and even less stopping power when you really need it. I'm running Sram CODE R's on my Evil Wreckoning build and they modulate like hummingbird wings, stop on a dime, and are easy to maintain.


I have new grips on em. I have sensus grips for now, will probably stick with sensus but need a thicker grip. I have the Lite which are pretty thin.

i probably need to pedals too, I like flats, but want something good that won’t break the bank.

idk if I want a wider bar.. I feel like it’s already pretty stable, while nimble as well. It’s already a lot wider than my last bike, and wider than most of my homies bikes as well.

i would not mind changing the brakes tho
Feb 7 2018 4:34PM
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search4freshies
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.lenconI have new grips on em. I have sensus grips for now, will probably stick with sensus but need a thicker grip. I have the Lite which are pretty thin.

If your cool with a non-locking grip the ESI extra chunkies are super nice, and more durable than I ever imagined
.lenconi probably need to pedals too, I like flats, but want something good that won’t break the bank.

oneup components offers the best budget flat pedal Ive ever seen. Its a nylon compsite and costs about $50. If you have the extra money and aren't worried about beating them up buy the aluminum ones for $125.

.lenconidk if I want a wider bar.. I feel like it’s already pretty stable, while nimble as well. It’s already a lot wider than my last bike, and wider than most of my homies bikes as well.

I guess I can understand that, as long as its whats best for you. I run a 785 mm with a 35 mm rise & 40 mm stem, even on my 120mm trail bike. If Im running a race that has stages with tight trees I'll go down to a 765 with a 55 mm stem, but I always love the responsiveness when i go back to wide bar/short stem.

.lenconi would not mind changing the brakes tho

DO IT!!!! Goin' fast is just about worthless if you cant slow down when you need to and end up OTB.

One final upgrade that everyone will have to do by the end of the season, if they ride enough, is tires. Im a huge fan of maxxis and I run a DHF/DHR combo down here in Colorado.
Feb 7 2018 4:47PM
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.lencon
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search4freshiesIf your cool with a non-locking grip the ESI extra chunkies are super nice, and more durable than I ever imagined
oneup components offers the best budget flat pedal Ive ever seen. Its a nylon compsite and costs about $50. If you have the extra money and aren't worried about beating them up buy the aluminum ones for $125.


I guess I can understand that, as long as its whats best for you. I run a 785 mm with a 35 mm rise & 40 mm stem, even on my 120mm trail bike. If Im running a race that has stages with tight trees I'll go down to a 765 with a 55 mm stem, but I always love the responsiveness when i go back to wide bar/short stem.


DO IT!!!! Goin' fast is just about worthless if you cant slow down when you need to and end up OTB.

One final upgrade that everyone will have to do by the end of the season, if they ride enough, is tires. Im a huge fan of maxxis and I run a DHF/DHR combo down here in Colorado.


I’ll probably stick with the $50 pedals. Cause I’m also thinking of getting some clipless pedals and shoes.. with no snow and since I’m taking a spinning class (lol), I might do a race or two in May/June. Just cross country/trail races, no pure DH.

and yeah honestly, I’m not sure how wide my bar even is, but it’s a bit cumbersome in tight trees, but could be wider in open trails/down hill, so it’s a good “quiver of one” bar, and bike for that matter. One of the only bikes I would do a cross country race on one day then hit a 30 foot jump the next haha.

ill have to look into those brakes for sure, and I totally agree, no point in going fast if you can’t stop when ya need to.

im on maxxis tires right now. I don’t think I need new ones just yet. I got my bike in July last year, but only rode it 1 time a week since I was super busy with work.. up until September/October, then I started riding 2-3 times a week. But I haven’t been on my bike since November.
Feb 7 2018 4:57PM
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saskskier
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Getting close...

Feb 14 2018 11:53PM
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DayMan
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Riding a shitty old Trek Fuel right now which is fine for Florida trails but looking to upgrade because I'll be living in CO this summer. Really don't know all that much about bikes but I'd like to spend around 1000-1200 on something used obviously but not a total piece of shit. Not planning on doing any intense downhill at all, mostly XC type stuff, limited jumping cause I'm pretty injury prone lol and I'm mostly trying to get into biking for the workout aspect. Been looking around on pinkbike but I don't really know what to be looking for as far as components and whatnot that'll be the best bang for my limited budget. Any suggestions on brands/models/general things to look for in buying a used bike?
Feb 15 2018 12:21AM
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ahshit
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DayManRiding a shitty old Trek Fuel right now which is fine for Florida trails but looking to upgrade because I'll be living in CO this summer. Really don't know all that much about bikes but I'd like to spend around 1000-1200 on something used obviously but not a total piece of shit. Not planning on doing any intense downhill at all, mostly XC type stuff, limited jumping cause I'm pretty injury prone lol and I'm mostly trying to get into biking for the workout aspect. Been looking around on pinkbike but I don't really know what to be looking for as far as components and whatnot that'll be the best bang for my limited budget. Any suggestions on brands/models/general things to look for in buying a used bike?

Off topic question: what part of Colorado?
On topic: just because I love bikes I'm gonna shop for you
Feb 15 2018 12:38AM
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DayMan
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wpskiOff topic question: what part of Colorado?
On topic: just because I love bikes I'm gonna shop for you


Family friend hooked it up with an internship with Vail Resorts (fuck Vail) so I’ll either be in Broomfield at their corporate office or maybe somewhere in summit.

Thanks dude!
Feb 15 2018 10:04AM
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mmccarthy81
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wpskiOff topic question: what part of Colorado?
On topic: just because I love bikes I'm gonna shop for you


Would you like to find me a solid bike for some lift access downhill that can still pedal for the resorts and trails around Salt Lake City used for $2500 or less. Or suggest me a few enduro bikes with over 160mm of travel in the frame and fork? I really need some direction because I’m afraid of enduro bikes since I’ve only ridden DH on 200mm suspension DH bikes. I’d just get a DH but feel like it would be a waste to get something I can’t pedal.
Feb 15 2018 6:34PM
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ahshit
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mmccarthy81Would you like to find me a solid bike for some lift access downhill that can still pedal for the resorts and trails around Salt Lake City used for $2500 or less. Or suggest me a few enduro bikes with over 160mm of travel in the frame and fork? I really need some direction because I’m afraid of enduro bikes since I’ve only ridden DH on 200mm suspension DH bikes. I’d just get a DH but feel like it would be a waste to get something I can’t pedal.

Yeah man I'll take a look
Feb 15 2018 6:46PM
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benkelly35
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Anyone on here ride in the UP?
Feb 15 2018 10:58PM
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ahshit
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mmccarthy81Would you like to find me a solid bike for some lift access downhill that can still pedal for the resorts and trails around Salt Lake City used for $2500 or less. Or suggest me a few enduro bikes with over 160mm of travel in the frame and fork? I really need some direction because I’m afraid of enduro bikes since I’ve only ridden DH on 200mm suspension DH bikes. I’d just get a DH but feel like it would be a waste to get something I can’t pedal.

Giant reign sounds right up your ally, things a beast but you can still pedal it. Honestly I think the transition patrol would be the best for you, but almost impossible to find for under 2500. I'm still going to look what's for sale for you too.

**This post was edited on Feb 15th 2018 at 11:08:28pm
Feb 15 2018 11:07PM
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mmccarthy81
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wpskiGiant reign sounds right up your ally, things a beast but you can still pedal it. Honestly I think the transition patrol would be the best for you, but almost impossible to find for under 2500. I'm still going to look what's for sale for you too.

**This post was edited on Feb 15th 2018 at 11:08:28pm


I don’t live in salt lake but am going to u of u next year. I currently live in New Jersey so I can’t buy any local pickup only listings near salt lake. I’m going to check those bikes out though, thanks for the recommendations.
Feb 15 2018 11:24PM
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saskskier
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mmccarthy81Would you like to find me a solid bike for some lift access downhill that can still pedal for the resorts and trails around Salt Lake City used for $2500 or less. Or suggest me a few enduro bikes with over 160mm of travel in the frame and fork? I really need some direction because I’m afraid of enduro bikes since I’ve only ridden DH on 200mm suspension DH bikes. I’d just get a DH but feel like it would be a waste to get something I can’t pedal.


Here you go. Brand new, 170mm/170mm, starting at $2500. Frame that's super upgrade-able as you go through parts.

https://us.yt-industries.com/shopware.php?sViewport=detail&sArticle=1944&sCategory=260
Feb 16 2018 12:04AM
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.lencon
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mmccarthy81Would you like to find me a solid bike for some lift access downhill that can still pedal for the resorts and trails around Salt Lake City used for $2500 or less. Or suggest me a few enduro bikes with over 160mm of travel in the frame and fork? I really need some direction because I’m afraid of enduro bikes since I’ve only ridden DH on 200mm suspension DH bikes. I’d just get a DH but feel like it would be a waste to get something I can’t pedal.


I’d look into a Intense Recluse or Tracer.
I might even swap my Recluse for a Tracer, but I’m not sure if I wanna have a bike that’s slightly more downhill than uphill.
Feb 16 2018 12:05AM
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DFJ
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How much is too much bike?
I'm currently riding a hardtail with 110 upfront and am planning on upgrading this summer.
I know people with ~130ish that say 170 is way too much and dont want any more and people that say the complete opposite.
Im leaning towards something 160-70 just because I can keep my hardtail and use it for mellower trail rides.
Feb 16 2018 12:55AM
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ahshit
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DFJHow much is too much bike?
I'm currently riding a hardtail with 110 upfront and am planning on upgrading this summer.
I know people with ~130ish that say 170 is way too much and dont want any more and people that say the complete opposite.
Im leaning towards something 160-70 just because I can keep my hardtail and use it for mellower trail rides.

If it's a bike you can pedal 160 is definitely not too much. It may be heavier and bulkier bet definitely worth it on the down
Feb 16 2018 12:59AM
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DFJ
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wpskiIf it's a bike you can pedal 160 is definitely not too much. It may be heavier and bulkier bet definitely worth it on the down


Sweet, thats what I was thinking.
Currently looking at a Transition Patrol and YT Capra
Feb 16 2018 1:01AM
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ahshit
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DFJSweet, thats what I was thinking.
Currently looking at a Transition Patrol and YT Capra


I think the capra has one of the best price points but I've never ridden it. I demoed the patrol 3 this summer and it was insanely good
Feb 16 2018 1:03AM
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cadebucket
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I think im going to pull the trigger on on the capra as well, seems like such a rad bike. Has anyone ridden one?
Feb 16 2018 9:17AM
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mmccarthy81
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saskskierHere you go. Brand new, 170mm/170mm, starting at $2500. Frame that's super upgrade-able as you go through parts.

https://us.yt-industries.com/shopware.php?sViewport=detail&sArticle=1944&sCategory=260


Idk why you got the dislike but I’m chucking that bike on the list
Feb 16 2018 9:50AM
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mmccarthy81
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.lenconI’d look into a Intense Recluse or Tracer.
I might even swap my Recluse for a Tracer, but I’m not sure if I wanna have a bike that’s slightly more downhill than uphill.


I actually just want the best downhill performance possible out of a bike with lockable suspension. I won’t be doing any steep climbing just a little bit of pedaling if that makes sense. I don’t care how well it pedals or goes uphill as long as it does it better than a 200mm suspension DH bike.
Feb 16 2018 10:02AM
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cadebucket
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mmccarthy81I actually just want the best downhill performance possible out of a bike with lockable suspension. I won’t be doing any steep climbing just a little bit of pedaling if that makes sense. I don’t care how well it pedals or goes uphill as long as it does it better than a 200mm suspension DH bike.


The new capra is exactly what you want, its actually strong enough you could put a dual crown fork up front. but i feel like you would be just fine with 180 in the back and 170 up front. And it can still pedal
Feb 16 2018 11:02AM
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Tinga
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Capt.Ben14Anyone on here ride in the UP?


I'm over in Northern MN and I make the trip over 1-2 a year. Copper harbor, Michigan Tech and Marquette are all worth the trip. Other than keewanah and black rocks some of those breweries could use some work though.
Feb 16 2018 1:22PM
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mmccarthy81
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cadebucketThe new capra is exactly what you want, its actually strong enough you could put a dual crown fork up front. but i feel like you would be just fine with 180 in the back and 170 up front. And it can still pedal


If it’s 180 in the back it’s a done deal, I thought it was 170.
Feb 16 2018 3:18PM
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zues
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2012 Kona Entourage checking in - DH only
Feb 16 2018 3:39PM
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cadebucket
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mmccarthy81If it’s 180 in the back it’s a done deal, I thought it was 170.


Ya im pretty sure the 27.5 has 180
Feb 16 2018 7:06PM
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mmccarthy81
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cadebucketYa im pretty sure the 27.5 has 180


Nah I just looked it’s 170/170
Feb 16 2018 7:22PM
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mmccarthy81
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General question: Does anyone regularly ride bike park on an enduro bike?
Feb 16 2018 7:51PM
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GANDALF
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mmccarthy81General question: Does anyone regularly ride bike park on an enduro bike?


hell yeah. Ive ridden whistler for 10 days straight on my 29er. rode it the previous summer on my stumpjumper. puts hair on your chest.
Feb 16 2018 8:08PM
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mmccarthy81
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GANDALFhell yeah. Ive ridden whistler for 10 days straight on my 29er. rode it the previous summer on my stumpjumper. puts hair on your chest.


Would you rather be on the 29er or a DH bike. I’m about to buy an enduro and don’t want to regret this decision
Feb 16 2018 8:09PM
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GANDALF
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mmccarthy81Would you rather be on the 29er or a DH bike. I’m about to buy an enduro and don’t want to regret this decision


Oh i would for sure rather be on a DH bike. But i dont wanna buy a DH bike so i just rode what i had. newer enduro bikes are so capable now its pretty crazy. you'll be fine in the park.
Feb 16 2018 8:11PM
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cozzey
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I’m searching for my first bike right now... climate change has switched me to investing in bikes instead of skis.

On that note I’ve been searching around Pinkbike and craigslist for awhile and have come up with a few ideas. My top right now is a Giant Trance Advanced 1 due to a few people selling them. They seem like a very high quality enduro bike, less bulky than the reign, as I am looking to do a lot of pedaling. Next I’m thinking about an Intense Tracer or Carbine, again pretty similar but personally I enjoy the lower center of gravity from the Giant Trance. Top it off with the Santa Cruz Nomad or 5010 given it’s a good price.

Anyone have any ideas/suggestions? Any links to good deals would be greatly appreciated! I’m also not trying to demo a bike due to the pricing adding up but local sales around Colorado could allow me to try em out. Specs I’m searching for are about 140-150mm travel in the rear, 27.5, size large, 1x11 drivetrain. Other than that I am open to suggestions!!

thanks
Feb 19 2018 10:41AM
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.nasty
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^buy mine! Haha

https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/2231158/

Or anyone in here for that matter.
Feb 19 2018 10:49AM
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.lencon
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.nasty^buy mine! Haha

https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/2231158/

Or anyone in here for that matter.


Why do you have a bell on such a rad bike?
Feb 19 2018 10:52AM
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cozzey
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.nasty^buy mine! Haha

https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/2231158/

Or anyone in here for that matter.


Thats actually wild cause ive been looking at that bike! Its a bit out of my price range which would probably top out at $3000.
Feb 19 2018 10:52AM
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.nasty
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.lenconWhy do you have a bell on such a rad bike?


It’s just a bell, bud, not wheel reflectors or something. Haha Thousand times better to announce your presence to hikers/runners than yelling or skidding, they can hear it further away and already be out of the way when you pass so you hardly ever have to slow down.
Feb 19 2018 11:32AM
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.lencon
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.nastyIt’s just a bell, bud, not wheel reflectors or something. Haha Thousand times better to announce your presence to hikers/runners than yelling or skidding, they can hear it further away and already be out of the way when you pass so you hardly ever have to slow down.


I’m just saying if I hear a bell I’m expecting a little girl on a pink huffy.

I like yelling. Or just making noise.
Feb 19 2018 11:40AM
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saskskier
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.nastyIt’s just a bell, bud, not wheel reflectors or something. Haha Thousand times better to announce your presence to hikers/runners than yelling or skidding, they can hear it further away and already be out of the way when you pass so you hardly ever have to slow down.


That’s why I’m stoked to have a Hope rear hub on my new build. If hikers can’t hear me coming with that thing, I’m not sure a bell would change anything.

Bells are cool though.
Feb 19 2018 11:59AM
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