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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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bakedpow
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http://vimeo.com/109096931
Oct 17 2014 11:39PM
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division.bell
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Bakerpowhttp://vimeo.com/109096931


Those trails looked fun, but the dude on the red bike needs to be a bit more aggressive and start charging those trails. Mountain biking is fun, but when start dancing on the line of the limits between rider skill and equipment; that's where you start living.
Oct 18 2014 3:41AM
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LC.
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So two of our lifts have now reopened until 2nd November and the weather is stable. I'm not even thinking about winter yet. Keep it going everyone!

Oct 18 2014 11:35AM
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cwillygood
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division.bellRound two and I'm still not seeing anything. Anyone else?


division.bellThose trails looked fun, but the dude on the red bike needs to be a bit more aggressive and start charging those trails. Mountain biking is fun, but when start dancing on the line of the limits between rider skill and equipment; that's where you start living.




Yeah idk what that was about.

Mountain biking is fun, period.
Oct 18 2014 2:05PM
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Dustin.
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BoaxSo two of our lifts have now reopened until 2nd November and the weather is stable. I'm not even thinking about winter yet. Keep it going everyone!



I might go ahead and buy a bike right now for two reasons: good deals and the fact that it was 70 degrees in Arco today and I might as well enjoy some MTB time since winter is obviously far off.
Oct 19 2014 6:26PM
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bakedpow
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went for a ride on a buddies carbon nomad today.... i think i know what type of bike i will be looking for next spring.
Oct 19 2014 11:04PM
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ThaLorax
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Went for a Golden Hour ride today near my house along the coast and it was not bad. Took some pics from one of my favorite panorama views.


Oakland and Angel Island with Marin Headlands in the foreground blocking the water part of the Bay.



Ocean Beach/Sunset District San Francisco (with Pacifica in the background and the trail in the foreground)




Looking South for Proof how awesome the Bay is this time of year. Oakland, Marin Headlands (again, blocking most of the Bay/downtown SF), SF, and da Pacific Ocean.




Obligatory picture of my 5 Spot.
Oct 20 2014 12:55AM
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erica
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QUHLMNwcB4

so who wants to be my shuttle bitch?
Oct 20 2014 10:24PM
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Goku
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Selling my girlfriends Giant Trance 1 27.5
She is an intermediate rider and never really rode it hard. Never jumped or taken off drops.
Bike is completely stock.
Fox 32 Talas CTD Evolution with 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive 2 steerer 120-140mm suspension fork
Fox Float CTD Evolution rear shock
Shimano XT/SLX 2x10-speed drivetrain with SLX hydraulic disc brakes
Giant Contact Switch-R dropper seatpost with remote
Will ship anywhere in the United States.

Located in Marquette, Michigan.
I pay shipping, you pay paypal fees
Best way to reach me is by text message.
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Oct 20 2014 10:49PM
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gapersarefriends
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what's the difference between snow and dirt goggles? would using my eg2s be bad downhilling?
Oct 20 2014 10:56PM
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kirbstopper
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Just recently poached the Helm Creek hiking trail that climbs up to Black tusk and descends to Cheakamus Lake. For anyone familiar with the Whistler area, they have a fairly strict no bike policy in Garibaldi Provincial Park, So we started climbing at 2am, and descended from Black Tusk at sunrise while the park patrols were still sleeping.

Heres the route. Starting at Garibaldi.


Black Tusk at 6am


Looking on to Whistler Mountain. 11km descent from here on.
Oct 20 2014 11:33PM
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bakedpow
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kirbstopperJust recently poached the Helm Creek hiking trail that climbs up to Black tusk and descends to Cheakamus Lake. For anyone familiar with the Whistler area, they have a fairly strict no bike policy in Garibaldi Provincial Park, So we started climbing at 2am, and descended from Black Tusk at sunrise while the park patrols were still sleeping.

Heres the route. Starting at Garibaldi.


Black Tusk at 6am


Looking on to Whistler Mountain. 11km descent from here on.


awesome! iv hiked sections of that and always thought about biking it. good on you getting it in there
Oct 21 2014 12:14AM
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bakedpow
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gapersarefriendswhat's the difference between snow and dirt goggles? would using my eg2s be bad downhilling?


no difference but ski goggles tend to have more padding meaning theyre warmer. iv used my io goggles before when.
Oct 21 2014 12:15AM
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JuliusJ
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Ripping the tacky dirt at Tower Mountain in Spokane.
Oct 21 2014 3:02AM
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B-runge
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I just rigged up a bright headlamp inside of my go-pro chest mount and about to go on my first night ride in the forest! I've only ever gone in the treeless foothills of Boise when the full moon lights up the trail in the summer. I'm going by myself and its freezing out so hopefully everything goes well. I'm riding one of the easier all mountain trails that ive ridden countless times. I did it by taking the closing mechanism off and putting a rubber band around the light and upsidedown housing. It seems like it will light up the trail perfectly and I'll also have a dimmer light on my helmet to light up where I'm looking. I'll let y'all know how it goes
Oct 23 2014 10:28PM
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tBatt
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If you're gonna ride at night, do it with a decent light.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054N48WY/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687702&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B005TY5PXY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1ENSTP0NQ95FRHX03GS4
Oct 24 2014 12:32AM
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division.bell
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Not sure if anyone else saw this on Vital yesterday, but this is worth the watch. I'm beyond jealous of this trail, especially since it appears to be in the middle of a town. That fun of a trail with that kind of convenience would be pure heaven.

http://youtu.be/i9dZndkPnYw

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Yup, definitely going to bring my bike next time I drive back to MN.

I've heard so many good things about Spirit's bike park and I can't wait to get back up on the north shore. There's some damn good singletrack hiding in those hills. You ridden any?
Oct 24 2014 12:56AM
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LC.
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It got cold and snowy here this week. I'm not ready to put my bike away yet :(.
Oct 24 2014 9:32AM
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B-runge
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tBattIf you're gonna ride at night, do it with a decent light.


The two 120lumen china lights worked fine, I'm not about to drop a bunch of money just to ride at night but more light would be nice. That said, the experience was pretty damn spiritual! It was really spooky being a few miles off into the woods by yourself at night. I started thinking about people watching me from the woods and stuff like that but as long as I was pedaling it was all good. The downhill was insane! Riding a tight twisty all mountain trail at night was such a different feeling than during the day. I've ridden it enough to know where ever rock/root is and whats around ever corner but it felt like a whole new trail in the dark. The iron-man go pro light ended up working really well. I'd highly recommend going for a solo night-ride if you've never done it before, just dont forget to leave a note so your buddy can go scrape your frosty ass off the trail in the morning if you're not back.
Oct 24 2014 4:23PM
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fivefootthree
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gapersarefriendswhat's the difference between snow and dirt goggles? would using my eg2s be bad downhilling?


Really they are pretty much the same but some dirt goggles have wider outriggers to accommodate a full face helmet as well as having posts in the lenses (which are usually cheaper and clear) for tear offs. Any goggles will do the job if you're willing to have the lenses potentially scratched to hell.
Oct 24 2014 4:46PM
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theBearJew
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whats standard for waiting to hit the trails after the rain? Been steady little bit of rain for the past 3-4 days. Today, steady drizzle all day.

Wanting to go ride tomorrow but don't wanna destroy the trails.
Oct 24 2014 5:46PM
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division.bell
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theBearJewwhats standard for waiting to hit the trails after the rain? Been steady little bit of rain for the past 3-4 days. Today, steady drizzle all day.

Wanting to go ride tomorrow but don't wanna destroy the trails.


Really depends on the trail. How it was built and maintained, and most specifically how it drains.

Does the trail hold water in a few select areas, or all over the place after a rain?
Oct 24 2014 5:59PM
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theBearJew
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division.bellReally depends on the trail. How it was built and maintained, and most specifically how it drains.

Does the trail hold water in a few select areas, or all over the place after a rain?


I'm not sure, its my first time going to this area.
Oct 24 2014 6:02PM
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division.bell
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theBearJewI'm not sure, its my first time going to this area.


What trail and where?
Oct 24 2014 6:19PM
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division.bell
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I spent a week riding random trails between Duluth and Grand Marais one summer.

There are some really fun trails in the hills above Grand Marais. I don't remember exactly which trail it is, but once you climb most of the way up, the trail switches from dirt to rock as you get above the trees. Ridiculously slick in the rain, but so damn fun to rip all the way back down to town. If the rundown bike shop is still in town, they could probably point you in the right direction (it's pretty much straight up into the hills from town).

I imagine you weren't fortunate enough to ride lifts at Lutsen then before they closed their summer operations down? That place was so sick to bike at and could be a huge draw if they invested in it.
Oct 24 2014 8:27PM
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ThaLorax
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Got a free $200 roof rack today by warranteeing my old one and got to keep the old one (it still technically works). Yay.
Oct 24 2014 8:56PM
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theBearJew
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division.bellWhat trail and where?


Markham Park, Florida
Oct 24 2014 9:56PM
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division.bell
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theBearJewMarkham Park, Florida


Here you go;

http://forums.mtbr.com/southeast-ga-tn-al-fl/markham-park-info-789340-26.html
Oct 24 2014 10:02PM
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Leafman
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Rode Frog Lake in the Idaho earlier this week. Ran into snow halfway up but were still able to ride the whole loop. Ended up having heeps of cold weather mechanicals I would have never expected. The trail starts around 5,000 feet and tops out just shy of 10,000 feet. The trail itself was pretty unreal, especially the last two miles. It would have been a lot more fun without the snow but it made for a good adventure. Anybody in the area should check it out.



Bottom of the valley



Start of the snow



Clogged bikes





Prototype Shimano inner ice tech cooling fins



Trail navigation, around 25cm of snow





Top of the ridge



Looking into the Frog Lakes



Nearing the end of the trail
Oct 25 2014 2:43AM
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DGski
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theBearJewMarkham Park, Florida


Holy shit I used to ride here every weekend when I lived in Florida- its a trail where it really doesnt matter if its wet or not, like all other trails in FL its not all dirt . Just be careful on the wood features. That trail is badass, if you like jumping amd stuff theres a little expert section that is unreal
Oct 25 2014 3:49PM
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theBearJew
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DGskiHoly shit I used to ride here every weekend when I lived in Florida- its a trail where it really doesnt matter if its wet or not, like all other trails in FL its not all dirt . Just be careful on the wood features. That trail is badass, if you like jumping amd stuff theres a little expert section that is unreal


Sick. Can't wait to get out there. Didn't go today, rode to the beach instead. Looking forward to riding out here when I get the chance. Will post some stuff when I finally get out there.
Oct 25 2014 3:54PM
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ChrisSkisChronic
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Some stoke from our freeride hole.





Oct 25 2014 5:29PM
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Tinga
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I found some more Downhill trails at piedmont/ brewer. Had an epic over the bars with scorpion and tomahawk. the whole back side of medropolis is full of trails i still need to explore.
Oct 25 2014 6:15PM
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DGski
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theBearJewSick. Can't wait to get out there. Didn't go today, rode to the beach instead. Looking forward to riding out here when I get the chance. Will post some stuff when I finally get out there.


http://instagram.com/p/nEwwa5w2PK/ (i'm the one who ate shit)

http://instagram.com/p/nbth5Yw2F3/
Oct 26 2014 5:35AM
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Park_Mho
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Just picked up a 2012 devinci wilson rc.. So stoaked!!!!!
Oct 26 2014 10:48AM
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Goku
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You ever head over to Copper Harbor?
Oct 29 2014 8:14PM
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Goku
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You ever head over to Copper Harbor?
Oct 29 2014 8:14PM
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gapersarefriends
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i want to get into dh type stuff, and i noticed the specialized status 1 is 2600 bucks on their website. is this a good bike for this money, or could i get a better used bike for the same amount of cash?
Oct 29 2014 8:52PM
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Goku
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gapersarefriendsi want to get into dh type stuff, and i noticed the specialized status 1 is 2600 bucks on their website. is this a good bike for this money, or could i get a better used bike for the same amount of cash?


http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/glory.27.5.2/18768/76221/#specifications
Oct 29 2014 8:55PM
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gapersarefriends
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Gokuhttp://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/glory.27.5.2/18768/76221/#specifications


that does look killer, but the budget is maxed out at 2600+pedals
Oct 29 2014 9:27PM
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Goku
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gapersarefriendsthat does look killer, but the budget is maxed out at 2600+pedals


For sure, I just love the Maestro suspension design...
and 27.5 absolutely kills it
Oct 29 2014 9:28PM
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gapersarefriends
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GokuFor sure, I just love the Maestro suspension design...
and 27.5 absolutely kills it


yeah it is a super sick deal, my buddy has a glory and it rips
Oct 29 2014 9:32PM
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ThaLorax
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gapersarefriendsyeah it is a super sick deal, my buddy has a glory and it rips


Giant has the best of both worlds because their factories build bikes for other companies, so they have the rights to a lot of proprietary technology, which is why the maestro design is so damn awesome.
Oct 30 2014 3:42AM
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Park_Mho
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MhoP_Just picked up a 2012 devinci wilson rc.. So stoaked!!!!!

Here are some pictures:






The bike is crazy fast and nimble. I cant wait to ride it at MCBP!!!
Oct 30 2014 4:44PM
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ThaLorax
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Great article/blog from Ashton Martyn on his trials (pun intended) of getting back on a bike after becoming a paraplegic last year.

http://www.animal.co.uk/2014/10/martyn-ashton-year-one/?utm_content=buffer6b2d6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Oct 30 2014 4:57PM
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ModMommy
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ThaLoraxGreat article/blog from Ashton Martyn on his trials (pun intended) of getting back on a bike after becoming a paraplegic last year.

http://www.animal.co.uk/2014/10/martyn-ashton-year-one/?utm_content=buffer6b2d6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer


Wow. There's a guy who raced Northstar this season, every DH race he was there, on this custom hand pedal bike. This dude is my inspiration.
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