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Hey Newschoolers, at least it's not as bad as this...

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skiierman
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http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Online-Stocking-Stuffer-Ideas.html

This is the NS x's 10 version for mtbing. This is what the people running the site suggest are aweomse deals and "stocking stuffers"... those who don't understand what I'm writing after looking at those prices, I forgive you. You're a spoiled bitch, you can't help it.


At least NS has not become a complete sellout. They still support good prices at appropriate times. No gimmicks here, people. Pinkbike can fuck off with that bullshit.
Dec 14 2013 12:24AM
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Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,802
i'll buy you one of these if you shove it up your anus and pump

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Dec 14 2013 12:25AM
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animeallstar
Posts: 835 - Karma: 1,245
you tell em skiierman
Dec 14 2013 2:05AM
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mulz
Posts: 155 - Karma: 223
Are you just now finding out that having MTB/DHMTB is an expensive hobby?
Dec 14 2013 2:07AM
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John18_6
Posts: 7274 - Karma: 48,694
Actually wouldn't mind those googles for night skiing. They're cheaper than clear lenses I'd have to buy. I was skiing without goggles last night in an Alberta clipper and it was pure hell.
Dec 14 2013 2:08AM
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phyz
Posts: 573 - Karma: 937

http://www.pinkbike.com/u/scott-townes/

on a side note, pinkbike online deals are always such a fucking joke.
Dec 14 2013 9:05AM
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.Rybak.
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There were a couple things that i thought were pretty reasonable... like the gloves or the multi tool.
Dec 14 2013 9:12AM
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Slush
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Dec 14 2013 9:25AM
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yuck
Posts: 8384 - Karma: 2,090
someone needs to go ahead and become biikerman

also, i havent been up to date on bike gear / prices but those $90 Azonic pedals... why? for basic metal flat pedals... $90?
Dec 14 2013 9:46AM
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FuckAllOfYou
Posts: 3864 - Karma: 2,516
Because they can and believe me you don't want shitty pedals
Dec 14 2013 9:53AM
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centervillecycle
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Sure, mountain biking is expensive, but what are some inexpensive ski stocking stuffers?
Dec 14 2013 11:17AM
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onenerdykid
Posts: 6536 - Karma: 9,632
that's about 1/3 the cost of top of the line flat pedals, so it is a rather good value
Dec 14 2013 11:33AM
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[inspired]
Posts: 481 - Karma: 114
mountain biking is way more expensive than skiing. this thread is dumb
Dec 14 2013 11:42AM
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Threshy
Posts: 444 - Karma: 938
Biking is a very expensive sport in general. Road biking and Downhill especially. My last race bike was pushing $5000 and thats very reasonable when it comes to DH. Its crazy
Dec 14 2013 11:46AM
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akskier21
Posts: 64 - Karma: 1,081
I'm from a lower-working-class family, and have been building my own bikes since I was 14, using pretty much all the money I made during the summer, and those sprockets are pretty reasonably priced. Although I paid 40$ for those same Azonic pedals 5 years ago.
Dec 14 2013 12:36PM
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EvanMeyer
Posts: 3726 - Karma: 2,486
Bmx bikes are even expensive, I used to race and both of my bikes were pushing $1500+ for everything
Dec 14 2013 12:56PM
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Threshy
Posts: 444 - Karma: 938
Is that $1500 basically for all the frame and wheels? what do you use components wise? hydraulic brakes? or just everything Carbon?
Dec 14 2013 1:24PM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21641 - Karma: 3,984
#brokeboi hating on spoiled teenagers, the thirst is real
Dec 14 2013 1:35PM
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byubound
Posts: 1636 - Karma: 9,848
you dont like it? Dont buy it. compaining on newschoolers isnt going to change anything.
Dec 14 2013 3:05PM
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sNaubi
Posts: 1633 - Karma: 2,355
yeah, some go even 7-10k, and that's not even close to the top....
Dec 14 2013 3:31PM
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MillPiddy
Posts: 218 - Karma: 668
a standard flat metal pedal is usually somewhere around $90. When their not standard they can get up to $300. i wish i was rich so i could sport HT, wouldn't mind a pair of ME03T's
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But yeah you're right. Azonic suck. you can get spank spikes for $90. We all hate it but the majority of bikers just cash whats rest of their paychecks into components once their rent is paid....food you ask? no no no...its pronounced pasta..... and sauce if you're lucky.

Anyone looking for this life buy my DH rig on the cheaps: http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1453859/
Dec 14 2013 3:50PM
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skiierman
Posts: 28699 - Karma: -5,572
10k comes pretty close to the top... If you have to spend more than that to get a top-of-the-line whip, you're doing it wrong.
Dec 14 2013 6:06PM
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-MK-
Posts: 3253 - Karma: 5,330
I don't think they are all terrible... Most of them are most definitely over priced but those gloves and goggles are a great deal.
Dec 14 2013 10:53PM
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Rafiki
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are you talking about their shop deals or actual people selling? because my friend just got a 2014 specialized stunt jumper evo fsr for $2300 off their buy/sell forums which is a beautiful price
Dec 14 2013 11:07PM
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-MK-
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That's just a dumb fucking question
Dec 14 2013 11:14PM
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skiierman
Posts: 28699 - Karma: -5,572
What the fuck do you think? Pinkbike never offers an actual good deal. The MTB industry is up its own ass so far. Shit sucks.
Dec 14 2013 11:36PM
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willifast
Posts: 248 - Karma: 299
"NOTE: This is a sponsored news piece for Pinkbike advertisers" gotta love fine print... as if we hadn't noticed already
Dec 15 2013 1:00AM
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snowbummer
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I have whats considered an older dh bike and it still cost me 2 grand, not to mention the hundreds of dollars in parts that I keep having to replace.
Dec 15 2013 2:47AM
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Rafiki
Posts: 3858 - Karma: 2,251
right because i sit on pinkbike ALL the time... not everyone surfs the web all day the same as you
Dec 15 2013 6:07AM
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skiierman
Posts: 28699 - Karma: -5,572
You don't have to sit on a computer all day to realize the differences between an online store and a classified section... or maybe you do because you're a moron.
Dec 15 2013 10:02AM
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gombo8
Posts: 726 - Karma: 131
hahahahahahahahah your saying newschoolers supports more quality and more reasonable things then pinkbike...saga vs fox racing shox haha hmmm good one OP
Dec 16 2013 2:54PM
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RubberSoul
Posts: 11249 - Karma: 14,642
advertising dollars, shills, product placement, "guerilla marketing"...all that bullshit is the harbinger of death for any online community or site.

obviously advertising is also the lifeblood of most, but there is a very important difference between advertisers paying to put ads on a site with good traffic, and integrating it into the community or site itself

Dec 16 2013 2:59PM
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skiierman
Posts: 28699 - Karma: -5,572
You're a fucking retard.
Dec 17 2013 11:05AM
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soared
Posts: 89 - Karma: 338
They are making incredible amounts of money from that page.
Dec 17 2013 11:42AM
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