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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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GayWolf420
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r00kieHad me in the first half.

Marmot Bike Repair Crew is a good business investment in terms of ski/bike resorts though. Good for guest service.
Sep 20 2022 10:09PM
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TOAST.
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Almost got an $800 trespassing sign tonight since I went do a trail that popped out at some dam construction. Manager to talk my way out of it. No signage indicating that the trail would lead to trespassing just a few signs along the main trail saying the dam was closed and I didn't think anything of it.
Sep 21 2022 7:47PM
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GayWolf420
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Adaptive Sport MTB setups are some of the most sick shit on earth, boys. Three-wheel setups with electric motors similar to those on E-Dirt bikes and they were ripping so hard, like bottoming-out jumps and shit like that, almost flipping over. Those folks get after it. It was rad seeing that and the people doing it yo.
Sep 24 2022 11:50PM
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GayWolf420
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PIRATE TRAIL SEASON BOYS ITS PIRATE TRAIL SEASON
Sep 27 2022 9:14PM
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ski_salmon69
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DeebieSkeebiesPIRATE TRAIL SEASON BOYS ITS PIRATE TRAIL SEASON


Aye aye captain 🏴‍☠️
Sep 28 2022 8:57AM
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VTshredder69
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DeebieSkeebiesPIRATE TRAIL SEASON BOYS ITS PIRATE TRAIL SEASON


What grades did the pirate get in school?


HIGH C'S
Sep 28 2022 10:20AM
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byubound
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Yo missed connection who did I run into at angelfire at the beginning of august with an ns sticker on their bike, completely forgot about it until now lol
Oct 7 2022 12:13PM
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tri_photo
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PNW needs rain so bad right now trails are just a dusty murder scene atm
Oct 9 2022 8:30PM
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dognuts
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tri_photoPNW needs rain so bad right now trails are just a dusty murder scene atm

fr it is worse than the middle of summer.
Oct 9 2022 9:18PM
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maaattt
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tri_photoPNW needs rain so bad right now trails are just a dusty murder scene atm


dognutsfr it is worse than the middle of summer.


It's honestly as dry, or dryer than anything I encountered in the high desert before moving here

All the reno homies we posting loam covered bikes😩
Oct 10 2022 8:07PM
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jblaski
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It's leaf season!




Oct 10 2022 8:29PM
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Lonely
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Anyone ridden a scott spark
Oct 11 2022 10:31PM
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skierman
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LonelyAnyone ridden a scott spark


LOL fuck you
Oct 12 2022 7:07AM
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VTshredder69
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LonelyAnyone ridden a scott spark


are those the trails filled with brake bumps and shitty berms on it?
Oct 12 2022 8:52AM
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.nasty
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LonelyAnyone ridden a scott spark

I’ve been selling a lot of Elements to riders complaining about all the issues sparks have. That’s my only input haha
Oct 12 2022 9:41AM
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GayWolf420
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Chair lap szn is over here boys. Time to stop being a pussy for once and go climb up some shit to ride down some shit. Also the weather in the valley is primo for bike parks.
Oct 16 2022 10:12PM
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GANDALF
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My Spire is for sale if anyone is interested.

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3464716/
Oct 17 2022 4:18PM
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ASSholebomber22
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GANDALFMy Spire is for sale if anyone is interested.

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3464716/


Damn that's like brand new why you getting rid of rid? I'd cop if it wasn't a size s
Oct 17 2022 5:30PM
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GANDALF
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T0AST.Damn that's like brand new why you getting rid of rid? I'd cop if it wasn't a size s


I just have too many bikes right now haha. I have an overstroked Evil Offering v2 for my everything bike, my turbo levo, and a dirt jumper. no need for this one.
Oct 17 2022 6:32PM
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Lonely
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Looking at a bike but have been out of the "new mountain bike" game for a few years.

Looking at the canyon Neuron, Canyon Spectral, and YT Jeffsy. Other ones around the price range/spec of these that I should take a look at?

Skierman is not allowed to respond
Oct 17 2022 9:26PM
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GayWolf420
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LonelyLooking at a bike but have been out of the "new mountain bike" game for a few years.

Looking at the canyon Neuron, Canyon Spectral, and YT Jeffsy. Other ones around the price range/spec of these that I should take a look at?

Skierman is not allowed to respond

Paging @skierman. He's always got the good beta.
Oct 17 2022 9:28PM
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ASSholebomber22
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LonelyLooking at a bike but have been out of the "new mountain bike" game for a few years.

Looking at the canyon Neuron, Canyon Spectral, and YT Jeffsy. Other ones around the price range/spec of these that I should take a look at?

Skierman is not allowed to respond

Ibis ripmo af or giant reign or something of the sort will have similar part spec and great customer service with brick and mortar support if that's important to you. It's nice when a shop can go to bat for you when/if warranty shit happens. Haven't heard good things about canyon's cs.
Oct 17 2022 9:49PM
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ASSholebomber22
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LonelyLooking at a bike but have been out of the "new mountain bike" game for a few years.

Looking at the canyon Neuron, Canyon Spectral, and YT Jeffsy. Other ones around the price range/spec of these that I should take a look at?

Skierman is not allowed to respond

The new giant trance x is actually super sick tbh if you want a rowdy 27.5 trail bike that can do it all.
Oct 17 2022 10:29PM
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Lonely
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T0AST.The new giant trance x is actually super sick tbh if you want a rowdy 27.5 trail bike that can do it all.


I hate to sound like an ass but after owning a trance and a stance I am going to need to hear some incredibly convincing arguments for buying a markup bike that's dated in design. Unironically the Kona honzos were more fun to ride then the trance IMO

Edit: Worked in a shop but not super knowledgeable but most normal issues I feel comfortable fixing.

**This post was edited on Oct 17th 2022 at 11:49:39pm
Oct 17 2022 11:47PM
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ASSholebomber22
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LonelyI hate to sound like an ass but after owning a trance and a stance I am going to need to hear some incredibly convincing arguments for buying a markup bike that's dated in design. Unironically the Kona honzos were more fun to ride then the trance IMO

Edit: Worked in a shop but not super knowledgeable but most normal issues I feel comfortable fixing.

**This post was edited on Oct 17th 2022 at 11:49:39pm


Look at the geo for the trance x it is very modern. The regular trance x, not the trance x 29. 145mm travel 63.x-64.x hta. But even the trance x 29 is pretty similar geo to the yt jeffsy. Not too sure what you mean by markup bike that's dated, they're def the soul 7 of the mtb world but they spec great.
Oct 18 2022 12:06AM
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Lonely
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DeebieSkeebiesPaging @skierman. He's always got the good beta.


Skierman wishes he had half the FTP that I do. My calves are bigger than redwoods.
Oct 18 2022 12:07AM
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Lonely
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T0AST.Look at the geo for the trance x it is very modern. The regular trance x, not the trance x 29. 145mm travel 63.x-64.x hta. But even the trance x 29 is pretty similar geo to the yt jeffsy. Not too sure what you mean by markup bike that's dated, they're def the soul 7 of the mtb world but they spec great.


Fair enough. Most enjoyment I ever had was on my buddies Intense Spider so I'm sort of chasing that. Midwest duluth area so some funky rocky downhill stuff but still lots of pedaling.
Oct 18 2022 12:11AM
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Lonely
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I'm still not sold on having more than 140 travel and less than 165 hta unless you are riding bike park shit consistently but I am willing to be convinced otherwise
Oct 18 2022 12:14AM
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ASSholebomber22
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LonelyI'm still not sold on having more than 140 travel and less than 165 hta unless you are riding bike park shit consistently but I am willing to be convinced otherwise


No real reason unless you wanna plow or you want your suspension to take hits instead of your rims I guess. Head angle idk really it's nice insurance to be slacked out when you want more tire in front of you going over drops you can't quite roll when you're not quite going as fast as you want.

The big thing with new bikes is the seat tube is so straight up and down it really weights the front tire, good for smooth steep climbs but a little catchy when you expect a light front end climbing chunky stuff.

One thing to consider too with 140+ bikes is everything has a fox36 or more and they're so fuckin heavy compared to older bikes with 34's that worked fine for most things you can pedal that were way lighter. Honestly i have a 2017 trance I can't kill. I put a short stem on it and i still love it.

Maybe check out the ibis ripley af? I'm not sure pricepoint 27.5 bikes besides giant anymore tbh.

In the last 5 years or so bikes haven't changed too much besides maybe a slacker hta by a couple degrees or longer travel droppers and 12speeds. You'll dig whatever you get, it's just bikes after all.
Oct 18 2022 1:37AM
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DayMan
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LonelyI'm still not sold on having more than 140 travel and less than 165 hta unless you are riding bike park shit consistently but I am willing to be convinced otherwise


https://www.specialized.com/us/en/status-140/p/199765?color=320385-199765
Oct 18 2022 12:52PM
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Lonely
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DayManhttps://www.specialized.com/us/en/status-140/p/199765?color=320385-199765


Wasn't even aware of this bike. An interesting option for sure. But damn, everything is incredible slack nowadays. I feel like it's similar to ski widths now where everyone is running 105mm plus on the waist width "just in case it snows more than 5 inches" lol
Oct 18 2022 5:30PM
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DayMan
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LonelyWasn't even aware of this bike. An interesting option for sure. But damn, everything is incredible slack nowadays. I feel like it's similar to ski widths now where everyone is running 105mm plus on the waist width "just in case it snows more than 5 inches" lol


I have the 160 and love it to death but it’s also my first modern full suspension bike. Def not the best climber but it feels so good on the way down and thats the fun part anyway imo
Oct 18 2022 8:04PM
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jimbobs
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LonelyLooking at a bike but have been out of the "new mountain bike" game for a few years.

Looking at the canyon Neuron, Canyon Spectral, and YT Jeffsy. Other ones around the price range/spec of these that I should take a look at?

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You managed to pick the two companies with some of the worst customer service programs around.
They both make sick looking bikes, but...

YT took forever to quote my riding buddy $700 for his questionably (we think it was a defective carbon layup) cracked front triangle. (cracked on the side of the down tube, not a usual impact area). Pike St in WV patched it for him and he's been riding it, no issues, for like 2 years.

No first-hand experience with Canyon, but heard horror stories. Someone at the same shop had an XC race frame cracked around the rear dropout area and Canyon wouldn't even crash replace it or discount a frame. Just told him to fuck off and buy a new bike. Pike St fabbed up a rear triangle piece, I haven't heard about the bike since.

On the other hand,

I nuked a Commencal Clash front triangle at the weld (absolutely boss hogging, not surprised it went, still swear by the Clash) and Commy had a new frame to me for free within days.

Giant has an awesome crash replacement program, got my buddy a new frame after cracking his Reign no questions asked.


Sounds like you're after a trail/AM rig, there's a lot of good options, just have to see what fits your budget.
Transition Spur
Transition Scout
Transition Sentinel
Commencal Meta TR
Giant Trance X
Giant Reign
Specialized Stumpjumper
Speciliazed Stumpjumper EVO
Scor 4060 ST
Propain Hugene

Alternatively, find a good shop near you and see what brands they carry.

**This post was edited on Oct 18th 2022 at 8:41:18pm
Oct 18 2022 8:40PM
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switchlip2
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LonelyLooking at a bike but have been out of the "new mountain bike" game for a few years.

Looking at the canyon Neuron, Canyon Spectral, and YT Jeffsy. Other ones around the price range/spec of these that I should take a look at?

Skierman is not allowed to respond

Transition sentinel
Oct 19 2022 12:39PM
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skierman
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LonelyLooking at a bike but have been out of the "new mountain bike" game for a few years.

Looking at the canyon Neuron, Canyon Spectral, and YT Jeffsy. Other ones around the price range/spec of these that I should take a look at?


All great ideas but how about instead you look down the barrel of a loaded firearm? Fucking gaper.
Oct 19 2022 1:42PM
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partyandBS
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skiermanAll great ideas but how about instead you look down the barrel of a loaded firearm? Fucking gaper.


The fact that you have 49,000+ upvotes is baffling to me
Oct 19 2022 2:21PM
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r00kie
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partyandBSThe fact that you have 49,000+ upvotes is baffling to me

For how many posts the guy has, he holds a pretty impressive even ratio of up to down votes.
Oct 19 2022 2:50PM
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skierman
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partyandBSThe fact that you have 49,000+ upvotes is baffling to me


The fact that you care is not surprising to me because you're a fucking idiot.
Oct 19 2022 4:12PM
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ski_salmon69
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Would using a vpn to be able to watch rampage on redbull tv work? Watching a replay is lame af and I’m not trying to pay

Shit also looks more like a slopestyle course every year
Oct 21 2022 9:38AM
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skierman
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ski_salmon69Would using a vpn to be able to watch rampage on redbull tv work? Watching a replay is lame af and I’m not trying to pay

Shit also looks more like a slopestyle course every year


With such a shitty and ignorant statement like that, you don't deserve to watch it live, you fucking kook.

"HURRR 2 MUCH LYKE SLOPESTYLE!! ITS NOT WHAT RAMPAGE SHULD BEEE! I JUST LURNED ABOUT RAMPAGE A COUPLE YAERS AGO! DURRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!"



The newer crop of fanboys like this jackass are so fucking cringy.
Oct 21 2022 11:02AM
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r00kie
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skiermanWith such a shitty and ignorant statement like that, you don't deserve to watch it live, you fucking kook.

"HURRR 2 MUCH LYKE SLOPESTYLE!! ITS NOT WHAT RAMPAGE SHULD BEEE! I JUST LURNED ABOUT RAMPAGE A COUPLE YAERS AGO! DURRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!"



The newer crop of fanboys like this jackass are so fucking cringy.


Lol, you would be the first person to whine about lines being more and more developed.
Oct 21 2022 11:12AM
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ASSholebomber22
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skiermanWith such a shitty and ignorant statement like that, you don't deserve to watch it live, you fucking kook.

"HURRR 2 MUCH LYKE SLOPESTYLE!! ITS NOT WHAT RAMPAGE SHULD BEEE! I JUST LURNED ABOUT RAMPAGE A COUPLE YAERS AGO! DURRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!"



The newer crop of fanboys like this jackass are so fucking cringy.


Sorry you didn't get the invite this year
Oct 21 2022 11:20AM
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skierman
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r00kieLol, you would be the first person to whine about lines being more and more developed.


You clearly didn't read my post, you fucking idiot.
Oct 21 2022 12:18PM
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ski_salmon69
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skisalmon vs skierman in next years rampage 👀
Oct 21 2022 1:17PM
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JmckR
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Revolution Bike Park here in the UK closing next year due to tree disease in the forest.

Not sure how well-known it is over in North America but if you haven't heard of it, go take a look on youtube. It's a serious serious place and it's a horrible shame it's closing!
Oct 23 2022 2:53PM
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dognuts
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TheMailManRevolution Bike Park here in the UK closing next year due to tree disease in the forest.

Not sure how well-known it is over in North America but if you haven't heard of it, go take a look on youtube. It's a serious serious place and it's a horrible shame it's closing!

Yea so bummed about that, one of the coolest bike parks in the world imo.
Oct 23 2022 5:41PM
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jimbobs
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Some of those trails in Revolution are absolutely mind blowing. Gutted to hear about the closing. Can’t imagine how bummed the locals are rn.
Oct 24 2022 11:52PM
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JmckR
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jimbobsSome of those trails in Revolution are absolutely mind blowing. Gutted to hear about the closing. Can’t imagine how bummed the locals are rn.


Yeah man, awesome park. Gutted I didn't get to ride there more.



Awful news for the local riders, people losing their jobs of course, and for the local tiny village (doesn't even have phone reception) which is going to lose a lot of its tourism!!
Oct 27 2022 3:22PM
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ThaLorax
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TheMailManRevolution Bike Park here in the UK closing next year due to tree disease in the forest.

Not sure how well-known it is over in North America but if you haven't heard of it, go take a look on youtube. It's a serious serious place and it's a horrible shame it's closing!

I know it's not as good, but isn't Dyfi close by? Sucks. Sudden Oak Death is a serious disease for trees though, and can wipe out entire forests. It can spread from the mud on your bike/car tires too (and we all know there's plenty of moisture in that region)
Oct 27 2022 5:50PM
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JmckR
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ThaLoraxI know it's not as good, but isn't Dyfi close by? Sucks. Sudden Oak Death is a serious disease for trees though, and can wipe out entire forests. It can spread from the mud on your bike/car tires too (and we all know there's plenty of moisture in that region)


Yeah it's only an hour or so away. A lot of riders would argue Dyfi is superior but it depends what you're after really. I've always preferred Revs personally. Dyfi is quite flat in some parts, I find myself pedalling quite often there especially if it's windy because it's so exposed.
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