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Official mountain biking thread

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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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All flat pedal bike shoes look so shitty. I kinda want to get some Nike skateboard shoes, stiffen up the sole, and maybe add some toe protection, and just ride on those. The bases already seem decently stiff and durable.
Is this a stupid idea?
Mar 13 2023 10:55AM
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littleman34
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How would you go about stiffening and adding protection?
Vish-shoeAll flat pedal bike shoes look so shitty. I kinda want to get some Nike skateboard shoes, stiffen up the sole, and maybe add some toe protection, and just ride on those. The bases already seem decently stiff and durable.
Is this a stupid idea?
Mar 13 2023 11:00AM
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Vish-shoe
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littleman34How would you go about stiffening and adding protection?

might just go with a stiffer insole for the stiffness. looking into it further, the toe probably won’t need much, It’s already pretty strong in that area.
Mar 13 2023 12:14PM
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GANDALF
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Got another bike for sale if anyone is in the market.

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3555095/
Mar 13 2023 1:25PM
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techdeckjuul
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littleman34Damn! That's a really nice ride man, where do you ride?


Usually Sunpeaks but Id like to check out some more resorts this summer.
Mar 13 2023 2:54PM
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littleman34
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Yeah right on good ideas, stiffer is always better for sure but protection just kind of kills the feeling. You wanna be able to feel every berm in the trail right.
Vish-shoemight just go with a stiffer insole for the stiffness. looking into it further, the toe probably won’t need much, It’s already pretty strong in that area.
Mar 13 2023 2:57PM
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littleman34
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Right on that's wicked! I'm moving to Revelstoke this summer so definitely trying to hit some of those nice parks in the area. Lots of good trail riding I hear too.
techdeckjuulUsually Sunpeaks but Id like to check out some more resorts this summer.
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techdeckjuul
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Vish-shoeAll flat pedal bike shoes look so shitty. I kinda want to get some Nike skateboard shoes, stiffen up the sole, and maybe add some toe protection, and just ride on those. The bases already seem decently stiff and durable.
Is this a stupid idea?

If you think flats are ugly try finding a decent looking pair of clipless shoes.

Personally I like the Vans half cab for flats as it has good support and cushioning, I also find them to be the perfect stiffness. I understand your thought processes with wanting to use nikes but I highly doubt the tread pattern of a nike sb will work well with flat pedals.

**This post was edited on Mar 13th 2023 at 3:03:50pm
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Vish-shoe
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techdeckjuulIf you think flats are ugly try finding a decent looking pair of clipless shoes.

Personally I like the Vans half cab for flats as it has good support and cushioning, I also find them to be the perfect stiffness. I understand your thought processes with wanting to use nikes but I highly doubt the tread pattern of a nike sb will work well with flat pedals.

**This post was edited on Mar 13th 2023 at 3:03:50pm


Those don’t look bad, might just go with those.
Mar 13 2023 3:21PM
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DayMan
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2250 is a killer price for a Status

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/status-160/p/199767?gclid=CjwKCAjwiOCgBhAgEiwAjv5whHQS8G79U_DYyuGo9EbCNIJTRu-JGLaynQ-xvJnRvJ0sVxGWLevRvRoCwL0QAvD_BwE&color=320388-199767

and this is also a sick ass deal

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/stumpjumper-evo-comp/p/200528?color=336208-200528

**This post was edited on Mar 20th 2023 at 11:51:18am
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