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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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GANDALF
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Cant go wrong with DT Swiss
Jul 2 2019 1:44AM
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Dhiler17
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If your local shop uses qbp (I’ve seen em on jbi too) as a distributor they have some wheels built by quality wheels with blank formula hubs and wtb i35 or i29 asymmetrical rims. Have had a pair on my last 4 bikes and they’re bomb proof. Haven’t seen any issues riding the bike park every weekend. There’s kind of a cult following for these with some of the locals at silver mountain cause they’re so rad and cheap. 400-500 for the set depending on availability.
Jul 2 2019 9:21AM
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jKutcher
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Also would suggest the Stans Flow wheels. Very sturdy.
Jul 3 2019 12:17AM
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soccerzla7
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loving my bike I got last year, perfect for cruising these flatter New Jersey trails
Jul 3 2019 8:25PM
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evaroni
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soccerzla7loving my bike I got last year, perfect for cruising these flatter New Jersey trails


Where you ride at? I’m based in Central PA and travel in NJ quite a bit with my steed.
Jul 4 2019 6:44PM
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CLQ
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Well I think I finally decided on my new bike, going to get the YT Capra 29 Al base. Wasn’t the bike I originally wanted but it’s all I can afford now. Pretty stoked to get off my XC bike
Jul 6 2019 8:04PM
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evaroni
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Oops.
Jul 6 2019 11:26PM
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evaroni
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Had to get a full squish after 5 years of hard tail pain.

Fuel ex 9.8. Couldn’t be happier with the way this thing shreds.
Jul 7 2019 6:00AM
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soccerzla7
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evaroniWhere you ride at? I’m based in Central PA and travel in NJ quite a bit with my steed.


Just trail riding usually. Camden country college has some good trails and I live five minutes from there so I’m usually there. Or Ceres. Not sure if you’ve heard of either though
Jul 14 2019 11:04AM
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spritecranberry
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whats the deal with downhill mtb at stowe, did vail get rid of it when the bought stowe?

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Jul 16 2019 4:58PM
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TroyAntipasta
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skiermanLOL I'm sorry you got sucked into attending that shit show.


I had a fantastic time, rode some really fun trails, got to demo expensive bikes I can't afford, and most importantly didn't run into any issues with people slowing me down.
Jul 17 2019 7:18PM
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Mar-O
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How many of you ride with bike computers, and if you do what do you mostly use it for? Been thinking about getting a Garmin edge 520/530 or Wahoo Elemnt Bolt but not sure if it would be worth it, maybe a smaller 130 or something is good enough if the maps on the bigger computers are to bad in the woods anyways?
Jul 20 2019 11:33AM
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Bdoobz
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Mar-OHow many of you ride with bike computers, and if you do what do you mostly use it for? Been thinking about getting a Garmin edge 520/530 or Wahoo Elemnt Bolt but not sure if it would be worth it, maybe a smaller 130 or something is good enough if the maps on the bigger computers are to bad in the woods anyways?


I ride with an Elmnt Bolt. It's great little computer. Gives you all the metrics you need and links up to strava instantly. It's great unit for sure!
Jul 20 2019 12:07PM
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Mar-O
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BdoobzI ride with an Elmnt Bolt. It's great little computer. Gives you all the metrics you need and links up to strava instantly. It's great unit for sure!


Do you find yourself using the map allot?
Jul 20 2019 12:19PM
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Bdoobz
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Mar-ODo you find yourself using the map allot?


Pretty infrequently. I use it mostly for trail riding/gravel/cross so maps normally dont matter. Mostly look at speed and ride time.
Jul 20 2019 12:36PM
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.nasty
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Selling this for my wife. 2019 YT Jeffsy CF Pro with upgraded x01 derailleur and xx1 carbon cranks. Medium

Save 600 dollars off buying it off of YT's website.

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2604402/
Jul 20 2019 12:48PM
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CLQ
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I've been thinking about doing a road trip before school starts up again this fall. I am having a hard time deciding where to go. Anyone have any ideas on where to go? Somewhere within ~10 hours from Colorado would be preferable.
Jul 20 2019 2:39PM
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Chron_Rabbit
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CLQI've been thinking about doing a road trip before school starts up again this fall. I am having a hard time deciding where to go. Anyone have any ideas on where to go? Somewhere within ~10 hours from Colorado would be preferable.


MOAB, Cortez, Durango, Park City, Angel Fire... assuming you'll be riding lol
Jul 20 2019 3:00PM
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CLQ
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Chron_RabbitMOAB, Cortez, Durango, Park City, Angel Fire... assuming you'll be riding lol


Hmm Angel Fire could be cool
Jul 20 2019 4:42PM
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GANDALF
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Got this bad sally currently being shipped to me and i am how do you say VERY EXCITED.

Jul 20 2019 5:02PM
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Mar-O
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Mar-OHow many of you ride with bike computers, and if you do what do you mostly use it for? Been thinking about getting a Garmin edge 520/530 or Wahoo Elemnt Bolt but not sure if it would be worth it, maybe a smaller 130 or something is good enough if the maps on the bigger computers are to bad in the woods anyways?

Picked up the Wahoo Elmnt Bolt today and just had my first ride with it. It was nice not having to look at my phone and I found the map useful in the woods to. Considering returning it though as it was a bit disappointing that it wont show any downhill starred Strava segments which is the only segments I really care about, when using Strava on my phone I can get this up which is nice when doing the same run multiple times trying to improve. Also a bummer that it didn't show any segments on the maps which I usually use on my phone to find good trails. Anyone know if something like the Garmin 530 will show segments on the map or let you sync starred downhill segments? :)
Jul 22 2019 11:18AM
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JmckR
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Decided against racing and using strava this season. I got well too competitive last year and ended up breaking myself as I was riding well out of my ability, it also took the fun out of things in some ways.

This year I just want to enjoy my riding for what it is. I already feel like a much smoother and faster rider, now I'm focusing on technique rather than the stopwatch.
Jul 22 2019 1:38PM
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.squirrely.
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Suggestions on some brands that make jerseys/ shirts for trail riding? Dont want to look like a douche with a bunch of logos on it like the troy lee or 100% stuff but having a hard time finding reasonably priced shirts with basic designs. Dakine has some cool stuff I guess something along those lines
Jul 22 2019 5:47PM
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clindblomskier
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.squirrely.Suggestions on some brands that make jerseys/ shirts for trail riding? Dont want to look like a douche with a bunch of logos on it like the troy lee or 100% stuff but having a hard time finding reasonably priced shirts with basic designs. Dakine has some cool stuff I guess something along those lines
I like my ION stuff but it can be tricky to find in the U.S. assuming that's where you are. Sweet Protection stuff has nothing on it, also a lot of Specialized clothing is not super branded.
Jul 22 2019 7:07PM
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patagonialuke
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.squirrely.Suggestions on some brands that make jerseys/ shirts for trail riding? Dont want to look like a douche with a bunch of logos on it like the troy lee or 100% stuff but having a hard time finding reasonably priced shirts with basic designs. Dakine has some cool stuff I guess something along those lines


Mons Royale is my favorite for less-branded apparel, but their stuff isn't particularly cheap or super durable if you crash a lot like me.
Jul 22 2019 7:12PM
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evaroni
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.squirrely.Suggestions on some brands that make jerseys/ shirts for trail riding? Dont want to look like a douche with a bunch of logos on it like the troy lee or 100% stuff but having a hard time finding reasonably priced shirts with basic designs. Dakine has some cool stuff I guess something along those lines


Endura has been my go-to brand for solid outerwear. Hit up a shop and you can usually find good deals on the sale racks.
Jul 22 2019 7:19PM
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dickweed
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CLQHmm Angel Fire could be cool


can confirm angel fire is sick
Jul 22 2019 7:30PM
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ThaLorax
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patagonialukeMons Royale is my favorite for less-branded apparel, but their stuff isn't particularly cheap or super durable if you crash a lot like me.


Love Mons, but they're huge MONS on nearly EVERY piece of clothing turns me off. Dakine, Club Ride, Smith makes a couple of low branded jerseys
Jul 22 2019 9:24PM
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ModMommy
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My brother needs people to ride with
Jul 23 2019 9:45PM
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ModMommy
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We grew up racing XC and Enduro he’d be stoked to do some climbs.
Jul 23 2019 10:01PM
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PM me ur number and i’ll send you his
Jul 23 2019 10:09PM
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SendyMcSendyface
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What do yall do for seats? I'm coming over from BMX, and my ass is killing me on the stock seat. (already got padded shorts)
Jul 24 2019 5:08PM
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CLQ
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SendyMcSendyfaceWhat do yall do for seats? I'm coming over from BMX, and my ass is killing me on the stock seat. (already got padded shorts)


your ass is just going to hurt a little bit for awhile
Jul 24 2019 8:44PM
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clindblomskier
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SendyMcSendyfaceWhat do yall do for seats? I'm coming over from BMX, and my ass is killing me on the stock seat. (already got padded shorts)

I like fabric scoop saddles they are real comfy
Jul 24 2019 8:56PM
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Bdoobz
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SendyMcSendyfaceWhat do yall do for seats? I'm coming over from BMX, and my ass is killing me on the stock seat. (already got padded shorts)


I have a Fabric Line, Chromag Lynx and SDG Duster. All great saddles but if I had to choose one I'd take the Duster.

But yeah, everyone is different so it's tough to say for sure.
Jul 24 2019 9:00PM
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.nasty
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Best advice without actually getting a fit done is look up a video on how to measure your sit bones. Makes a difference, I used to get sciatic pain with a 135mm width saddle but went away within a week of switching to a 142mm width.
Jul 24 2019 10:51PM
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CLQ
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Downieville, CO?
Aug 2 2019 5:49PM
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davetron78
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lol what is this? Pinkbike? a shop for candy configurations?

http://www.pinkbike.com
Aug 2 2019 6:02PM
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davetron78
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GANDALFGot this bad sally currently being shipped to me and i am how do you say VERY EXCITED.



ive noticed with the Maxxis OEM tires (white logo text) that the sidewall construction isnt as 'durable' as the aftermarket carcass, that you can buy at a bike shop. i read somewhere the OEM tires are ordered in bulk and the manufacture process is faster, in order to keep up with a certain monthly order requsite. its like Samsung and their 'Galaxy' and 'A Galaxy' series phones, same models, build material but some objectives are taken for a cheaper end product ( not saying this is a bad thing, but what ive encountered with OEM tiresets)
Aug 2 2019 6:08PM
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GANDALF
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2jZswapive noticed with the Maxxis OEM tires (white logo text) that the sidewall construction isnt as 'durable' as the aftermarket carcass, that you can buy at a bike shop. i read somewhere the OEM tires are ordered in bulk and the manufacture process is faster, in order to keep up with a certain monthly order requsite. its like Samsung and their 'Galaxy' and 'A Galaxy' series phones, same models, build material but some objectives are taken for a cheaper end product ( not saying this is a bad thing, but what ive encountered with OEM tiresets)


Yep I am fully aware of that. I actually work at Fanatik Bike Co, and the tires are the first thing im swapping on that bike. I am a Schwalbe guy for life. Although I have a set of WTB Tires in their DH casing that I got through a job, so I am going to try those out first. But i'll likely end up with Dual Magic Mary's like I have on my trail bike. That MM 2.6 is the greatest tire ever.
Aug 2 2019 7:15PM
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davetron78
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GANDALFYep I am fully aware of that. I actually work at Fanatik Bike Co, and the tires are the first thing im swapping on that bike. I am a Schwalbe guy for life. Although I have a set of WTB Tires in their DH casing that I got through a job, so I am going to try those out first. But i'll likely end up with Dual Magic Mary's like I have on my trail bike. That MM 2.6 is the greatest tire ever.


i'll have to check out the Magic Mary for my next tire combo! cant say ive ridden schwalbe tires on any of my bikes
Aug 2 2019 7:24PM
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