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My buddy went from a Ripmo to an Arrival and he is really loving it so far! I just got a Banshee Prime and we while they are quite different bikes, the linkage looks pretty close to the KS2 design, even down to the lower sag...but the Prime has way lower leverage ratio (same size shock for 135mm travel) and being over 200lbs this matters to me...also love the tall stack height on the Prime. I gotta say, the Arrival is a hella sexy bike, looking forward to seeing what WR1 does in the future!

I have a Specialized story from around 2001 that made me want to never buy one of their bikes again...I was a HUGE big S fanboy at the time too....I hear the Canadian distributor is better now...thankfully.

Great post Andrew. I just got a Banshee Prime V3.2 for a lot of the reasons listed...while kind of on the expensive side for Alu bikes and not light, they are so well built and I know I can trust the bike...and if I have any questions I just send an email off to Keith and he is fast to respond. I just wish they had a good Canadian distributor as bringing things up from the states kinda sucks....but, at least they have taken ownership of their own distribution now...so that's a step in the right direction!

Bikes are very personal and people get very attached to brands...they look at my SR Suntour forks, microshift drivetrain and a frame that they have never heard of and kinda give me weird looks...lol. I love it...this stuff works great and is a great value! Of course I have my things I like to go bigger on...but for the most part I do my research and find parts that mix that good value, strength to weight ratio...I am a bigger dude so I don't worry about weight that much. It helps that I have been riding MTB since the mid 80's and have a good feel for what will work for me and love trying new shit too...lol. I have also learned to not give a shit about what other people ride...you do you and I'll do me..lol. Let's go ride bikes and have fun!

Same! Give the Deftraps a try...I have a few sets so can loan you the pair off my Chromag if you want to test 'em out.

I am a huge fan of the Diety Deftraps...killer composite pedals!

I owned and rode one for 5 years....went to Chromag for 5 and am now about to get on a v3 Prime...I dig Banshee's customer service, ease of maintenance and strength! Just great bikes and the company is run by great guys.

While we are talking about pants, I just picked these up and am loving them so far!

https://www.amazon.ca/ATG-Wrangler-Convertible-Jogger-Caviar/dp/B07T5G69ZS/ref=asc_df_B07T5G69ZS/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459851289302&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14715636122657760827&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001620&hvtargid=pla-853294595195&psc=1

Try the diety deftraps...I'm loving mine...super grippy and haven't lost a pin yet....which may just be luck...but no other pedal has lasted this long...I'm sold!

I started on the same sea foam green Apex as Mike...that bike got me into this sport...many amazing adventures...but oh man was it shitty...haha. Also had a 52 tooth chainring and 21" bars and a hite-rite...lol..those were the days! Fond memories but I would not want to ride those bikes again! They belong on a wall or in a museum.

I have been reading Mike's words since the grimey handshake days...he was my favourite part of bikemag! Very excited to see his writing on my favourite MTB website too.

Here's my Pre Production Norco Search ST...fun bike!

I have been running the same set of LB rims for 8 years now....not one issue! I would and will purchase again!

Yeah, something is holding that Ferrari back...they have a good driver and it's great in the corners...but either downforce or something wrong with their aerodynamics...I hope they can figure it out because max will continue to outpace them until they do!

And...it's been interesting to see Stroll do a lot better the last few races...there may be hope for him after all...lol.

What do you guys feel about the old guys hanging on mid/rear pack? Should they be replaced with new up and coming drivers...or should they stay and just do their thing?

I love my Vittoria Terreno Dry tires, but they only come in 38, and I am looking for a good 45c tire...

That is a gorgeous bike! 

Posted by: niels@nsmb.com

Posted by: Bushpilot

Here's my 2022 update. Now mulleted and with fresh-ish rubber going into warm season.

You probably meant to include the photo you uploaded:

That is a gorgeous bike!

As for purple anno...I love it! As you can tell from my bike pic a few pages back I am more of a red guy...but had serious thoughts about purple with this build!

Posted by: Lynx

Posted by: rnayel

Nice! What's the difference between the V3 and the V3.2? Mine is V3.  Also, I need to pick up one of those fenders.

The new V3.2 has a 30.9mm seatpost whereas the original V3 had a 31.6mm. Think they had some reliability issues or something with them. This change was also made to a few of the other V3 lineup.

Also, its running the Fox Float X now instead of the DPX. They say on their site that they made geometry tweaks too...but also using a taller fork, so I don't know if the changes are from a new design or just the fork a/c change.

Posted by: KenN

Posted by: Stuminator

Jacques is pretty funny sometimes. He sure knows how to slam people in F 1. I don't know if he could do better himself, but I think he's right about Stroll father and son. Lance has been in F1 for six years & is still fucking up on a regular basis. He's quite likely the worst driver in the field.

Latifi is in contention for that title, too ... good Canadian kids!!

Yeah, too bad the Canadian kids are the two worst on the circuit eh? Jezus...has Lance been around that long already....you'd think he'd be better by now. Can't blame the car for everything...lol.

Do you all think Merc will be back up in the running this season? It's been interesting to see Russell doing better than Hamilton...kinda like the Ricciardo/Norris situation.

Hopefully we can get a ride in this week Vik. Let's hope my wrist heals fast! Now to turn the Rootdown into something a little different....

Here's my new Banshee Prime v3.2...no weight yet as I don't own a bike scale...but it's hella fun out on the trails. 

Congrats Vik! Have fun swinging that big ol' banhammer!