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Wow very cool. This site is like a fine wine…

I’ll wait patiently for my stock notification. Stoked to support  a local company that evidently makes a rad product.

Lol I also had a set of those Tioga tires. They were downright scary on wet roots as they would go sideways with zero warning.

Unfortunately Stratos forks twisted if you ever landed nose heavy. Then one had to back off the crown bolts, twist the fork back and tighten. But you couldn’t tighten too much as it would cause binding. 

I also installed a stratos rear shock on my Norco Launch. ONE bunny hop onto a rock and it exploded. The shaft severed in two..

Stratos looked so hot but was just hot garbage. 

Shortly thereafter I threw on a Monster and never looked back….until I spotted that shiny silver Super T. Now that was a fork!

I just spent two years on a full X01 setup with Code RSC. While the brakes were good (still not enough power) I was never too impressed with the drivetrain.

I’m a few months in on SLX and believe SRAM should be embarrassed. The shift quality is noticeably better with the SLX. Also, after a brief adjustment to the SLX brakes, I also prefer them to the Codes. They are certainly more on/off than the Codes, but the Shimano’s power is awesome.

No more $$ drivetrains for me. I will be adding that XT shifter soon, though.

My previous bike was X01 and it never did impress me much other than being a relatively light group. I always felt the $ could be better spent elsewhere; like wheels.

So when I built a new bike, I went full SLX and now the opposite is true. I like everything about SLX minus the relatively portly weight. Shifts are smooth and quick. Also, if/when I kill the rear derailleur it won’t cost a ton to replace. Now, the “drivetrain $” has been put into my wheels and suspension. 

I realize I’m stating the obvious to most on this board, but it just doesn’t make sense (to me) to invest AXS $ into a drivetrain no matter how well it performs. Then again, far be it from me, to judge how others spend their $.

Nailed it.

Wasn’t the term coined by Wheeliedrop?

Great if you don’t have history of significant back injury. 

I can’t even ride the pump track anymore…first world problem!

My 20 year old self loves riding hardtails. My nearly 50 year old back loves to read about them.

My lovely wife surprised me with a Topeak pressure gauge and a Crank Bros M19 multi-tool. 

Bought my 8 yr old boy a ‘21 Norco Fluid 2 FS. It’s a 24”. We did a loop yesterday and he was so stoked. 

Re: brakes - I’ve been using Codes for a year now. Zero issues and great feel. My XT probably had more power but EFF that wandering bite point. It was a deal breaker. I have read good reviews thus far wrt Deore brakes. Here’s hoping Shimano have resolved the issue. The new Deore kit is a big win for performance on budget.

My last four bikes have been new. That said, I only buy a model year old. I just picked up my new bike a month ago for 28% off retail. After selling my old bike, the gap isn’t too bad. Also, I tend to replace my bikes every two or three years so I have time to absorb the expense.

Haida Gwai.(It used to be named after their daughter)

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I was in the Victoria location a couple weeks ago and it was shoulder to shoulder busy, their tent prices are awful. Robinsons had everything I wanted but it was disturbingly quiet. :(

Robinsons rules. Its always quiet in there, and yet they remain. MEC = meh

I am also feeling that pain. My Push parts left Colorado Aug 19th. Have been in Vancouver since the 21st.

I just spent a romantic day at the beach with my shiny, $9000 bike.

What he did was legal.
I think baiting is bullshit.
I think the guy in the vid is a severe fuckhead who kills for sport.

Yep.

Finished building my Commencal Meta AM V4:

Nice!

Was up there today in the awful weather. Still had fun. Trails are great and there was zero line. Props to the trail crew!

Last nights show was an amazing experience. Incredible vibe.