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let's keep price right out of this review process. we all know what a bike and build like this costs. (and it's a bit scary!)

it's an impressive looking dome, in that spaceman spiff, dynamited daffy duck kinda way.  i like white lids and i cannot lie.

i'd like to see OneUp do something in this space. cheap, effective and Cdn pls and thnks.

Cam, one thing you didn't mention is how they feel compared to CC which you have really liked in the past. does low pressure and CC provide a similar benefit going downhill?  i see CC singles often now in LBS but the price is eye watering. after all the flats i had last year (rear wheel) i've switched to a DH casing rear tire and will do same on the short travel 29er. i haven't had the chance to ride hard yet due to injury but i'm hoping for similar results to your experience, without the additional faff and cost. i may be kidding myself but many others say simply going to 'dual ply' tires is most the battle in terms of both flat protection and improved ride quality. ima find out.

these are a bit of a quirky fit, at least for my feet. even in the right size, they are a tad short. the next size up is too sloppy. too bad as i think they would be the perfect high protection flat shoe. i like the utilitarian look.

ha! inspired by moto, with 2 of the first 4 photos demonstrating that good ol' rear tire moto roost. i bet i could make 3 mouse clicks and see tire slashing roost in every second mtb shot on every site out there. and we wonder why skidding and trail abuse has become so prevalent.

reliable sources tell me the XL they have planned is coming out later in the year, they're starting with the standard s-lg sizes first. i've demo'd a number of super bikes in the last couple years, i'm pretty stoked to try this when a biggun arrives.

or +1 if sarcasm.

no comment on the sizing Tim? i'm guessing that large is a bit small for you based on previous bike reviews and comparisons.

doesn't even look moto/enduro race sponsored.  nice for a change.

we're headed to Leavenworth the first night and will get off the 5 around Everett at the latest, onto the 9 then 2.

googled 0 ave, and there's a wiki page and some images and videos.  it's fascinating.  i guess if you do walk across, which you could almost anywhere, police will show up as it's all on camera. how every square foot of the border is monitored is beyond my understanding. it's not public knowledge and there won't be a docu on the details unfortunately.

looking at the google maps, i'm amazed to see 0 Avenue, is a street that runs right along the border if my eyes are not deceiving me. 

the whole border thing boggles my mind and i'm totally ignorant. so is there a big fence there? are there houses on either side of the street, in each country?  can anyone just walk back and forth at any time?

i gather one can look at their gadget en route and get this info?  how far from PA is the truck crossing?

headed to Moab next friday and will hit the mainland at Tswassenneeeneneneneneeennn .   i know that peace arch is due south but i'm concerned about traffic.  finding it challenging to determine which is the next closest crossing and if it's worth skipping peace arch and just head straight there.  is it far away and worth the detour?  i imagine some of you have experience with this. thanks.

yeah i went from a std Pike 140 with luftkappe (dam nice fork too) to a used (but never ridden, who does that?) Lyrik with 2018 air shaft at 160. got the 2019 air shaft 150 and man, what a fork. for riding hard it's a fantastic improvement in control and confidence pushing the front end harder. 

i love the fact that the Fox forks are way more popular than the RS. guys buy brand new bikes with high end suspension and take the fork off before it even sees a trail for the latest kashima beauty from Fox. i wish i had that kind of dough to throw around.

3 sea kayaks in the household, and 2 canoes. i've tried skis, and while they are indeed fast (being a racing craft) i much prefer a decked boat myself. warmer when it's cold and highly maneuverable. i also like rolling and the like, and touring and camping as well, so this is where sea kayaks shine.  there's a small but very ardent contingent of surf skiers around the Comox area as there are just about every where there's water.  it's all good.  

what kind did you get? you mention they are stable, this is not something most people mention about skis!  i used to paddle way more than i do now, and solo paddling (and tripping) was common for me. it's kind like riding, when you get to a skill level and comfort with the environment and a solid understanding of the risks (objective and subjective) you may find it enjoyable. i used to go paddle the tide races around Victoria by myself in winter and get knocked over and roll, etc, and i was fine with it. that would not be the case now that's for sure.

i'm astounded that the top guys, like Kabush can ride the bikes and tires that they do. i ride the same trails as fast as i can, on Magic Marys, DHR's, etc and Kabush comes through on those Aspens and just flying during the BCBR. the sketch factor on many of the corners on my local trails (Cumberland network) is pretty high, with lots of roots and jank as well. how they go so fast, and don't flat i'll never understand.

2.35 mm on front of 29er trail bike.  2.6 mm front of 650b enduro bike. amazing tires.  getting sg version for front of trail bike next. like the minions there's good reason these are on so many race bikes. they are pretty close to perfect and a great coastal BC tire.

does make you wonder eh. are we at peak mtb?  even close?  how long are people going to keep on the '2 year' bike train with 2 6-7 grand bikes?  i know a lot of people in this boat, some who can easily afford it, many who are making serious compromises in other (important) areas of their financial lives. the incremental benefits of the latest and greatest is waning IMO.