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Commented on We Are One Arrival - Long Term Review - 1 day, 8 hours ago

Yes I'm at the high end of the …
Commented on We Are One Arrival - Long Term Review - 2 days, 6 hours ago

This review is spot on. After hopping on …
Commented on The 12° Fasst Flexx Suspension Handlebar - 1 week, 1 day ago

I'm on the carbons! Found a used set. …
Commented on The 12° Fasst Flexx Suspension Handlebar - 1 week, 1 day ago

Late to the party here... after meeting a …
Commented on Do Dentists Actually Ride Mountain Bikes? - 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Yes indeed! However I would think anything listed …

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We Are One Arrival - Long Term Review - May 25, 2022, 7:19 a.m.

Yes I'm at the high end of the optimal sag, 24%. However I'm on an EXT Storia, which has a pretty firm tune so it sits a bit higher in its travel. 500lb spring (170lb rider). It's damn near perfect.

We Are One Arrival - Long Term Review - May 24, 2022, 9:44 a.m.

This review is spot on. After hopping on this bike, I've gravitated to faster local trails in Squamish that I would seldom do before on my Megatower (Credit Line to be specific). It definitely rewards speed! I've been on a coil shock since day one and have to say it's velcro both up and down.

The 12° Fasst Flexx Suspension Handlebar - May 18, 2022, 9:51 a.m.

I'm on the carbons! Found a used set. And the 12 degree is actually really nice.

The 12° Fasst Flexx Suspension Handlebar - May 18, 2022, 9:15 a.m.

Late to the party here... after meeting a guy on the trail that wouldn't shut up about these, and after reading some reviews, I managed to get my hands (I'm short some fingers so suffer from major hand fatigue) on a pair of these and have to say this is going to change my riding life. That's only after one ride. Usually I'm stopping 3-4x on a top to bottom Squamish trail ride to rest or I blow a hand off the bar. Thanks for the great write-up Andrew!

Do Dentists Actually Ride Mountain Bikes? - May 9, 2022, 9:26 a.m.

Yes indeed! However I would think anything listed on the government database REC layer would be fair game? So that would mean more than 3... but yes I see your point. Many 'non-legitimate' trails. I guess we could have rogue sponsors for rogue trails! ;)

Do Dentists Actually Ride Mountain Bikes? - May 9, 2022, 8:48 a.m.

Agree with that 100% - they started a 'Trail Champs' program but it seems to have flatlined - where businesses can look after a trail.

https://sorca.ca/build/trail-champs

Do Dentists Actually Ride Mountain Bikes? - May 9, 2022, 8:31 a.m.

I see! I wonder if they aren't into backing the massive SORCA Socials and Cincos of today. It's pretty insane with sometimes upwards of 300 people showing up. I am a bit of a social butterfly and I now find them overwhelming.

To your other point in the article - I 100% agree - my decisions for retailers and services are based on their support for the local trail association!

Do Dentists Actually Ride Mountain Bikes? - May 9, 2022, 8:07 a.m.

Not sure you dug deep enough... Diamond Head Dental in Squamish has sponsored countless toonies over the 8 years I've been in town. And dentist CK is a madman on a bike. And on top of that - his bikes actually aren't very dentisty!

AXS Eagle Economics - Sept. 24, 2021, 1:55 p.m.

Maybe I've been on a good streak, along with my riding buddies? I just feel that to explode a rear derailleur you either take a really bad line, or make a horrible shift. Not to say that doesn't happen but...

AXS Eagle Economics - Sept. 24, 2021, 12:36 p.m.

Can you please post up a poll to find out when the last time was you blew up a rear derailleur on a trail? I personally can't remember. All the brands are so dialed now. All this talk about so expensive to replace - but does it even happen?

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