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  1. escapeartist

    29er klunker

    Speaking of full retard, I stopped by my local Walmart today and discovered some of these bicycle machines. In the shopping aisle test it felt a bit like driving drunk in an 18-wheeler with flat tires. I think it could be the future.
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    2012 team rumour and speculation

    I wonder whose idea the LOI was in the first place. Do you think Gwin correctly predicted that Specialized was gonna have a disappointing season with Sam and would be willing to pay a lot for someone that could win? It seems like the perfect storm for him making a lot of money, even if there...
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    Witch one: NS suburban vs DMR raptoid?

    Good list.
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    Evil Undead

    This thread
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    2012 updates for the Rocky Knob Bike Park

    Great news Moto. Can't wait to be back in the states to check it out! Craig, I'd encourage a podium style "hot seat" theme.
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    Heads Up to the Camel City Crew

    Ugh. That sucks. It takes a special kind of stupid/desperation to rob a runner. Maybe you get an ipod and $10, and on of those adorable belts with all the little water bottles.
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    2012 team rumour and speculation

    Vital has a good pre-season slideshow up if anyone's like me and hasn't been paying a whole lot of attention in the off season. After watching it I'm properly stoked for bike racing and more Vital slideshows...
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    GT Distortion

    I did the same thing with mine. It was tough, but I have a much nicer build because of it. Then I moved to Korea for a year and didn't bring it with me. I'm such a jackass.
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    Any chance for a real discussion about Pinkbike?

    I'm with you here too. I used to check NSMB more often than anything when I first started riding 8 or 9 years ago, but for whatever reason tapered off to almost never a year or two ago. Now every time I go back I've been really impressed. They have a great perspective and shell out awesome...
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    Any chance for a real discussion about Pinkbike?

    I can't believe I forgot about Sven's slideshows, they are definitely the highlight of Vital, and really probably all World Cup coverage for me. Good stuff.
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    Any chance for a real discussion about Pinkbike?

    I'm with you on both of these points. The forum here is far and away better than anything else I've used. What about Vital? They are certainly trying hard, they appear have the connections, and they seem to be doing all the right things, but (forgive this) the magic just doesn't seem to be...
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    Any chance for a real discussion about Pinkbike?

    Also, I know it may seem weird to have a discussion on RM about how good I think they're competitor has gotten, but let me say that I still love this site. The discussion here is on a whole different level, and both sites definitely have their advantages. I'm just interested in a industry...
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    Any chance for a real discussion about Pinkbike?

    I understand this site has been constructed on Pinkbike hatred, and I respect that. When I first started posting here there was a "pinkbike feet" joke in almost every thread, and a steady stream of hilarious bikes with 24X3in Gazzis to take e-sh!ts on. While I would never suggest that much...
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    Why is there not a successful Superstar like company in the US

    Right, also their stuff is more expensive. I'm not asking why companies don't just go to Taiwan and buy catalog parts, I understand that everyone does this at least on some level. But the big companies in the US aren't selling direct. Sette is about the closest I can think of. J&B is an...
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    Why is there not a successful Superstar like company in the US

    Right, also their stuff is more expensive. I'm not asking why companies don't just go to Taiwan and buy catalog parts, I understand that everyone does this at least on some level. But the big companies in the US aren't selling direct. Sette is about the closest I can think of. J&B is an...
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    Why is there not a successful Superstar like company in the US

    Superstar seems to be really popular in the UK, even getting favorable reviews in Dirt and other mags. Why do we not have a similar outfit in the US? Can anyone think of one? I understand a lot of people take issue with the direct to customer approach, but I refuse to believe all the mountain...
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    Shopping

    ugh..
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    BMX Box Size?

    Using the dimensions 46x21x9 http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-173190.html, UPS will cost $662, FedEx will be $503 and USPS will be $220. The problem is that the maximum combined length+girth for a USPS package is 108in. If this is an accurate box size, I should be fine, but if its 2...
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    BMX Box Size?

    I just looked into that and I think it will actually be more expensive. A luggage shipping service I found charges $299. I think USPS will be about $220. The advantage of the golf bag is that airlines don't know its a bike, so they don't charge you for a bike (since golf clubs usually either fly...
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    BMX Box Size?

    I recently moved to Korea. I figured I'd leave my bike at home to simplify flying and just figure one out when I got here. Turns out there really isn't much of a scene here, I can't find a used bike, and the new ones are hundreds of dollars more than at home in the States. So I've decided to...
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