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  1. SylentK

    Bibbo Award

    This is a downhill ski thing, apparently. Was just watching the WC at Beaver Creek. I'm a skier and love racing. It's super cool to see how fast the dudes go down that course. You can do it on your own, but it's not prepped for racing. And it's hella crazy. Anyways the broadcasting peeps put a...
  2. SylentK

    Maui Fires

    @Lelandjt Or anyone else around there... Your family and friends okay? From what I've seen/heard, lots of carnage. So not cool. Can't imagine. Sending out the positive vibes to all in Hawaii.
  3. SylentK

    Random Acts of Riders

    True story, just this weekend. Maybe you guys have similar stories. Might be fun to share them. In the middle of no where. Walden, Colorado. Wife and kid needs to use the pee machine. I'm topping off the gas and I see a pretty sweet road bike with paniers and whatnot and tan walled tires. So...
  4. SylentK

    Cocaine Bear - Actually Not That Bad

    I've seen bears on trails. Whistler black bears seem nice. I wouldn't trust a Colorado bear. Moral of the story? Don't give them cocaine? :D
  5. SylentK

    Effing Fox - X2 Recall

    As some of you have already read on other interwebz, Fox is recalling their Float X2. All we are told is to look out for the versions that do not have the warning message to not exceed 250psi and something about shipping before Sept 2016. And to not use it and don't sell it - cuz that's illegal...
  6. SylentK

    Hightower and Tackleberry?

    Seems cool. But I'm a bit biased as I am in the process of doing this to my WFO. Brings up some other questions around running different F/R sizes as well. Thoughts? Read it here
  7. SylentK

    Monarch Crest Enduro Race - Oct 1-4 (near Salida, CO)

    Thought I should pass this on to the EndurBros here. For those that don't know about Monarch Crest, it's kind of an epic must do. Kinda like racing the whole enchilada I guess. http://www.chocolatebunnyproductions.com/monarch-crest-enduro.html To hear the "locals" bitch/praise the event, go...
  8. SylentK

    See My Vest

    This vest rocks. Best new product I've tried in a while. The majority of my rides these days (now that I have a baby) are quick and to the point (quality over quantity) about 1-1.5 hours. 6-10 miles, 1200-2000 feet in elevation. Plenty of places to flat. Which I have. Plenty of times. And...
  9. SylentK

    Freecaster, Flash and the iPad

    So the wife wants an iPad. So I'm thinking that's great, I can watch the Worlds while we are outta town for a wedding. But the iPad doesn't support Flash. WTF? So now I'm looking at a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Yes, its supposed to be for "her" but its really for "us" :D What's a guy to do? Is...
  10. SylentK

    Are on-line retailers ruining the cycling industry or progressing it?

    Chain Reaction Cycles, Competitive Cyclist, Amazon, Ebay, etc. We all know these sites. We all know they offer prices that our LBS can't compete with. Ask any LBS and they'll tell you that their COST is more than these e-tailer's sale price. What about the distributors in all this...
  11. SylentK

    PUSHing your Pike?

    I love my Pike 454. But it is def due for preventative maintenance. I have replaced the o-ring on the top left side (travel adjust side) twice now due to leaking. Other than that the performance is awesome. Not sure I need anything else done besides a regular teardown/overhaul which I can do...
  12. SylentK

    Another Reason Shimano Rules

    Warranty department that actually warranties its products! And fast, too! Took exactly 8 working days or a week and a half to ship my old Saint derailer to them, and for them to look at it and ship me a new one. That's pretty freakin' sweet! :D :thumb: A little background: I was...
  13. SylentK

    New Vivid AIR!?

    They seem to be on to it as they answered my biggest complaint about air shocks, and thats the fade they get when they heat up. The Hot Rod? Amazing. Check it... http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/Introducing-RockShox-Vivid-Air-Rear-Downhill-Shock,2148/sspomer,2 (I wish I knew how to...
  14. SylentK

    USA Cycling - where's the love?

    Just read USA Cycling's latest communique. They (usa cycling) sent 6 cyclo-cross juniors over to Belgium for a camp to prepare them for the upcoming Worlds later this month. Now I tried to find more detail on who actually paid for the trip, but for all intents and purposes of the communique, it...
  15. SylentK

    building jumps with sand bags?

    I want to build some decent sized dirt jumps where I live, which is very similar to the desert, so lots of sand. I'm wondering if anyone has had any luck building the foundation or entire dirt jumps with sand bags? I've seen them used for bracing berms out here, thought it could be applied...
  16. SylentK

    Kenda Racers - What do you run?

    I've been a Maxxis guy for the last several years (Minion DHF, mostly), but this year the team has Kenda. I haven't used a Kenda tire in years and don't really remember much except I pinch flatted a lot on their non-DH casing/Singleply tires. So which tire would you guys suggest for hard...
  17. SylentK

    Grips - Thick or thin?

    So who runs what and why? Is it at all related to hand size? Let's hear it!
  18. SylentK

    Keystone Climax Cancelled?

    Yes, the Keystone Climax is cancelled. "The moose out front shoulda told ya". Alright, super big bummer, I'll admit. But what may be an even bigger bummer is the other affects of this gondi overhaul. How much riding will there be this summer if just this race is affected? What the heck just...
  19. SylentK

    Sunday Shift Mod

    During the season both a teammate and I had rear derailleur cable issues on our then new Sundays. We were both using Shimano XT everything. The cable and housing always seemed to get jacked up. At first we thought we were getting the cable caught on something, or we bashed the derailleur on...
  20. SylentK

    Nomavy (Nomad + Avy DHS) Pics and write-up

    So my Nomad came with the DHX Air which, after riding it several times on lift-serviced DH terrain, shuttles, etc. just doesn't cut it (but that's another thread...something like "Weaksauce Fox DHX Air"...hahaha). For the record I did NOT want the air shock, but at the time, that's pretty much...
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