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It was during this fateful ride that I noticed the infamous X2 squelching and had to out in for warranty. 

Aside from that the bike beats every measurable metric compared to my previous bike, a Scott Aspect 50 from 2010ish

<div class="md"><p>It was during this fateful ride that I noticed the infamous X2 squelching and had to out in for warranty. </p>

<p>Aside from that the bike beats every measurable metric compared to my previous bike, a Scott Aspect 50 from 2010ish</p>
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Happy Belated NBD for me

SYCAMORE CANYON MTB - DH SUPERCUT

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Ripping around Sycamore Canyon State Park, Ventura CA

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Hey y’all! 

First time posting in here as I just picked up this ‘19 Process 153 29er a couple weeks ago after not having a bike for 5+ years!

I used to work at and race DH for a local bike shop team in high school up in Idaho, but had to get rid of my bikes a couple years after graduating (r/sad) — but with being out of the industry for a grip, I’m not too sure if the reputable companies I remember are still holding up? 

My first thought is to change the cockpit asap (I hate the orange grips and flats) and go to a full Chromag setup with the exception of potentially PNW Components for the grips, also going with some skinwall Maxxis’ I think would excellent with this colorway. After that, I was thinking new Spank wheelset and potentially going with a Float 38 170mm up front, DHX2 rear, and Transfer post eventually to really lean into the gold theme, also because who doesn’t love Kashima coating 🤤 — drivetrain will likely just be upgraded/replaced as I break stuff lol, I don’t mind the current groupo

Are these potential upgrades still in-line with current quality standards? 

I plan on mostly riding Mt. Charleston/Lee Canyon most frequently, with some trips over to Big Bear/Santa’s Village as much as I can— with that being said, are there any other recommendations for cool trail systems or bike parks within a day trip from Vegas? Also definitely looking for riding buddies as I don’t know anybody with a bike down here!

Sorry for the long winded post, but I appreciate any advice offered and/or anyone keen to let a mediocre (at best) washed-up DH rider join their next ride! 

Cheers!

<div class="md"><p>Hey y’all! </p>

<p>First time posting in here as I just picked up this ‘19 Process 153 29er a couple weeks ago after not having a bike for 5+ years!</p>

<p>I used to work at and race DH for a local bike shop team in high school up in Idaho, but had to get rid of my bikes a couple years after graduating (<a href="/r/sad">r/sad</a>) — but with being out of the industry for a grip, I’m not too sure if the reputable companies I remember are still holding up? </p>

<p>My first thought is to change the cockpit asap (I hate the orange grips and flats) and go to a full Chromag setup with the exception of potentially PNW Components for the grips, also going with some skinwall Maxxis’ I think would excellent with this colorway. After that, I was thinking new Spank wheelset and potentially going with a Float 38 170mm up front, DHX2 rear, and Transfer post eventually to really lean into the gold theme, also because who doesn’t love Kashima coating 🤤 — drivetrain will likely just be upgraded/replaced as I break stuff lol, I don’t mind the current groupo</p>

<p>Are these potential upgrades still in-line with current quality standards? </p>

<p>I plan on mostly riding Mt. Charleston/Lee Canyon most frequently, with some trips over to Big Bear/Santa’s Village as much as I can— with that being said, are there any other recommendations for cool trail systems or bike parks within a day trip from Vegas? Also definitely looking for riding buddies as I don’t know anybody with a bike down here!</p>

<p>Sorry for the long winded post, but I appreciate any advice offered and/or anyone keen to let a mediocre (at best) washed-up DH rider join their next ride! </p>

<p>Cheers!</p>
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New Bike Day— Any Las Vegas Locals?

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<div class="md"><p>Kept my purple i9 hubs and bling🤘😎</p>
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NEW BIKE DAY🤩

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I just got my bike but it's the wrong season outside.  Is it hard on the suspension components if I ride in -10 celcius..ish?

Ripmos AF

<div class="md"><p>I just got my bike but it&#39;s the wrong season outside.  Is it hard on the suspension components if I ride in -10 celcius..ish?</p>

<p>Ripmos AF</p>
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Biking with a full suspension in Winter.

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Slowly getting more comfortable on my mountain bike, want to learn how to jump, are there any beginner friendly dirt tracks or something around DFW? 

<div class="md"><p>Slowly getting more comfortable on my mountain bike, want to learn how to jump, are there any beginner friendly dirt tracks or something around DFW? </p>
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Good place to learn to jump in DFW?

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Hi! I have been cycling for many years and made the switch from XC to road cycling back in 2020. I have this Cube AIM 29er frame from back in the day and I’m thinking of building to get back into XC/Trail riding (maybe some light enduro downhills). It does have a tapered headset, which is great for modern forks, but the frame was designed to use a QR axle rear hub. 

Is it really necessary to make the jump to thru axle in the rear? (the fork will definitely be a thru axle one). Or can a QR frame/hub will work just fine for the type of riding I think of doing? 

Additional question: The bike originally was built with a 100 mm travel fork. Would putting a 120 mm fork on it be a good idea? Or would it negatively affect the geometry/handling ?

Thanks everyone! 

<div class="md"><p>Hi! I have been cycling for many years and made the switch from XC to road cycling back in 2020. I have this Cube AIM 29er frame from back in the day and I’m thinking of building to get back into XC/Trail riding (maybe some light enduro downhills). It does have a tapered headset, which is great for modern forks, but the frame was designed to use a QR axle rear hub. </p>

<p>Is it really necessary to make the jump to thru axle in the rear? (the fork will definitely be a thru axle one). Or can a QR frame/hub will work just fine for the type of riding I think of doing? </p>

<p>Additional question: The bike originally was built with a 100 mm travel fork. Would putting a 120 mm fork on it be a good idea? Or would it negatively affect the geometry/handling ?</p>

<p>Thanks everyone! </p>
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Is a rear thru axle essential? 

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My "discount" hardtail build - Chromag Wideangle

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Building a bike from frame up and looking to get a marzocchi bomber coil shock however it says it does not come with shock bushings, could someone explain how I know which I need to go with the frame and the shock? Thanks 

<div class="md"><p>Building a bike from frame up and looking to get a marzocchi bomber coil shock however it says it does not come with shock bushings, could someone explain how I know which I need to go with the frame and the shock? Thanks </p>
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Completely lost with rear shocks 

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Currently have 100% strata 2 goggles that need replacement. Looking to upgrade to a stronger goggle and I need them to have wide FOV and ideally anti fog as I always manage to fog up goggles. 

Not sure what colour lenses to get- I will be buying a total of 2 lenses ( including the one that comes in the goggles) so one for low light and high light would be good.

Does anybody have any strong recommendations?

<div class="md"><p>Currently have 100% strata 2 goggles that need replacement. Looking to upgrade to a stronger goggle and I need them to have wide FOV and ideally anti fog as I always manage to fog up goggles. </p>

<p>Not sure what colour lenses to get- I will be buying a total of 2 lenses ( including the one that comes in the goggles) so one for low light and high light would be good.</p>

<p>Does anybody have any strong recommendations?</p>
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New goggles?

I've recently been offered an older Mountain Bike that seems to be in really good condition. The problem is I'll primarily be using it for city riding on pavement. I've done some research and it seems the main drawback would be the weight of the bike and the wider tires. Seeing as this one may be on the lighter side and the tires should be replaceable... how much of a problem would this be for me? Thanks!

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;ve recently been offered an older Mountain Bike that seems to be in really good condition. The problem is I&#39;ll primarily be using it for city riding on pavement. I&#39;ve done some research and it seems the main drawback would be the weight of the bike and the wider tires. Seeing as this one may be on the lighter side and the tires should be replaceable... how much of a problem would this be for me? Thanks!</p>
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Question regarding city riding.

102mm crankarm 25t with 22t welded for free...  Ah just experimenting, for going uphill.

<div class="md"><p>102mm crankarm 25t with 22t welded for free...  Ah just experimenting, for going uphill.</p>
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102mm crankarm 25t with 22t welded for free

My first nice mountain bike, a huge upgrade from my 2002 Santa Cruz Superlite. Now the trails just need to dry out a bit

<div class="md"><p>My first nice mountain bike, a huge upgrade from my 2002 Santa Cruz Superlite. Now the trails just need to dry out a bit</p>
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New bike day!

Any of you Denver folks been to Green Mountain in the past couple days and know if it’s still a convoluted muddy mess? I went Saturday and it was horrible. Trying to plan accordingly. Thanks! 

<div class="md"><p>Any of you Denver folks been to Green Mountain in the past couple days and know if it’s still a convoluted muddy mess? I went Saturday and it was horrible. Trying to plan accordingly. Thanks! </p>
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Green Mountain

Son begs daily to ride with me. 

guys I'm having a problem: I destroy every trail like a beast but i still don't know how to fucking wheelie or manual please can somebody give me some tips or links to a good tutorial that could really help?

<div class="md"><p>guys I&#39;m having a problem: I destroy every trail like a beast but i still don&#39;t know how to fucking wheelie or manual please can somebody give me some tips or links to a good tutorial that could really help?</p>
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please help

I found one for 1500 eur? What do you think? Is it worth looking at? Knowing that its a bit more complex suspension, maybe not a good idea to buy such an old bike? I guess overall it shouldn't be outdated very much. 

<div class="md"><p>I found one for 1500 eur? What do you think? Is it worth looking at? Knowing that its a bit more complex suspension, maybe not a good idea to buy such an old bike? I guess overall it shouldn&#39;t be outdated very much. </p>
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2019 Yeti SB130 in almost 2025?

Just bought theese stickers for my damper/rear sus

rate my mtb

I have a water bottle mount is on the seat tube thing. It is stopping my dropper post from sliding in. Can I remove the nuts from in side of the tube? 

<div class="md"><p>I have a water bottle mount is on the seat tube thing. It is stopping my dropper post from sliding in. Can I remove the nuts from in side of the tube? </p>
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Need help installing dropper post 

Went to a friend's cousin's house for Thanksgiving and we were talking about hobbies since he picked up golf this year. I told him I started mountain biking but need a full suspension and he said he had one in his shed he'd sell me cheap. He's only used it twice since he bought it. Got it for $1k! Stoked to finally keep up with the crew I ride with. Looks brand new. 

<div class="md"><p>Went to a friend&#39;s cousin&#39;s house for Thanksgiving and we were talking about hobbies since he picked up golf this year. I told him I started mountain biking but need a full suspension and he said he had one in his shed he&#39;d sell me cheap. He&#39;s only used it twice since he bought it. Got it for $1k! Stoked to finally keep up with the crew I ride with. Looks brand new. </p>
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Finally upgraded the Trek Marlin 5 for a Co-op DRT 3.2!

I bought this Single Speed Rig used a couple of months ago and am having the hardest time finding a SS chain that fits. I lost the old chain so no reference point. Front ring is a 32T. Anyone have the same bike/ know which one to buy?

https://preview.redd.it/wdilf1arkn4e1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4c8e1922c0d8a0d46b6c9f40955a091368cbeca4



<div class="md"><p>I bought this Single Speed Rig used a couple of months ago and am having the hardest time finding a SS chain that fits. I lost the old chain so no reference point. Front ring is a 32T. Anyone have the same bike/ know which one to buy?</p>

<p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/wdilf1arkn4e1.jpg?width=1080&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=4c8e1922c0d8a0d46b6c9f40955a091368cbeca4">https://preview.redd.it/wdilf1arkn4e1.jpg?width=1080&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=4c8e1922c0d8a0d46b6c9f40955a091368cbeca4</a></p>
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Gary Fisher SS Rig Chain?


Thin Dirt Line


I have a local guy trying to sell a 2016 yeti 4.5c for $2000 and a spare frame (without the infinity switch with an additional spank wheel seat for $1000.   I’m definitely not paying 3k for a soon-to-be 9 yr old bike but was considering offering $1,500 for everything.   Would that be a good deal or would you look elsewhere for $1500?  Have drivetrains etc really improved that much since 2016?

The bike looks brand new (aside from a sticky dropper post - I’ve seen it in person) and the guy was a Yeti collector, now selling off his collection, so I don’t think it’s seen much time in the wild.  

<div class="md"><p>I have a local guy trying to sell a 2016 yeti 4.5c for $2000 and a spare frame (without the infinity switch with an additional spank wheel seat for $1000.   I’m definitely not paying 3k for a soon-to-be 9 yr old bike but was considering offering $1,500 for everything.   Would that be a good deal or would you look elsewhere for $1500?  Have drivetrains etc really improved that much since 2016?</p>

<p>The bike looks brand new (aside from a sticky dropper post - I’ve seen it in person) and the guy was a Yeti collector, now selling off his collection, so I don’t think it’s seen much time in the wild.  </p>
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Yeti sb4.5c (2016)

https://preview.redd.it/9o3sge6rrm4e1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aee840c53f82a646edb58c8c63267c3eb6f62c4f



<div class="md"><p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/9o3sge6rrm4e1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=aee840c53f82a646edb58c8c63267c3eb6f62c4f">https://preview.redd.it/9o3sge6rrm4e1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=aee840c53f82a646edb58c8c63267c3eb6f62c4f</a></p>
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New bIke (trek marlin 8 gen 3 €527,50 clearance and black friday sale)

Sun and snow, got the best of both worlds yesterday when i did a small tour in Bavaria from „Eschenlohe" to „Lenggries". It was pretty cold at first, but after the first climb this wasn’t a problem anymore. Everything was so peaceful, i guess that’s one of the benefits of riding in winter.
Definitely will check out more locations, maybe you guys have some recommendations for me:) 

<div class="md"><p>Sun and snow, got the best of both worlds yesterday when i did a small tour in Bavaria from „Eschenlohe&quot; to „Lenggries&quot;. It was pretty cold at first, but after the first climb this wasn’t a problem anymore. Everything was so peaceful, i guess that’s one of the benefits of riding in winter.
Definitely will check out more locations, maybe you guys have some recommendations for me:) </p>
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Riding in winter

After some thought, I picked up my first full suspension mountain bike from canyon.  How’d I do?

Love me a chunky rock garden

Is it normal for my shock to squeek like this? It is serviced just 3 days ago with new seals and everything. Also, the stanchion heats up fairly and quick. Should I be worried?

<div class="md"><p>Is it normal for my shock to squeek like this? It is serviced just 3 days ago with new seals and everything. Also, the stanchion heats up fairly and quick. Should I be worried?</p>
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Fox DPX2

I’m a tall rider (197 CM or about 6’5’’) and I have owned and ridden a fair amount of bikes. I feel like sizing varies wildly by brand and it’s difficult to find the right fit.  Curious what the other tall riders look for in a bike.  I’ve liked bikes with size specific chain stays and a bike with a higher stack hight.  Any other insights on fitting a trail bike for a taller rider?

<div class="md"><p>I’m a tall rider (197 CM or about 6’5’’) and I have owned and ridden a fair amount of bikes. I feel like sizing varies wildly by brand and it’s difficult to find the right fit.  Curious what the other tall riders look for in a bike.  I’ve liked bikes with size specific chain stays and a bike with a higher stack hight.  Any other insights on fitting a trail bike for a taller rider?</p>
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Bike Sizing question

information on trails, mountain bikes, accessories and related information.

<div class="md"><p>information on trails, mountain bikes, accessories and related information.</p>
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