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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by Gunshot-6A, Aug 10, 2016.

  1. May 15, 2020 at 11:20 AM
    Gunshot-6A

    Gunshot-6A [OP] Prime Beef

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    Knowing Phil's ability, this just means he can do 8K ft days instead of only like 4k :rofl:

    cheater
     
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  2. May 15, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    Mostly Stock for now, 265 75 16 Falken AT3W, Tinted fronts...
    Yeah that bolt caught my eye too. I’m sure it will be a fun bike!
     
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  3. May 15, 2020 at 12:45 PM
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    The Mallen boys are like 10. No excuses. Send it!

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  4. May 15, 2020 at 12:47 PM
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    tomorrow
     
  5. May 15, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    Just remember

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  6. May 15, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    it'll all be go-pro'd, trust me.
     
  7. May 15, 2020 at 12:50 PM
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    I'm looking for my son's next bike...He turns 9 tomorrow but he's still got 6-12 months on his current bike. I'm down to either the Rocky Mountain Reaper 24" or the Transition Ripcord 24". Either way I'm going to be broke. Does anyone have any experience with these bikes?
     
  8. May 15, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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    :popcorn:
     
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  9. May 15, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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    My buddies kid has the reaper and its sweet! I think a bike from either of those brands is gonna be just fine though.
     
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  10. May 15, 2020 at 12:54 PM
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    I found a ski hill on the east coast that are selling some of their demo models for $900ish. I'm sure that deal will be nowhere to be found next year but a new one through my LBS has some perks as well.
     
  11. May 15, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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    Having spent a fair amount of time at NorthEast bike parks, I’d go the new route. Those rental bikes have a rough life.
     
  12. May 15, 2020 at 2:16 PM
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    Haha, that is fair. Some of the ones out at Crested Butte had seen better days but I was guessing the kid ones got thrashed less. Then again it could be the complete opposite.
     
  13. May 15, 2020 at 2:19 PM
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    I just ordered a new hero 8, w/ the chesty mount and roll cage. I've been waiting for technology to get better since I got my 4 silver so I figured with $100 off right now it was hard to beat.
     
  14. May 15, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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    You’ll love it. All my stuff is shot with my hero 7 and the stabilization is amazing
     
  15. May 15, 2020 at 3:34 PM
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    How's the battery life on the new ones? I have a hero4 silver, but haven't used it in a few years.
     
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  16. May 15, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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    Bannerman Tasteful Thickness

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    Just ran Kitsuma for the first time in awhile. Never fails to put a smile on my face.

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  17. May 15, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    My hero7 will last about 45 minutes filming 4K.
     
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  18. May 15, 2020 at 3:56 PM
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    I’m coming from a hero 4 silver going to an 8. I’ve heard the hyper smooth drains it pretty good but I’ll let you know next week.
     
  19. May 15, 2020 at 4:15 PM
    abacall

    abacall Life's too short

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    You guys are good... The new Decoy 29 in Ghostship green. More of a AM bike than Enduro. Not for me, wifey's graduation gift. She's been wanting to go out more, but can't really pedal those big days with me. This should help level the playing field. A little ;)

    That said, it's also a bit of an experiment for me. Been meaning to have one in the stable for a while, really get to know it and what it can/can't do. Super impressed with the build, quality, and price point of these bikes. Blows me away. An analog bike from most manufacturers come in at the same price with the same build.

    Finishing touches..

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  20. May 15, 2020 at 4:25 PM
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    That’s a nice gift! I watched the vegan cyclist episode where he got his wife a new e-bike, the one he got here was fast hell and required zero effort, so wild

    https://youtu.be/jQZP7UZRW8s
     
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