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

  1. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:27 PM
    Gunshot-6A

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    It was all a clever ruse...
     
  2. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:28 PM
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    I’m just talking shit. I’ve never used shimano brakes. I just want code r so I can use same brake pads as on my pivot.

    Also never use shimano drivetrain, but what I read is they rule entry level. Much rather have similar priced shimano drivetrain vs nx.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:29 PM
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    @Bannerman loves Specialized and SRAM. Don’t let him tell you otherwise.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    Bannerman Tasteful Thickness

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    Codes are ok. But Guides are dog shit.
     
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    I'm just another non-dentist with a yeti. But I love it. And I do get compliments on it everytime I ride it, just wish the compliments were from girls instead of dude dentists, haha.

    Honestly though, I've been riding MTB's since back in the 90's, since the likes of Ned Overend were racing and getting coverage in the magazines. I took some time off in my 20's to 30's and let myself get fat just like a lot of people.

    Get what makes you happy, at a certain point in life your income gets to a stage where you can afford what you want. I've personally wanted a Yeti since I was a kid, and finally got one. Mine is a 2018 SB5+, lots of upgrades, simply a fantastic bike especially with my fitness finally coming around so I can use the bike how it was designed to be ridden. I will continue to ride Yeti's, although if someone else comes out with some absolutely awesome, I could be convinced to change. Such as the Transition Spur. Hopefully Yeti drops a new model on us by this fall, it will give me a reason to get something new!
     
  6. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:32 PM
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    OH AND I ALSO HAVE A PELOTON SO IM UNIVERSALLY HATED BY EVERYONE. :D
     
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    I’ll probably not be running sram or shimano cassette on replacement. Too expensive. However even when I replace the Firebird that axs is coming with me. I’m in love with that.
     
  8. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    ...cool.

    WHAT COLOR IS IT?
     
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    I hate, so much, the things you choose to be.
     
  10. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    @Bannerman 's comment aged so well... :D
     
  11. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    no
     
  12. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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  13. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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    :rofl:
     
  14. Jan 14, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    What's that little mat for? Your knees should have toughed up by now.
     
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    3 ACL's on my right leg means that knee will never ever be tough again.
     
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    <3
     
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    Oof. that's rough.
     
  19. Jan 14, 2021 at 2:14 PM
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    I finally ordered some riding pants...I won’t say what color I’ll let @jjones.yota and @Gunshot-6A decide. :cheers:

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  20. Jan 14, 2021 at 2:17 PM
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    More importantly, is that an elastic waistband?
     
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