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  1. Beast

    Speed balanced geo....Transition

    I'll do some shitty back-to-back climbs for comparison in our next feature, just for you.
  2. Beast

    Speed balanced geo....Transition

    What I said is what I experienced: "Pointed uphill, tight switchbacks often present a challenge for many riders. SBG's smooth arcs once again came into play here, never once flopping. Depending on the turn, if it does start to dive in it seems to gently guide you in the direction you wanted to...
  3. Beast

    Speed balanced geo....Transition

    Come on meow, woosef. I wouldn't steer you wrong.
  4. Beast

    2015 Specialized Demo and Enduro Evo

    Geometry and more - http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/First-Look-Radical-New-2015-Specialized-S-Works-Demo-Carbon,271
  5. Beast

    First Impressions: Santa Cruz Nomad

    That's it? Give us the goods! Could use some more detail about how the bike actually rides...
  6. Beast

    Enduro 29 or other big wheeled aggro trail bikes?

    Read up: http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Ibis/Mojo-SL-R,11762 http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/BMC/TrailFox-TF02,11756 http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Diamondback/Sortie-3,3000 http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Scott/Genius-720,11752...
  7. Beast

    Ohlins TTX - looking for real world feedback

    The two shocks are not the same internally. Read up here: http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Rear-Shocks,35/hlins/TTX,12627
  8. Beast

    Michelin Wild Grip'r 2 Advanced Reinforced 2.35 Review

    Some observations on wear and dry/mud performance in this review: http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Tires,48/Michelin/Wild-RockR2-Advanced-Reinforced,13671
  9. Beast

    Taipei Intl Cycle Show 2014

    More details on the Polygon: http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/member/The-Latest-and-Greatest-in-MTB-from-the-Taipei-Cycle-Show,7200/Polygon-All-Mountain-Prototype,72367/general-lee,957
  10. Beast

    Enduro 29 or other big wheeled aggro trail bikes?

    In the 29-inch long travel slacked out world, the Intense Carbine 29 and Niner WFO 9 are also worth a look.
  11. Beast

    SRAM X01 DH Drivetrain

    It's about time. 7-speed cassette mixed with XX1 tech. http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/First-Look-SRAMs-7-Speed-X01-DH-Drivetrain-Takes-Downhill-Gearing-to-the-Next-Level,226
  12. Beast

    Ohlins Prototype rear shock?

    It's true, but it may only be available in Italy for now. More here, including news about the fork they're working on: http://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/Spy-Shots-Ohlins-Shock-Available-for-More-Bikes-Fork-Closer-To-Reality,707
  13. Beast

    Marzocchi 380 reviews?

    No, he's making comparisons to it.
  14. Beast

    Marzocchi 380 reviews?

    Boom: http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/First-Ride-2014-Marzocchi-380-C2R2-Ti-Fork-and-Moto-C2R-Shock,6571/Slideshow,0/bturman,109
  15. Beast

    Anyone got an Emerald review yet?

    Gotcha covered - http://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/EXCLUSIVE-In-Depth-First-Ride-on-the-DVO-Emerald-Fork-Jade-Shock,6250/Slideshow,0/bturman,109
  16. Beast

    Pike Dual Position Air - any change in suspension performance?

    The 2014 Fox Talas changes this. Riding in short travel mode yields very little difference in damping performance or otherwise. It does firm up a touch, though - http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/First-Ride-2014-FOX-Talas-CTD-Fork-and-Float-X-Shock-The-Ultimate-Enduro-Launch,511
  17. Beast

    TellmeG Impact sensor for DH - Feedback & interest

    I'm intrigued. Assuming it's possible to download the data to a computer for analysis, how many seconds of data can be recorded at the 1000 samples per second data rate with the on board memory? Can the memory be upgraded?
  18. Beast

    Rampage 2013

    I think you'll find this helpful - http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Rad-Rides-Eats-More-The-Vital-MTB-Guide-To-Southwest-Utah,481 Gooseberry is definitely a unique experience. Some will love it, others will hate it. The key is to charge and ride it like a big ass natural skatepark, or at...
  19. Beast

    Rampage 2013

    This should clear things up.
  20. Beast

    Rampage 2013

    http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1996-08-15/news/the-sedona-s-5-s-excellent-adventure/