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    Leogang 2013 - Season ender...

    Probably already mentioned but haven't been able to find it....why was Hill a DNS?
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    This is pretty awesome: Dog and DH =)

    Awesome vid! If your thinking about a Vizsla that vid represents anywhere from about 1/8th - 1/32 of the exercise they need per day depending on the particular bloodline haha . They can go all day any day. Awesome dogs and I doubt I'll ever own another breed.
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    Just how bad is the Un-slacked Socom

    As far as recommending a rear shock.....not a DHX. Thats really all I can say as I never ran anything else on it. I would be very curious to try an RC4 on one. I think it would probably fit the frame pretty well but thats pure speculation on my part.
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    Just how bad is the Un-slacked Socom

    Not bad at all. Its a really fun bike. If your riding super steep stuff you will eventually want it slacker/lower. I never had much of an issue with the HA but dropping the bb was very noticeable....
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    Aaron Gwin in August issue of Rolling Stone

    And neither (thankfully) is Europe. Try to see all sides here.
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    Aaron Gwin in August issue of Rolling Stone

    More people does not equal more trails. More people means more poachers and more illegal trails and landowner conflicts. For every 10 riders you are probably lucky to get 1 who can build trails well enough to keep the system intact. Add thousands of riders and you will have an...
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    Aaron Gwin in August issue of Rolling Stone

    But it really is akin to your surfing analogy to a certain extent. Where there are no bike parks there are many "illegal" trails. A fair amount of those trails are the only ones in a given region. For the riders who understand the system this is fine, as many of the trails will stay...
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    Leatt Braces... someone had to say it

    If you are that concerned with upper body armor there are companies who make compatible products. I believe I heard that Leatt is working on a specific one made to fit. All of the new Troy Lee Shock Doc stuff works with it and there are a few companies that claim their hard shell armor works...
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    Aaron Gwin in August issue of Rolling Stone

    This. Fortunately I think the buy in to get started in this sport and the physical aspect will be a limit for who can and does participate. You can be into skateboarding for $100.....little different with DH. MX blew up partly because you could be out of shape and go put around on a bike...
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    Leatt Braces... someone had to say it

    I'm not sure why spinal injury would have to rival head injury to make a Leatt (or similar) worth while? I don't have statistics to compare the two but that was never the basis of my argument. Neuro injuries are on the rise regardless (in our sport and others all for various reasons). As a...
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    Leatt Braces... someone had to say it

    Glad your wife is ok! Not sure what CO motorcycle laws have to do with anything but comparing a liver lac to a neurological injury isn't exactly an intelligent comparison. Sure both can kill you but thats about where the similarities end. You have a hell of a lot better chance of recovery...
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    Leatt Braces... someone had to say it

    I agree wholeheartedly with regards to personal responsibility. I absolutely think that people should have the right to prove Darwin knew what he was talking about. That said you'd better be able to prove you have full coverage health insurance come race day because it is bull**** if I have to...
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    Leatt Braces... someone had to say it

    Its just one of those things that you don't want to say "Damn I wish I was wearing that" after the fact (and sure there are plenty of other items and situations that this could be said for). For those arguing that it redirects forces to the upper spine and collar bone; yeah it does seem to do...
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    Leatt Brace HELP Please!!

    I'm a similar build at 6' 155lbs and the medium works great FWIW.
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    Anyone know the official reach of a large 951 ?

    Coming off a large Socom to a Large 951 (same stem and bars) the 951 FEELS more compact with a tighter cockpit.....but not by a whole lot. Can't get you the measurements at the moment......
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    2 m9 questions...I'm having 951 issues

    Can't answer about the M9 as I haven't been on one yet but I'm curious what crank length you running? With 165's I strike less than I used to when I was on a Socom which not too far off the M9's 14+ bb as well. (M9 bb is just under a 1/2 inch different than the 951 so I'm sure you feel some...
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    Izimu vs. Socom

    Only can comment on the Socom. Rode for two seasons on the second gen (large) and liked it a ton. Really fun and versatile bike. Could never quite get the dhx 5 to work great on it (but I think that was more of a shock than linkage problem) and the rear end still worked fantastic. I can only...
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    M9 ride reports?

    Thanks Stik. Thats perfect....dunno how I missed that one.