Best:
1 Nukeproof Mega 2012 frame
2 RS Lyrik RC2DH Solo Air (astonish performance and build qulity)
3 ODI Ruffian MX Lock-On (super grippy and comfortable)
4 Maxxis 2ply DHF 1 2.5" (no trust any other brand and single ply anymore...)
5 Specialized Phenom Saddle
Worst:
1 Schwalbe Racing Ralph double defense (5mm hole at my first ride, crap!)
2 Schwalbe Fat Albert snakeskin (very pour grip, flexy knobs, another crap Schwalbe tyre...)
3 Funn Fatboy DH bar (very nice and comfy but why claim it 60gr lighter than real weight?)
4 Endura Humvee Light (their size are meaningless, M was as a small an L enormous)
1. 2014 Fox Float 40 (hands down the best fork I have ever ridden).
2. Scorpion Bike Stand (this is my favorite non-bike mounted part I have bought in years)
3. Easton Havoc Carbon 35mm x 800mm bar and 35mm Direct Mount Stem (Wider is better).
4. Shimano Saint M820 shifter and derailleur (100% better than Sram Type 2).
5. Ti-springs titanium spring (replaced an RCS which was almost as heavy as the steel. This company is also great to deal with).
6. Canfield Ultimate Mag pedals (surprisingly more durable than the aluminum version).
7. MRP Bling Ring (dropped a lot of weight eliminating the spider, and it looks trick)
Worst:
1. Sram Type 2 drivetrain (garbage, just garbage)
2. Nema Podium Pants (too restrictive)
3. All of the gloves I tried that failed: Nema, Royal Racing, Rock Grdn (issues ranged from too much fabric in the palm to poorly placed rubber b.s.)
4. One Industries Vapor pants (fit almost like spandex)
5. Fox Digital Shock Pump (this stupid thing's gauge will not zero out, it makes me do math to get the proper reading!)
Best companies in 2013 for customer service and support: Fox Racing Shox, Schwalbe, The Gravity Cartel, Worldwide Cyclery, Independent Suspension Operations, Suspension Experts, One Industries, Scorpion Bike Stands, Kali and Canfield Brothers.
Best Mountain Bike Park: Mountain Creek Bike Park. Those guys have really turned the park around from the depths it ended up in as Diablo. Props to George, Tim, Marc, Ant, Jon, Audrey and everyone else that keeps the mountain running smoothly.
#1 Place I would like to see a race series again: Mountain Creek Bike Park. I think the turnout would be legendary for a three or even five race series.
Intense 951 EVO Frame
Derby Wide Carbon Rims
Rockshox Vivid Air RC2 B1
Shimano Saint Brakes/Drivetrain
Bell Full 9 Helmet
Fox 40 Float
Worst:
Health insurance
kraft mayo (best foods is way better)
cheap gloves and pads for my kids at walmart because no bike shop has stuff for three year olds
The liquor I bought the night before I threw up for two days. (I think it was fireball, but it was a little late in the evening)
A little bluetooth Jambox speaker for my wife because she puts crappy music on it all the time.
edson, I think this is the first time I've heard any negativity toward Saints. What happened?
The pedals just don't grip like you'd expect from that price-point, DMR V8's and V12's are both significantly better. The Saint's are lighter and look beautiful, but the feel just isn't there.
Appalache Real DH frame ("the new Balfa BB7") - oh boy, this machine was great for riding but quality was so bad... never ever saw something so wrongly manufactured...
1. Specialized Enduro 29
2. Specialized Defroster shoes
3. RaceFace Sixc carbon bar
4.THE Fender
5. Garmin 810
Worst:
1. Camelbak
2. Endura Shorts
3. 661 Gloves
1 Nukeproof Mega 2012 frame
2 RS Lyrik RC2DH Solo Air (astonish performance and build qulity)
3 ODI Ruffian MX Lock-On (super grippy and comfortable)
4 Maxxis 2ply DHF 1 2.5" (no trust any other brand and single ply anymore...)
5 Specialized Phenom Saddle
Worst:
1 Schwalbe Racing Ralph double defense (5mm hole at my first ride, crap!)
2 Schwalbe Fat Albert snakeskin (very pour grip, flexy knobs, another crap Schwalbe tyre...)
3 Funn Fatboy DH bar (very nice and comfy but why claim it 60gr lighter than real weight?)
4 Endura Humvee Light (their size are meaningless, M was as a small an L enormous)
1. 2014 Fox Float 40 (hands down the best fork I have ever ridden).
2. Scorpion Bike Stand (this is my favorite non-bike mounted part I have bought in years)
3. Easton Havoc Carbon 35mm x 800mm bar and 35mm Direct Mount Stem (Wider is better).
4. Shimano Saint M820 shifter and derailleur (100% better than Sram Type 2).
5. Ti-springs titanium spring (replaced an RCS which was almost as heavy as the steel. This company is also great to deal with).
6. Canfield Ultimate Mag pedals (surprisingly more durable than the aluminum version).
7. MRP Bling Ring (dropped a lot of weight eliminating the spider, and it looks trick)
Worst:
1. Sram Type 2 drivetrain (garbage, just garbage)
2. Nema Podium Pants (too restrictive)
3. All of the gloves I tried that failed: Nema, Royal Racing, Rock Grdn (issues ranged from too much fabric in the palm to poorly placed rubber b.s.)
4. One Industries Vapor pants (fit almost like spandex)
5. Fox Digital Shock Pump (this stupid thing's gauge will not zero out, it makes me do math to get the proper reading!)
Best companies in 2013 for customer service and support: Fox Racing Shox, Schwalbe, The Gravity Cartel, Worldwide Cyclery, Independent Suspension Operations, Suspension Experts, One Industries, Scorpion Bike Stands, Kali and Canfield Brothers.
Best Mountain Bike Park: Mountain Creek Bike Park. Those guys have really turned the park around from the depths it ended up in as Diablo. Props to George, Tim, Marc, Ant, Jon, Audrey and everyone else that keeps the mountain running smoothly.
#1 Place I would like to see a race series again: Mountain Creek Bike Park. I think the turnout would be legendary for a three or even five race series.
1.Canyon Strive AL 9.0 race
2.Shimano U10 Backpack (christmas Gift!)
3.GoPro Hero3 silver edition
4.Oakley Split Jacket
5.Pro Atherton Star Series Grips
Worst:
1.Specialized CO2 inflator
Don't really have anything else..
1. Yeti SB66C
2. KS LEV
3. Royal alpine Jacket
4. Sram XO1 drivetrain
5. Chromag Cutlass bar
Honorable mention: EVOC CC10L pack
Worst:
1. Kali Avana (too tall, looks awkward)
2. Sram 10 speed chains
3. Sombrio Spun Gloves (awesome except for lifespan)
1. Banshee Spitfire v2
2. Marsh guard fork fender - such a clean design
3. Shimano XT with clutch- so quiet I scare animals
4. Race Face narrow/ wide chainring- bye bye chainguide
Worst:
1.boxxer rc - pure junk
2. Specialized ground control tires - 2 holes in 1st week
3. Gamut chainguide - so much drag
Intense 951 EVO Frame
Derby Wide Carbon Rims
Rockshox Vivid Air RC2 B1
Shimano Saint Brakes/Drivetrain
Bell Full 9 Helmet
Fox 40 Float
Worst:
Health insurance
kraft mayo (best foods is way better)
cheap gloves and pads for my kids at walmart because no bike shop has stuff for three year olds
The liquor I bought the night before I threw up for two days. (I think it was fireball, but it was a little late in the evening)
A little bluetooth Jambox speaker for my wife because she puts crappy music on it all the time.
1. SRAM XX1 drive train
2. Fox DOSS dropper seatpost
3. Jedi frame
4. Hope Evo V4 brake set
5. POC Cortex flow and Trabec race helmet
Worst:
1. POC Iris flow goggle
2. Raceface Ride crank set
3. Five ten High impact
4. Rockshox Domain
1-Betteride camp
2- wide carbon bar
Worst
1- nada, didnt get anything else to speak of
Atomlab Pimp Pedals
Atomlab Pimplite 3 inch rise handlebars
Maxxis Ikon
ODI Lock On Gum Grips
Worst:
Walmart tubes
Walmart pedals
Orange Crush AM
Shimano Zee Brakes
RockShox Reverb
Specialized Ground Control
DMR V12's
Worst:
Maxxis Crossmark
Shimano Saint Pedals
Best:
1. Maxxis Minion DHF 3C
2. WTB Vigilante
3. Maxima Biowash - smells like bubblegum
4. Maxima Wet Lube - five rides on average!
5. Kind Bars
Worst:
1. Kore grips - nice and thin but wore out quick
2. Any Lara Bar other than Cherry Pie flavor
3. My clavicle surgery
Appalache Real DH frame ("the new Balfa BB7") - oh boy, this machine was great for riding but quality was so bad... never ever saw something so wrongly manufactured...
Manitou Swinger shock - simply horrible experience
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