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Öhlins TTX22m.2 Rear Shock
Fit and forget
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The Good
It just works, no need to fiddle with damping, it just feels great from the get go.
Very robust, used it for many years, sent for service, not because it felt bad but because I wanted to be a good boy, but the service technician basically said there is nothing wrong with it.
The Bad
There seems to be a little bit of stiction when it gets moving which can make a clicking noise as it reverberates through a carbon frame (noticed on 3 bikes). Spring also rubs on plastic cover on damper which causes squeeks.
Overall Review
Robust, plush damping, just works out of box. I fiddled with the damping and to be honest I didn't need to as it is already setup on a great window. It could be a bit more silent though. Very happy with this.
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Öhlins TTX22m.2 Rear Shock
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RoJo1
4/4/2024 10:28pm
Yoshimura Chilao SS Flat Pedal
Vital Review
Tested: Yoshimura Releases New Chilao SS Flat Pedal
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Legendary moto aftermarket tuning company Yoshimura entered the MTB market four years ago now, with their Chilao flat pedal. There was a lot to like about that pedal, although our review noted a couple of small points of potential improvement at the time. Fast forward to present day, and Yoshimura is releasing a new version of the Chilao, dubbed the Chilao SS. The “SS” stands for Static Spring, which refers to a clever preload system designed to keep sideloads away from the bearings and help the
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Yoshimura Chilao SS Flat Pedal
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iceman2058
4/1/2024 6:15am
2022 Transition Spur X01 Eagle Bike
Exactly the bike I needed...
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The Good
A rewarding pedal on the way up and an absolute blast on the way down. Way more efficient and capable than you'd think.
Solid value.
Great customer support from the Transition team
The Bad
Bolts have a tendency to come loose so keep to keep an eye on them
No UDH (but there is that on the new one)
Overall Review
Over the last few years, I feel I've drifted away from my prior love or pedaling and trail riding and ended up just craving shuttle days and ebiking fire roads. This bike reminded me how enjoyable it is to get way out in the woods and be rewarded for putting some effort in. Plus, when things did get gnarly, this bike was able to handle just about everything I would do on my 160mm+ travel bikes. So pumped I pulled the trigger and so grateful to have my love of pedaling back!
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2022 Transition Spur X01 Eagle Bike
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mtbthe603
3/19/2024 9:12pm
2022 Devinci Spartan Deore Bike
Solid Enduro Bike
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The Good
Has decent climbing capability and doesn't feel boggy with every pedal rotation. It definitely isnt the easiest to do technical climbs that I have done in Moab but its not the worst.

Jumps and descending is great on this bike. The zeb fork with the coil shock is unmatched in my opinion.
The Bad
There is no climb switch on the coil shock (not surprising) but I would honestly think that it would not make much of a difference.

I do wish that the head angle would be steeper to be closer to 63 degrees than the 64.5 degrees.

I had too many complications with the shimano deore derailleur that I even had to switch the entire setup over to a Sram GX which did cost me a pretty penny. I had it adjusted so many times and looked over for many hours from a professional mechanic which still didn't result in any success.

It definitely weighs more than my dad's aluminum Trek Slash. Slight notice with this aspect however when riding.
Overall Review
It is a good enduro bike and is quite comfortable to ride. I got used to riding this bike within the first 5 rides that I did. It honestly isn't anything crazy or out of the ordinary when it comes to a bike. It is just solid and good with just about anything.
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2022 Devinci Spartan Deore Bike
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jd991998
3/18/2024 1:38pm
2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro Bike
Vital Review
FIRST RIDE - Specialized Epic 8 and Epic 8 EVO | The XC Bike That Could
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Historically, Vital doesn't do cross country. We dabble here or there, but our passion is gravity-fueled mountain biking. When Specialized reached out at the end of last year about a new mountain bike on the horizon, I assumed it was for the new Stumpjumper (we all know it's coming soon). But lo and behold, it was for the Epic. Having always kept my knowledge of the XC world at arm's length, I knew the Epic had helped steer the evolution of XC racing, that it had a rear shock with a mind of its
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2024 Specialized Epic 8 EVO Pro Bike
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Jason_Schroeder
3/12/2024 6:48am
Aenomaly Constructs Switchgrade Seat Angle Device
Vital Review
A Different Angle: Aenomaly Constructs Switchgrade
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Did you ever find yourself wishing there was a way to change your seat angle on the fly, to make things more comfortable and more efficient in different riding situations? That’s exactly what drove Aenomaly founder, BC-based Noel Dolotallas, to take to the drawing board a few years ago now. He came up with a clever little construct that replaces the top half of the head of your existing seat post, where it provides the ability to easily set your seat angle to one of three, preset positions
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iceman2058
3/11/2024 7:25am
Schwalbe Magic Mary Addix Tires
Super gravity review
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The Good
Predictable grip.
Good wear resistance.
Good breaking grip.
Good edge grip
Good impact resistance.
Rolling resistance surprisingly good.
The Bad
Really good up until it gets really muddy and clogs, not quite a mud tyre.
Overall Review
Arguably the best all rounder there is. I will definitely buy again. Ultra soft front soft rear
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Schwalbe Magic Mary Addix Tires
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RhysO
3/11/2024 2:58am
Specialized Cannibal GRID GRAVITY T9 Tire
Grippy, aggresive but predictable
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The Good
Grips in nearly any condition and to most surfaces
Outlasts MaxxGrip by a long shot
The Bad
The company's culture I suppose? No fault of the actual product I know of!
Overall Review
I've gone from Assegais to Butchers and haven't really looked back, but the Cannibal took it a notch further. I'm a big fan of the T9 compound and believe it's a solid challenger to MaxxGrip. Maybe lagging a little around 0°C and below but still providing excellent grip on wet slab and snow covered wood. Wears a lot slower and rolls bit faster than Maxxgrip and is equally predictable. Hard to judge the tread itself. Comparison with the Butcher leaves little to be desired from either option
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Specialized Cannibal GRID GRAVITY T9 Tire
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MrDuck
3/8/2024 4:10pm