CLOSED: Win a Charge Cooker 0 - Contest by ChargeBikes

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thrice (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:27)

I need this so bad right now. Masters degree left me broke and now I've moved to a city, away from the mountains

Help me cooker one kenobi, you're my only hope

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scott-townes (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:39)

Pfft higher education... who needs that?

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thrice (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:46)

I agree... now... too late

I'll keep shredding my 2010 Nomad for now... I'm taking it on buses and trains nowadays, the only 7 inch bike I've seen on the L train yet http://www.pinkbike.com/video/425101/

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lifeofloon (Oct 30, 2015 at 16:01)

If your in NYC you can take metro north up to Peekskill and ride Blue Mountain for some great techy xc

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ryan83 (Oct 30, 2015 at 16:30)

@thrice that is awesome. I'd high five you on the elevator with that beast! I love Chicago but mountain biking there is not.

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VTwintips (Oct 30, 2015 at 17:55)

You're poor you say? You have a Nomad of any year you say? I feel truly sorry for you....

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stiingya (Oct 30, 2015 at 19:55) (Below Threshold)

But he needs a 7" suspension bike because of those super RAD trails he rides... And if your gonna go NO helmet you gotta go BIG bike!

Just joking, I haven't "needed" OR really made use of any of the long travel bikes I've owned. I know I only need a XC/trail bike. But what I need or even what would be best for me has nothing to do with the decisions I make... So I"ll keep lugging that heavy 6.5" bike up the hill so I can come back down and hit some massive 2 foot drops!!!

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kabanosipyvo (Oct 30, 2015 at 21:13)

You're going to need a better lock setup than that.

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thrice (Oct 30, 2015 at 21:57)

I was in NYC last summer, and I was able to make it to Windham. This summer I've raced two downhill races in North Carolina, but just recently moved up to Chicago for work. That Nomad was built when I used to ride more vertical and natural stuff in Mexico. But yeah, its way overkill for now. I still love it. And I haven't locked it out of plain site yet. If I do, I know I'll need a U lock. I don't go no helmet by the way, don't know where you got that from, the camera is actually mounted on the helmet for that trail section lol.

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captaingrumpy (Oct 31, 2015 at 4:16)

Omg. U-lock? Please don't let your bike out of your sight near a college campus. Locks are useless against bike thieves. And then there is the whole battery powered angle grinder. And then how quickly they can remove stuff from your bike with an Allen wrench. When you're on a campus with that thing you should assume some bike thief is watching you from the nose cone camera of a 2000lb bomb.

Here is a YouTube video of the very best chain against an angle grinder. Very expensive and I still don't know what you'd use for a lock:

youtu.be/Rsg7_Fjjbcg

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oldschool43 (Oct 31, 2015 at 5:51)

If you want trails, take the Metra to the Zion station and head over to Beulah Park. It's got jumps and stunts and tight single track. It's a CAMBA maintained trail system. Only a mile from the station. Hit Zion Cyclery for one of the biggest mtb shops in the Chicago/Milwaukee area. Seriously, the best shop around! I'm an old mechanic and have yet to find a better shop, with in house selection, in a 50 mile radius of them. That includes Chicago and Milwaukee.

If you want hills (200 feet.. It is the midwest) with 3 different 30mph downhills, single track and enough trails to make it worth it. If you ride every trail, it's about 9 miles and around 1100 feet of climbing, with actual rooted fast downhills. Take the Metra to the Kenosha station and head over to Petrifying Springs Park. It's about 2 miles from the station. No real bike shops, but their are 2 Micro Breweries walking distance from the station and a Chicago style hot dog shop, run by a guy from Chicago. If you need a guide, message me.

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thrice (Oct 31, 2015 at 13:01)

@oldschool43 Thanks for the info man! I first went for the CAMBr forums to look for trail suggestions but didn't get much. Pretty much people just direct me to Palos, which isn't bad, but its good to know there are other options through the metra. I did get a chance to hit Little Switzerland, which isn't half bad.http://www.pinkbike.com/video/425345/

@captaingrumpy haha, I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets paranoid about my bike. I haven't let it out of my sight yet. If I ever need to lock it outside I'll definitely consider that monster chain, geez.

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captaingrumpy (Oct 31, 2015 at 23:44)

Yeah that's ridiculous chain. Expensive and till not adequate. Humans invented thing is this thing called a plasma cutter. Will cut that chain in 10 seconds.

Super cute Aussie plasma cutter video:

youtu.be/J19FUj1q1LA

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CrimsonGrimace21 (Nov 1, 2015 at 8:59)

@thrice if you ever feel like taking a quick road trip to Highland or another bike park closer by next season let me know and shoot me a message. Id be down to split the rental of a car. I live here in the city and I'm slowly going insane only riding my fixed gear. A "successful ride" here consists of not getting doored. Not getting hit by a car. And not getting hit by oblivious pedestrians. Basically, a "successful ride" in NYC consists of not dying.

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VTwintips (Nov 1, 2015 at 9:57)

You should check out Blue Mountain and Mountain Creek too. They're closer than Highland. Mountain Creek is very similar to Highland.

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omnicell (Nov 1, 2015 at 14:17)

Stop being a victim and go get therapy! While your at therapy in the big city; Ill be riding your new 27+; Ill let you know how it compares to my Giant reign! Ha ha!

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fecalmaster (Nov 18, 2015 at 19:29)

Please don't give me this fugly ass bike.

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RockeyMountianHigh (Nov 18, 2015 at 20:39)

Choses to live in parents house because: 2016 Demo 8.

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fecalmaster (Nov 19, 2015 at 15:17)

Staying with fam to ride a big money rig, ,,,, priceless

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MaxDeutsch (Nov 23, 2015 at 18:45)

Who won?

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ithomas (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:08)

Y u no button

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the-one1 (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:14)

Where is the button? Don't tell me it's the Facebook and Twitter buttons.

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awitt FL (Oct 30, 2015 at 17:14)

It only appears on the desktop version of the site

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ryan83 (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:13)

Technology be damned I bet this is a fun bike to ride...especially for $1000.

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JacobSpera (Oct 30, 2015 at 17:58)

That is a sweet fun looking bike! Reminds me of my old elf that I raced with as a kid. All the kids had Ti or Aluminum bikes that looked totally tricked out and then the elf was chromo and polished. Such a simple looking bike that made it sick! THIS BIKE reminds me of this!!

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jdegaetano (Oct 31, 2015 at 5:23)

27.5+ rigid!! All hell yeah! Then i could indefinitely keep my AM/Bikepacking/XC/Enduro race bike set up with a 120 fork and burly build instead of constantly playing Mr. Compromise. Keep my fingers crossed Pinkbike and Cooker. This New River Gorge Slop winter biker will put this bike to good use.

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dsmbike (Nov 5, 2015 at 17:26)

If i win the Cooker, i am going to ride the Cooker, jump the Cooker, pedal the Cooker. Eat some beef jerky while sitting on my Cooker.

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diego-b (Oct 30, 2015 at 18:00)

Do not advertise this. The fewer we are, the better our chances!!

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ibishreddin (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:07)

Ok I voted first. Hurry draw while there is still hope.

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pigit77 (Oct 30, 2015 at 16:13)

I'll check back in later to see how much over 200 comments and 100k views this post will have. Lol

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stiingya (Oct 30, 2015 at 19:43)

Can I get it with a loooooonger stem please?

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phobospwns (Oct 31, 2015 at 16:39)

Just rode a Cooker Maxi for the first time today... It was awesome. So glad I picked it up, for 800 used in awesome condition. I'd love a plus version for the dry months!

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SLAUGHTERBACK (Oct 31, 2015 at 14:40)

Whole lotta awesome right there. I would be bombing around any chance I got.

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Staypuff (Nov 21, 2015 at 21:04)

Who won this contest?

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eoisaacs (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:19)

I need a winter commuter/fun bike. This would be ideal.

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JayTucc (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:38)

Count me in... could use a good use a good winter bike

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krashDH85 (Oct 30, 2015 at 16:58)

There's a 27.5 plus? Huh. I must live under a rock

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ktmrider173 (Oct 31, 2015 at 15:54)

Ill shred this thing to death! Hope I can win it, would be fun to ride right from home on.

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SEA5ONS FL (Nov 1, 2015 at 14:12)

I sold all my funcycles before i moved away from colorado =[ now i have no wheels *cries self to sleep*

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dhowie (Nov 4, 2015 at 11:01)

A U.K. Bike that can only be won in the U.S typical. :/

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ejopdahl (Nov 18, 2015 at 19:56)

Parents are holding my bike hostage while I'm at school! This thing would be an absolute god send

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jdegaetano (Nov 19, 2015 at 4:48)

C'mon Charge bikes! Hook a brother up. This bike would definitely be great for WV slop winters.

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mahdessi (Nov 19, 2015 at 22:35)

Who won the remedy last week?

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Trackshin (Oct 30, 2015 at 16:56)

single speed world cup here i come

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iggy76458 (Oct 30, 2015 at 17:07)

Heck yah i could use you for winter training lol "click"

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andrewpeltola (Oct 30, 2015 at 22:24)

wow this bike looks super fun, I want this!

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theboneleg (Oct 31, 2015 at 5:12)

Yea that's siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiccccccccccccckkkkkk

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SaltyBK (Oct 31, 2015 at 9:02)

That's a fun looking bike

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skulloss (Nov 1, 2015 at 8:42)

i would ride this bike 24/7.

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PopoMack (Nov 13, 2015 at 2:02)

My '93 scott boulder has treated me well... But I'm 100% ready to move on

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jacobpitchford (Nov 14, 2015 at 19:11)

Looking for a good commuter bike. Looks perfect!!

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flipoffthemonkeys (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:20)

i entered, what the hell

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y0bailey (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:24)

Something to ride hard and put away wet could be fun this winter. CLICKED

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probi (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:27)

/cue the international rage

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diego-b (Oct 30, 2015 at 18:01)

I am going to win this and ride the hell out of it (positive thinking)

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captaingrumpy (Oct 30, 2015 at 22:18)

WOOO!! Either you or me pal! For sure its you or me (I never win anything)

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biking85 (Oct 30, 2015 at 18:18)

I love the looks of these new Cooker bikes. Mmmmmm, that Cooker 5.....

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omegalung (Oct 31, 2015 at 8:28)

I would really like to have this bike.

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avidthrasher (Oct 31, 2015 at 13:46)

Ohhh and just when I'm looking for a new winter commuter!

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OperateEng (Nov 3, 2015 at 11:08)

QR axels? First sideways landing will pop those wheels off! 135mm thru bolt ordered.

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ajjrsons (Nov 18, 2015 at 16:50)

Free heroin

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XCMark (Nov 19, 2015 at 12:17)

I never win anything, so good luck everybody!

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powderqueen (Oct 30, 2015 at 20:20)

Hey, looks like fun!...

1 0

pneitzey92 (Oct 31, 2015 at 9:04)

Dang I want this

1 0

mikejsully (Nov 3, 2015 at 10:27)

Bang on, nice!

1 0

Bjp24 (Nov 3, 2015 at 21:32)

What button?

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TJinAZ (Nov 12, 2015 at 19:22)

Could really use this!

1 0

jawright602 (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:10)

Yes please!

1 0

BlazeNawaY (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:26)

YUP

1 0

SSeanS (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:51)

Otay.

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MTBSarge (Oct 31, 2015 at 15:26)

I need another arrow in the quiver.

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omnicell (Nov 1, 2015 at 14:19)

Another bike!

1 0

Takeshi194 (Nov 1, 2015 at 20:43)

pls

1 1

TheLittleFox (Nov 4, 2015 at 20:55)

I'll pass, just got myself a Kona Unit.
More chances for you guys

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Yetimylove (Oct 30, 2015 at 15:07)

Why plus......

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Buggyr333 (Oct 30, 2015 at 17:58)

It's free, Quicherbichin

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rnayel FL (Oct 30, 2015 at 18:36)

Boo no Canada

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MojoMaujer (Oct 30, 2015 at 18:03)

No thanks

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dropoffsticks (Nov 1, 2015 at 10:45)

you don't have a choice anyways