Dagair002

Just got back into mountain biking, and I'm loving it once again. I took a break once college started up, and I've been regretting dropping it since then. I'm a personal trainer, so I love the workout!

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Jul 18, 2016 at 10:49
Jul 18, 2016

-PRICEDROP- Diamondback Mission 2 - Full custom

$975 USD
For sale here is a 2011 Diamondback Mission 2, only there is not a single stock part left on this bike aside from the rear shock (which has been maintained). Through college, I was privileged well enough to work at one of my area's best mountain bike shops. Being that myself, and all of the guys at the shop rode and raced our bikes avidly, we kept up with the best mods of how to make our bikes better. At the time that meant me changing out all of the components on my bike. I bought this bike June of 2011, raced it 3 times in 2012 (2x super D formats, 1x Enduro) and once in 2013 (Enduro).. After my race in 2013, life became really busy with finishing college, and I had to give riding a break. This bike saw 2 more total rides after my race in 2013 and then was put into storage. At my race in 2013, I landed hard on a rock in a rock garden off of a drop that caused a flat spot in the rear wheel. This doesn't not negatively affect the tubeless ability of the rear tire, nor is it noticeable when riding. There is a warp to the rim because of this, but it is what it is. Needless to say, I am selling my bike because I simply don't have time to ride it these days. With working a lot of hours and recently being married, I need all of the money that I can get. Buyer pays shipping expenses/travel expenses. I am willing to meet locally/rendezvous for pick up, or it can be picked up at my home address. I prefer local pick up or rendezvous, but will consider local shipping if necessary. The bike is very well kept. Being a previous bike mechanic, I have bled the brakes, changed the pivot hardware, serviced the rear shock and front fork. All-in-all, the bike's retail was $3200.00 brand new, and I've changed just about everything on it. If it were new, this would be a ~$4000.00 bike! It is a great 6" travel all mountain bike that I'm sure will find a good home. PM me for any more details Here are the components of this setup: 2012 X-Fusion Vengeance HLR Fork (36mm stanchions, custom tuned and set to have a 150mm travel) 2011 Fox Shox RP 23 rear shock (has been serviced 3 times for oil and seals... the 3-position level no longer functions, but the shock itself is working like a dream) 2012 Avid Elixir R brakes (new pads, rotors, and bleed in 2013... 2 rides before the bike was put in storage) Shimano Zee 10-speed shifter Shimano Zee 10-speed FR rear derailleur Shimano 10-speed chain (a total of 4 rides on it since it was installed) Race Face 32 tooth Narrow Wide chainring 2011 Shimano SLX Crankset (bottom bracket was replaced January of 2013) 2012 Easton Havoc Wheel sets (20mm front, QR rear) Shimano 11-34t 10 speed cassette Rock Shox Reverb 150mm dropper post 2012 Easton Havoc 750mm Carbon Handlebars 2012 Easton Haven 65mm stem WTB Vigilante 26x2.3 tires front and rear (total of 6 rides, all under 20 miles)

Dagair002 brule's article
Mar 21, 2013 at 20:27
Mar 21, 2013
Video: Team MIA Santa Cruz at Colorado Provençal 2013
Mmmm... SC Nomads built for French Enduro, and Canondale's Jekyl... Love the fact that these are 160mm bikes getting the work done! Shows what good engineering has brought us... Even more impressively is that these pro riders are rocking that brown pow with such skill on shorter travel bikes than DH rigs. I, kind ladies and gentlemen of pinkbike, am envious. Lot's of work for me to do to get on their level.
Dagair002 brule's article
Feb 15, 2013 at 20:25
Feb 15, 2013
Video: A Look at One of Aaron Gwin's Workouts at Ryno's Gym
And if you think that everyone can jump right into training like this, safely... Well there's an argument against that too. No, not everyone should have a personal trainer's certification. Can some individuals do exercises that allow them to control themselves, or an external load in an unstable environment? Sure. Can everyone? No. That's what I am getting at. I personally love supplementing my normal olympic lifting with kettlebell routines, sand bag weights, slack line sessions, etc. Everyone has a starting point, and when someone sees a top level athlete like Aaron Gwin doing exercises like this, they simply need to be aware of the inherent risks and know that it's something they should build up to. And once they've built their foundation, and have progressed enough, reevaluate and reassign a more appropriate program to get to where they need to be. Some people can figure this out for themselves just fine, but working with a coach can be invaluable.
Dagair002 brule's article
Feb 15, 2013 at 8:50
Feb 15, 2013
Video: A Look at One of Aaron Gwin's Workouts at Ryno's Gym
Do you even understand why he passed out after walking away from that lift? Dead lifting is not the culprit to why he passed out. Until I have someone with an educated statement/argument to what I've stated, I'm going to stay away from this. There is a reason why some athletes that follow the exact training program that is built for them and their sport do really well. If it were easy for every person to train like an Olympic athlete, we would see a lot more underground stars in the world. Some people are naturally gifted, but if you want to train to help better your performance as an athlete, go see a professional in the field to at least have a program designed for you.
Dagair002 brule's article
Feb 15, 2013 at 7:13
Feb 15, 2013
Video: A Look at One of Aaron Gwin's Workouts at Ryno's Gym
smokeybear, I won't get into too deep of a conversation with you on this one, but have you seen how most individuals react to falling? They flinch. When holding a weight, and flinching (creating a sudden jerking motion under load, or possibly dropping the weight from overhead onto themselves) can create some very serious injuries. I've been personal training for years, am a senior in an Exercise Science program, have been a ceritified kettlebell instructor, etc. And I can honestly say, NEVER would I have someone do an exercise on a stability ball from a kneeling or standing position. The amount of reward you would gain from such an exercise is negligible considering there are other, better ways to work on a mountain biker's balance (riding skinnies outside, ON YOUR BIKE). So, coming from a background of "functional fitness" as most people are titling it these days, this program being depicted may suit Gwin's risk/reward analysis, but will be likely not to suit 95% of everyone else out there.
Dagair002 brule's article
Feb 14, 2013 at 18:53
Feb 14, 2013
Video: A Look at One of Aaron Gwin's Workouts at Ryno's Gym
Being in the world of strength and conditioning, I think that it's important for everyone watching this video to know that these movements should not be attempted without proper form analysis and coaching. Workouts like these lead to ER visits for certain under-trained individuals, athletes with discrepancies in their posture, position, or limb development, let alone anyone who has not taken time to properly develop the proper proprioceptive skills required for this. Weightlifting, when done properly and with good coaching will lead to results and will possess a much lower risk of injury. These movements, however, possess a higher risk. When planning your "program" you ALWAYS need to consider the risk vs. reward of any exercise. If you end up torching your back in the weight room, you will not be mountain biking any time soon.
Dagair002 kelseythompson's article
Nov 14, 2012 at 7:37
Nov 14, 2012
Video: Balance, Episode 5 - Revival
A while back, I had reconstructive surgery on my ACL in my left knee, and still have a torn meniscus. Injuries that require surgery can be extremely demoralizing, but they can also be a reroute in your life. Mine certainly was. Because of my injury, and the staff of health and fitness professionals that helped me to get back to where I am today truly inspired me, and I am just about to graduate out of my bachelor's degree program in school to join their ranks. Currently I am a personal trainer, health coach, speed and agility, and strength and conditioning coach for young athletes. Though they may not fully understand, I will occasionally share videos like this with them to lend motivation. Your video is very inspirational for anyone who has been injured, and has probably thought to themselves that their life will never be the same again. While correct about their life never being the same again, it could be so much better than before. Bravo on your recovery sir! Keep on being an inspiration! The image that you portray (in this case optimism/positivity) will draw others to you, and bring good things into your life.
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