LucBen447

I bought a brand new 2014 Scott Genius 740 back in 2014. I chose it because I was LONG overdue for an upgrade from my "$100 W**M*** special" Mongoose BlackComb, and the Genius 740 was a well-spec'd and priced lower/mid tier all-mountain bike that looked excellent for a "serious starter rig". The MSRP was about $3,000 USD, but since I bought it through the bicycle shop where I worked at the time, I only paid about $1,700 USD! Aren't employee discounts the BEST?! The only component upgrade I ever made (other than changing tires and grips) was a RaceFace narrow-wide single chain ring immediately when I assembled the bike new out of the box. I have honestly ridden the absolute Hell outta this bike. It takes everything the trail throws at it, and spits it right back out with a cloud of dust and rocks! (Except that one time I fell off the trail into a massive cactus, but that was 100% MY FAULT so let's not talk about it, MKAY?!) I plan on keeping this bike as long as possible, upgrading it as I need to. Have a great day, y'all!

Excuse me, but you've got some poo on your rear shock. No, on the other side. There, ya got it!

An electric Yamaha motor?! THAT THING IS GONNA SCREAM! Well, actually, probably not...but it'll be really fast! You know what I meant!

@drinkgoodbikes: Also, I believe you're the first person to ever respond to one of my comments! hahaha

@drinkgoodbikes: I'll definitely check it out on my next day off! It's only an hour long drive from where I live!

This is incredibly cool! I was literally brought to tears while scrolling through these pics...such a beautiful thing to leave behind for everyone else who shares Steve's passion, and to further add to his supreme legacy in the cycling world! I've never been biking outside of Texas, but I sincerely hope I'll be able to visit and shred there someday! #longlivechainsaw

It's absolutely scorching here in South Texas, but I still manage to ride all the nice secret spots nearby! I want to establish an inexpensive/free bike park down here someday....

Men 1st: Richie Rude 2nd: Sam Hill 3rd: Jesse Melamed Women 1st: Isabeau Courdurier 2nd: Cecile Ravanel 3rd: Casey Brown

Is that KTM Prowler Sonic a 3D printed prototype frame?!?

I have used something very similar to that silver dampening tape to reduce vibration in a tennis racket! Depending where it's placed on the racket frame, it can change the balance slightly to have a better feeling swing. Neat stuff.