8 Bikes of the Giant Toa Enduro - Crankworx Rotorua 2020 by aidanoliver

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dwsf (Mar 2, 2020 at 22:53)

Didn't know Johnny Sins had such a sick ride.

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Euskafreez FL (Mar 2, 2020 at 23:36)

What lube is he on this time?

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jurassicrider (Mar 3, 2020 at 0:34)

Seriously, is there anything this man can't do?

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Euskafreez FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 0:42)

@jurassicrider: animals maybe

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wanleggedwinston (Mar 3, 2020 at 1:09)

@jurassicrider: He is a doctor, fireman, teacher, policeman and now mountain bike racer too! A man of many talents indeed.

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Euskafreez FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 1:18)

@piersgritten: real 'hard' worker, a working class extraordinaire

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TheStabbyCyclist (Mar 3, 2020 at 1:52)

So... how am I going to explain to my ITs and higher ups why I was Googling Johnny Sins?

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Spark24 (Mar 3, 2020 at 1:52)

@Euskafreez: cuM-Off, so I've heard

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Jaiello (Mar 3, 2020 at 5:28)

I really don’t understand how he won this bike race, I don’t remember him being a very fast man...

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chyu (Mar 3, 2020 at 7:38)

Johnny has been riding MTB for sometime.

www.pinkbike.com/photo/15223235

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Euskafreez FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 12:30)

@Spark24: Don't forget the Squirt

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Brownsworthy (Mar 3, 2020 at 21:20)

Does Johnny even ride dirt!

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chyu (Mar 5, 2020 at 0:38)

@Brownsworthy:what we do know is he likes to ride them dirty...

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tibowski (Mar 2, 2020 at 23:05)

Silver Norco is sick!

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Tasso75 (Mar 2, 2020 at 23:42)

+1. Love the uninterrupted top tube/seat stays line.

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MDana87 (Mar 3, 2020 at 12:13)

that iridescent paint; so rad!

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heinous (Mar 2, 2020 at 22:32)

So, when’s the embargo on the 38 lifting? I can’t believe we don’t have a load of close up shots, except if the media release is just waiting on someone to hit the button!

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BobChicken (Mar 3, 2020 at 1:46)

distinct lack of mention of pinch bolts or air release valves is kinda obvious.... maybe salty the other site found all this stuff first?

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curendero (Mar 3, 2020 at 2:31)

Fox should go with a single crown 40 instead...

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RFrogh FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 7:35)

You ever heard of sea otter? That’s when it will get announced

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brianpark FL Editor (Mar 3, 2020 at 9:08)

@BobChicken: or we covered it back in September 2019?

www.pinkbike.com/news/the-eurobike-rumors-axs-suspension-18-steerer-tubes-a-sram-motor-and-foxs-38mm-fork-eurobike-2019.html
www.pinkbike.com/news/spotted-new-fox-36-38-ews-zermatt-2019.html
www.pinkbike.com/news/spotted-greg-callaghans-devinci-with-prototype-fox-suspension-and-shimano-drivetrain.html

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b-rass (Mar 3, 2020 at 23:48)

I do also believe Cole and Eddie have two different forms of X2 shock also... compared to the standard everyone else is running ????

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aschark (Mar 4, 2020 at 0:21)

@BobChicken: Both Eddie and Cole look to be running the "38". They have pinch bolts and air release valves on them.

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texag (Mar 3, 2020 at 6:45)

I wonder if Pivot is going to be switching between the Switchblade and the Firebird depending on the track, or if this was a one-off for product promotion. Feel like it's the latter.

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withdignityifnotalacrity (Mar 3, 2020 at 9:10)

Weren't a lot of Devinci racers going back and forth between the Spartan and the Troy. I bet the "All Mountain" rigs probably work better in a lot of places.

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beeboo (Mar 3, 2020 at 7:18)

That new switchblade is gorgeous

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trailfurnace (Mar 3, 2020 at 1:32)

I'm loving all that shimano! XTRRRR

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Euskafreez FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 12:32)

This is the way, I've spoken

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JudyYellow (Mar 3, 2020 at 6:54)

Aside from the frame these look all the same... Fox or RS suspension... Shimano or SRAM drivetrains. That stuff is great and we know its great. The Pros ride what they're paid to ride but it would be cool to see Privateer's or non-sponsored racer's bikes with a little blurb on why they chose the components on their bike. I feel like if you've seen one Pro's bike you've seen them all.

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i-am-lp (Mar 3, 2020 at 7:00)

Fox or RS suspension? I see DVO and SR Suntour...

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rewi (Mar 2, 2020 at 23:45)

That Assegai/Agressor combo looks popular. No dissector?

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DavidGuerra (Mar 3, 2020 at 1:28)

Aggressor is faster than Dissector, and there was even someone running a Kenda Helldiver in here.

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tgent FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 7:19)

Georgia Astle bossin it up showing her bike bottle mount can fit a 750ml champagne bottle! Also surprised to see Ed on the Switchblade instead of the firebird. Also also that new X2 and 38 fork has to be imminent with how many people are riding them.

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novajustin (Mar 3, 2020 at 9:28)

charlie murray with a sram centerline front rotor and a shimano rear rotor with XTR brakes. wonder if he boogered up his front rotor and needed a replacement quick or if there's an actual purpose for the centerline rotor in the front.

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kiwishreder (Mar 3, 2020 at 13:19)

He built that bike the morning of the race, he's just changed sponsors from Yeti to Pivot.

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SmashySmashy (Mar 3, 2020 at 0:11)

PB: Congrats on your podium finish but can you take the champagne bottle out of your water bottle holder for our bike check pic please?
Georgia Astle: I thought you guys wanted it as it was raced!

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rrolly (Mar 3, 2020 at 6:55)

$500. Sad, really. I think people make more for growing large pumpkins at their state fairs.

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pargolf8 (Mar 3, 2020 at 7:21)

@rrolly: weird analogy but i agree

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withdignityifnotalacrity (Mar 3, 2020 at 9:11)

@rrolly: Barely covers the luggage fees to bring the bike over I'm guessing.

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suspended-flesh FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 10:04)

@rrolly: haha

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alifaziz24 (Mar 2, 2020 at 22:54)

Alot of rider on shimano groupset.
Does that mean its better or just sponser?

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Euskafreez FL (Mar 2, 2020 at 23:34)

Because it is, and it's cheaper and it's tougher and it's more reliable.

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trelleder (Mar 3, 2020 at 3:44)

Sponsor

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noodlewitnosteeze FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 6:41)

Sponsorship, though from experience the new Shimano 12s are real nice.

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withdignityifnotalacrity (Mar 3, 2020 at 9:11)

Shimano groupsets, SRAM brakes seems like the best combo.

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tibetaneskimo (Mar 3, 2020 at 11:34)

@roma258: That would have been blasphemy just 3 years ago. And some crusty guys might still be offended. I concur though. I like the new Shimano 4 Piston stuff, but still prefer Code RSCs. I have needed to service 2 of my shimano clutches because they wouldn't let the derailleur spring back. Simple enough procedure though.

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travis-the-tailor (Mar 3, 2020 at 2:55)

Blenki effect - NF - that sight is real sick

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benmoosmann (Mar 5, 2020 at 5:46)

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enjoyriding (Mar 3, 2020 at 0:07)

New 36 on Eddie's bike and 38 on the Ibis? Casting on top looks slightly different, much bigger on the Ibis.

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aschark (Mar 4, 2020 at 0:23)

Both Eddie and Cole look to have the 38, both have air release valves and pinch bolts. Look a bit beefier than a 36 too.

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matt-15 (Mar 9, 2020 at 10:55)

@aschark: also the RAD (Research And Development) logo give it away. Looks to be in fairly late stages of testing as they went for Kashima coating on them, most early Fox test gear they don't bother spending extra money on the Kashima tubes

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DuelingBanjos (Mar 3, 2020 at 3:17)

Polygon looks kinda oldschool. Sight is best looking bike out of those, straight lines.

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rrolly (Mar 3, 2020 at 6:56)

I'd love to a back to back demo of the 2019 and 2020 Sights.

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eh-steve (Mar 3, 2020 at 7:48)

@rrolly: why? They are entirely different bikes that happen to share the same name.

Good deals to be had in the 2019 though. Lbs has a 2019 a1 sight for the same price as a fluid FS a1 (so 30%+). I bought my 2019 end of season and got 20% off which I was more than happy with. Might have to pick up a matching bike for the wife.

I find the 2019 just enough bike. I had to increase the volume spacer in the shock and I use all the fork's travel. Next bike will have a steeper st. That's the one thing I don't love.

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rrolly (Mar 4, 2020 at 6:26)

@eh-steve: I don't want to give up the ability to climb well for an enduro tank. The 2018/19 rode really well both up and down. I'd like to see how much climbing ability is lost on the 2020 in comparison. At this point I don't think the Optik is the way to go for me as there likely isn't enough margin for error descending when you throw my "skills" at it.

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benmoosmann (Mar 5, 2020 at 5:47)

The angles on the Polygon Siskiu N are at least semi-current and its by far the cheapest bike here. I'd really like to try the Siskiu N, it seems like amazingly good value for money even compared to the likes of YT, Canyon and Commencal

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TheRealBobHolness (Mar 3, 2020 at 5:54)

Hey, @CodyKelley, looks like you might not be busy on the 27th March. I'm having a BBQ if you want to come? I will have cake.

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pinkdog321 (Mar 3, 2020 at 6:41)

8 bikes.. Only 1 running coil shock

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Derekat (Mar 3, 2020 at 6:19)

So happy to see everyone being safe and wearing their knee pads down by the lake.

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jaame (Mar 2, 2020 at 23:24)

I can't believe I'm going to say this... I want a specialized Enduro!

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nzchucka FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 1:56)

Are Rae and Georgia on mullets?

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trelleder (Mar 3, 2020 at 3:31)

170mm travel on Eddie´s bike?

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nskerb (Mar 3, 2020 at 9:30)

How many riders out there with the 38mm RS fork that they don’t want pictures of?

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MDana87 (Mar 3, 2020 at 12:15)

if that water bottle comes stock on Devinci's, I may need have another look!

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benmoosmann (Mar 3, 2020 at 12:31)

I'd really like to try that Polygon Siskiu N9. Looks like crazy good value for 2800€

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ewikpark (Mar 2, 2020 at 23:20)

EDDDDDIEEEEEEEEEE

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DutchmanPhotos (Mar 3, 2020 at 4:49)

Medium size bikes look good.-

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jrocksdh (Mar 3, 2020 at 7:50)

another year of hideous orange forks dang it

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jrocksdh (Mar 3, 2020 at 8:00)

codys got that seat way up there!

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softsteel (Mar 3, 2020 at 8:48)

650B`s dead?

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loamaddict (Mar 3, 2020 at 9:14)

YEAHHHHH GEORGIA!!! that is a great start of the season! STOKED

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dtsabas (Mar 3, 2020 at 23:27)

is it just me or does the new switchblade have a familiar knucklebox.

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kwapik (Mar 2, 2020 at 22:54)

Maxxis wins the day. Goodyear and Kenda tied for second.

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onemanarmy FL (Mar 2, 2020 at 23:32)

Top 3 guys all on the new FOX fork? And it won its first time out at the end of last season... hmmm

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pasteque51 FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 0:07)

Give them a lyric they would still be top 3 on this race

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beater32 (Mar 2, 2020 at 22:48)

Can't we have videos of Bike Checks?

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noodlewitnosteeze FL (Mar 3, 2020 at 6:41)

They literally posted a bike check vid yesterday

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pargolf8 (Mar 3, 2020 at 7:22)

I prefer photo bike checks personally..

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beater32 (Mar 3, 2020 at 10:23)

@Ajorda: My sarcasm wasn't very clear I know.

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laxguy (Mar 3, 2020 at 10:56)

oh god please no theres already enough useless video on this site