btablak
- Member since Nov 30, 2010
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Scottsdale , Arizona
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Do kind things for others for no purpose but to be kind. John 13: 34-35
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Selling
Sep 26, 2022 at 11:29
Sep 26, 2022SWORKS STUMPJUMPER - ENVE, X01, NEXT SL
$5295 USDI am selling my DREAM BUILD SWORKS Stumpjumper. This bike comes with everything. It is one of four bikes in my garage and gets little ride time. It has a brand new dropper post and brakes. I will also ship it with a ton of extras - custom decals, the short travel collar and corresponding shock (in case you want to run it in the ST configuration), and anything else I can find that came with it.
Frame : 2019 Stumpjumper S-Works (color - purple haze / sunset acid kiwi)
Size : Large
Shock : Fox DHX2 Coil (I have multiple spring rates for different weights - I am 180lbs and it is currently set up for me)
Fork : OHLINS RFX36 TTX Air 160mm (comes with decals to match the frame colors)
Wheels : Enve M70HV (has M6 stickers as they were the only ones I could get in a matching color way - comes with extra decals)
HUBS : DT Swiss 240
Cranks : RaceFace Next SL 175mm
Brakes : Shimano XT (Rear Quad Piston; Front Dual Piston)
Shifting / Der : SRAM X01
Cassette : E13
Rotors : F - 180mm / R - 180mm Shimano XT ICE
Bars : Chromag (matching color way)
Stem : 35mm Spank Spike (with custom Bigfoot man top cap)
Grips : PNW
Dropper : OneUp 210mm
Dropper Lever : PNW
Saddle : SDG Bel Air (matching purple color way)
Tires : Maxxis FRONT DHF II / REAR ASSAGAI (both in great shape)
Offers - Open to offers but please be reasonable. No low balling. Not desperate just don't ride it.
Overall condition - The frame is in great shape with a few scuffs but no major dings, gouges, or scars. It is used so it has a marks and is not brand new. That said, it is in great shape as you can see from the pictures.
NOTE - Does NOT come with the pump/tool but DOES come with the Specialized SWAT bags
TRADES - Will only consider a short to mid travel 29er of equal quality.

Selling
Feb 24, 2022 at 12:02
Feb 24, 2022EVIL INSURGENT (PUSH, ENVE, mostly NEW!)
$3895 USDI am selling my Evil Insurgent 27.5, size Medium. This is a dream build and is in incredible shape. The rear shock is a Push ElevenSix for Insurgent 135-195lbs; Hypercoil Shock Spring 2.25" rate 475 (I have multiple spring rates so let me know what you want - I am 175lbs and this is a great spring rate). The Push 11/6 was serviced and updated with new internals and the XD micro coating on the shaft. The dropper is a Factory Fox Transfer Dropper post, 150mm, 30.9. 3 months ago this was sent in to Fox for a full service. The frame and linkages have been recently disassembled, sonic cleaned, lubed, and new Enduro Max bearings pressed in. The fork is a BRAND NEW DVO Diamond. I ride DVO exclusively and it is an amazing fork. All receipts and documentation will be included.
Frame : Evil Insurgent 27.5
Size : Medium
Shock : Push 11/6
Fork : DVO DIAMOND 170mm (NEW)
Wheels : Enve M70HV
Cranks : RaceFace Atlas (NEW)
Brakes : Magura MT7 pro (NEW)
Rotors : F - 180mm / R - 180mm Gaffler
Bars : Spank Spike 800mm
Stem : 35mm KORE
Grips : PNW (NEW)
Saddle : Oval 438
Tires : Maxxis FRONT DHF II / REAR AGGRESSOR (both almost brand new)
Overall condition - The frame is in great shape with a few scuffs but no major dings, gouges, or scars.

btablak mikekazimer's article
Mar 24, 2021 at 10:21
Mar 24, 2021
Review: The 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo is the New Benchmark
@moefosho: Just like flat screen TV's, eBikes will escalate quickly in price. That said, the volume of competition in the space looks like it will rapidly drop the price as well. Given the intersection of traditional motorcycle companies and traditional bike companies, I would expect to see higher and higher quality at a lower and lower price. If I were to prognosticate, I would guess that the baseline prices will be within $3K for entry level to $10K for top end in no more than 2 to 3 years.
Based on past new bike releases, aesthetics will matter more than performance. :)

btablak jamessmurthwaite's article
Mar 16, 2021 at 18:54
Mar 16, 2021
Slack Randoms: UCI Takes 'No Pleasure' in Hugging Ban, Adult Strider Bikes & Rachel Atherton's Car Crash
I remember 10 years ago when United and American Air were damaging luggage and literally beating their passengers. People would come to talk about it and be appalled. "Can you believe how they are treating their customers?!?!" I would then ask, "You have Platinum status on American right? Are you going to stop flying them?" The answer was always "no".
So let me ask all of you now. If I saw a copy of your credit card statement or Paypal, how many would have "Amazon" listed? Are you willing to be inconvenienced? Again, most of your statements would say, "no".
That said, let me encourage you a bit. If you needed it right now, you could probably get it somewhere locally. If not, you are stuck with Walmart or Amazon. For most things, you don't need it tomorrow.
For the next month, try this:
- For 1 of every 3 purchases, buy it straight from the manufacturer or search around for smaller retailer online to a get a good deal.
Tell Amazon how you feel. If everyone purchased 1/3rd less for 1 month, you would put a dent in Amazon's numbers. Money talks, BS walks. You are empowered and capable to do something inconvenient (but not really that hard). go with confidence. #powerfultogether

Selling
Mar 15, 2021 at 15:06
Mar 15, 2021ENDURO CARBON COIL - 29er - LARGE - MOSTLY NEW
$3295 USDSelling a mostly new 2018 Specialized Enduro carbon coil. I took my frame (which is fully covered in protective tape) and put on a bunch of new parts as listed below:
Frame : Specialized Enduro Coil (LARGE)
Fork : DVO Diamond D3 (NEW)
Shock : Ohlins TTX Coil (Various springs so send me your weight and I can install the correct spring)
Cranks / Chainring : Rotor Raptor 175 w/32T (NEW)
Brakes : Shimano XT (NEW)
Rotors : 180mm F/R (NEW)
Derailleur : SRAM X01 (12 speed)
Cassette : SRAM X01 Eagle (12 speed)
Chain : SRAM (NEW)
Wheels : Industry Nine Enduro 29 (with I9 hubs)
Tires : Maxxis (80% Front life / 60% rear)
Handlebars : Specialized 800mm (NEW)
Grips : Sensus Swayze
Dropper: PNW 150mm (NEW)
Dropper Lever: PNW Loam (NEW)
Saddle : WTB (NEW)
Notes on condition - The frame has been covered in protective tape since day 1. If you have a hair dryer and take the tape off, the frame is brand new.

btablak alicialeggett's article
Feb 26, 2021 at 12:45
Feb 26, 2021
Interview: Rachel Atherton on Her Pregnancy & Plans for the Future
Congrats! If she isnt racing, would love to see Rachel behind the microphone this year with the Red Bull team. Would be amazing to hear her perspective as the GOAT.