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- Member since Nov 3, 2009
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Everett , Washington - 77 Followers
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komodo1 BCBR's article
Jun 11, 2026 at 8:32
Jun 11, 2026
BC Bike Race Returns to Whistler for 2027
I also did it this year and while it was cool to do a 7 day XC stage race in a beautiful spot, it did feel somewhat disproportionate to what I paid/did to be there. Never had a day with more than 3 hours of riding, had to regularly buy lunch on top of the expensive meal plan situation, and a decent chunk of the miles were on road/gravel. When I realized on arrival that the 40+ cat had the most entries, most people were on $12k+ S-Works bikes with electronic suspension talking about their vacation homes, 4x4 sprinter vans, and how many other similar international events they are doing this year, I was like ohhh, this is more rich guy bucket list experience bicycle summer camp than the hardcore XC race I was expecting.
If I were going to take a full week off again, I'd plan a DIY roadtrip around BC with some friends, the enduro bike, longer days on gnarlier trails, maybe a bike park day, and less time looking for ways to kill time sitting around basecamp. And do it for half the cost.
Selling
Jun 2, 2026 at 13:33
Jun 2, 2026951 XC / Intense Sniper (XL)
$1750 USDSelling my XL 2023 951 XC, the same bike as the Intense Sniper, just with different branding.
I picked this up to do the BC Bike Race and it was the perfect bike for the job, and fast enough to get me into the top 5% in the overall results, ahead of a lot of $12k+ S-Works. Super fun bike that gave me no issues in the 500 miles or so I put on it in my ownership. Weighs about 28lbs.
Build highlights:
- X01 Eagle mechanical drivetrain w/ XX1 cassette
- RaceFace Era carbon cranks, Next R carbon bars, and Turbine SL stem
- Fox Performance 34 and Float
- Shimano XT brakes
- DT Swiss XM481 rims w/ 350 hubs
- Maxxis Rekon/Rekon Race tires (less than 200 miles)
Things to note:
- Seatpost coating is wearing off, pictured. Still works fine but a replacement is probably on the horizon
- Left fork stanchion has a small scuff mark that can be felt with a fingernail, pictured
Selling
Jun 13, 2025 at 13:02
Jun 13, 2025Banshee Spitfire (S, Mullet)
$1800 USDSelling my girlfriend’s Banshee Spitfire, size small. Lots of new, unridden parts on it, including tires! Bike is in Everett, but I’m happy to meet up somewhere, especially if there’s good riding nearby.
It’s set up as a mullet, so 29” wheel up front, 27.5” wheel out back. With 140mm of front travel and 135mm out back, combined with a slack 64.5° HTA and a burly aluminum frame, it’s perfect for a smaller lighter rider getting into the gnarlier stuff. Probably fit someone in the 5’2” - 5’5” range.
Worst of the damage is shown, most notably the left side downtube scratch. Wasn’t even from a crash, she leaned it on a rock and it fell over :|
Fork: Fox 34 Performance Elite, only 4 rides! (140mm, Grip2)
Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite, serviced last fall, only 4 rides since
Shifter: SRAM X01 12s
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X01 12s
Crankset: SRAM X01
Cassette: SRAM X01
Chain: SRAM X01
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB
Brakes: SRAM Guide R, NEW!
Rotors: SRAM Centerline F200/R180, NEW!
Handlebar: Trail One Crockett, NEW!
Grips: Trail One Farlow, NEW!
Stem: Trail One Viking (40mm), NEW!
Saddle: SDG, NEW!
Seatpost: Fox Transfer Performance Elite, 125mm
Front Wheel: 29” CrankBrothers Synthesis Alloy w/ i9 Hub, NEW!
Rear Wheel: 27.5” RaceFace Aeffect, NEW!
Front Tire: Continental Kryptotal F | 29 x 2.4, NEW!
Rear Tire: Continental Kryptotal R | 27.5 x 2.4, NEW!
Selling
May 19, 2025 at 11:18
May 19, 2025i9/Crankbrother Synthesis Alloy 29” Rear Wheel
$250 USDSelling a new, unridden 29” Crankbrothers Synthesis Alloy rear wheel with an Industry Nine 1/1 Hub. I will include the Continental Kryptotal 29x2.4” tire shown for an extra $50. Tire is also unused.
Rim: Crankbrothers Synthesis Alloy
Hub: Industry Nine 1/1
Hub Spacing: 12x148
Rotor Compatibility: 6 Bolt
Tire: Continental Kryptotal 29x2.4”
Got my GF a new complete bike but swapped it to be a mullet set up, so don’t need the 29” wheel the bike came with.
komodo1 Dario-DiGiulio's article
May 13, 2025 at 10:19
May 13, 2025
Spotted: Specialized's Updated Demo Prototype
I dont even remember what the production Demo looks like anymore
komodo1 stephanepelletier's article
Feb 6, 2025 at 10:26
Feb 6, 2025
OZ Trails Brings A Lift-Accessed Bike Park to the Bentonville Area
Lift ride not even long enough to have a quick safety meeting, what’s the point?
komodo1 mattbeer's article
Jan 8, 2025 at 9:46
Jan 8, 2025
First Ride: Commencal Tempo Power - A Fan Favorite Goes Electric
Shameless plug: If motors aren't your thing, I've got the cheapest complete Tempo build posted in the BuySell right now... Already overstroked and fitted with a 36, and featuring the beloved headset cable routing!
komodo1 henryquinney's article
Nov 14, 2024 at 11:20
Nov 14, 2024
Field Test: Rocky Mountain Instinct - Geometry Vs. Suspension?
@nhertzler: rented an XL in Park City few weekends ago, C50 build I think. Had the exact same issues mentioned in the review. The only positive thing I could say about it was that it was super light, at least compared to my Titan and Tempo. But kinda offset by the wallowing under pedaling, even at like 20-25% sag
komodo1 SingleTrackTorino's article
Nov 4, 2024 at 8:59
Nov 4, 2024
Details Announced for ITRS - 'A Standardized Trail Rating System for a Safer, More Accessible Mountain Biking Experience'
From the US, but visited NZ and think they have a much better trail rating system. Grades 1 - 6, with 6 being “extreme” and 1 being basically a gravel path. In the PNW, so many of the legal trails rated black or double black seem like they should just be a shade of “dark blue” that doesn’t really exist in the current system.
komodo1 sarahmoore's article
Oct 3, 2024 at 20:31
Oct 3, 2024
Jesse Melamed Breaks Elbow in Practice Crash - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Cup 2024
Getting used to the bike and learning the lines for the first time while most of the others around you out there have been riding the track for years and can put down a race pace run out of the gate has got to feel a bit overwhelming.
Bummed to hear about the injury, main reason I was going to be tuning in this weekend was to see how Jesse and ALN do
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