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I've found that the running changes between some '21 models and '22 models have been really solid. I'm 220lbs and used to get about 6-8 weeks out of a crown before the creaking ensued. My last 3 Fox forks have been run for almost a year now without a peep (one of which was ok an e-bike, which should make it creak quicker).

Probably because he rides at 110% in race runs. Not to say all of the top dudes aren't pushing their limits, but it seems like Amaury takes this up a level. Checkers or wreckers for sure. The downside to this is we barely got to see any of him over the last two seasons...

Where is the "I get my results spoiled by home page articles, so I'm here to complain about not avoiding media prior to watching" option?

@MattP76: I mean... I would probably watch that. Sounds pretty entertaining.

Makes sense. When you have nothing to sell, but sell it anyways, profits are great!

I've seen/ heard of one too many silly crashes that resulted in face carnage to not wear a full face most of the time. The worst was a buddy who worked at our shop years back, who is a great rider, was just dropping into a trail when the lack of full face struck. His pedal was stuck on a root, and as he went to drop in, his bike stayed put, and he OTBed and slid face first down the opening rock feature. The result was his nose almost being fully degloved (5mm more, and apparently he would have needed a fake nose installed). It was graphic as fuck, and just having some kind of face protection would have meant he would have rolled away laughing. Having the North Shore mountains as our local hills, I'm always surprised by the lack of full faces. Even mellow rides on the shore can lead to any serious face injury at one small mistake (no matter how slow or chill you are taking it). Enduro full faces DEFINITELY have their place in the helmet world, even if you aren't full sending or riding a bike park. I personally don't see the point of 3/4 helmets, because why would you want the most of the extra heat of a full face, without the added face protection? Just wear a good half shell at that point...