nickfranko

Is this why a GX cassette is $215 while an SLX cassette is $120? SRAM replacement prices are so hilarious I'm honestly probably going to swap my entire drivetrain over to Shimano

Sounds like you need to get good.

@calmWAKI: you’ve never been centered, except existing in the center of your own universe.

@bubbaburger911: It's not pretentious. You have to realize that certain things not only cost money to get into, but also cost money to maintain. Unfortunately, mountain biking is not a wallet-friendly sport. Tires, drivetrain components, wheels, suspension are all costly and $100 does not get you very far. It's the same thing for people that buy highly-depreciated BMWs and Mercedes: just because you found one at a massive discount doesn't mean you've beaten the game, you still have to contend with the hilariously-expensive repair costs that exist. If you cannot afford that, unfortunately it's not the car for you. It's not about being haughty or making it out to be more impressive than it is, it's just acknowledging that certain things are expensive and are not affordable to all.

@troyleedesigns: Exactly, this is what I want to see. I shouldn't be seeing full-face helmets weighing less than half-helmets.

700g? I see full face helmets that weigh that much. A Super 3R weighs only 38g more in full face mode, and that’s a 2-piece convertible helmet. The Giro Switchblade, another 2-piece helmet, which offers just as much coverage in half-face mode weighs 613g. Are helmet makers just bored and seeing how heavy they can make their helmets?

You do have to spend some time getting the rebound and compression dialed in on full suspension if you don’t like getting launched off of the bike because your rebound was too fast.

@nojzilla: Tell me you haven't used the latest brakes without explicitly telling me.

@BiNARYBiKE: Oh god, is this douche really back?

Bragging about riding on ice is like bragging about punching yourself in the nuts. Also, let’s be honest: that’s snow, not ice.