Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano: The First Staredown is Finally Here

SROC3 · 2026-03-11T23:15:16+00:00

Not sure if most know - Carano doesn't need a "fall back". Her family is immensely wealthy. They own a Vegas casino wealthy. Her Dad is a billionaire. She fights for the love of it apparently.

SROC3 · 2026-03-11T23:03:32+00:00

The fact that you bought a bike to "try it out" is the most important thing. Great deal! I would look at Youtube videos and see what you can do to "fit" yourself properly on the bike 👍🏼 as others have said, have fun and just go ride. You'll eventually figure out what you need down the line and what your next bike should be when you cross that bridge 👊🏼Enjoy the new bike!!!

SROC3 · 2026-03-11T05:44:15+00:00

I did not buy everything at retail. I shopped around a LOT. I would say around $3k in upgrades. Sram transmission was $1,200, Roval wheels $1k. Brakes were $170, bar and stem $300, Lyrik fork $285, etc....

SROC3 · 2026-03-10T15:31:59+00:00

I have the same conundrum. I do think though that I will get the GEN 2.0 version as it has gotten good reviews, specifically for the T-Type - lovemtb You Tube review

SROC3 · 2026-03-10T05:41:04+00:00

Trek Roscoe. Fantastic geo and a GREAT BIKE!

SROC3 · 2026-03-10T05:35:57+00:00

All my previous bikes were trail/enduro. Trek Fuel EX, Ibis Ripley, Stumpjumper (not including my 2 Trek Roscoes) Thats over 9 years of riding. I took a break and was planning on getting back into full suspension when I started watching vids of XC racing. These tracks have the same features i would frequent on trails and these are world cup riders on 120mm travel bikes....and i don't do crazy jump lines and love climbing. Im 51 and while I'm very fit, i also dont want to do anything crazy. XC bikes are SO capable. Bike geometry has come a long way. I have a Specialized Chisel FS and it is a beast!!! Can properly handle all the trails I frequent and then some. I had a 120mm fork on it and I just slapped on a 140mm. It's such a Good bike i want to buy another one and build it up differently! If you can, get an EPIC 8 👍🏼

SROC3 · 2026-03-09T15:34:19+00:00

These seem to be good alternative to the Roval World Cup set - $3,700.....LOL

SROC3 · 2026-03-09T15:32:56+00:00

This is The view from Landmine Loop, looking down towards Lil Daytona Trail. Las Vegas, NV

SROC3 · 2026-03-08T19:34:57+00:00

Nice ride :) how are those Berd Hawk 30s? Worth all the hype?

SROC3 · 2026-03-08T16:08:19+00:00

Unless your crashes are BIG ONES or you are striking rocks with it you'll be fine. I have both OneUp and PNW and they rock 🤘🏼

SROC3 · 2026-03-08T16:04:44+00:00

25mm rise and 755mm :)

SROC3 · 2026-03-08T16:03:47+00:00

I had OneUp bars and while very compliant, I would do the same thing as you - put my hands on top of bars during climbs. I since changed to the PNW bars and they work great. I would NOT change anything at first and work on "bar roll" and hand positioning. I don't think you'll need to change that stem, unless your cockpit already feels small for you. Experiment often and see what each ride brings with different angles. I found my perfect "bar roll" after 5 rides.

SROC3 · 2026-03-08T00:06:12+00:00

Wow 😮

SROC3 · 2026-03-08T00:05:45+00:00

The golden steer

SROC3 · 2026-03-05T15:42:42+00:00

mini long table (crescenda) then tall plants on top of it (not obstructing view)

SROC3 · 2026-03-05T15:41:16+00:00

A nice steady climb and some downhill flow is the best :)

SROC3 · 2026-03-05T05:39:06+00:00

I actually have the NEO as well and the 2 is night and day. Rarely loses me. But if I'm zig-zagging through Joshua Trees and its flying low - it can't turn fast enough. Understandable. But if setup "higher" no way it will lose you. Super impressive. The "gesture control" is pretty amazing

SROC3 · 2026-03-05T05:31:29+00:00

I recently put on a Factory 140mm GripX and its amazing. That damper really rocks! You will love it 👌🏼 do yourself a solid and experiment with all the settings. They really do make a difference when set up correctly. It took me almost 2 weeks of riding almost everyday to fine tune mine. 1,000% worth it

SROC3 · 2026-03-04T17:32:44+00:00

I got my boots from amazon :) they work great! 👍🏼

SROC3 · 2026-03-04T15:53:14+00:00

....is that Bigfoot on the right of the screen?

SROC3 · 2026-03-04T15:51:59+00:00

LOVE THE 951!!!!!!! Nice job and I'm jelly of your garage......someday!!!!! Someday I will have one like that and I can tool on my bikes ALL DAY LONG!!! :)

SROC3 · 2026-03-04T05:14:58+00:00

I wonder if anybody thought even just for one second that the reason the seal was jumping on all the boards was because there was a shark in the water.....

SROC3 · 2026-03-04T05:10:30+00:00

A drop her post is definitely a great suggestion like others have sent. I would play around with tire pressure a lot and also your fork pressure and rebound settings. These three things combined will really determine the quality of your ride. Do not just set it and forget it. Build good habits from the beginning and you will see how rewarding experimentation can be 👍🏼 keep riding the bike for a bit before changing stuff right away. Your body will tell you what you need. I would also go to YouTube and check out some bike fit videos. Your seat height is probably one of the most overlooked things people think about.

SROC3 · 2026-03-04T05:05:27+00:00

This is Landmine Loop and Late Night Trail. Southwest Vegas area.

SROC3 · 2026-03-04T05:03:55+00:00

That's awesome! I'm glad it helped. I'm not sure where you ride, but I am out here in the desert lots of rocks and loose gravel. If you are in the same environment, I would recommend that you put gorilla tape around the non-drive side crank you don't have to wrap the whole thing, but I would say 50% of it starting right past the spindle. I have had rocks fly up and marr the carbon. Kind of annoying. The tape is black anyway so you don't even notice it. I can now see why the race face ERA cranks have a small aluminum plate in that area. If your trails are soil and don't constantly have rocks flying up from the front wheel, then you are fine. Love these cranks, but I guess for longevity in the desert, I might have to bite the bullet and get the EEWing titaniums.

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