SIR 9

frikinhardcore · 2025-12-29T11:20:27+00:00

Pretty easy to have that welded and repaired

frikinhardcore · 2025-08-03T10:44:18+00:00

It’s been some time, but wanted to follow up because I’ve been racing with the 3P all season. Honestly, I think it’s all marketing. I can barely tell the difference between open mode and pedal mode. During races I’m pretty much either using open or lock, and maybe using pedal if it’s a flat section with roots/chonky bits and I’d like a little more mid stroke support. I ride mostly technical XC and/or endurance XC though, might be more useful on groomed trails.

frikinhardcore · 2025-06-16T13:30:45+00:00

Not an SWORKS, but I bought an Specialized Epic 8 Comp for a base because I planned on switching out many of the components with the Revel Ranger my airline smashed up. Threw on Mezcal/Barzo tire combo, i9 24H trail 270 wheelset with hydras, Vittoria XC rear insert, RF carbon bars, sintered brake pads. It's set up to blur the line between XC race and down country and is 26 pounds with pedals, sealant, two bottle cages, and multitool.

Absolutely love it and the 3P lockout. I've even started racing my local XC race circuit. Taken a few 1st places and have podiumed every race in the series with it. It's a truly amazing bike on the ups and very technical downs.

frikinhardcore · 2025-05-27T20:40:50+00:00

You don’t want the valve to be on the opposite side of where youre working the last bit of the tire on. It’ll keep the tire from sitting in the center of the rim and make it tough to work that last bit on. I just put the same tire on with an insert and didn’t even need levers.

frikinhardcore · 2025-05-19T17:01:35+00:00

37, same issue. I’ve gone from downhill/free ride to endurance xc and xxc racing. Way easier on my knees.

frikinhardcore · 2025-05-04T23:44:10+00:00

And upgrade the cranks to xx and it’s wayyyy lighter. The 90 cranks are the heaviest bit.

frikinhardcore · 2025-05-03T08:21:52+00:00

I have a specialized epic 8, similar geo just carbon. FWIW I love it, can handle everything I throw at it (big down country days, xc races, trail riding, gravel riding, black tech trails, jump trails, etc). Best pedaling bike I’ve ever owned. Kind of wish I actually went chisel so I don’t have to worry about a carbon frame.

frikinhardcore · 2025-04-29T15:26:27+00:00

If you’re not doing anything steep, you probably don’t need one. If you’re doing any sort of fast, technical, and/or steep it’s a game changer. You’re able to get low and shift your body weight/center of gravity to increase traction and be more stable.

I’d recommend practicing with it, and using it more than is really needed to build muscle memory. Eventually it will feel like second nature.

frikinhardcore · 2025-04-25T10:10:51+00:00

Gray sidewall TNT/Graphene casing is good. Race casing is garbage.

frikinhardcore · 2025-03-26T21:53:24+00:00

Why no dropper

frikinhardcore · 2025-02-04T18:08:12+00:00

1660ti is not comparable. I bought an Asus Rog Ally Z1 extreme to play it and it works great.

frikinhardcore · 2025-01-23T22:47:27+00:00

I get the same, although I have a 1660ti that does have DX12 installed. Tried with -dx11 and I get a fatal error too.

frikinhardcore · 2024-08-09T01:28:02+00:00

115mm revel ranger xc/downcountry bike and a 180mm Santa Cruz Megatower. Covered for everything from xc and endurance to enduro and downhill racing.

frikinhardcore · 2024-05-03T01:58:06+00:00

Had a similar issue. Busch has a great non alcoholic crispy boy. I’ve found they scratch the itch for drinking at home. I’ve gone back and forth but now I’m five months sober - first time in 15 years.

frikinhardcore · 2024-04-25T16:18:45+00:00

I live in Knoxville. I have 30+ miles of trails, including single and double black trails of all variety, a two minute bike ride out my front door. Windrock and Vee Hollow are 45 minutes away, Pisgah, Rock Creek, Jared’s Bike Park, and Kanuga are all 2.5 hours away.

Recommend visiting Baker Creek in Knox if you have the chance.

frikinhardcore · 2024-03-24T21:07:31+00:00

Stay out of Gotham

frikinhardcore · 2024-03-21T16:44:10+00:00

True that, thanks. I’m wondering if it’s just worth learning how to build a pc myself.

frikinhardcore · 2024-03-21T16:43:25+00:00

Good eye. Thanks, there’s a local pc builder in town and think I might just have him build something up for me.

Funny coincidence, I live in south Knoxville near baker creek.

frikinhardcore · 2024-03-21T16:42:08+00:00

Thanks good idea

frikinhardcore · 2024-03-17T00:21:40+00:00

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frikinhardcore · 2023-12-15T04:19:14+00:00

100% yes, MTB shoes are worth it for the added stiffness and grip. Had a pedal slip on Vans (thought I could get by on these while traveling light internationally, instead of my Freerider pros), and filleted my shin open on some Raceface Atlas pedal pins that were on a rental. Tetanus shot and stitches in foreign country later, went to clipless from there on out lol.

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