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    When did mountain biking become so specialized!

    I rode 29 for a few years but recently went down to 27.5 a few weeks ago after testing several bikes. I don't notice much of a difference on the climbs but I can noticeably feel my bike handles much better on the descents. That being said, modern trail bike geometry is really helpful for both...
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    Switching my life to "not Jeans". Can I get some recomendations for good NON JEANS

    Which model did you pick up? Always looking for recommendations for new pants.
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    Kifaru Woobie vs Rumpl Down

    We have two of the Rumpl non-down ones and love them. I think I may have to order a down one as well.
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    Wet weather jacket advice please

    FYI: Costco has a TNF Goretex Jacket on sale right now for $150 https://www.costco.com/The-North-Face-Men's-Zero-Gully-Jacket.product.100453916.html
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    Show us your Toyota 4runner, tacoma or truck.

    Out above Redwood National Park on Bald Hills Road, most of it has paved, with only about 2-3mi now of dirt. 306A2361 by Andrew Villa, on Flickr
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    Socks

    Smartwool, Darntough, Stance and surprisingly Kirkland Wool Hiking Socks. Those are my favorite.
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    Costco Deal - ExOfficio Boxer Briefs

    Grabbed two packs of these, I absolutely love them.
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    Wet weather jacket advice please

    I have a Helly Hansen shell that I've had a for a few years taht I really like. Before that I had a Patagonia shell that I loved, it was Gore-tex and it was incredibly comfortable. I typically shop sales, Patagonia runs 40% off their entire store a few times a year and that's where I get most of...
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    campsite pics..lets see um

    306A0989 by Andrew Villa, on Flickr
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    Show us your Toyota 4runner, tacoma or truck.

    306A0989 by Andrew Villa, on Flickr
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    Show us your Toyota 4runner, tacoma or truck.

    Couple from a recent trip with my wife and dog: 306A7632 by Andrew Villa, on Flickr 306A7638 by Andrew Villa, on Flickr 306A7651 by Andrew Villa, on Flickr
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    Yakima SkyRise RTT

    Any word on it performing in the rain?
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    Building, Driving and Adventuring the MTN4RNR

    I'm only on page 7 of your build thread, but you're rocking some great coffee gear. I'm going to have to add my Kalita to my kit for our trip in a few weeks. I'm fairly certain I spied some Honey Co. coffee in one of your other trip threads as well. Nice build!
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