Stephen Darcy

These work great. They didn't wear out as quick as I thought they would, but I can say they really don't last quite as long as steel cleats. I'm just pumped to have crank bros. pedals in the first place....

I have the Candy C's and they are soo nice. If I had the money and cared about weight I would have for sure got these. The look is amazing and I know the TI is super durable. Judging by how well I like my cheap candies I can surely say these would only be better.

If you are a Shimano pedal fan and ride DH, these are the pedals to get. The cage is insanely durable and they are one of the lighter DH specific pedals out there.

These pedals are definitely very nice high quality units. They have very durable aluminum bodies, great feeling spindle bearings, the spindles are strong, and the body is nice and concave. The only issue I had was that the pins are super small. If you wear 5.10 shoes, they will probably be ok, if not, I'd consider getting something else.

I can honestly say I have not seen many of these pedals last very long. The plates usually break, ok sure they give you extra plates, but those will break too. Almost everyone I know bought them because they were by far the best looking pedals on the market, but really none of them would buy again because they didn't last. If you really don't ride that hard, hardly every hit things, and love cool colors these would be great for you. Oh yeah and if you do decide to buy make sure to lock-tite the plate fastening screws BEFORE your first ride.

If I could give this thing 10 stars I would. I got one of these last summer for my girlfriends Subaru and it is unreal. The ease of use is ridiculous. When you get back to your car after a long ride and your so tired this thing truly make you appreciate you buying it. I just roll the bikes up on, then a couple of quick clicks and I'm done. This is the best rack in the world, end of story.

I've had these cranks on my DH bike for about a year now. They are super light especially for my version having an 83mm bottom bracket width. I like everything about these cranks except one thing. If you are truly super heavy or jump huge stuff you will notice it only takes about one season to bend these slightly. I've already seen some friends bend theirs'. For me I have had zero issues and could not ask for a better crank, so I still gave it 5 stars.

I've been running the same 991's on all my bikes (Dirt Jumper included) for at least 2 years now. Some of my more heavily used bikes have seen the chains wear in a little (stretch) but certainly nothing out of the ordinary. My favorite part is for sure the power link. This chain is light and very strong.

I tested one of these last year and it was amazing. The bottom bracket was so low and head tube so slack, I couldn't ride it enough. Jumps and drops are so easy, plus you can still shred your local DH trails. I'd have to say it was definitely the best "do everything" bike. Felt like a small DH machine, pedaled like an XC rig, and jumped as good as my DJ bike.

I demoed one of these last year right before they were released and was so impressed. It feels really great on long rides and the descending prowess is second to none. The hydroformed tubes are a work of art and the 1.5 headtube is absolutely genius.

My X.0 is absolutely ridiculous crisp when it comes to shift feeling. I can't get enough of it. Super light at only 192g, and the carbon cage is the most durable thing on the market. Everyone thinks it's not durable because it's light weight, but I dare them to compare a cheap plastic or flimsy aluminum cage in an impact to an insanely strong carbon one. Crisp precise shifting, super strong and light weight, what else would you want?

So many people say to me "why did you go with the X.O? the X.9 is just as good". I give them one ride on my bike and they never ask again. My X.0 shifter (combined with my X.0 derailleur) has a level of crisp that I haven't felt in any other component ever on any bike. The feeling makes me want to shift even when I don't have to just because it brings a smile to my face. I just can't believe it really feels like that. After all I've said I don't even think I have to talk about the other features, like light weight, insanely adjustable, and you can mount it to a matchmaker with your Avid brakes!

I have this on my DH and slalom bike. It is absolutely the best saddle especially for DH. It has a fairly wide rear profile, which is perfectly suited for using the saddle during cornering and also through technical terrain. Low profile looks awesome on my rig and it's way light to boot!

These are by far the most powerful brakes I've ever had they kick the crap out of any other brake on the market as far as sheer stopping power is concerned. 1 Finger is all you need, and it can still put you over the bars if your not careful. The adjustment on the lever is very convenient for pad contact. The only slight downside is that they are one of the heavier brakes, but on a DH most people are not very concerned.

I rode these shoes last year and they were crip as F***. If anyone doesn't know, that means wayyyy bad ass. The ultimate DH shoe, sticky, medium stuff sole, and super comfy. The only reason I don't have them know is I traded up for the Sam Hill Graphic.

The white and black are soo sick. Sole is grippy as any other 5.10 and I really want to wear them around town all day they are so comfy. If you don't like the racer look of the other 5.10's these are the shoe to get.

This derailleur has the stiffest spring known to man. The first time I used it I couldn't believe how crazy fast downshifts were. The looks alone are what got me from the start, love em'. I still don't know if I like it as much as my SRAM X.O. but that's definitely personal preference. For the money you cannot beat this as one of the best DH derailleur's on the market.

This has been an awesome DH bar. I cut it down from the 800mm width because it was too wide for me. I'm sure this would be amazing for those huge guys out there. The bend is perfect and doesn't have a ton of back sweep like other bars I've tried.

I picked up a set to use for BMX racing and ended up using them for XC too. They were definitely priced right and offer tons of float. The float really helped when tackling tough terrain and switch backs on the XC bike. I talked my friend into a pair of these because he just had knee surgery and the ease of entry and exit is unbeatable.

I have raced these in every condition possible and they are great. I love how well they do in the mud and are much easier to get in and out than Shimano's. Also you can fine adjust how easily they go in and out by using the supplied shims that go in between the cleat and your shoe. By far my favorite clipless pedals to date.

I rode one of these for an entire season as my non-race DH bike. This is by far the lightest DH type rig. I built mine up to 36 lbs on a super low-budget build spec. A steeper headtube angle than the M6 plus a little taller BB height make this thing pedal like a dream and I didn't smash my toes off on the way down. I ran mine with a single crown 180mm fork which was awesome if you want to throw down some tricks at your local slope style park.

If you want to roll fast on your heavy DH rig this is the ticket. The side knobs are awesome and will hold on any off camber corner. The range of sizes kicks butt, as well as the Durometer (Rubber Compound). I run 2.5 3C front and back for almost all DH applications. 2.35 is great for all mountain bikes. I have a bunch of friends that aren't quite over the Maxxis Minion in the front so they just have this as a rear tire.

ProBar is amazing. They are blended, 100% Vegan, and taste unlike anything you've ever tried. I love the Apple Cinnamon Crunch. Whats not to like about a local company putting actual fruit in a bar that your out on the trail munching down? Tastes great!

This is one of the stands we have here at the shop. I know it seems crazy that a stand at a bike shop isn't one of those huge heavy monsters that you normally see. Well we have one of those industrial size things but I choose to use our "portable" guy which happens to be this here Feedback Pro Bike Stand. It is just so light and user friendly. The clamp is the best I've ever seen and you can adjust the height from little kid to Andre the Giant.

This is what we use here in our shop. If you plan on putting your chain through some abuse...this is great stuff. It is the thicker more heavy duty version of Dumonde's lube, and if your one that forgets to lube often, it is the product for you. Very comparable to Finish Line Wet Lube.

I got these shoes about 2 months ago and can't believe that I've been missing out for so long. This is my first year not riding clipless and this makes the transition amazing. They grips so well you'd think someone duct taped your feet to the pedals. I rode the last two weeks in a bunch of rain and mud and these were a must have. It gave me so much more confidence to ride faster on more technical terrain. Also I've used them a bunch as casual shoes because they look great and are more comfy than my Vans.

Whether it comes to graphics, fit, or value, you won't find a better product than TLD. Their SE line is the most core stuff out there. I have the jersey and pants. The fit is dead on with what your t-shirt would be. The colors are great and the jersey is surprisingly ventilated. Definitely a must have for anyone planning on shredding a day of lifts.

I have used these cranks for everything from XC to DH to 4X and they rock. They are super light, really stiff, and won't cost you an arm and a leg. I used mine for 2 years on my mountaincross race bike with no maintenance what-so-ever! They fit all 68/73 mm BB shells and come in a plethora of sizes from 165-180mm. Get em' and you won't regret it.

After countless years of downhill racing I have to say this is my favorite bike to date. It holds it's line on off-camber terrain better than my Iron Horse Sunday did. The VPP technology absolutely eliminates all the pedal bob I experienced on older single/or modified single pivot "four bar" bikes. Center of gravity was extremely low and makes you want to charge into corners like a world cup pro. Everything about this frame was awesome and made in the US to boot!