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Feeling a Little Sluggish on the Trail This Spring

Something is wrong with my bike. It feels sluggish.

By Brian DeVane
May 13, 2022 Last Updated: May 13, 2022

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Brose19 2020
May 13, 2022

Definitely a blown hub...cant be the 15lbs over winter fat...haha

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Matt Miller Colorado // 2012
May 13, 2022

I blame it on the tire insert I had to put in…because for some reason I’m slashing more tires lately, because I’m….heavier? Vicious cycle, haha.

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Jeff Barber Georgia // 1998
May 13, 2022

Hahaha!

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Brian DeVane 2020
May 13, 2022

Rear hub for me. Usually broken till about second week of June.

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Biryani Bikers California // 2022
May 14, 2022

The heat
It's always above 90 down in southern Cali
And I'm always breaking something

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First published May 13, 2022 @ 10:00:48