Mountain Biking 2016!

[AmyPJ]

I have a friend who is a mountain bike guide in Moab
I also have a group of friends going down there this weekend. Bummed I can't tag along.
With that, things are drying out here and are beautifully tacky! And the Boy Scouts put in a bench and hanger at the Overlook saddle, which is a welcome addition!

 

[4ster]

The folks at Poison Spider had my dropper post rebuilt by noon. I visit these guys everytime I'm in Moab, customer service at its finest.

Today's zone

An afternoon of twists & turns

Who can resist a trail named roller coaster?!

& made it into the Park in time for the golden hour.

 

[4ster]

My final morning in Moab got me 20 miles on the Brand trails. Began with a lap down EZ to Rusty Spur & Sidewinder then up for a loop on North 40'& Maverick. I still had some time & energy so I did a repeat on the super fun, fast & flowy first lap.

Heading out EZ

Top of North 40

Climbing out of Sidewinder

PS: I'm okay if it wants to start snowing now

 

[AmyPJ]

PLEASE let it start snowing! I'm ready to start working!

 

[ZionPow]

North 40, Circle O and Rockin' A are a few of my favorites in Moab

 

[coskigirl]

Well, I continue to explore and get more comfortable on my bike. It's so dry here that the trails are very sandy with lots of loose rock which is what makes me the most nervous but I'm starting to get a feel for how to handle it. Here's a shot from my ride on Sunday.

 

[Tony S]

I think yesterday was my last ride of the season. Ended on a good note. Time for wax and snow.

 

[Jersey Skier]

Is it time for a 2017 thread?

First ride in shorts for the year.

Passed on the holiday crowds in favor of a MTB ride.

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[Monique]

Had I not been tethered to my laptop this weekend, I would definitely have been on my bike. @Jersey Skier - create a new thread for 2017!

 

[BS Slarver]

Almost updated this yesterday as it was freekin 65 in the Catskills and the slopes were absolutely NUTS !

anyway .... seeking input and advice on a new MTB for mostly trail, single track with occasional easy-ish lift service at Platty or Windham. At or around 3k done with front and rear shock in a 27.5

Not looking for a Craigslister or to build from components or do the repairs, I would like it to come from a local shop if possible complete.
Offerings are from trek, cannondale, KHS, kona, Salsa and 9niner
Anyone with experience or advice with these brands
good or bad ?
LBS yesterday had a carbon Yeti - it was gorgeous but I'm SO not worthy of that ride.

 

[Jersey Skier]

Almost updated this yesterday as it was freekin 65 in the Catskills and the slopes were absolutely NUTS !

anyway .... seeking input and advice on a new MTB for mostly trail, single track with occasional easy-ish lift service at Platty or Windham. At or around 3k done with front and rear shock in a 27.5

Not looking for a Craigslister or to build from components or do the repairs, I would like it to come from a local shop if possible complete.
Offerings are from trek, cannondale, KHS, kona, Salsa and 9niner
Anyone with experience or advice with these brands
good or bad ?
LBS yesterday had a carbon Yeti - it was gorgeous but I'm SO not worthy of that ride.

You do realize there is no "easy" trails at Platty. What's your budget? Lots of choices.

 

[BS Slarver]

Trying to be done around / under 3k all in full suspension and would like to keep it to the choices above and keep it local.
Platty has one or two off the top that are my speed and some end up at the farm down the road - same as winter, they just aren't on the trail map

At our apt. rentals in town we have some of the serious riders stay with us like last years gravity series winners. Those dudes are insane, no really they are ! 20k in bikes on the back of the 4K car LOL. I wasn't in the market a few years ago when the KHS team spent a week with us, they offered to sell me one at cost - oh well.

Jersey, we must have crossed paths at some point at Platty - powderdaze or the day before, Sunday?
That's more my speed vs. this weekend, it was wall to wall people and parking was below the maintenance building.

 

[Jersey Skier]

I was there last Sunday the day before the Powderdaze. Shoot me a PM if you decide to purchase non-local. I own Bike N Gear bicycle shop in Somerset, NJ. I sell Specialized and Cannondale. There are a few leftovers available, depending upon what size you need.

BTW, I own a Full Suspension MTB Tandem that I used to ride with my wife down Plattekill (before she wised up).

 

[BS Slarver]

PM coming
Fellow Pugger is as local as it gets !

 

[BS Slarver]

Jersey - missed the part about the tandem at Platty,
I would have loved to see that !

A while back we were hanging out on the deck at the lodge having a beer when a downhill guy in full body armor was being dragged in by his two friends, one on each side, he was busted up bad ! There was blood everywhere, his face smashed with what clearly looked like a broken nose.
Another friend came on behind..... " dude, you must have flown like 50ft. dude ! "
Clearly in pain and barely able to speak he mumbles " bro, how's my bike? "

 

[Monique]

A while back we were hanging out on the deck at the lodge having a beer when a downhill guy in full body armor was being dragged in by his two friends, one on each side, he was busted up bad ! There was blood everywhere, his face smashed with what clearly looked like a broken nose.
Another friend came on behind..... " dude, you must have flown like 50ft. dude ! "
Clearly in pain and barely able to speak he mumbles " bro, how's my bike? "

Was he wearing a full-face helmet? Doesn't sound like it, but you never know ...

I rode past a guy (already being cared for) on a downhill mountain biking run at Winter Park. Wearing a regular bicycle helmet. Found out later he'd shattered his orbital socket ... I hugged my FF helmet that day.

 

[BS Slarver]

Yes he was !

 

[Monique]

Yes he was !

Dang.

The only way I would fly 50 feet is if I fell of the lift ... would love to get there, but right now I'm like "2 feet? Hold your horses!"