That place is fun, isn't it?!
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Mountain biking 2019
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so much fun! being out of the mountain game for many years this is a perfect place to get used to jumping and railing some high speed berms
Was this a dropper seat post?
They will chafe though more than hard plastic ones, because they are pretty tight on your knees
Plus you have to take your shoes off to take them on or off.
The hard plastic ones are more comfortable, because you can loosen the top strap so they don't contact the knees at all when you're pedaling.
Don't leave home without them.
Well, no, because I don't actually use them on my knees, now that I think about it - shins only. I have a pair of Troy Lee soft material knee guards that seem pretty good for pedaling.
I'm pretty comfortable saying that everyone's experience with leg gear and chafing will be different, based on differences in anatomy and the different items in stock where they live.
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Haha not even close, more like an 18 year old aluminum seatpost. I'm sort of a minimalist so I ride it low enough to stay out of the way, and I've flipped enough times to be very cautious, especially since I'm usually alone. PIcked up a straight carbon post and it's much gentler on the bumps.
caught some air at Trailside in Park City last night - still shot off a video
if anyone gets a chance to ride this place its well worth it
if anyone gets a chance to ride this place its well worth it
Just saw this 2019 thread.
Slower than normal mountain biking start for me in Tahoe this spring because of the massive amounts of snow up high & good skiing through May.
The biking we have been doing in the lower elevations has been all time with lots of tacky brown powder conditions.
Spring sprung
Slower than normal mountain biking start for me in Tahoe this spring because of the massive amounts of snow up high & good skiing through May.
The biking we have been doing in the lower elevations has been all time with lots of tacky brown powder conditions.
Spring sprung
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I started my riding season a few days ago. I usually ride with a buck saw and a small hand saw to clear out debris but this year I may switch to carrying a shovel.
This is where I turned around.
Another turn around spot on another trail.
I added the trees lying on the left side of the trail to prevent people from taking the dry route and braiding the trail. It was nice to see most had stayed on the trail.
Breck is officially closed but it is still in fine shape above treeline.
This is where I turned around.
Another turn around spot on another trail.
I added the trees lying on the left side of the trail to prevent people from taking the dry route and braiding the trail. It was nice to see most had stayed on the trail.
Breck is officially closed but it is still in fine shape above treeline.
I'm heading to Tremblant tomorrow...ride and trail report to follow..I hope to avoid stepping in any bogs..and..hoping to avoid these rotters...
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Pre-riding for Junior National Championship Enduro down in the Poconos. Go time is tomorrow.
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You're gonna die.
Yeah I just stopped for gas and the swatting had begun
Given that it’s Father’s Day I thought it fitting that I took to the trail my papa and I rode wHen he surprised me for my 40th a couple years ago. Sadly, I forgot sunscreen on my shoulders. Ouch.
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This is a random spot on a nemba built trail. We used to get through the trail without stopping about half the time. With all the leaves still on the trail it looks like most people stay away from this one.
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I've been playing with different tires as of late. My Fuel EX comes with Bontrager XR4 Team Issue 2.4. I got some XR4s in a 2.6. First put them front and back, then did one of our big climbs yesterday and decided it was a big fat NOPE for the rear-I felt like I was riding in molasses. I really liked the cornering security I felt with the 2.6 up front, however. I'm going to put the 2.4 back on the back and run the pressure a tad lower than I have been.
On that note, for a 2.4 and 2.6 tire with a 130 pound rider, what pressure would you folks run? Particularly on the big chunky rocks that we encounter at Snowbasin? (Think, big, sharp baby heads, sometimes elephant heads, with some loose thrown in for good measure?) I want to run them as low as I can without killing my carbon wheels, because that extra squish and grip really helps me. I've been hearing I could go as low as 13 in the front. I ran them at 14 yesterday.
On that note, for a 2.4 and 2.6 tire with a 130 pound rider, what pressure would you folks run? Particularly on the big chunky rocks that we encounter at Snowbasin? (Think, big, sharp baby heads, sometimes elephant heads, with some loose thrown in for good measure?) I want to run them as low as I can without killing my carbon wheels, because that extra squish and grip really helps me. I've been hearing I could go as low as 13 in the front. I ran them at 14 yesterday.