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Post by Grrrega on Jul 6, 2021 2:51:46 GMT -5
That must have been top s*** back then...
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Post by Browncoats4ever on Jul 6, 2021 7:25:46 GMT -5
That must have been top s*** back then... The MOAB 1 was slightly better with disc brakes, better forks and derailers but for my 1st MTB it was pretty sweet. |
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Post by Browncoats4ever on Jul 11, 2021 10:08:50 GMT -5
Feeling the crunch: Went looking for parts all week. Nobody, I mean nobody has decent tires. Walmart has tires, but not the knobbies I need…and not a set. It would be okay if I were riding a unicycle…but I’m not joining the circus just yet. Actual bicycle shops have mostly slicks. I did get new pedals:  Stupid me, I just assumed they would be double-sided. $85…isn’t too bad for Shimano pedals. It was all they had except for the egg-beater type. I guess dual-purpose is alright. I just don’t like having to flip the pedals to clip in. The bicycle shop isn’t exactly close either…since I haven’t renewed my license yet. I’m looking at a full week of rain ahead anyway. I’ll spend a whole five minutes replacing my pedals…maybe I’ll ride around the basement…until my old tires pop. I guess I could try re-calibrating my cyclometer. Do they still work after being idle for 10 years? I replaced the batteries, but I cans get any reading from the magnet to the readout screen. I did ride it around my dad’s driveway when I picked it up and everything seems to be working fine…just a few minor cable adjustments. I’m so glad to have it back. Seems Target sells almost exclusively Schwinn bikes…but those are for kids. There’s no comparison with my Schwinn which was built when Schwinn meant quality. I just don’t want anyone confusing my bike with the off the shelf Walmart rides. When I bought mine, Schwinn was on par with Trek, Specialized, Cannondale and the like. Now, I’m not so sure. At least some, if not all, are made in the US again. I doubt I’ll be buying another bike until I break my frame anyway. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2021 13:30:33 GMT -5
Last week I got my Fox racing D30 knee protection, so today I popped my cherry, was off road for awhile! The trails I found are very close to my home, and not easy 「bum-bum」 beginner stuffâ¦.I walked thru a bit of things, as I was not sure how to ride through it. I also learned trail riding is way harder than roadâ¦.my road work was baby easy compared, I was winded within 15 minutes, and these trails were a lot like work! Couldnât believe how much more conditioning Iâm going to need to do this! Here are a few pics when I needed to stop and rest, lol:   The trail headâ¦.one loop on each side of the street, very cool place!  My steedâ¦.  This is called the Finn Hill trail or loopsâ¦.man, canât wait to go again, but need someone to show me how to ride the obstacles! If I keep this up, I will be in some good shape, for sure! Way harder than I thought it would be, lol |
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Post by Browncoats4ever on Jul 11, 2021 16:05:53 GMT -5
Looks like a great trail @bananasplit I don’t have a lot of off-road near me. We mostly have rail-to-trail…easy riding through beautiful scenery…over 300 miles of it. I’m jealous.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2021 17:13:50 GMT -5
Looks like a great trail @bananasplit I don’t have a lot of off-road near me. We mostly have rail-to-trail…easy riding through beautiful scenery…over 300 miles of it. I’m jealous. Well, if your out Seattle way…….lots of trails here. Im just getting started. |
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Post by Eradicator1 on Jul 11, 2021 21:57:12 GMT -5
That trail looks like a load of fun. Are there many hikers or other riders to look out for?
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Post by zombiewolf907 on Jul 12, 2021 1:14:30 GMT -5
Kind of late to the party. I just got back from a week of riding in Moab, UT. Three generation ride - old fart (me), son and two grandsons. Had a blast but feeling my age. Live in Alaska and have a few trails nearby. I own a gravel bike, BMX (took up racing with my grandson), fat bike, and my full suspension MTB. Fat bike mostly for winter riding. My wife loves it that I got her a pedal assist e-bike for rides around town. My only problem is I can’t keep up on the hills!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2021 6:08:29 GMT -5
That trail looks like a load of fun. Are there many hikers or other riders to look out for? Saw some walkers with dogs, but didn’t have any traffic issues. My ride was around 10am Sunday. |
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Post by Browncoats4ever on Jul 12, 2021 7:42:47 GMT -5
Kind of late to the party. I just got back from a week of riding in Moab, UT. Three generation ride - old fart (me), son and two grandsons. Had a blast but feeling my age. Live in Alaska and have a few trails nearby. I own a gravel bike, BMX (took up racing with my grandson), fat bike, and my full suspension MTB. Fat bike mostly for winter riding. My wife loves it that I got her a pedal assist e-bike for rides around town. My only problem is I can’t keep up on the hills! Moab is MTB Mecca. I dipped my toe in it a decade ago. Was a side trip for me so I didn’t reach Slickrock and only rode for an hour or two before the rain clouds began to form. Welcome to the party. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2021 16:41:36 GMT -5
My second time out today, went long and deep!     Then 2 things happened! First, this:  I also heard a noise, and stopped anyways, found my front tire way loose! Readjusted the quick release, all good….but, I didn’t try out the steep dive…it was very steep!   This angle was by my bike, there is a second path on the right…. More fun than Meta! I also rode through a couple of features I walked through last week, so I am gaining confidence….plus, Friday my armored undershorts arrived, so I have a lot of protection now. I really am loving MTB, will be bummed when winter comes….. |
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Post by Browncoats4ever on Jul 18, 2021 20:13:47 GMT -5
@bananasplit Maybe winter will just be another challenge.
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Post by 乃ㄥ卂乙 on Jul 20, 2021 5:49:11 GMT -5
Finally went for a half decent off road ride today... Took my kids with me, here are our rides, my KTM with my 3yo's seat and my 6yo's 18" wheels 6 speeder
 Trip was around 8+ km, mostly gravel, mostly flat with 30 m elevations here and there, along the coast. Took us an hour and a half with a 30 minutes ice cream/coffee break.  Was pretty!      |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2021 7:57:08 GMT -5
I haven’t seen a lot of weird, but a week ago, at work, someone rode in to work on this….and it fits weird category I think!  |
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Post by Browncoats4ever on Jul 24, 2021 8:57:51 GMT -5
Looks like a beautiful ride 乃ㄥ卂乙 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2021 17:00:21 GMT -5
Meanwhile, with some miles and dust/dirt going on, I am now set up to take care of my MTB needs…..  The Black Beauty is my mid 90s Giant Prodigy…..26” wheels, used now for road work outs. It is a good ride, but the frame is a bit too big for me. She is now ready for a complete cleaning and adjustment. Any of you guys handle your own maintenance? |
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Post by Eradicator1 on Jul 24, 2021 21:21:21 GMT -5
Meanwhile, with some miles and dust/dirt going on, I am now set up to take care of my MTB needs….. The Black Beauty is my mid 90s Giant Prodigy…..26” wheels, used now for road work outs. It is a good ride, but the frame is a bit too big for me. She is now ready for a complete cleaning and adjustment. Any of you guys handle your own maintenance? Aw man, look at you. All professional and all. Very cool. Gonna have to get me some kinda setup too. I ride road and mtb. So there’s always something to tweak. I’m a motorcycle mechanic by trade. So, yup, me does me own wrenchin’. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2021 21:38:08 GMT -5
Meanwhile, with some miles and dust/dirt going on, I am now set up to take care of my MTB needs….. The Black Beauty is my mid 90s Giant Prodigy…..26” wheels, used now for road work outs. It is a good ride, but the frame is a bit too big for me. She is now ready for a complete cleaning and adjustment. Any of you guys handle your own maintenance? Aw man, look at you. All professional and all. Very cool. Gonna have to get me some kinda setup too. I ride road and mtb. So there’s always something to tweak. I’m a motorcycle mechanic by trade. So, yup, me does me own wrenchin’. Industrial Maintenance Tradesperson, here….love doing this stuff, learning, getting better. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2021 17:13:04 GMT -5
This morning I habit Big Finn Hill main loop, and that thing is a real rollercoaster! Constant up, down, up, down….I felt good, believed I did well, no problems. When I came out, I chilled for a few minutes, legs barkin’ at me, then went back into the North loop, had some fun, then cut down a bit of a steep downhill heading out and for home, and my legs wouldn’t let me stand on the pedals! I tried to figure out what to do, and didn’t pay attention to my line and speed, and managed to get twisted up in a few roots, and while slowing way down trying to regain control, found myself making a sharp left turn, becoming perpendicular to said down slope…..and had my first ever splat on a trail….landed full on my right hip, but my armored under shorts saved the day there, not a mark! Got a small trail hickey on my side between my shirt and riding shorts, and my right hand took a bit of a hit, but nothing too bad…..then I brushed off, finished the ride! Good day, and a lesson learned about pushing when too tired….. I found this pick from someplace in N.C. I think, so since I didn’t take pics today, thought I’d share a feature I would never, ever try to ride…..maybe never ever period!  Anyone here that good? |
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Post by Browncoats4ever on Aug 1, 2021 17:32:43 GMT -5
This morning I habit Big Finn Hill main loop, and that thing is a real rollercoaster! Constant up, down, up, down….I felt good, believed I did well, no problems. When I came out, I chilled for a few minutes, legs barkin’ at me, then went back into the North loop, had some fun, then cut down a bit of a steep downhill heading out and for home, and my legs wouldn’t let me stand on the pedals! I tried to figure out what to do, and didn’t pay attention to my line and speed, and managed to get twisted up in a few roots, and while slowing way down trying to regain control, found myself making a sharp left turn, becoming perpendicular to said down slope…..and had my first ever splat on a trail….landed full on my right hip, but my armored under shorts saved the day there, not a mark! Got a small trail hickey on my side between my shirt and riding shorts, and my right hand took a bit of a hit, but nothing too bad…..then I brushed off, finished the ride! Good day, and a lesson learned about pushing when too tired….. I found this pick from someplace in N.C. I think, so since I didn’t take pics today, thought I’d share a feature I would never, ever try to ride…..maybe never ever period! Anyone here that good? I wouldn’t try that without very narrow handlebars. |
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Post by Eradicator1 on Aug 1, 2021 18:45:22 GMT -5
This morning I habit Big Finn Hill main loop, and that thing is a real rollercoaster! Constant up, down, up, down….I felt good, believed I did well, no problems. When I came out, I chilled for a few minutes, legs barkin’ at me, then went back into the North loop, had some fun, then cut down a bit of a steep downhill heading out and for home, and my legs wouldn’t let me stand on the pedals! I tried to figure out what to do, and didn’t pay attention to my line and speed, and managed to get twisted up in a few roots, and while slowing way down trying to regain control, found myself making a sharp left turn, becoming perpendicular to said down slope…..and had my first ever splat on a trail….landed full on my right hip, but my armored under shorts saved the day there, not a mark! Got a small trail hickey on my side between my shirt and riding shorts, and my right hand took a bit of a hit, but nothing too bad…..then I brushed off, finished the ride! Good day, and a lesson learned about pushing when too tired….. I found this pick from someplace in N.C. I think, so since I didn’t take pics today, thought I’d share a feature I would never, ever try to ride…..maybe never ever period! Anyone here that good? Not this guy. My buddies and I ride across a very low bridge that goes across a swamp. If the wood is even microscopically wet, you will slip and crash off the side. More than one of us has gotten a wet butt and caught the cross bar in the nards. Most times we walk it. I feel like death would ensue on that bridge you pictured. Looks cool though. As a side note I rode my first century (100miles) yesterday on the road bike. Went very slow, as the legs started to feel crampy at mile 50ish. Almost had to walk up two hills. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2021 20:06:49 GMT -5
Truth be told, I suspect this pic is a hiking trail, not MTB….but it is awesome!
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Post by Browncoats4ever on Aug 5, 2021 15:09:48 GMT -5
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Post by Gman on Aug 5, 2021 15:38:25 GMT -5
Nice bikes everyone! I am more of a roadie, but I do go off road on both a gravel bike and mountain bike. I raced road for 14 years and I worked at Giant for 11 years (until they laid me off). Bikes are cool and a serious passion of mine. This my current ride (race ready from a few years ago, has a new saddled and bar tape now).  |
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Post by Eradicator1 on Aug 5, 2021 21:03:18 GMT -5
Nice bikes everyone! I am more of a roadie, but I do go off road on both a gravel bike and mountain bike. I raced road for 14 years and I worked at Giant for 11 years (until they laid me off). Bikes are cool and a serious passion of mine. This my current ride (race ready from a few years ago, has a new saddled and bar tape now). Nice bike Gman. Jealous of those wheels. Coulda used them tonight in my TT. Tubular or clincher? I would guess tubular as I spotted some Dura-ace on the bike. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2021 20:27:00 GMT -5
Fun ride on the trails this morning…we broke out of our rainless days streak, got a bit of rain yesterday and last night. The trail was damp but not sloppy, very fun and a bit dirty!
I managed to stay on the bike, too, this go around!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2021 9:26:37 GMT -5
The trails I ride are pretty rough, and I’m learning a lot, fast! I already know the entry level bike I have isn’t going to cut it on technical trails, so I’m thinking:  Opinions? |
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Post by Browncoats4ever on Aug 9, 2021 12:02:42 GMT -5
The trails I ride are pretty rough, and I’m learning a lot, fast! I already know the entry level bike I have isn’t going to cut it on technical trails, so I’m thinking: Opinions? Never heard of Mullet aside from the bad hair style choice of the eighties…and the type of fish. The frame geometry looks interesting, but since I’m no engineer I stick to more traditional options. What’s the damage since the picture states “frame only”? Of course you’d have to add all the components yourself and since you’re just learning I’d look for a complete bike because you might end up paying a lot more for components. I’ll look up Mullet and see what they’re all about and give a better assessment. Okay, did a little research: So the big idea behind Mullet bikes/ and the mullet style is larger front wheel compared to the rear. Mullet uses a 29” front and 27.5” rear. While the larger wheel is supposed to allow for rolling over obstacles easier, the smaller(in comparison) rear is supposed to allow for better cornering by giving better control. Personally, I’m not sold. I feel it’s too gimmicky…but I’m also not a professional rider. To the MTB novice, I would stick to the traditional same size wheels unless you have a chance to rent or spend some time with a mullet to see if it will benefit you. MTB takes a lot of specialized skills as is. Adding different tire sizes may extend your learning curve and could make it more difficult and less fun. Another note: Mullet bikes are designed and built in Colorado, but the frames are welded in Taiwan. Take that any way you wish. They may be very good bikes, but I’m a little skeptical. Giant is made in Taiwan, but they learned from Schwinn so they have good bikes. |
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Post by 乃ㄥ卂乙 on Aug 9, 2021 13:27:21 GMT -5
When I was at the turning point of dedicating my life to MTB or not, i was considering buying Superior.  It was around 3000⬠back in 2013 when I was obsessed with it. I don't think bikes get any better... superiorbikes.com/hr/2021/mtb-full-suspensionSad story, i didn't get it... So i started building 「dookie」   |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2021 14:15:16 GMT -5
The trails I ride are pretty rough, and I’m learning a lot, fast! I already know the entry level bike I have isn’t going to cut it on technical trails, so I’m thinking: Opinions? Never heard of Mullet aside from the bad hair style choice of the eighties…and the type of fish. The frame geometry looks interesting, but since I’m no engineer I stick to more traditional options. What’s the damage since the picture states “frame only”? Of course you’d have to add all the components yourself and since you’re just learning I’d look for a complete bike because you might end up paying a lot more for components. I’ll look up Mullet and see what they’re all about and give a better assessment. Okay, did a little research: So the big idea behind Mullet bikes/ and the mullet style is larger front wheel compared to the rear. Mullet uses a 29” front and 27.5” rear. While the larger wheel is supposed to allow for rolling over obstacles easier, the smaller(in comparison) rear is supposed to allow for better cornering by giving better control. Personally, I’m not sold. I feel it’s too gimmicky…but I’m also not a professional rider. To the MTB novice, I would stick to the traditional same size wheels unless you have a chance to rent or spend some time with a mullet to see if it will benefit you. MTB takes a lot of specialized skills as is. Adding different tire sizes may extend your learning curve and could make it more difficult and less fun. Another note: Mullet bikes are designed and built in Colorado, but the frames are welded in Taiwan. Take that any way you wish. They may be very good bikes, but I’m a little skeptical. Giant is made in Taiwan, but they learned from Schwinn so they have good bikes. The frame only means those wheel sizes must be used. More and more top shelf brands are going this way. Mullet is a thing now. This rig has some upgrade options, but starts around 1500USD. Upgrades add to that price. The mullet (company) website lists the components on this bike. This sounds perfect for where I will go as a mtber, as the top shelf stuff is over 5 grand, and I’ll not be turning pro or anything, plus I want to stick with hardtail, and not pay for full suspension. I really like what my research has found out about the mullet builds. |
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