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bakedpow
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I know there are more brown pow lovers on this site, yah there is pinkbike but lets be honest, newshcoolers is wayyyy cooler. so lets posts our rides, questions about components, mechanic questions etc in this thread.

I just bought this beauty and i definitely sacrificed uphill capabiltiy in order to get a beefier dh/park bike. id been on a nomad for a while and it's a huge switch in riding styles for me. definitely getting used to the weight and having to keep speed a lot more.

specs for said beauty, 2011 rc2 dh totem, 2012 dhx rc4, highrollers front and back (gona go dhf front and highroller in the back), mtx 33 wheel set, slx brakes, diablous cranks, FSA 760mm Handlebar, Shimano SLX Shifter & Shimano Deore XT Derailleur.



Alright newschoolers, post your bikes. i wanna see some sexy steeds.
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saskskier
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So... I may have just come into some cash and could be looking at a new bike. Not for sure yet, but starting to look around. The Nomad (2009) is decent, but the old geo isn't great for climbing and I probably don't need 6".

I think at the top of the list right now is a Banshee Prime (29) or possibly Spitfire (27.5). If I don't do one of those, I'll probably see what's out there on Pinkbike.

Regardless, super fun to start looking around.
Jun 4 2016 6:36PM
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saskskier
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I'm not sure if it's been talked about earlier in the thread, but do any of you guys use Strava? I'm not overly competitive, but it's definitely a nice way to track times and see how I'm improving the more I ride.
Jun 5 2016 9:04PM
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ghosthop
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TingaI don't know how much seals would cost but tires and bleed job would be $150.


If you're spending the cash on new rubber anyway, spend a little extra to get it set up tubeless if it's not already
Jun 5 2016 10:41PM
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Tinga
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saskskierI'm not sure if it's been talked about earlier in the thread, but do any of you guys use Strava? I'm not overly competitive, but it's definitely a nice way to track times and see how I'm improving the more I ride.


I enjoy using strava because it lets me track all my miles and average speed. it's just fun to know stats. It's not like I race much but it's fun to know who fast in town.
Jun 5 2016 11:27PM
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CheddarJack
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saskskierI'm not sure if it's been talked about earlier in the thread, but do any of you guys use Strava? I'm not overly competitive, but it's definitely a nice way to track times and see how I'm improving the more I ride.


I also use it mostly for myself. I like to see my friends' rides though. I have a lot of really dedicated riders that ride way more than I ever do which pushes me to ride more, so that's cool. It's also fun to see how you stack up against other local riders on trails.
Jun 6 2016 10:35AM
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GANDALF
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i'll be at big bear/snow summit bike park this week filming. come say whatup if you are around. i'll be the guy with the camera....
Jun 6 2016 1:46PM
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hippy.
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So I learned my school bought a bunch of new bikes for student use and I may try to get back into biking...Is there any good trails or parks in North Tahoe/ Incline Village? I've biked in Ohio on some small trails and had to quit after my bike broke after a crash..
Jun 6 2016 3:50PM
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californiagrown
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hippy.So I learned my school bought a bunch of new bikes for student use and I may try to get back into biking...Is there any good trails or parks in North Tahoe/ Incline Village? I've biked in Ohio on some small trails and had to quit after my bike broke after a crash..


There are a ton. Use the internet to find the legal ones. When you get good enough, you'll meet people who will show you the illegal ones.
Jun 6 2016 5:03PM
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mike759
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hippy.So I learned my school bought a bunch of new bikes for student use and I may try to get back into biking...Is there any good trails or parks in North Tahoe/ Incline Village? I've biked in Ohio on some small trails and had to quit after my bike broke after a crash..

Im pretty sure single tracks and pinkbike have a map that shows registered trails
Jun 6 2016 5:23PM
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californiagrown
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mike759Im pretty sure single tracks and pinkbike have a map that shows registered trails


Yeah it can be an issue when someone brings a friend to your trails, and then that noob friend puts the location on blast through technology like single tracks etc.

But for public, popular trails that same tech is a great resource.
Jun 6 2016 5:51PM
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JichelMusten
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Last year I started mountain biking and this summer I want to get more into it. As much as I want to do it, I don't know shit about it. I got this bike for something around $400 a while ago and that's what I am using now. I can't see myself getting a new one this year, but maybe next year. I dont have any complaints regarding this bike besides that it's not double suspension. How can I improve on this bike without spending too much money? I ride single track in MN at places like Elm Creek, Lebanon hills, and Battle creek.


As someone new to mountain biking what do I need to know about my bike and riding in general?




Jun 6 2016 7:17PM
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californiagrown
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JichelMustenLast year I started mountain biking and this summer I want to get more into it. As much as I want to do it, I don't know shit about it. I got this bike for something around $400 a while ago and that's what I am using now. I can't see myself getting a new one this year, but maybe next year. I dont have any complaints regarding this bike besides that it's not double suspension. How can I improve on this bike without spending too much money? I ride single track in MN at places like Elm Creek, Lebanon hills, and Battle creek.


As someone new to mountain biking what do I need to know about my bike and riding in general?






Wide bars, short stem, tubeless tires, remove the kickstand and reflectors, buy a good chamois, buy some Five ten shoes, buy some better tires.

Lastly, stick a baseball card in the spokes so you sound like a motorcycle.
Jun 6 2016 7:27PM
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division.bell
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JichelMustenLast year I started mountain biking and this summer I want to get more into it. As much as I want to do it, I don't know shit about it. I got this bike for something around $400 a while ago and that's what I am using now. I can't see myself getting a new one this year, but maybe next year. I dont have any complaints regarding this bike besides that it's not double suspension. How can I improve on this bike without spending too much money? I ride single track in MN at places like Elm Creek, Lebanon hills, and Battle creek.


As someone new to mountain biking what do I need to know about my bike and riding in general?


Just ride your bike, push your limits and have fun. You will crash, you will break parts, but you will improve. Join a local bike shop's weekly shop rides, ride with riders you encounter on the trails, your friends, just get out there and follow more experienced riders. Riding a hardtail will force you to become a better rider, seeking the smoother lines in the trail, and using your body as the natural suspension system.

As mentioned above, definitely lose the kickstand and reflectors from the bike. But I wouldn't personally spend any money on the bike other than pedals, regardless of clipless vs flats. Ride the shit out of your bike, learn basic maintenance skills to keep your shifting and braking aligned/replace cables/bike lubrication and cleaning and save your money for a new one.

MN has some awesome trails, from the Southeastern corner in the bluffs above the river, to your mentioned area (check out the bike park in Cottage Grove here; https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cottage-Grove-Bike-Park/596908407004866 ) and especially riding in and around the north shore. Duluth is a must hit spot with lift accessed riding at Spirit Mountain and the massive trail network they've built in the area.
Jun 7 2016 1:53AM
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treebeard
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Finally sold my clunker and got on the 29er train. More or less stock aside from the stem (and now pedals, not in pic), but I plan on slowly upgrading. Super fast gnarly downhill still kinda scares the shit out of me, but I'm loving the ease of climbing on this guy. Foothills riding mostly, but I just did a 40 mile road ride with a friend the other day and it ruled

Also puppy
Jun 7 2016 5:26PM
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Sklar
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Rode the climbing trail at Tiger for the first time today, much better than the road!
Jun 7 2016 5:44PM
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division.bell
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There's a tree down on upper Predator just in case none of you WA guys had heard yet. Caused at least one rider I know to get a little banged up trying to avoid it.

I'll likely be pedaling around Tiger tomorrow afternoon if anyone else will be in the area.
Jun 8 2016 12:54AM
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californiagrown
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SklarRode the climbing trail at Tiger for the first time today, much better than the road!


Even if further and a little more effort, id still rather take the single track route to the top of my trails- hour long fire road slogs are just soul sucking. Is it a pretty trail to the top? If the fire road is usually about an hour, how long was the climbing trail?

division.bellThere's a tree down on upper Predator just in case none of you WA guys had heard yet. Caused at least one rider I know to get a little banged up trying to avoid it.

I'll likely be pedaling around Tiger tomorrow afternoon if anyone else will be in the area.



I need to get back out to tiger. I havent ridden there since last summer actually. Haven't even ridden predator yet. Ive been lazy and all my pedalling has been at Tokul, or certain trails up north. Ive done a lot of shuttling on legit DH stuff since last summer so it'll be interesting to see how tiger rides!

Im hoping to make it my midweek ride so i can get at least a decent base level of fitness. Its always a trip to start a season (skiing or biking) in not great sport shape, and notice how much better you ride once you do get into that good shape.
Jun 8 2016 1:57AM
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division.bell
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californiagrownEven if further and a little more effort, id still rather take the single track route to the top of my trails- hour long fire road slogs are just soul sucking. Is it a pretty trail to the top? If the fire road is usually about an hour, how long was the climbing trail?


If you're riding the fire road in an hour, expect Masterlink to take around 30min, and with Quicklink and then the fire road from the start of Predator to the actual summit, it would end up being close to an hour at that pace as well.

The benefit of having a climbing trail is that it's singletrack and a well built one at that. It definitely gains elevation quick much like the fire road as it's basically following the same contours of the mountain, but there are tons of switchbacks and sidehill traverses that keep the steeper sections manageable.

If you haven't ridden Predator yet, get ready for the climb haha. It's a steep shot up to the start, but I love it. I imagine it gets walked a ton instead of ridden.
Jun 8 2016 2:43AM
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byubound
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Wish I could ride, sold both of my bikes to pay for my hike this summer. Bummed
Jun 8 2016 7:03PM
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Sklar
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californiagrownEven if further and a little more effort, id still rather take the single track route to the top of my trails- hour long fire road slogs are just soul sucking. Is it a pretty trail to the top? If the fire road is usually about an hour, how long was the climbing trail?


Took me about an hour from the bottom to the summit, and I'm not in great shape/wasn't in a hurry. Trail is smooth and switchbacky through the woods.
Jun 8 2016 7:22PM
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GANDALF
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once in a lifetime opportunity: riding laps with the McCaul bros in a bike park that is open ONLY FOR US. Private Condo/food etc.....HOLY SHIT.
Jun 9 2016 11:58AM
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californiagrown
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GANDALFonce in a lifetime opportunity: riding laps with the McCaul bros in a bike park that is open ONLY FOR US. Private Condo/food etc.....HOLY SHIT.


Pics or it didn't happen!! Haha. That's fucking rad. Were you able to follow or were you getting dropped pretty quickly?

You ever get a new whip?
Jun 9 2016 2:07PM
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GANDALF
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californiagrownPics or it didn't happen!! Haha. That's fucking rad. Were you able to follow or were you getting dropped pretty quickly?

You ever get a new whip?


I was riding behind the global marketing director. Cam and Tyler are fucking fast. I rode with Voreis today. I don't think I have ever ridden that fast in my life. I was so pinned! Riding behind guys like that make you go so much faster. I held my own though! Kept Voreis in my sights and didn't get dropped!
Jun 9 2016 8:53PM
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saskskier
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Semenuk is on another level. He is like the Candide of mountain biking. That whip...

http://www.redbull.com/en/bike/stories/1331799799442/brandon-semenuk-raw-100-bmx-track-video
Jun 14 2016 2:58AM
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PacificRimJob
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So I'm in New Zealand with Thalorax@gmail.com these days, and I seriously love how sick the riding is here...
Jun 14 2016 10:10AM
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ThaLorax
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WildBANimalSo I'm in New Zealand with Thalorax@gmail.com these days, and I seriously love how sick the riding is here...


Why did you post my email address???

But here's a pic he took of me getting rad in Rotorua last week:
Jun 16 2016 5:49AM
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ThaLorax
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ThaLoraxWhy did you post my email address???

But here's a pic he took of me getting rad in Rotorua last week:


Jun 16 2016 5:52AM
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cornholio
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so there was a "what bike should i buy" type thread sometime recently i am trying to find. does anyone have this in mythreads and could link me to it? i remember it having some good information i would like to read through before asking all the same questions again in here
Jun 16 2016 11:18PM
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californiagrown
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cornholioso there was a "what bike should i buy" type thread sometime recently i am trying to find. does anyone have this in mythreads and could link me to it? i remember it having some good information i would like to read through before asking all the same questions again in here


just ask you pussy!


people like talking shop.if you buy the bike i recommend, you owe me a beer though.
Jun 17 2016 1:42AM
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PacificRimJob
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ThaLoraxWhy did you post my email address???

But here's a pic he took of me getting rad in Rotorua last week:


Haha what the..

Fucking auto input
Jun 17 2016 8:24AM
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GANDALF
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Voreis walked into my house yesterday and handed me this.......heh.



GAME FUCKING CHANGER. rode it yesterday. its too easy. carbon is so light i could whip that thing to 10 o'clock if i wanted
Jun 17 2016 12:49PM
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saskskier
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GANDALFVoreis walked into my house yesterday and handed me this.......heh.



GAME FUCKING CHANGER. rode it yesterday. its too easy. carbon is so light i could whip that thing to 10 o'clock if i wanted


I hate you a little right now...
Jun 17 2016 12:54PM
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cornholio
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californiagrownjust ask you pussy!


people like talking shop.if you buy the bike i recommend, you owe me a beer though.


ok you win. i have been riding a single speed hardtail 29er the last few years, but have had the itch to upgrade and switch it up to a full suspension, smaller wheels, gears, just something different that would also grow my balls. the trails i typically ride (within 30-45 min drive) are XC singletrack. there are tons of more manly trails within about a 3 hour drive, but i had been reluctant to make the trip often or try any of the bigger stuff with my current ride. there is only 1 place that has a lift in the area, so climbing should be a consideration

my original plan was to keep the 29er and get something more on the burly long travel end of the "all mountain" spectrum, have a two bike quiver and switch it up whenever i felt like it. HOWEVER, the 29er disappeared the other week, so this is now a forced upgrade and i am in a one bike to do it all situation, maybe something in between what i originally wanted. idk, seeking opinions here

i was planning to buy used, ideally i would like to spend $1500 or less, maybe $2k.

i also want some input on sizing- i'm 5'-11" and fall within height ranges listed for most M-L frames. previous frame was a L (19" +/-)

tl:dr - looking for FS 26/650b with 1x10 or 1x11. i want something capable of taking to the mountains, but the reality is the majority of riding will be XC- so i don't want it to suck in that area. i will guess i expect about 80% xc and 20% mountain use out of this
Jun 17 2016 1:26PM
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Jun 18 2016 4:03PM
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loopie
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cornholiook you win. i have been riding a single speed hardtail 29er the last few years, but have had the itch to upgrade and switch it up to a full suspension, smaller wheels, gears, just something different that would also grow my balls. the trails i typically ride (within 30-45 min drive) are XC singletrack. there are tons of more manly trails within about a 3 hour drive, but i had been reluctant to make the trip often or try any of the bigger stuff with my current ride. there is only 1 place that has a lift in the area, so climbing should be a consideration

my original plan was to keep the 29er and get something more on the burly long travel end of the "all mountain" spectrum, have a two bike quiver and switch it up whenever i felt like it. HOWEVER, the 29er disappeared the other week, so this is now a forced upgrade and i am in a one bike to do it all situation, maybe something in between what i originally wanted. idk, seeking opinions here

i was planning to buy used, ideally i would like to spend $1500 or less, maybe $2k.

i also want some input on sizing- i'm 5'-11" and fall within height ranges listed for most M-L frames. previous frame was a L (19" +/-)

tl:dr - looking for FS 26/650b with 1x10 or 1x11. i want something capable of taking to the mountains, but the reality is the majority of riding will be XC- so i don't want it to suck in that area. i will guess i expect about 80% xc and 20% mountain use out of this



At 5' 11" you are a large and maybe a XL in some companies. At least for me, I'm 6'0" and a medium is way too small, but it all comes down to personal preference I guess.

It's really hard to recommend bikes without really knowing how hard you ride. All mountain bike are so capable these days. I have a 165mm GT Sanction that absolutely pushes my limits (just as much as my DH bike) and still crushes it on the uphills.

And with customization these days, you can almost make any all-mtn bike capable of what you are looking to do with gear ratios, suspension volume changes, the options of wheel sets, tires, carbon bits, ect.

Honestly, if you are riding 80% XC I would stick with a hard tail. XC ain't my thing so maybe another member might chime in, but I would not be looking at over 130mm rear travel if you are set on full-suspension. 29 wheel size really shines in climbing ability as long as you can keep the cranks rolling.
Jun 19 2016 12:23AM
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JuliusJ
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loopieAt 5' 11" you are a large and maybe a XL in some companies. At least for me, I'm 6'0" and a medium is way too small, but it all comes down to personal preference I guess.


wait what no. I would not recommend an XL for most companies, i'm 5'11" and the M/L he originally said is spot on. You're going to just have to ride the bike to find out if it works for you. I typically go a bit on the larger frame w/ a shorter stem.

@Cornolio get something like a Specialized Camber or something that is 130ish rear travel, it'll pedal well for when you ride XC most of the time and still get out on some burly terrain.
Jun 19 2016 11:05AM
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mike759
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Where is that? Wherever it is I wanna go
Jun 19 2016 2:59PM
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.lencon
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hippy.So I learned my school bought a bunch of new bikes for student use and I may try to get back into biking...Is there any good trails or parks in North Tahoe/ Incline Village? I've biked in Ohio on some small trails and had to quit after my bike broke after a crash..


Yo I'll be down at UNR this fall.. let's MTB

also unrelated but where are you skiing this winter?


anybody else on here in the Reno/Tahoe area that mountain bikes?
Jun 19 2016 4:54PM
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jblaski
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mike759Where is that? Wherever it is I wanna go


Trailside Park, Park City, UT
Jun 19 2016 5:04PM
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hippy.
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.lenconYo I'll be down at UNR this fall.. let's MTB

also unrelated but where are you skiing this winter?


anybody else on here in the Reno/Tahoe area that mountain bikes?

im down to try biking again...and i will be at mt rose! with a diamond peak pass (for the huge pow days)
Jun 20 2016 9:10PM
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.lencon
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hippy.im down to try biking again...and i will be at mt rose! with a diamond peak pass (for the huge pow days)


dang man, everyone I know will be over at Squaw/Alpine

if we ever go build a BC jump somewhere I'll hit you up tho!
Jun 20 2016 9:26PM
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californiagrown
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hippy.dbiamond peak pass (for the huge pow days)


Da fuq? Lol
Jun 20 2016 9:30PM
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hippy.
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californiagrownDa fuq? Lol


it is the closest resort to me at SNC don't have to wake up early and terrain can be pretty good untracked..
Jun 21 2016 5:07PM
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californiagrown
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hippy.it is the closest resort to me at SNC don't have to wake up early and terrain can be pretty good untracked..


Lol. Wake up early?or do you consider wslk

And you are voluntarily choosing diamond peak over rose, squalpine, or sugar bowl on a pow day? Mind blowing to me, but hey, to each their own :)
Jun 21 2016 6:15PM
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hippy.
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californiagrownLol. Wake up early?or do you consider wslk

And you are voluntarily choosing diamond peak over rose, squalpine, or sugar bowl on a pow day? Mind blowing to me, but hey, to each their own :)


i still havent purchased a pass to any hill yet..i have never been to tahoe in the winter, but i went and checked out rose a couple of weeks ago...looks nice...will be skiing there for sure, but i wasnt too sure if diamond peak was as bad as you make it out to be...everyone i talked to said the terrain was great with lots of snow...and dont lie to me and say squaw traffic isnt horrific and we both know its true!!
Jun 21 2016 6:40PM
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californiagrown
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hippy.i still havent purchased a pass to any hill yet..i have never been to tahoe in the winter, but i went and checked out rose a couple of weeks ago...looks nice...will be skiing there for sure, but i wasnt too sure if diamond peak was as bad as you make it out to be...everyone i talked to said the terrain was great with lots of snow...and dont lie to me and say squaw traffic isnt horrific and we both know its true!!


Haha I think they were telling you DP has good terrain they same way we in the PNW say it only rains here ;) I mean literally, look at the trail map or hike around the area haha.

The chutes at rose are rad btw. And midweek traffic on 89 isn't bad at all though I still prefer Alpine over squaw.

Oddly, one of the best MTB trails in the area starts on Mt rose highway and cuts right down through diamond peak though.
Jun 21 2016 7:37PM
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.lencon
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hippy.i still havent purchased a pass to any hill yet..i have never been to tahoe in the winter, but i went and checked out rose a couple of weeks ago...looks nice...will be skiing there for sure, but i wasnt too sure if diamond peak was as bad as you make it out to be...everyone i talked to said the terrain was great with lots of snow...and dont lie to me and say squaw traffic isnt horrific and we both know its true!!


honestly if you haven't purchased anything consider squaw. I'll be over there along with a lot of other college NSers and there will be people at SNC going to squaw.. We're gonna have a good crew this year
Jun 21 2016 10:48PM
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Deforestation
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I just got into MTB and have been riding singletrack but I'm currently on a Trek 3700 which I've had forever and is way too fucking small so I'mm selling it. I need a new bike no matter what but I'm going to college in VT next year where I'll be riding off-road and around campus, so I think it's probably a good idea to invest in something used but high quality.

Found a bike on craigslist with a Giant XTC Aluxx Team frame (hardtail) and some other high quality pieces but was wondering if anyone had any experience with the bike. It's listed at $600 which I think is a good price but am not positive... any insight?
Jun 30 2016 1:47PM
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Slush
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DeforestationI just got into MTB and have been riding singletrack but I'm currently on a Trek 3700 which I've had forever and is way too fucking small so I'mm selling it. I need a new bike no matter what but I'm going to college in VT next year where I'll be riding off-road and around campus, so I think it's probably a good idea to invest in something used but high quality.

Found a bike on craigslist with a Giant XTC Aluxx Team frame (hardtail) and some other high quality pieces but was wondering if anyone had any experience with the bike. It's listed at $600 which I think is a good price but am not positive... any insight?


I've spent a lot of time on Craigslist bike shopping, and here's a bit of info I've found on prices on bikes

Garbage: 20$-200$ range
Decent: 200$-300$ range
Good mountain bikes: 300$-500$
Poor/meh full suspension and great hard tail bikes: 500$-800$
Decent full suspension: 800$-1100$
Good, great, and high end full suspension/downhill bikes: 1100$ - beyond

This is just for where I live since Craigslist is region specific, but normally people don't oversell their bikes unless they think their mongoose shit mobile is on par with a trek fuel. If the parts are good quality then normally the bike is too. Look up some reviews online of the bike and see what people like and don't like about it. A newer bike will have better technology and geometry, so keep that in mind as well
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californiagrown
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DeforestationI just got into MTB and have been riding singletrack but I'm currently on a Trek 3700 which I've had forever and is way too fucking small so I'mm selling it. I need a new bike no matter what but I'm going to college in VT next year where I'll be riding off-road and around campus, so I think it's probably a good idea to invest in something used but high quality.

Found a bike on craigslist with a Giant XTC Aluxx Team frame (hardtail) and some other high quality pieces but was wondering if anyone had any experience with the bike. It's listed at $600 which I think is a good price but am not positive... any insight?


Buy a shitty bike for campus, buy a decent bike for fun. You will have your bike stolen if it's at all nicer than average and you use it daily. Locked or not.
Jun 30 2016 4:03PM
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