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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.
It's world class here. The legal trail systems are all super, super good and year round open. The unsanctioned stuff is even better. Go to a few races, make friends, offer to help throw dirt and you'll get shown the goods.
What kinda trails you looking to ride?
XC/All Mtn usually but Im down to try other stuff. Thanks for the tips man!
lowell.wolfeAnyone know anything about the Seattle/Washington mtb scene
It seems like the majority of people who post here are Washington locals. There are tons of awesome trail hubs within an hour or two drive of the city, and a little longer up to the incredible stuff in b-ham and whistler areas. Tons of people ride and its easy to find buddies to show you around. I sure do miss my bikes.
californiagrownThere is no riding here. It only rains. Yada yada.
What do you want to know specifically?
Every time I go to pinkbike and see edits from there it always seems so sick just cause the dirt is almost always the prefect wet, but that could just be me because in Boise in the summer it never rains and when it does the dirt holds it like shit
mike759I was thinking about getting the Stance 2 as my first full suspension bike, is it good or just a crappy entry level bike?
The stance is a sub $2000 bike because they don;t use industry standards that will allow you to upgrade your bike in the future.
It's a nine speed which means rear spacing is weird. Also looks like a 9mm quick release on the fork. the extra $600 for the entry level trance is worth it.
Ok mountain bikers of ns I need your help. I am trying to decide which is the best bang for my buck. I am new to MTB'ing, however, I used to race bmx and rode lots of trails, so I do have experience. The two bikes I am considering are: a 2006 specialized demo 9 with brand new azonic outlaw wheels, brand new pair of shimano saint m820 brakes, new clarks grips, new bars, raceface cranks, fox dhx 5.0 rear shock rockshox, domain front forks, and new Clarks rotors or a 2013 Norco aurum 2 with DT Swiss F630 wheels. The first bike is $1000 and second bike $1250. Which do you think I would be better off with?
MGKOk mountain bikers of ns I need your help. I am trying to decide which is the best bang for my buck. I am new to MTB'ing, however, I used to race bmx and rode lots of trails, so I do have experience. The two bikes I am considering are: a 2006 specialized demo 9 with brand new azonic outlaw wheels, brand new pair of shimano saint m820 brakes, new clarks grips, new bars, raceface cranks, fox dhx 5.0 rear shock rockshox, domain front forks, and new Clarks rotors or a 2013 Norco aurum 2 with DT Swiss F630 wheels. The first bike is $1000 and second bike $1250. Which do you think I would be better off with?
that demo frame is mighty old.
As long as the arum is in decent shape id 1000% go with that.
As long as the arum is in decent shape id 1000% go with that.
The aurum does appear to be in good shape and has had all the work that would need to be done completed (replacing front fork seals and bleeding breaks etc). Would it still be a better value if I have to pay an extra 100$ for shipping making it 1350$ and I could haggle my way down to 900$ on the other bike?
MGKThe aurum does appear to be in good shape and has had all the work that would need to be done completed (replacing front fork seals and bleeding breaks etc). Would it still be a better value if I have to pay an extra 100$ for shipping making it 1350$ and I could haggle my way down to 900$ on the other bike?
you only plan on riding bike park? or shuttling? DH bikes are very narrow in their purpose and entirely useless outside of it.
californiagrownyou only plan on riding bike park? or shuttling? DH bikes are very narrow in their purpose and entirely useless outside of it.
Trails as well as DH at mountains with lift service. I plan on going out west next year where I would be riding mostly DH and mountains with lift access
MGKTrails as well as DH at mountains with lift service. I plan on going out west next year where I would be riding mostly DH and mountains with lift access
if you plan on pedaling ever, do not, do not get a dh rig.
MGKWhat would you suggest than? Not a hard tail I hope. I want something with full suspension
there is a very very very large category between hard tail and DH rig and it has never been as strong as it is now.
Look at some all mountain bikes. something like 150 - 170 mm travel. If you don't mind 26" wheels there are probably quite a few steals out there right now.
Like mentioned above DH rigs are a pain in the ass to pedal and the middle ground bikes are very capable in this day and age.
Looking into Stafford Creek from the Stand Up Creek saddle
Roslyn
Teeter totter
Stafford creek is pretty darn underrated from both a fun and views perspective. Maybe I'm getting old, but getting sendy is starting to lose its appeal every weekend... I'd like to do a good bit more exploring and BC riding... interspersed into the usual shuttle/park day haha
californiagrownDo you melt? Are you the wicked witch of the west?
The trails were drenched. You really don't want to ride when it's muddy, because you'll destroy the trails. Put huge ruts in otherwise smooth singletrack
SlushThe trails were drenched. You really don't want to ride when it's muddy, because you'll destroy the trails. Put huge ruts in otherwise smooth singletrack
The trails really drain that poorly and have that dirt that bad? That sucks.
californiagrownThe trails really drain that poorly and have that dirt that bad? That sucks.
Where is this?
I mean, dirt is dirt, and if the trails are rained on a reasonable amount you'll do damage to them regardless of drainage or dirt quality. This is in upstate NY. Trail crews ask that we don't ride them when wet, because it will damage the trails
SlushI mean, dirt is dirt, and if the trails are rained on a reasonable amount you'll do damage to them regardless of drainage or dirt quality. This is in upstate NY. Trail crews ask that we don't ride them when wet, because it will damage the trails
Not where I'm at haha. If we couldn't ride when it rains or trails are wet we'd have about 100 days a year to ride. Just gotta be on point with drainage when building, and try to just use mineral dirt on the trails.
It also helps to put in your fair share of trail work to make sure the trails stay good.
Sucks that you area has that policy/those conditions though. It's no good when you're cooped up inside for too long.
californiagrownNot where I'm at haha. If we couldn't ride when it rains or trails are wet we'd have about 100 days a year to ride. Just gotta be on point with drainage when building, and try to just use mineral dirt on the trails.
It also helps to put in your fair share of trail work to make sure the trails stay good.
Sucks that you area has that policy/those conditions though. It's no good when you're cooped up inside for too long.
That's pretty nice you can ride when it's raining, normally it doesn't rain over here but when it does rain the trails will get sopping wet. Then some goober who has no idea what he's doing rides around in the mud, and once the dirt dries the previously pavement smooth trails have big trenches.
I'm actually on the trail crew, and we use a lot of clay. Great for getting the trails packed down and smooth, bad if some chump rides through it when wet. I've had to fix the trenches made by muddy day riders and sometimes we have to completely turn over the trail to get it back to normal. It's really time consuming, so the trails don't allow rainy riding
SlushThat's pretty nice you can ride when it's raining, normally it doesn't rain over here but when it does rain the trails will get sopping wet. Then some goober who has no idea what he's doing rides around in the mud, and once the dirt dries the previously pavement smooth trails have big trenches.
I'm actually on the trail crew, and we use a lot of clay. Great for getting the trails packed down and smooth, bad if some chump rides through it when wet. I've had to fix the trenches made by muddy day riders and sometimes we have to completely turn over the trail to get it back to normal. It's really time consuming, so the trails don't allow rainy riding
MTB trails shouldn't be smooth IMO... unless we are taking about jump trails
californiagrownMTB trails shouldn't be smooth IMO... unless we are taking about jump trails
Most of them are pretty smooth because they're supposed to be really flowy. Lots of climbs, berms, and rollers. There are plenty of parts though with roots, loam, and rough sections of trail. Those parts don't need work as often though
Guys! Has anybody ridden the Ibis Mojo HD? Preferably who has also ridden the Turner 5 Spot?
Please help me make a decision here.
Keep my 2009 Turner 5 Spot, which I love. This is the original sale ad for it, and I haven't changed it much since this ad was put up a few years ago aside from adding a dropper post, and converting to tubeless. It just needs a bit of love to keep it going. http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1534502/
I could keep my 2009 Turner, which has 2013 suspension on it, and save money for a european trip I've been wanting to save for. In which case I could just upgrade the shock, brakes, and replace the bearings on my Turner. But at the same time, I have this guy haggled to $2k, which seems like a really good price for the bike with 2016 suspension on it.
Even though the Ibis is Carbon, the weight of the two bikes is very similar. The standover is similar, the reach is similar, they're both DW platforms. On paper they're very similar bikes, that just happen to visually look different (and the Ibis is 4 years newer).
Has anyone ridden both these bikes for comparison? Any input is helpful!
ThaLoraxThe exchange rate might haha. I'm getting the Ibis though, and have throwing in a Stan's wheelset!
I think you'll like it lots. Fun bikes are fun. Sounds like a killer deal too.
On another note, just bought a condo through a realtor I meet in the back of a shuttle truck. As a house warming gift she got me a really nice 3-bike rack for my 4runner. Pretty damn sweet!
californiagrownI think you'll like it lots. Fun bikes are fun. Sounds like a killer deal too.
On another note, just bought a condo through a realtor I meet in the back of a shuttle truck. As a house warming gift she got me a really nice 3-bike rack for my 4runner. Pretty damn sweet!
Damn that's badass. You better "thank" her......heh
mike759http://www.nashbar.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2_10053_10052_579826_-1
I plan on buying this, but it has a coil fork, so I wanted to get a basic air suspension fork instead
Have you even bothered to check the pinkbike classifieds? I feel like it would be very easy to get a pretty decent 3 year old bike for $900. What size are you looking at?
californiagrownHave you even bothered to check the pinkbike classifieds? I feel like it would be very easy to get a pretty decent 3 year old bike for $900. What size are you looking at?
large or extra large, I'm not the one buying it though, its a Christmas present from my parents
