I Rode My Bike Today...
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mtbMike
iMTB Rockstah
Just another local ride in the trees and rolling slabs at Spence Basin but as we headed out, I saw something I've never seen in 33 years of riding....an Asian mother out riding with her two, sub 10 year old daughters. The girls were on Trek Roscoe 20 bikes and the nine year old was zipping right along. The 7 year old stayed close with Mom and was a ways back. Nice to see a whole new demographic getting out there.
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BonsaiNut
iMTB Rockstah
I rode my bike today in Lake Norman State Park! 30 miles, 3619 feet. Here's some of the trail work I was referring to. They took a "boring" section of trail and added 7 berms, 5 rollers, and 2 small tables to it. Good 'ole packed NC red clay. Loads of fun!
No snakes or tortoises, but tons of deer. And hot - in the high 80's low 90's. And humid. But riding in the shade makes it pretty bearable. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
No snakes or tortoises, but tons of deer. And hot - in the high 80's low 90's. And humid. But riding in the shade makes it pretty bearable. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
jaime
Well-Known Member
Tom the Bomb
iMTB Rockstah
Jaimeeeeeeeee!
We need to ride together. I live in Fallbrook now. We can ride Greer or Vailocity!
Let me know.
You rock my friend.
We need to ride together. I live in Fallbrook now. We can ride Greer or Vailocity!
Let me know.
You rock my friend.
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Quick ride from green river to Yorba state park. Getting those legs back one pedal a time
jaime
Well-Known Member
@Tom the Bomb master ... 
I'm back, found my way back home...
Here's a fun RR for you master Tom.
https://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/bear-can-alley-ate-my-collarbone.10314/
I'm back, found my way back home...
Here's a fun RR for you master Tom.
https://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/bear-can-alley-ate-my-collarbone.10314/
da big hills
iMTB Rockstah
I headed out before sunset, and just got back, I dreamed I was riding. Not yet but I did get to post on page 982, what happens after 17 more pages?
Happy trails in the coastal sage scrub
Happy trails in the coastal sage scrub
da big hills
iMTB Rockstah
I headed out before sunset, and just got back, I dreamed I was riding. Not yet but I did get to post on page 982, what happens after 17 more pages? The good news is I bring the dog, she is too old to follow the bike
Happy trails in the coastal sage scrub
Happy trails in the coastal sage scrub
BonsaiNut
iMTB Rockstah
mike
iMTB Hooligan
I owed the weez a nice day on the trail without undue suffering. We drove the bikes up a peak, near the start of our most favorite romp.
Romp we did! A blast of bliss followed by a casual spin through the forest.
Back at the truck she was satisfied to call it a day. Being high as I was up there, I figured I had to take a run on something and pedal home while she drove the truck.
Following was my first run of the year on my second-favorite area trail. You say jump, it says yes. It's a long one, damn near back to town. Yep, it was...
Romp we did! A blast of bliss followed by a casual spin through the forest.
Back at the truck she was satisfied to call it a day. Being high as I was up there, I figured I had to take a run on something and pedal home while she drove the truck.
Following was my first run of the year on my second-favorite area trail. You say jump, it says yes. It's a long one, damn near back to town. Yep, it was...
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DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
What’s the red coil on the Trail Pistol?
mike
iMTB Hooligan
A 250-lb steel spring that Avy Craig sourced (sourced=probably had it in the shop?). I see people looking at it all the time.
DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
Marshall Canyon afternoon. 14.3/2,115’. Got a pinch flat on an almost new Minion DHR2 2.4 EXO at 24-ish psi (29mm ID rim).
It shortened my ride, as I needed to be home for dinner. This gnarly rock garden showed the Maxxis who’s boss. Makes sense since this tire was a freebie with the new wheel.
Luckily I fixed the flat in the field.
Would you continue to run this tire if it holds air as is?
Would you continue to run this tire if it holds air as is?
mike
iMTB Hooligan
I'd be glad the rim shrugged it off and chuck the tire.
UPSed
iMTB Hooligan
I've ran a similar repair on the rear. Worst case you could always tube it.
Faust29
iMTB Hooligan
Not with damage at the bead...
Stkx66
iMTB Rockstah
So... it was my neighbors first ride in dirt. I took him to Chino Hills. His bike weighs around 50 lbs. Not kidding! He rode it like a rock star! I was surprised for sure. We went up Telegraph to four corners and he only hopped off twice where it was just to steep for the weight of his bike and his tall gearing. He has another similar bike with 2.5 wide tires but the tires are worn out and he's not ready to replace them.
My goal is to show him around and let him decide if he wants to upgrade his equipment and ride more. His bike has mechanical brakes that squeal so loud it makes my teeth water. I was thinking of showing him the most famous loop in all of Orange County but I'm not sure he's worthy yet. 
He was even game to add in a couple more extra credit miles so I showed him the Red Woods nearby. 14.85 mi/ 933 elevation
My goal is to show him around and let him decide if he wants to upgrade his equipment and ride more. His bike has mechanical brakes that squeal so loud it makes my teeth water. I was thinking of showing him the most famous loop in all of Orange County but I'm not sure he's worthy yet. He was even game to add in a couple more extra credit miles so I showed him the Red Woods nearby. 14.85 mi/ 933 elevation
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Faust29
iMTB Hooligan
So... it was my neighbors first ride in dirt. I took him to Chino Hills. His bike weighs around 50 lbs. Not kidding! He rode it like a rock star! I was surprised for sure. We went up Telegraph to four corners and he only hopped off twice where it was just to steep for the weight of his bike and his tall gearing. He has another similar bike with 2.5 wide tires but the tires are worn out and he's not ready to replace them.
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I bet those tires are kinda fun going downhill, but I'd die getting them to the top.
Good for you getting him out there...
Faust29
iMTB Hooligan
Two rides this weekend...
Yesterday I headed up Lower Sam Merrill planning to take the Mount Lowe Road to Eaton Saddle and then down the Gabrielino. Shortly after passing Inspiration Point, I got the bright idea to head up the Mount Lowe West trail to the peak. I knew it would be steep, but I had never been to the actual peak. So... I pushed the bike up a little over a mile and a little over 1000 feet to the top of Mount Lowe. It's definitely a hiker trail... There were very few rideable sections. Coming down would require more skill than I have- especially the top half. After hitting the top, I descended the Mount Lowe East trail to the junction with Upper Merrill- where we usually take a break before the downhill. Pushing the bike uphill for 1000 feet depleted my water supply fast... I descended Upper Merrill, but skipped Middle to avoid the connector trail climb. Sunset finish... Following another rider on a nice YT Capra.
19 miles and 4400 feet.
Granite Gate History Lesson: http://www.thaddeuslowe.name/MLGranitegate.htm
Yesterday I headed up Lower Sam Merrill planning to take the Mount Lowe Road to Eaton Saddle and then down the Gabrielino. Shortly after passing Inspiration Point, I got the bright idea to head up the Mount Lowe West trail to the peak. I knew it would be steep, but I had never been to the actual peak. So... I pushed the bike up a little over a mile and a little over 1000 feet to the top of Mount Lowe. It's definitely a hiker trail... There were very few rideable sections. Coming down would require more skill than I have- especially the top half. After hitting the top, I descended the Mount Lowe East trail to the junction with Upper Merrill- where we usually take a break before the downhill. Pushing the bike uphill for 1000 feet depleted my water supply fast... I descended Upper Merrill, but skipped Middle to avoid the connector trail climb. Sunset finish... Following another rider on a nice YT Capra.
19 miles and 4400 feet.
Granite Gate History Lesson: http://www.thaddeuslowe.name/MLGranitegate.htm
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Robbie
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I saw him grinding up Telegraph last Friday morning, on my way back, we were astounded and thought it must be an ebike at first. tell him 2016 called and wants its fat tires back. That’s quite a feat really, pedaling 50 lbs up to 4 corners.
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Faust29
iMTB Hooligan
Today...
A very mellow slow climb to the Ken Burton saddle. I used the big cogs and spun all the way up...
Unknowingly, I passed @Derkderkall as I was approaching the saddle, and he was starting his descent.
I hung out for a few minutes, and then headed down. El Prieto is usually a little too crazy on the weekends, so I kept going to Millard. A short climb up Lower Sunset, and then down the Horse Trail...
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A very mellow slow climb to the Ken Burton saddle. I used the big cogs and spun all the way up...
Unknowingly, I passed @Derkderkall as I was approaching the saddle, and he was starting his descent. I hung out for a few minutes, and then headed down. El Prieto is usually a little too crazy on the weekends, so I kept going to Millard. A short climb up Lower Sunset, and then down the Horse Trail...
18/2500
mtnbikej
J-Zilla
So... it was my neighbors first ride in dirt. I took him to Chino Hills. His bike weighs around 50 lbs. Not kidding! He rode it like a rock star! I was surprised for sure. We went up Telegraph to four corners and he only hopped off twice where it was just to steep for the weight of his bike and his tall gearing. He has another similar bike with 2.5 wide tires but the tires are worn out and he's not ready to replace them.
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Good for him riding that BSO up Telegraph.
Did you tell him fat bikes aren't a thing anymore?
Show him some steeper climbs, then he'll get the other bike up and running quicker.
Derkderkall
iMTB Rockstah
Today...
A very mellow slow climb to the Ken Burton saddle. I used the big cogs and spun all the way up...
I hung out for a few minutes, and then headed down. El Prieto is usually a little too crazy on the weekends, so I kept going to Millard. A short climb up Lower Sunset, and then down the Horse Trail...
18/2500
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Surprisingly, El P had very little traffic. I only encountered 1 lone hiker the whole way through.
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
Whoa! You rode that section? I would've walked it for sure. No wonder your tire gave up!
Sorry to hear about a pinch flat on a nothing section of trail.
Yes, if it holds air, keep using it.
mtbMike
iMTB Rockstah
Standard Sunday ride with the local 'Thumb Butte MTB' group. Basically the guy that started the group sends out a text every tuesday, thursday and saturday on where the next days ride will be. Anybody who wants to ride shows up and off we go. Today we rode the Thunb Butte area and even though it rained over an inch in less that 25 minutes yesterday afternoon and rained overnight at some point (my driveway was wet at 0630), the dirt was essentially perfect....as usual I've found. Back to Sedona tomorrow for some Chuckwagon fun!!
DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
I just had a DRCV shock rebuilt by fox (still in rotation). I have another one on a frame that retired, so I may never use it again and would love to transplant more Roscoe to bikes that ride. Measure the Eye-to-eye on your rear shock and let me know the stroke length (measure only the stanchion). If you plan to keep your bike and blow a shock…I may have a spare.
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DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
Do you guys use the lockout switch on your bikes? I used to leave it open for everything with a lot of LSC damping. The last 2 rides on the Bug I reduced LSC and started flipping the switch for climbs. I still can’t decide which way is more efficient for uphill.A 250-lb steel spring that Avy Craig sourced (sourced=probably had it in the shop?). I see people looking at it all the time.
