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JuliusJ
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13025473:Sklar said:
I'm sure it would be a great bike then. There are lots of good hardtails to be had for fairly cheap, I think pinkbike is similar to ns (if not more trustworthy), I have never bought anything there though. Lot of users aren't in the US though which is a bit of a bummer.
FuckAllOfYou
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13024965:division.bell said:
Front derailleurs are a pain in the ass. That is a fact. For one, not having a front derailleur/chainguide makes a muddy day slightly less shitty, among other things
I still know people (racers, too) reppin 2x and even 3x. I used to be 3x10. Didn't use 10 of my gears, if not 15. Just seemed pointless to me, along with it being annoying.
How on earth are you going 3x9? I bet you're stoked for 1x11!
division.bell
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13025821:MEDSKI_ said:
Agreed. I've had front derailleurs on all of my bikes and I fucking hate them. They're unreliable, easy to knock out of alignment, noisy, heavy (if you're counting those grams; aren't we all though?), and with all of the drivetrain options out there nowadays, they are just plain obsolete.
I pretty much stay in the middle chainring and use the middle 7 gears on the cassette. X01 will be an amazing upgrade to say the least. The X01 cassette is a piece of art in and of itself, ridiculously light as well. Once the current builds are done, I'm either going to convert my Chameleon to run both 1x10/singlespeed, or sell it as a complete for a different aggressive hardtail frame to run as a singlespeed. My wife's Chameleon will be going 1x10 instead of the completely unnecessary 3x10 it came with.
Bottom line; fuck front derailleurs.
YouAllSuck
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I race XC in minnesota, and ride a carbon hard tail.
Specialized Stumpy Expert Frame
1x10 drivetrain with 34t wolf tooth chainring, XT crank, derailleur, and cassette
Easton EA70 wheels
Rockshox Reba fork
Shimano XT brakes
It has been a solid bike for the last couple seasons.
I will post pics tomorrow
Specialized Stumpy Expert Frame
1x10 drivetrain with 34t wolf tooth chainring, XT crank, derailleur, and cassette
Easton EA70 wheels
Rockshox Reba fork
Shimano XT brakes
It has been a solid bike for the last couple seasons.
I will post pics tomorrow
stupendous-man
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This is a nice thread.
My pumptrack is almost done, probably two more rollers and some rain and it will be gucci. Pics to come
My pumptrack is almost done, probably two more rollers and some rain and it will be gucci. Pics to come
tomPietrowski
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13026000:-MK- said:
Depends what your riding. I was looking at a remedy but I live in whistler so want a bike that can do a few park laps an the remedy would not stand up to it. Fun trail bike if that is what your after but if you want to shred go bigger.
division.bell
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13026022:Bakerpow said:
Depending on how much cash you are thinking of spending on replacement parts/upgrades in the long run, sometimes it's best to buy the bike with the better component spec. Especially if the bike is an employee purchase.
13025881:-MK- said:
Really though, between the Remedy and Slash, you have to be honest with yourself when determining what type of riding you'll really be doing. It's nice to think everyone could justify a full on DH bike regardless of what they ride/where they reside, but it doesn't work well for everyone's riding. They are pretty similar bikes, but would you rather get the more versatile Remedy with better parts, or the slightly more downhill oriented Slash with lower quality components? Granted, I don't pay attention to Trek's much.
I spent the better part of 18 months researching bikes and determining my realistic requirements before narrowing down the list to a handful of frames. I personally do a lot of climbing, be it fireroads or singletrack, to get to my descents, so I need something that won't completely drain my energy with inefficient suspension designs/crappy shocks while still being playful and stable on the downhills. For my riding, I was looking at bikes between 140mm-160mm rear travel and ended up on the low side with 140mm travel frames.
Like Bakerpow, I also ride a lot of rocky/rooted terrain here in WA, but with the right line selection, I haven't found too many places that I haven't been able to ride my hardtail. With that said, I am nearly exploding with anticipation to get my new bike built up and covered in dirt.
-MK-
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13026628:Bakerpow said:this is what im picturing when you say remedy 8
vs slash 9
are those the two bikes youre debating between? im confused if youre talking about the session or not.
Those, but the slash 7, not 9
And I'm definitly leaning towards slash now. It will be around 1500 for me
division.bell
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13028247:Bakerpow said:
Where at? And are they private or public trails?
And obviously, where are the pictures?
bakedpow
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trails out in glacier, totally public but jaded locals can get rather grumpy. never stopped to take action shots...... but here are two photos i took haha.
bikes, my buddies are spancerd by scott so it's next to impossible to tell their bikes apart. one has black pedals, other has blue haha.
bikes, my buddies are spancerd by scott so it's next to impossible to tell their bikes apart. one has black pedals, other has blue haha.
tomPietrowski
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^sorry where is that glacier? Looks good
. I just got a new bike yesterday. I went for a Rocky Mountain flatline. It's a bit heavier and bigger then I was planning but I figured I'll be ridding the whistler park a fair bit so may as we'll get a bike that can stand up to it. I'm just switching a few things up on it like brakes and drivetrain and I'll post some pics.
. I just got a new bike yesterday. I went for a Rocky Mountain flatline. It's a bit heavier and bigger then I was planning but I figured I'll be ridding the whistler park a fair bit so may as we'll get a bike that can stand up to it. I'm just switching a few things up on it like brakes and drivetrain and I'll post some pics.
FuckAllOfYou
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13028872:B-runge said:
I hate mud. Or at least I do when there's a shitload of it.
I did a race a couple weeks ago that was just a total mudfest. I don't know why I chose to do it, barely anyone else did. I dropped out after a lap and a half because my bike was fucked.
Now I have a ton of frame scratches, I had to fix my bottom bracket, new brake pads, I had to totally clean and redo my drivetrain and clean every part of my headset. Everyone who raced as long or longer than me during that race had the same problems if not more.
Basically, fuck mud. I know I shouldn't have raced but jesus christ there is nothing positive about mud.
YouAllSuck
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13025927:_MEDSKI said:
This is my bike:
29er weighing in at just under 22 pounds
how about this guy?
http://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/4513038480.html
http://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/4513038480.html
division.bell
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No pics, but I was out this morning riding some new to me singletrack with the wife and my father in law in celebration of Father's Day. After this long dry spell, I had almost forgotten how much fun it is to ride wet and slippery rocks and roots here in WA. Not too muddy, and the rain has helped out the dirt a ton already. Can't wait to get back on the bike.
Hopefully everyone got some good rides in this weekend.
Hopefully everyone got some good rides in this weekend.
bigbromskier
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I've been doing aggressive xc/all mtn for like 6 years now, but haven't gone as much as of late. Only one ride so far this year 
. I have a cannondale rize that I love; it's great for climbing up and bombing down shit. I've literally biked as far as I can, carried it up to peaks, and ridden down sans trail, which is pretty impressive for a 140mm front/100mm rear! I even had a marmot running next to me when I was coming down the meadow below the peak on Mt Blackmore by Bozeman haha.
I really need to rebuild my fork and get a new drivetrain. the teeth are worn and the chain is stretching, and I'll agree that if you add some bigger rings in back, one ring up front is all you really need. Ideally I'd like to get a 1x11, but I don't have the time or money as I'm starting a grad program in at PSU in a week.
Here's my bike. Not super nice components so I won't list them haha. Me and this guy have been out in some Shit, though, so don't think you need to have nice components, if you're new:
I'm really considering selling it and getting a nicer hardtail. it's so much easier to climb and I don't get super gnarly and don't really plan on trying to anymore; I think of it more as an explore/finesse/go fast game; not that I don't like to jump/rally stuff. you learn how to do that better on a hardtail anyway. Plus I need a commuter bike and hardtails can do that and I've seen them do just about everything I've done on my current setup. if anyone wants it I'll consider giving it to someone for a good price!
FYI, I bought it off pinkbike. I'd highly recommend it, with obvious precautions, as a place to pick up a bike.
Also, if there are any nice trails around Portland, OR I've love to hear them/get shown around. Fresh off the boat here!
. I have a cannondale rize that I love; it's great for climbing up and bombing down shit. I've literally biked as far as I can, carried it up to peaks, and ridden down sans trail, which is pretty impressive for a 140mm front/100mm rear! I even had a marmot running next to me when I was coming down the meadow below the peak on Mt Blackmore by Bozeman haha.I really need to rebuild my fork and get a new drivetrain. the teeth are worn and the chain is stretching, and I'll agree that if you add some bigger rings in back, one ring up front is all you really need. Ideally I'd like to get a 1x11, but I don't have the time or money as I'm starting a grad program in at PSU in a week.
Here's my bike. Not super nice components so I won't list them haha. Me and this guy have been out in some Shit, though, so don't think you need to have nice components, if you're new:
I'm really considering selling it and getting a nicer hardtail. it's so much easier to climb and I don't get super gnarly and don't really plan on trying to anymore; I think of it more as an explore/finesse/go fast game; not that I don't like to jump/rally stuff. you learn how to do that better on a hardtail anyway. Plus I need a commuter bike and hardtails can do that and I've seen them do just about everything I've done on my current setup. if anyone wants it I'll consider giving it to someone for a good price!
FYI, I bought it off pinkbike. I'd highly recommend it, with obvious precautions, as a place to pick up a bike.
Also, if there are any nice trails around Portland, OR I've love to hear them/get shown around. Fresh off the boat here!
*TURBONERD*
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I think I should finally post up in here. I ride a KHS Yuma, stock except for Stan's rims that I naturally run as notubes. I missed last ECCC racing season from injury but plan on B class this year; anybody else an ECCC rider?
More importantly, I'm working as an MTB Specialist at Camp Collins in Greaham, OR, and I'm from NH so I don't know the trails at all. Any recommendations?
More importantly, I'm working as an MTB Specialist at Camp Collins in Greaham, OR, and I'm from NH so I don't know the trails at all. Any recommendations?
division.bell
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13031136:*CUMMINGS* said:
I haven't ridden much in Oregon besides the Bend area, but if you can travel down to Bend for a few days; definitely do so! So much to ride and do in the area, and lots of breweries to hit up. I've been counting down to my bike trip to Bend later this summer since midwinter at least.
Lots of awesome riding up here in WA as well.
Around your area, it looks like Sandy Ridge to your east, and a bit further east is the Hood River area.
Sandy Ridge trail map:
www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/files/brochures/sdo_sandyridge_map2013_508.pdf
If you haven't checked it out already, MTBR's Oregon forum has some decent information if you're willing to look for it.
www.forums.mtbr.com/oregon/
Thread that might point you in the right direction:
www.forums.mtbr.com/oregon/pdx-area-current-trail-conditons-2014-a-895294.html
*TURBONERD*
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13031188:division.bell said:
That's a ton of help, thanks!
division.bell
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13031197:*CUMMINGS* said:
Last link was broken;
http://forums.mtbr.com/oregon/pdx-area-current-trail-conditons-2014-a-895294.html
NinetyFour
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I ride a stock Trek Cobia, all XC singletrack. I'd love to get into racing, but there isn't much in the way of racing where I live, so it's all about being faster then everyone else here.
stupendous-man
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13031136:*CUMMINGS* said:
Sandy Ridge is gonna be your closest and best option, so much fun stuff there. Gotta earn your turns, but its a paved road all the way up so no big deal. Other options would be the Skibowl bike park (don't go unless you ride DH or freeride), and Glade/Alpine trails from Timberline to Govy. There is one trail I cant remember the name of that can take you from govy all the way down to ZigZag.
Those are within an hour from Grsham easily, if you want to go further check out Post Canyon in Hood River, or Black Rock about an hour west of Salem.
stupendous-man
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13031391:Bakerpow said:
Looks fucking unbelievable. I need to make it out there within this summer or the next.
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/364152/
13031402:SDrvper said:
I hear it sucks dude
division.bell
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I was holding out for page 3, and we made it.
My current builds...
His and Hers 2014 Knolly Endorphins with Cane Creek DBAir-CS shocks
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Oh, did I mention my shit glows in the dark? (I had a ton of fun shooting these pictures in my bathroom. It was hard keeping the frame evenly "charged" with high power flashlights for the longer exposures, but they turned out better than I expected.)
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Can't fucking wait to get them built up and dirty.
My current builds...
His and Hers 2014 Knolly Endorphins with Cane Creek DBAir-CS shocks
View attachment 715885
Oh, did I mention my shit glows in the dark? (I had a ton of fun shooting these pictures in my bathroom. It was hard keeping the frame evenly "charged" with high power flashlights for the longer exposures, but they turned out better than I expected.)
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Can't fucking wait to get them built up and dirty.
division.bell
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13031744:Bakerpow said:
Best part was I had no idea my frame glowed in the dark until I was walking through a dark hallway in my house with the frame in hand and noticed it glowing. I literally said "no fucking way" and jumped into the nearest bathroom to confirm or deny. Glow confirmed.
Night riding should be fucking epic.