Official mountain biking thread

13065099:-WZ- said:
ayyy lets get a discussion going

Clips vs Flats

I'll be that guy; both. Have both, use both.

Although I do typically ride with clipless (XTR Trails), I will pull out my flat (Race Face Atlas) pedals when I want to fuck around or feel free clipless for a while. It's nice to trade back and forth between each ride to mix things up.
 
Anyone have a good video on how to adjust break cables? I undid mine cause I was messing around and I can't get them to back. It's either way to tight or way to loose when I pull the lever. And is the cable supposed to be frictionless all the way to the lever? It seems to get stuck in one of the tube things.
 
13065184:Logey. said:
Anyone have a good video on how to adjust break cables? I undid mine cause I was messing around and I can't get them to back. It's either way to tight or way to loose when I pull the lever. And is the cable supposed to be frictionless all the way to the lever? It seems to get stuck in one of the tube things.

Which brakes are you trying to adjust?
 
13064138:Bakerpow said:
Yah that's called death grip haha. Happens all the time.

I'm actually going to be selling my bike here pretty soon. It's the one pictured in the op. Im located in Bellingham if you wanna take a gander sometime otherwise you can ask for pictures specs that I haven't already listed in the thread.

Thanks, and I have some questions about the bike. What size frame and how much do you plan on sleeping it for?
 
13065264:Homo_Habilis said:
This has probably been asked 500696000 times in this thread but what would be a could do it all kinda bike? Im looking to do mostly single track type shit. but with some light downhill on some small trails. I was looking at the Trek Slash 7. would yall recommend that?

That's what I am going for. I'll tell you what I think in a few months

But honestly doesn't sound like you are going to do a ton of downhill, so you could probably look at the remedy or fuel, a bit lighter and cheaper
 
13065256:division.bell said:
What brand and style of brake?

Are they cable or hydraulic actuated? From your question it sounds like cable actuated but I wanted to be sure.

They are cable brakes. I forget the model but there's nothing really fancy to them.
 
Alright NS, what handlebars should I get? I want to get something wider than the bontrager handlebars that came on my Remedy 7. I work at backcountry.com so that's where I'm going to buy them. I've heard people like Enve, Easton and Race Face but I really have no idea what length to get or if I should get riser bars or flat bars. +k
 
13065099:-WZ- said:
ayyy lets get a discussion going

Clips vs Flats

Clips. I love the feeling and power of clips. Yes, I can handle a freakin bike correctly - Flat are just meh to be honest.

Well, except I use em for DH of course but I don't do that very much.
 
13065275:cydwhit said:
Stoked to ride Schweitzer today. Big rocks, hidden trails, and good music.

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Schweitzer is a fun one! A bit too rocky on some of their tracks but I rode it last year so maybe it has changed a bit. My personal favorite lift operated one near Spokandyland is Silver Mt. Cheap and some seriously fun flowy dh.
 
13066474:dmski said:
Schweitzer is a fun one! A bit too rocky on some of their tracks but I rode it last year so maybe it has changed a bit. My personal favorite lift operated one near Spokandyland is Silver Mt. Cheap and some seriously fun flowy dh.

Yeah, really rocky, I took a beating on my trail bike, I guess I am spoiled, Moscow trails are pretty well groomed, Silver is a blast but my personal favorite is Beacon Hill, Their Hollywood line is awesome, and their jumps are dialed.
 
gona throw a little bike porn in here, my buddy works at bike shop and this is his latest build he is selling.

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Thoughts on the specialized status with boxxer forks? Im 220lbs and 5'11 and have been riding on a rental status in a large for a bit and like it. The only thing that conserns me is how is it with durability and with me buying a rental status is every thing going to go quickly? Would be looking at spending a grand for a used rental.
 
13067372:*N_Wist* said:
Nice! You can't throw red grips on an all black bike though, disturbs the flow a bit...

chain ring and mud guard are red as well. something else like a seat post, saddle or pedals maybe would balance it a bit.

I have a similar theme on my bike only the scheme is red frame with lime green accents. (awful color scheme I know) but right now I only have pedals and chain ring. should I get grips or something else or stop with what I have.

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13067420:Bakerpow said:
all preference my friend...

Yup. Some people like the murdered out look, while others nerd out with color and replace everything possible down to the smallest bolts on your derailleur or shifter with something bright and colorful. At the shop I worked out a fellow co-worker literally replaced anything he could on an old Bianchi Martini XC frame with anodized purple. Not my thing, but not my bike either. Go nuts if you want to.

My wife's bike is going to be covered in blue; nipples on the wheels, shifter housing, headset, headset spacer, etc. Pics to come for sure during the shakedown ride this weekend.

13067860:Tinga said:
chain ring and mud guard are red as well. something else like a seat post, saddle or pedals maybe would balance it a bit.

I have a similar theme on my bike only the scheme is red frame with lime green accents. (awful color scheme I know) but right now I only have pedals and chain ring. should I get grips or something else or stop with what I have.

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Your imagination and wallet are the only things stopping you.

Good places to add color could be rims, hubs, headset, cranks, bottom bracket (if external), stems, bars, grips, seatpost clamps, yada yada yada... Colored nipples on otherwise plain looking wheels can also add a ton of contrasting color. Bottom line is there are literally colored components for anything you could possibly replace on your bike.
 
13067885:division.bell said:
Yup. Some people like the murdered out look, while others nerd out with color and replace everything possible down to the smallest bolts on your derailleur or shifter with something bright and colorful. At the shop I worked out a fellow co-worker literally replaced anything he could on an old Bianchi Martini XC frame with anodized purple. Not my thing, but not my bike either. Go nuts if you want to.

My wife's bike is going to be covered in blue; nipples on the wheels, shifter housing, headset, headset spacer, etc. Pics to come for sure during the shakedown ride this weekend.

Your imagination and wallet are the only things stopping you.

Good places to add color could be rims, hubs, headset, cranks, bottom bracket (if external), stems, bars, grips, seatpost clamps, yada yada yada... Colored nipples on otherwise plain looking wheels can also add a ton of contrasting color. Bottom line is there are literally colored components for anything you could possibly replace on your bike.

Personally I like to have some accents (see my bike a few pages back, black white and purple)
 
Do any of you guys have a fatbike? I'm thinking of buying a new bike here soon and I have a lot of options, a fat bike is one of them, along side replacing my current XC bike, or buying a road bike. The appeal of riding in the winter, or extremely subpar conditions with a fat bike is pretty high.
 
13068098:NinetyFour said:
Do any of you guys have a fatbike? I'm thinking of buying a new bike here soon and I have a lot of options, a fat bike is one of them, along side replacing my current XC bike, or buying a road bike. The appeal of riding in the winter, or extremely subpar conditions with a fat bike is pretty high.

I don't have a fatbike...yet. I really want one and intend on getting one someday; I need a road bike first though. Totally rigid with 1x11 would be fucking fun.

Which ones are you looking at?
 
13068098:NinetyFour said:
Do any of you guys have a fatbike? I'm thinking of buying a new bike here soon and I have a lot of options, a fat bike is one of them, along side replacing my current XC bike, or buying a road bike. The appeal of riding in the winter, or extremely subpar conditions with a fat bike is pretty high.

I can see the fun in it but when the snow starts to fly I think I'll be trading my bike in for a pair of skis.

Regarding fat bikes do you guys think the addition of the suspension fork was needed? Seems like if you have 4 inches of air and rubber what would you need suspension for?
 
i got to try out some fat bikes on the ideal conditions and was it an absolute blast. im talking semi corn snow, sunny and smooth. absolutely hauling.

in terms of suspension i couldnt really see why, but im sure if youre doing more with it than i was it could come in handy.
 
God dammit I am so stoked to have a bike again.

Just picked up a Santa Cruz VP Free from a few years back. Doing a few things to it this week and them I'm just going to hammer my quads into submission at every available juncture.
 
13068316:Huck_Norris said:
God dammit I am so stoked to have a bike again.

Just picked up a Santa Cruz VP Free from a few years back. Doing a few things to it this week and them I'm just going to hammer my quads into submission at every available juncture.

Fuck yeah Huck!

You'll need to get some pictures up of your new ride.
 
13067089:last_tango said:
Thoughts on the specialized status with boxxer forks? Im 220lbs and 5'11 and have been riding on a rental status in a large for a bit and like it. The only thing that conserns me is how is it with durability and with me buying a rental status is every thing going to go quickly? Would be looking at spending a grand for a used rental.

What about the rear shock? If it's the x-fusion I'd wait for a better deal to pop up. If it has a better, heavier rear shock I'd say go for it. $1000 would be a killer deal as long as everything functions properly.

But check to see if they didn't swap out all the components for shittier parts first. A lot of places do that so they can sell the nicer parts.

This is also assuming you don't ride super hard either since you've been renting. For a beginner-intermediate bike, it's excellent. Not something you want to be repeatedly sending off 10 foot drop offs.
 
13068369:division.bell said:
Fuck yeah Huck!

You'll need to get some pictures up of your new ride.

The new shock will be in tomorrow, I'll take a few shots once I get 'er all up and running. I can't wait to put some miles on it!
 
13062551:Mar-O said:
Any tips on what guide to get, gonna have a 22t and 32t chainring+ 32t bash if that matters?

Bump. Does anyone have a chain guide for a 2x9 setup to recommend? Thinking about the Blackspire Stinger but how do I find out if I need a BB, ISCG or ISCG05 mounted one?
 
13068424:Mar-O said:
Bump. Does anyone have a chain guide for a 2x9 setup to recommend? Thinking about the Blackspire Stinger but how do I find out if I need a BB, ISCG or ISCG05 mounted one?

I don't have any personal experience with chain guides, so I can't recommend one over another. Regarding which mount type you need; what frame do you have?
 
13066485:cydwhit said:
Yeah, really rocky, I took a beating on my trail bike, I guess I am spoiled, Moscow trails are pretty well groomed, Silver is a blast but my personal favorite is Beacon Hill, Their Hollywood line is awesome, and their jumps are dialed.

Truth! I went to Gonzaga so I was literally 5 min from there. Hollywood is so awesome and both their downhill lines from up top are pretty fantastic. Careful though, they changed one of the lines a bit and put in a berm before the big wood ramp... Didn't realize that till I was pickin bark out of my teeth. Walk your lines gents or pay the piper!
 
13068424:Mar-O said:
Bump. Does anyone have a chain guide for a 2x9 setup to recommend? Thinking about the Blackspire Stinger but how do I find out if I need a BB, ISCG or ISCG05 mounted one?

I've used both the blackspire and e13 versions of the dual roller, both work fine. but for a little more money i recommend the mrp 2x, it uses toothed wheels instead of a plastic roller and is so smooth.
 
13068424:Mar-O said:
Bump. Does anyone have a chain guide for a 2x9 setup to recommend? Thinking about the Blackspire Stinger but how do I find out if I need a BB, ISCG or ISCG05 mounted one?

If you have 3 tabs on your bottom bracket then you can run run a ISCG guide. Here' show you determine ISCG (old standard) vs ISCG05 (new standard):

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If you don't have the tabs you'll need to run some kind of adaptor for your bottom bracket.
 
13068150:Tinga said:
I can see the fun in it but when the snow starts to fly I think I'll be trading my bike in for a pair of skis.

Regarding fat bikes do you guys think the addition of the suspension fork was needed? Seems like if you have 4 inches of air and rubber what would you need suspension for?

This review was posted yesterday and actually answers your question a bit as to why dual suspension fatbikes are now showing up.
http://reviews.mtbr.com/first-look-salsa-bucksaw-full-suspension-fat-bike

I don't consider the fatbike's tires to act as much suspension anyways. Their low tire pressure capabilities allow you to increase traction and flotation in otherwise difficult to ride conditions, not soak up a 6 foot drop to flat. Plus, you have the best suspension needed already; yourself. But I imagine if there's a way to market it, there'll be plenty of people to buy it. Some rigid carbon fatbikes are already surpassing the $6-7K range.

I personally want a fatbike to just maul over the rooty and rocky terrain we have out here in WA. It would also be a perfect winter bike for the PNW. Much easier to keep traction on the slippery roots when it's been raining everyday for the past month, and a total blast to grip on to that fatty as you skip over any and all roots in your path with mud caked in your shit eating grin.
 
13068428:division.bell said:
I don't have any personal experience with chain guides, so I can't recommend one over another. Regarding which mount type you need; what frame do you have?

I have the Scott Ransom 40, I think its a 2008 model (have a photo on the previous page).

13068436:b-kul said:
I've used both the blackspire and e13 versions of the dual roller, both work fine. but for a little more money i recommend the mrp 2x, it uses toothed wheels instead of a plastic roller and is so smooth.

Thanks, I hope to keep the cost down but will look into the mrp 2x.

13068438:NinetyFour said:
If you have 3 tabs on your bottom bracket then you can run run a ISCG guide. Here' show you determine ISCG (old standard) vs ISCG05 (new standard):

p4pb9275762.jpg


If you don't have the tabs you'll need to run some kind of adaptor for your bottom bracket.

Thanks man, Im assuming I have to take the crank off to see this?
 
13068473:Mar-O said:
Thanks man, Im assuming I have to take the crank off to see this?

Im a moron now idea how I didn't see what you were talking about when I first checked. Looks like Il need the ISCG05 mount.
 
13068473:Mar-O said:
Thanks man, Im assuming I have to take the crank off to see this?

You should be able to look from the backside of the crank/chainring. This is kind of what they'll look like:

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13068417:division.bell said:
What shock are you going with?

I actually downsized to a 8.5 x 2.5 RP23 Kashima for no reason other than I found it suuuuuuuper cheap and the one in there now is leaking like a fucking sieve... We will see how it works.
 
13068150:Tinga said:
I can see the fun in it but when the snow starts to fly I think I'll be trading my bike in for a pair of skis.

Regarding fat bikes do you guys think the addition of the suspension fork was needed? Seems like if you have 4 inches of air and rubber what would you need suspension for?

I would imagine they would get pretty bouncy when they get fast on rough terrain, a fork might offer some much needed dampening, particularly when riding over large rocks and sudden bumps.
 
13068400:CheddarJack said:
What about the rear shock? If it's the x-fusion I'd wait for a better deal to pop up. If it has a better, heavier rear shock I'd say go for it. $1000 would be a killer deal as long as everything functions properly.

But check to see if they didn't swap out all the components for shittier parts first. A lot of places do that so they can sell the nicer parts.

This is also assuming you don't ride super hard either since you've been renting. For a beginner-intermediate bike, it's excellent. Not something you want to be repeatedly sending off 10 foot drop offs.

It comes with all stock parts and comes with a fox van in the rear. I went to a bike shop that carries the status and we came to the conclosion that it would be a good bike for me after i either replase the for or rebuild it with stiffer springs and oil. I would also need a new chain(people who rent dont know how to shift) a chain gaurd, and tires.

I do hit the jump line and am slowly progressing into drops. Getting work done on the fork will help out with this since im all ready bottoming out the front fork with the fork as stiff as it gose
 
13069433:last_tango said:
It comes with all stock parts and comes with a fox van in the rear. I went to a bike shop that carries the status and we came to the conclosion that it would be a good bike for me after i either replase the for or rebuild it with stiffer springs and oil. I would also need a new chain(people who rent dont know how to shift) a chain gaurd, and tires.

I do hit the jump line and am slowly progressing into drops. Getting work done on the fork will help out with this since im all ready bottoming out the front fork with the fork as stiff as it gose

Rebuild the fork, get those needed parts, and you'll be golden. New chain, chain guard and tires should only run you a couple hundred bucks tops - other than the chain, used will be the way to go if possible too. Definitely contact rock shox about the rebuild. I wouldn't be surprised if they send you a stiffer spring for free. Buying a new fork for a used bike is about as pointless as buying a new bike for a used fork. Half the time a full used bike will be about the price of the fork that's on it.

Case and point, I bought my current DH bike used for $1050 (Giant Faith 1). Came with two sets of rims, 3 sets of tires, nearly everything upgraded, and a 2012 boxxer rc with 3 days on it. I pretty much could have just bought the fork the price I paid.
 
Stoked Im pretty sure I got a really good deal on a unused MRP 2x chain guide, just hoping the guy won't have anything against sending it when I pay shipping.

New question: My front brakes are always braking currently, I have removed the pads and cleaned inside the caliper+ cleaned and sanded down the pads a little. Also tried adjusting the caliper with loosening the two bolts and hold the brake in when tightening theme multiple times now. And I tried resetting the pistons/pushing theme all the way back when I had my pads off. Non of this have worked and you can see that there is no gap between the pads and the disc. What else can I try, I have the avid juicy 3.5 brakes?

Starting to see why people hate those brakes!
 
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