partyandBS
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Driving my parents old truck out to a family friend in Charlotte North Carolina. Is it worth bringing a full face and pads to rent a bike?
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doubleblackjack
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14457629:WoFlowz said:
Damn I’m stoked on biking rn. Probably gonna keep riding through the ski season tbh
I found riding in different areas and new trails helps a lot with keeping biking fun and fresh. Also sessioning features is fun as hell
switchlip2
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14457667:partyandBS said:
I don’t think there’s any biking that warrants a full face in that area lol
partyandBS
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14457701:switchlip2 said:
Google backs this. Some fun trails around it looks like but nothing crazy
jimbobs
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14457568:VTshredder69 said:
Yeah, running it for about 2 years now. Worth the downsides because I frequent fucked-up chunky East Coast bikeparks like Creek and Shoe, haven't had a single flat with them in that time. I've grenaded multiple wheels (which obviously led to flat tires) but never flatted a tire without severe bead-destroying rim damage. Also being able to runflat back to the parking lot is nice if you're halfway down a 1000+ft vertical run.
If you want the best armoring against flats and don't care how much it affects the weight and handling of the bike, highly recommend.
If you care about climbing and/or being able to gracefully pick lines and jib/hop around, might want to opt for the XC version or a lighter insert entirely. Or just rock an insert in the rear and keep the front end regular tubeless for more nimble handling.
Noticeable increase in rotational weight for each insert you add. Makes the bike want to straight-line more but does increase stability. Whips feel different. Turns feel like they take longer to initiate and exit because you're fighting the rotating mass. (like trying to tilt a gyroscope)
Recently only been rocking one out back, plain tubeless up front, so far so good.
Might throw an XC up front just for the peace of mind, didn't have to care about sharp rocks with inserts at both ends, but now it's at the back of my mind when I'm boss hogging through the rough stuff.
Also, ignore everyone who says inserts are a pain to install. Just heat it up in the sun the first time, and give it a good stretching beforehand. One side of the tire bead goes on normally, then slip in the cushcore, then mount the other side tire bead. Easy as.
vermontana
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Got my dream build feeling dialed - at a point where I don’t want to upgrade anything anymore. Frame and most components (except wheels) purchased used from PB helping to keep the cost a bit down.
Monster trucks through chunk but is surprisingly agile. Also just moved up to Leadville CO, so any summit county folks want to rip hit me up!
**This post was edited on Aug 26th 2022 at 1:04:01pm
Monster trucks through chunk but is surprisingly agile. Also just moved up to Leadville CO, so any summit county folks want to rip hit me up!
**This post was edited on Aug 26th 2022 at 1:04:01pm
switchlip2
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14457748:vermontana said:
I might be going to college in Leadville next year and will definitely need some folks to rip with
vermontana
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14458015:switchlip2 said:
Hell yeah - its an awesome little town with great access to riding, you just gotta relearn how to breathe lol
vermontana
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14458096:ThaLorax said:
I'll definitely try to get over there at some point this fall and will hit you up if I do! theres just so much to explore in the area, trying to fit it in before the snow starts flying
Im looking for a bike
I started mountain biking this summer, and have been riding my sisters Marley steel hardtail. I need to get a bike, but I am not sure what I am looking for. I loved the hardtail, but I still feel like I would end up getting a full suspension.
I like an aggressive geometry, about 130-170 travel in the front, 0-110 in the back if I decide on a full suspension. I am about a medium frame and my budget is around $1500. I ride mostly enduro style trails, please let me know if you have any recommendations!! Used, new, etc or just places to shop.
Thanks!
I started mountain biking this summer, and have been riding my sisters Marley steel hardtail. I need to get a bike, but I am not sure what I am looking for. I loved the hardtail, but I still feel like I would end up getting a full suspension.
I like an aggressive geometry, about 130-170 travel in the front, 0-110 in the back if I decide on a full suspension. I am about a medium frame and my budget is around $1500. I ride mostly enduro style trails, please let me know if you have any recommendations!! Used, new, etc or just places to shop.
Thanks!
clindblomskier
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14458253:sfkelsch said:
You definitely should look into the used market, and probably would be looking for something like a specialized stumpjumper, trek fuel ex, giant trance, scott genius, etc.
pinkbike.com buy/sell is your friend. I'd start there! Looking on fb marketplace is also good. Try to find a bike newer than around a 2016 model year, bikes older then that generally have archaic geometry.
ASSholebomber22
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What rim will last more than a season under my fatass?
switchlip2
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14458195:vermontana said:
Where I live is only 4800 feet. I ain’t ready lol
ThaLorax
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Bikes have been like cars in the pandemic. Used ones going for new prices and long waits for new Bikes. It's just starting to normalize again. So yes, lots of overpriced Bikes out there.
However, if you can up that 1500 to about 2k, you will probably get a lot more for your money... and I would have said the same pre-pandemic. Not everyone is out to rip people off, there's definitely solid deals on Pinkbike.
Don't worry too much about brands. Nearly everyone makes a solid bike now. You should probably look at aluminium frames, as they'll be much cheaper than carbon.
However, if you can up that 1500 to about 2k, you will probably get a lot more for your money... and I would have said the same pre-pandemic. Not everyone is out to rip people off, there's definitely solid deals on Pinkbike.
Don't worry too much about brands. Nearly everyone makes a solid bike now. You should probably look at aluminium frames, as they'll be much cheaper than carbon.
14458293:sfkelsch said:
clindblomskier
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14458293:sfkelsch said:
The ones I listed are good recommendations, norco fluid is another one I just thought about.
as for overpricedness that can be something that’s hard to get around but there’s good deals out there.
ASSholebomber22
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14458316:ThaLorax said:
Last year I a raceface arc 30 offset, year before a stans flow mk3, this year a spank 359 is on it's last legs. I'm like 240lbs, run about 32psi in the rear, and smash through bullshit I probably shouldn't.
ColoradoDogfart
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14458314:switchlip2 said:
It’s a super sick campus w some insane views, also it gets cold super early up there. Remember pulling up to a race at 7am in September and it only being like 15 degrees or some shit
switchlip2
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14458344:ColoradoDogfart said:
Good. I can’t be in weather above 85° or I pass out
jimbobs
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14458301:Biffbarf said:
I ride with a bunch of super tall+big guys and we've put a lot of wheels through the absolute wringer.
Definitely avoid anything 28 spoke. Warranty policy is very important for us bigger guys.
me:
Stans Flow D - Became noodles after a season. Spoke tensioning doesn't hold. Avoid. Never buying riveted rims again.
Stans MK3 - Wobbly beyond repair but still rideable after a season. Cheap, decent. Recommend MK4 for a tight budget.
Formula (anything) - Failed at the weld. Avoid at all costs.
friends:
E13 cheap rims - Complete butter. Avoid.
E13 midrange rims - Better but still wouldn't recommend
I9 Enduro 305 28spoke - Didn't last very long. Would avoid for bigger riders.
I9 Enduro 305 32spoke - Durable, high quality. Expensive but built well.
DTSwiss EX511 - Holding up well. Will probably be my next rims if I don't go carbon.
VTshredder69
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Highland is cool and all, but Killington is way better.
ASSholebomber22
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14458387:jimbobs said:
I was probably gonna try an ex511 or ex471 next. Idk I may use my Polis Payday™ for a carbon hoop if it means I can go on a single ride without chasing spoke tension afterwards.
vermontana
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14458398:Biffbarf said:
Dt Swiss ex1700 are the most reliable aluminum wheels I've used (I believe same rim as ex511 but built as complete set). They didn't lose much tension or dent after brutalizing them at enduro races and bike parks for 5 months. If you can afford it though, I think carbon 32h rims are the way to go. The economics line up after paying to replace around two aluminum rims + labor. A lot of brands have lifetime warranties on their carbon rims now too, this year I splurged and went for Nobl TR37s which have been awesome so far - stiff, relatively lightweight and have stayed true bashing them in the Rockies this summer.
VTshredder69
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14458396:skierman said:
False, Highland is mostly flow trails thats why i prefer Killy.
VTshredder69
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14458436:skierman said:
Maiden Voyage and Eastern Hemlock are pretty rad nonflow trails
switchlip2
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14458414:vermontana said:
Dt alloy rims are the fucking shit. my fr560s are literally bombproof I swear
VTshredder69
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14458502:skierman said:
Tearing others down will never build you up.
skierman
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14458587:VTshredder69 said:
I'd rather get advice from a fentanyl addict on how to stay sober than listening to a dumb fuck Trump boot-licker talking about the importance of being kind to others.
What was that saying again? Oh yeah. Fuck you and your feelings, snowflake.
VTshredder69
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14458589:skierman said:
Lol you're so pathetic dude.
TRUMP THIS, TRUMP THAT
BLAH BLAH
Do the entire forum a favor and shut the fuck up
skierman
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14458590:VTshredder69 said:
Aww, is the little snowflake upset that NS isn't an echo chamber like Truth Socials or Facebookies?
What was that saying again? Oh, right. If you don't like it, you can leave.
Isn't it hilarious when Trump's supporters get upset when you use their insults on them? Get a thicker skin, you pathetic child.
VTshredder69
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14458593:skierman said:
Bitch you probably ride a mongoose
switchlip2
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Sram brakes suck
ski_salmon69
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14458767:switchlip2 said:
no they don’t, you just didn’t get a good bleed
i bled mine a year ago and it’s solid as a rock still, levers are bent to shit though
switchlip2
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14458778:ski_salmon69 said:
I’ve gone thru 3 sets of rscs this season on my dh bike and I’m finally on saints now
clindblomskier
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14458788:switchlip2 said:
I’ve had my rsc’s for 8 months, my 4th pair of codes so far and i bled them once when I got them they’re so reliable
doubleblackjack
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14458836:cydwhit said:
Dude those shimano zees are so good. I’ve bled mine maybe twice in owning them for 2 and a half years
.squirrely.
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Rode the park city point to point yesterday and finished! 11hr 35min ?. 90degree heat and trails as blown out and dusty as i’ve ever seen in PC made it a fuckin grind. Really cool to push the body and brain past the limit like that though, highly recommend the race to anyone who likes big days on the bikeIf
**This post was edited on Sep 4th 2022 at 10:04:27pm
**This post was edited on Sep 4th 2022 at 10:04:27pm
.squirrely.
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14459447:dognuts said:
Somewhere around 80miles and 11k of climbing. 90%+ of it is on singletrack