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Thanks for the info, I figured as much. Went down Jack’s back in 06′, I remember that being a blast. Been to RR a few times recently. I need to hit Ute Valley, chutes, and buckhorn soon. Falcon was fun, didn’t catch all that much sand. Thanks again!
So I hit Palmer again after work today for a quick ride and rode the Kinninnick Trail this time and not a crank busting "black" trail. Maybe it’s my style of riding but Palmer doesn’t seem to suit. Are there any sections that are fast, flowing, and not so sandy? What I’ve come across so far is technical and slow, kinda edgy for my tastes. I’ve found other trails closer to the mountains that suit my style but would love to know that some exist in Palmer as well. Please advise on a trail name or section of the park. Thanks!!!!
Not sure on plans, probably holding for next weekend and hitting the TT bike this weekend….busy schedule.
So first time back at Palmer today was not as pleasant as expected. I guess I stumbled on the wrong trail b/c holy hell, it was rough. Bashed my crank arms pretty good and got a flat after 20 min…a thorn. Looking for a good parking spot to start and end at on the stable side. I went up to lot 19 or something…guessing I should have just parked at the stables?
Looks like I’ll probably do Falcon mid-day on Sunday, not sure of the details yet.
I’m gonna try and get out as much as possible this weekend. 😎 Just moved back and I’ve got the house settled enough to get a few rides in. Palmer at least once, Falcon at least once is the plan. Heading to Palmer on Fri, unsure of the time.
I actually got back into MTB through RB. It reminded me just how fun bikes were for me plus got me back in shape so I started hitting the trail again. I ride 60-90 miles a week on my RB and spend about 4-8 hours a week on the trail. I also do Triathlons so RB is a natural component of my training. Cannondale Six 5 is a great road machine, very quick and well balanced.
Mainly singletrack although FR ladders and medium jumps are appealing. I don’t want to spend the $ and then wish I gone one better.
I’ve been kicking both the Trance and Reign around. Only a $150 dollar difference so I’ve been thinking the Reign is the deal. Might have to look at the Trance again hearing how the Reign is setup more for DH. Do you think a little longer stem might get it back on track or is the geo that different from the Trance?
I’m very glad I’ve been riding rigid for the last 2 years, it does make you choose your course better. If I do go with a front shock it’ll be a well-made one, otherwise I might as well stay rigid. Thinking of getting a rigid fork in addition to my new ride just so I can have both. Pretty much convinced a 29er is right for me and I like simple…Redline D660 is looking good right now. I ride Road Bike quite a bit so that’s why 29er feels better for me. I’ve test ridden a lot of both, HT & FS, 26 & 29. HT-29 seems to be the most comfortable although I’ll never dis-own my little 820, that thing is a beast!
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You know, some people will say that Sterno doesn’t pack enough punch to boil water but I disgree…it will boil it just takes longer to get there. The other thing is this, you have to have the right gear. Thick pots or stoves that absorb or let too much heat escape are going to rob heat very quickly. Sterno makes a lightweight folding stove that works well with the larger can. Use a thinner mess kit and you’re saving weight as well. If you can keep your stove low (out of the wind), give it a few extra minutes and you will be fine. When I was in the scouts, I was always envious of those kids with the high $ burners. Today, I’ll take my trusted sterno. No doubt burners are awesome and quicker but for my levels of use, I just haven’t gone there yet. Oh yea, Sterno is enviro-friendly now for those who bleed green. 😆 Obviously altitude and weather can play a factor on any cooking tool so…
As for filtration, I haven’t really played with much there. I usually pack enough water for a few days and then re-supply when possible. To me it’s worth the weight. If you can get your hands on some Micropure- http://www.homeemergencyusa.com/Micropu … tail.html- it works…of course with a 4 hour delay. Military trusts it but then… 😏
Yea, got a nice little zipperd fleece blanket that rolls up pretty small for the warmer months…cost like $6 and works great.
I just found out I’m getting stationed back in CO next year and bike-packing is definitely on my list of "stuff" to do. I plan to hit the CO Trail in 2012 — 500 mi from Denver to Durango. There are guys who race it in 6 days; I plan on taking two weeks with some friends. I’ve already got the 1 man backpacker tent but my mummy bag is about 17 years old and still a monster by the new standards…will need to hit up REI on that one. Going old school on the cooking, Sterno can with a folding Sterno stove. Pretty light and comparable to a burner and fuel can. I plan on carrying about 15 lbs. on my back including the Camel back and the rest on the rack/bar. The tent will strap to the bar nicely while a solid rear rack should take care of the bulk of the weight in gear. With previous backpacking experience, as long as you pack your food in daily increments it doesn’t get too bad. You might end up keeping almost half your day’s rations in a separate fanny pack for quick and easy access. Doing some little one-nighters here in North TX this summer, should be some good learning rides.
Anyone riding rigid in Colorado? 26/29, how is it? It’s been a few years since I’ve ridden up there, last time I was on a front suspension ride.
You know I’m in the same spot, looking for a FS with the same budget. I’ve been researching my butt off and for me, the Giant Reign 2 seems to be the best deal. My buddy is looking at the Specialized FSR Comp and it looks nice. The only draw-back I’ve found is that the rear shock ([i:2k7ipx2o]Fox Triad[/i:2k7ipx2o]) is evidently longer than most replacement versions. Giant has a great warranty or at least they did. Plus I like the SRAM component set they have over the Shimano ([i:2k7ipx2o]Trek[/i:2k7ipx2o]) and my LBS has Giant as their primier brand.[/i]
As I have been getting back into the sport ([i:2imgj8iv]2 seasons[/i:2imgj8iv]), I am riding a 96′ Trek 820 rigid and loving every moment of it. I was used to BMX as a kid so right now I’m in my zone, I don’t really know better. I’ve ridden a few front suspension bikes, ([i:2imgj8iv]CO and TX[/i:2imgj8iv]), and I’ve found them to have a sloppy feel. Keep in mind they weren’t top of the line forks either ([i:2imgj8iv]weight, rebound, turning speed[/i:2imgj8iv]). That being said, I’ve also ridden quality full suspension bikes and found them to be much more balanced so it seems to be a good progression — Rigid to FS.
As for skill, I definitley think riding rigid for at least a season is a good idea if you have the chance. Line selection, balance, and braking are all a bit different and really makes you atune to every bump and slope. Yea, it’s a little abusive but I don’t think it’s as bad as some say. Perhaps going from suspension to rigid would make more sense in respect to the abuse comments. I’ve actually thought about building a $$$ rigid bike for CO but I’m also looking at getting into some all mountain/free-ride action and I think the FS just might come in handy there. For right now, I’m sticking with my rigid here in TX and I’m loving it! 😎
I’m really hoping my wife gets into it with me after the little guy is born. It’ll give me an excellent alibi to spend money on new bikes (RB and MTB) for me 😼 I figure we add in a trainer for the oldest boy and a cart for the baby….this might just work. 😎
I’m planning something similar here for October. 5 days out, camping, biking, whatever. I’ll probably bounce around here within a 4 hour radius, should be a blast!
Welcome. New to the site here as well, it’s great. If you’re up the Wichita Falls way, be sure to stop off the highway at the Texas Welcome Center and hit the Wee-Chi-Ta trail…voted best urban MTB park in Texas from what I hear. All I know is I ride it 3-4 times a week and always confront something new. Cheers!
Oh yea, rubbing those wheels smooth! 😎
The first time I jumped my Schwinn Predator. Red splash frame, chrome bars, white seat, white tires. We had a vacant lot across from our driveway. We’d race down and hit a dirt mound and just go flying. We didn’t think of landing ramps until we bent rims so bad they’d rub the forks. We just made the mound higher and higher.
I also remember building our first pseudo mountain course. Took some wood from a job site, built a ~25 degree ramp around a corner and would just fly into it and see how fast we could get around before we hit a full size truck load of sand that got converted into a jump. Good times! 😃
