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Video: "Rocky Mountain - Fortitude"
posted May 23, 2013 by mtbgreg1
Rocky Mountain's approach to suspension on the Altitude platform is truly unique. I wrote about it briefly after Interbike this past September, but in a nutshell the Ride 9 system provides 9 different geometry combinations, which change the seat tube angle, head tube angle, and suspension...
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An Inconvenient Fish
posted May 23, 2013 by skibum
While mountain bikers work hard to build new trails, we constantly face losing existing ones as a result of development, lobbying by hikers and equestrians, forest fires and natural disasters, Wilderness designations, and other rule changes. One area, almost literally in my backyard, seems destined for...
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Review: Feedback Sports Sprint Work Stand
posted May 22, 2013 by syd
Finding a bike work stand that can handle the larger weight and size of the gravity-oriented bikes I normally work on can be a challenge. The Sprint stand from Feedback Sports conquers the stability obstacle by holding the front fork and supporting the bottom bracket, keeping...
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Video: Danny MacAskill "Imaginate" Ep 2 and Ep 3
posted May 21, 2013 by mtbgreg1
The "Imaginate" series goes behind the scenes with Danny MacAskill as he prepares for his greatest movie yet. Red Bull has given Danny a blank check to do basically whatever he wants, so the pressure is on. Not so much from outside forces, but Danny is...
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MTI replied to Re: clipless spd pedals vs flat pedals on the forums
Hey dude give me credit for not starting a thread on this topic! By the way I decided to heck with flats I can't keep my feet on the pedals. I am just stuffing my swollen foot in my Pearl...
5 minutes ago
 

schwim replied to Stealth electric bike on the forums
I came across this ad for the Stealth electric bike via the Pinksite. Two things pop into my mind while viewing. 1) I would love to play with one of these on some private property. 2) I hope I never see one of...
7 minutes ago
 

mtbgreg1 replied to Re: Singletracks trail statuses: How reliable are they? on the forums
Anyone else having this problem? When I update the trail status on the app, it will change... on the app. But, when I look on the website the trail status is not updated. So, I tried to update on the...
48 minutes ago
 
 

mtbgreg1 replied to Re: Share Your Latest Badge on the forums
So, I bought the app the other day so I could start earning badges. I'm all excited as I head out today. I get to the trail head and pull out my phone to "check in," and...... "no check in...
54 minutes ago
 

gar29 replied to Re: Mammoth MTB park to open for Memorial Day Weekend on the forums
Man, I have got to make it there this year! Check out this race they are having there this year. Looks like a blast!
1 hour ago
 

PSUtuna reviewed Buncombe - Brickhouse Recreation Area
This is an update to my last review. I came out here today with the sole intentions of doing a GPS track of this trail. Unfortunately, the tree canopy was too thick and I lost reception. Anyhow, I included a picture of the trail system map and submitted the location of the trail head for everyone to use. I have rode here several times, and every time I ride here it is wet, wet, wet! So, I waited for a day that I thought the trail wouldn't be so wet... was I wrong! My route: I started at the trail head and biked the blue to green, green to red, and red to blue/yellow back to the trail head. This trail is not technical at all, and I only rode about 10 miles, but I feel like I rode 30 miles! The HORSE RIDERS have completely destroyed this trail system. There are parts that the trail has gone from sweet singletrack, to being ten feet wide where the horse riders have tried to avoid a little mud. The outcome is mud holes, that in some places, are 8 to 12 inches deep. The red section of the trail that I rode today was awful. STAY AWAY FROM THE RED! This section is an old logging road that is nothing but red clay. I had to stop several times to clean my bike just so I could keep going. Several times my bike just completely stalled out and I would spin the rear. Right now, the purple trail, part of the Palmetto Trail, is closed due to logging. Between the loggers and horse riders this beautiful trail system is pretty beat up. Don't get me wrong. I still had a blast riding here, but I will not be returning until the summer months when I know it has not rained for at least a week, maybe more. I don't want to discourage anyone from riding here. There are some good sections of singletrack, but be advised, you are going to get muddy and there are some sections that are just not able to be rode. If you are in the area, check it out! BUT DO NOT make a special trip to hit this trail! If you do, make sure the weather has been dry and hot for awhile! P.S. bring the bug spray!
 
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PSUtuna replied to Re: Share Your Latest Badge on the forums
So, I bought the app the other day so I could start earning badges. I'm all excited as I head out today. I get to the trail head and pull out my phone to "check in," and...... "no check in...
2 hours ago
 
 

PSUtuna replied to Re: Singletracks trail statuses: How reliable are they? on the forums
Anyone else having this problem? When I update the trail status on the app, it will change... on the app. But, when I look on the website the trail status is not updated. So, I tried to update on the...
1 hour ago
 

PSUtuna replied to Re: Post Pictures Of Your Rigs Here! (Part 2) on the forums
IT'S NEW TO ME! My recent CL find, and my own first 29er! 2012 Specialized Hardrock. I've up graded the handle bars, grips, seat post, saddle (not pictured) and pedals. Got a pretty good deal too. Looking to upgrade the...
2 hours ago
 

MTI commented on Race Report: 2013 Cohutta 100, DNF
Gregg as one of the three DNF in the race that you know I will say good job on the 61 miles. We stopped at the same place. It is funny that you said the first 30 miles were OK...
 
2 hours ago
 

MarcS commented on DiY Bike Racks
It doesn't wiggle at all. It clamps down nice and tight. The only thing you have to watch for is losing the Q-R skewer and nut when the bike is not in the clamp (if you buy the Avenir brand...
 
3 hours ago
 

mtbgreg1 replied to Mammoth MTB park to open for Memorial Day Weekend on the forums
Good news for mountain bikers looking to hit a trail this long Memorial Day Weekend. The fabulous Mammoth Mountain Bike Park will open to riders this Saturday, kicking off another great summer season with a variety of trail options for...
3 hours ago
 
 

mtbgreg1 replied to Snow Summit Resort, Big Bear Lake, CA to DH trail on the forums
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA (BRAIN) – When Snow Summit Resort opens for the summer season this Saturday, Southern California mountain bikers are in for a treat. The resort will introduce a brand-new, lift-served downhill trail for advanced riders called Miracle...
3 hours ago
 

mtbgreg1 replied to Northstar to open MTB park June 7 on the forums
Warm weather and early season trail maintenance will allow Northstar California to open its lift-served mountain bike and hike park early this summer. The park is scheduled to open June 7, weather permitting. Riders and hikers of all levels can try...
3 hours ago
 

timeslip replied to Re: Hello Singletrack community!! on the forums
Haha. It just seemed like they had great components for a great price. The more I think about it I might just get that Airborne Goblin. Seems legit, only problem is I don't know how to tune the bike. I'm...
4 hours ago
 

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