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What's in your hydration pack?
posted May 24, 2013 by mtbikerchick
Lately I've been interested in decreasing the weight of my pack for mountain biking. I want to climb better and it seems like having less weight to carry will help. The other day I weighed my pack, an older Camelbak; without water the pack weighed 3...
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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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This weekend Grady's Great Outdoors in Anderson is having their Summer Kickoff event. The dates and times are May 24th 12-6 PM and May 25th 9am-3pm at at Darwin Wright Park. There will be food, kayak demonstrations, sale items, a...
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PSUtuna replied to Re: Stealth electric bike on the forums
I don't get it... If you want to ride singletrack get off your ass and pedal a mountain bike. If you want to go 50-60 mph get a dirt bike. I feel the moto guys will look down on this....
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mtbgreg1 reviewed Shimano CE-S50X
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jtorlando25 replied to Re: Stealth electric bike on the forums
Honestly, I think the moto guys will think these bikes are the dumbest thing ever and us MTBers are obviously against them as well. Not to mention that ridiculous price tag (they cost between 7 and 10k.) I don't expect...
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mtbgreg1 replied to Re: Rear Disc Brake makes rubbing sound on the forums
Hmm interesting that you say it doesn't do it when you're not on the bike. That makes me think there is something up with the swing arm. Have you checked to see if the rear triangle is cracked or broken anywhere? I...
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mtbgreg1 replied to Re: Stealth electric bike on the forums
I agree, much more like a little motorcycle with pedals. I wonder if they market it as a "stealth" bike specifically for moto riders who want to poach singletrack trails but can't because of how loud their motor is? I...
2 hours ago
 

mtbgreg1 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...
2 hours ago
 

dgaddis commented on What's in your hydration pack?
I hardly ever ride with a pack any more. It feels waaaay better without. I can fit two big bottles of both of my MTBs, which is good for 50oz of water, which is good enough for 1.5-3hrs of ride...
 
2 hours ago
 

jeff commented on What's in your hydration pack?
Yeah, carrying 5lbs. on your back can harsh the ride for sure. And ten pounds sounds like pure misery! I rarely ride with a pack anymore (unless I'm hauling my DSLR camera which I'm doing less often thanks to the...
 
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schwim replied to Re: Hello Singletrack community!! on the forums
Just don't underestimate the power of Google. I've found fantastic videos on absolutely everything I've needed to do and usually specific for the brand part I'm working on.
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schwim replied to Re: Stealth electric bike on the forums
but I wonder, and am a little scared that, most throttle twisters will see this as a way to access some trails they've always wanted to ride but couldn't because of the noise of the motor loudly announcing the laws...
1 hour ago
 

schwim replied to Re: Rear Disc Brake makes rubbing sound on the forums
Hi there sugimon and welcome to the site! Although I wouldn't say it's impossible , it's highly doubtful that a bent swingarm is causing your issue. The wheel and calliper are attached to it securely, so anywhere the swingarm goes, the...
3 hours ago
 

maddslacker commented on What's in your hydration pack?
Strava says I had 3 PR's on the ride .. two of them climbing .. coincidence?
 
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maddslacker commented on What's in your hydration pack?
True story: last night I forgot my hydration pack at the house and ended up riding with just a bottle. It was so NICE to not have anything on my back!
 
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bikerfish reviewed Park-harbor Trail
I rode it yesterday to try out my new bike, trails haven't been used in a while, but still a good time and a fun place to spend a spare hour or so.
 
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mtbgreg1 commented on Race Report: 2013 Cohutta 100, DNF
Yeah man, that we did!! Great job to you as well! Looking forward to having you come down for the Dirty Thirty!
 
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