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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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kevinseven replied to Rear Disc Brake makes rubbing sound on the forums
I have a Jamis Dakar Mountain Sport full suspension with Tektro Ariga Comp disc brakes. My problem stems, I think from a misaligned or slightly bent swing arm. When I ride there is a very pronounced rubbing coming from my...
1 hour ago
 

timeslip replied to Re: Hello Singletrack community!! on the forums
Matty, I can't solve your dilemma for you but did just want to mention this: some LBS's may not be receptive to tuning and fitting a bike you bought online. In fact, I've heard some stories in which the shop...
2 hours ago
 

Korvyn replied to Re: Stealth electric bike on the forums
That would be awesome to mess around with. Most Trails however state no motorized vehicles which would include an electric motor. Not that everyone pays attention to that.
3 hours ago
 
 

Korvyn replied to Re: Mountain Biking brings tourism $$$ on the forums
I know that here in arkansas one of the few state parks that turns an actual profit every year is the one that has about 10 miles of singletrack and hosts a sanctioned MTB race. Nearly everytime i go camping...
2 hours ago
 

Korvyn replied to Re: Stealth electric bike on the forums
I do Concur on that point. For the people that want nothing more than to take something away or keep it to themselves this would be the perfect storm. I'm of the frame of mind that really it is an...
2 hours ago
 

dgaddis replied to Re: Hello Singletrack community!! on the forums
I can totally understand the reasoning behind it, but seeing as how I would not be able to afford to ride if I paid what is often a 200% markup from what I'm often able to purchase items online for,...
4 hours ago
 

PSUtuna replied to Re: Post Pictures Of Your Rigs Here! (Part 2) on the forums
Haha, you broke it in with style The pup hang out with you on the big ride as well? She's like the 1980's doll "My Buddy." Where ever I go... she goes...my buddy!" Yeah, we did just short of 11 miles...
4 hours ago
 
 

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...
4 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...
4 hours ago
 

PSUtuna replied to Re: Post Pictures Of Your Rigs Here! (Part 2) on the forums
Gorgeous bike, man! How'd you like it? It was fantastic! I am deff going to upgrade the drive-tran soon. Had a little trouble in the mud today with the front derailer. Then again, I wish I would have taken her for...
4 hours ago
 

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 hours 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...
5 hours ago
 
 

schwim replied to Re: Stealth electric bike on the forums
As you can see from the ad, they are trying very hard to pass this off as a bicycle with an alternative source of power. "Hey, I rode the bmx track with my son!" "I zipped along on some singletrack...
3 hours ago
 

schwim replied to Re: Post Pictures Of Your Rigs Here! (Part 2) on the forums
My buddy, My buddy! Wherever I go, he goes! My buddy, My buddy! I teach him everything that I know! My buddy and me like to climb up a tree, My buddy and me, we're the best friends that could be! My buddy, My buddy! My buddy and me! At first...
3 hours ago
 

schwim replied to Re: Post Pictures Of Your Rigs Here! (Part 2) on the forums
Haha, you broke it in with style The pup hang out with you on the big ride as well?
4 hours ago
 

schwim replied to Re: Hello Singletrack community!! on the forums
Matty, I can't solve your dilemma for you but did just want to mention this: some LBS's may not be receptive to tuning and fitting a bike you bought online. In fact, I've heard some stories in which the shop...
5 hours ago
 

schwim replied to Re: Post Pictures Of Your Rigs Here! (Part 2) on the forums
Gorgeous bike, man! How'd you like it?
5 hours 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...
5 hours 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...
6 hours 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!
6 hours 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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