[nelsoncycles]

hey I am currently running the bontrager mud x tire tubless… its a wide grippy mid weight tire… I know the knobs are real agressive but for a light weight guy I dont get any squirm. What kind of riding style do you have? What kind of bike are you riding in 29er? How much do you weight? Where do you ride? I know lots of questions but all of these factors effect tire selection. In the mid west and east I have found light tires work well but in the west tires need to have more meat just to survive 😀

[nelsoncycles]

I have to say that from what info i gathered from 5 hour energy is that they provide you "energy" through vitamins… not exactly true… vitamins support energy systems, they do not give energy. If you eat a well rounded diet then your body will remove (by pee) all of the excess vitamins… so i would say its probly better to just take a multi vitamin eat real food and dont forget your fruit. 😀

[nelsoncycles]

Well In regards to nutrition… I have used may different products but due to the volume of them I use and the cost, I made my own… its a maltodextrine based drink that is lightly flavored and goes down easy… for my needs it has an increased amount of sodium, small amount of potassium, magnesium, and a bit of protein… I try to keep the protein low so I can stomach it… I love solid food though for longer events… you wont catch me just nursing a bottle all day, I like sandwiches, cookies, crackers, trailmix, chicken, and fruit. the fact is that when you are racing at full pace you burn/lose way more than your body could ever digest, so the goal is to put back as much as you can to limit the damage. good luck,
Nelson

[nelsoncycles]

I agree 24s and 12s count… I have done a few 70+ mi rides and a couple 24hr team events. I ride most of my training on the road but still log 2 3hr rides a week on single track. I get a 100 mile+ road day weekly when the weather is above 35ish.

[nelsoncycles]

No… I forgot to mention… I think its not ok to race wet courses due to the damage caused to the trails… that was my point, I couldn’t even count the number of races I have raced in mud and I always left with my dirty bike thinking why is today different….

[nelsoncycles]

I have to say any time a company outside of the sport offers support thats a good thing… I couldnt say that I have never rode a muddy trail before. I think that trail preservation is very importain but so is support. I look at all of the races I have been to on muddy courses… I think before we can pass judgment on outside companies and newcomers to the sport us veteran and enthusist riders should set a good example… just offering another side to the story. thanks and happy ridding

[nelsoncycles]

maddslacker is right it is mainly a roadie thing… I came from road racing 😀 . The hairs on your legs get ripped out as you slide on the dirt or asphalt… so by shaving you limit the pain from the hair and it makes clean up from crashes easier. the true reason road racers shave has to do with there massage pre and post race… most of us dont get that kind of service. hope this helps… shaving makes your legs look huge too!

[nelsoncycles]

Hi, Well I would say the shin guards are needed depending on where you choose to ride and how agressive you ride. If your doing free ride or if you crash a lot the extra protection is nice. Most XC racers dont wear anything.
I shave my legs and its because of the culture and the shaved legs make you hurt less when you crash. I also like the feel 😀 not really any speed advantage though 😢

[nelsoncycles]

that is awesome news!

[nelsoncycles]

truely awesome… Im putting that one in the back of my mind for future use… Ill have to sight credit when I use this one

[nelsoncycles]

hello Im new here but Ive wrenched for a few years now… I would say theres a good chance the pads got contaminated if your confident the brakes are bleed correct. To test them I would check your lever travel against the other lever… if the lever travel is the same then theres a strong chance of pad contamination… If not then there is a good chance of air in the line or else where… if the lever feel is consistant then the pads are probly bad… make sure to clean the rotor before using any new pads too… good luck

[nelsoncycles]

Good insight… I guess I was wishing for you guys to tell me they were magic and when I build one Im going to instantly become faster haha. But I really am thinking about building one up for training…

BTW They can be fixed or free… but most comonly free on mountain rides…

[nelsoncycles]

I love all my bikes equally… how can I favor one child over another 😀

[nelsoncycles]

I have to say I think the best way to decrease recovery time is to consume protein and carbohydrates directly after workouts and plenty of light stretching while your muscles are still warm. Then when you get home get plenty of rest. The following day it is importain to ride or other cardio exercise in light intensity… this will improve blood flow and help reduce the soreness. Icing and ibprofen can help with reducing the damaging swelling from impacts that we all get on the trail too… hope this helps

[nelsoncycles]

I never hit the trail without the following

29er tube
26er tube
patches
mini pump
co2
inflator
basic multi tool (choose one that meets your abilities if you cant use a tool no need to have it)
seperate chain tool
quick links (yes more than one you never want to give away your last one)
knife
duct tape, thread, wire, needle, and other mcgyver ish things

Never forget to have more food and water than you need

[nelsoncycles]

Yeah winter can be tough for those of us who don’t do snow sports. I try to change up my training through out the winter so it’s not so mentaly difficult… Running, spin classes, and trainer rides are all great you have to find what works for you. I personaly love rollers because of the skill involved it keeps me focused and interested in the bike, even when im stuck indoors… I a light and cold weather gear are invaluble though so I would try to save for them. hope this helps.

[nelsoncycles]

Hi Im new to the forum but I have been racing and eating for fairly long time. 😀 I try to include plenty of carbs pre ride with some fat to keep your body feeling full. then follow up post ride with carbs and a small amount of protein… the carbs post ride are importain to be consumed right after work out to restore your glycogen stores. take care and happy riding

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