[tetontom]

Thanks for the input…
I’m leaning towards a new 2013. And buying locally as opposed to eBay or other online dealer.
Here’s what seems to me a hard to beat deal, a 2013 Trek Fuel EX8 in my size for $2100, from a very reputable LBS:
http://campuscycles.com/product/13trek- … 4600-1.htm
This 2013 Fuel has 130mm travel front and rear, XT rear derailleur and XLS everywhere else.
I see a ton of these on the Front Range trails…

[tetontom]

Looks great. I like the powder coat.

[tetontom]

Just read your blog post. Cool article. I used to live in CB in the early 90’s and worked snowmaking for a few seasons. I guess it’s historically not too unusual to still be waiting for coverage in early Dec. Keep the faith; it’s coming soon. Until then I guess biking is the best thing to do!
Here in the Front Range, we’re still riding ALL trails in summer conditions…

[tetontom]

"ColoradoTrail" wrote

…Then backtrack on the CT all the way home. Double bonus!

Yeah! That would be epic!

[tetontom]

Thanks, I had the feeling it would be better not to change chainrings. Also wondering if too big a difference in chainrings could make it harder to shift back up into the larger one?

And @mtbgreg1, I may be mistaken about my SRAM x5. I think I just assumed it was "short cage" because it looks so much shorter than any rear derailleur I’ve had before. I love it btw; it feels so positive when it clanks out a gear change!

Again, thanks you guys for advice…
Tom

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