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Save the monies and just go to your LBS (Local Bike Shop), and ask for brake rotor bolts. They should have a few or sets of them lying around or even new ones in stock. Never been to a bike shop that did not have some lying around at least.
Online venues such as posted below will carry new sets….
Jenson USA
Price Point
Universal Cycles
Bike Bling
Back CountrySave the S/H and support your local business. 😉
"jeff" wrote[quote="dgaddis":186i7ez7]So Jeff, realistically, how hard is it to earn enough points to get one?
It’s hard to say but my initial impression is it would take a long time to earn enough points for a bike. So no, they aren’t just handing out free bikes to everyone.[/quote:186i7ez7]
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"delphinide" wroteI support IMBA because we don’t have the power of advocacy we once did relative to hiking. The American Hiking Society dwarfs IMBA and is doing a great job of protecting their interests: keeping bikers off of singletrack. We will not all agree with IMBA, their policies, or the way they design trails. Some mistakes will be made, and opinions will differ. It is up to bikers to join local chapters, volunteer, be a voice, and contribute input for local trail designs and maintenance. IMBA is a governing body, and does not have the corporate power to micromanage every berm or roller like local chapters do. I’ve seen trails get ‘neutered’ like Bull Mountain, but that cannot be blamed on IMBA. There are some great examples of IMBA making new trails that are awesome, flowy, and technical…have you tried Bomb Dog at Coldwater Mountain in Alabama? Sure, it’s no Moab, but they did a super job creating an amazing section of trail out of tick infested woods. SWAMP club built and maintains some seriously fun, and dangerous singletrack, in Alafia and Boyette (near Tampa) and is affiliated with IMBA. The sad fact is, trails evolve, and a lot of features we love about those trails are being lost…but I feel it is up to the individual to join an organization to stand up for those fragile, individual features or risk losing your favorite huck/rock garden/wall ride forever. Not to mention Mother Nature contributes to that trail entropy…Apex in Golden was obliterated by the recent Colorado flooding. IMBA isn’t going to come find you and consult your opinion; you must reach out and lobby to them, and make known what is important to you (ALL of you). And, by the way, IMBA isn’t a federally appointed organization…so if you want, create your own advocacy organization and give it a name like the ‘American Bikers Alliance’ and give them a run for their money.
A SUPER AAAAAA+++++ response here "delphinide." and I very much respect it and give you kudos! 😉 😃
"johnpaul" wroteHey you guys I am in college at the moment, and I have been considering taking a weekend trip somewhere to go riding. I’m from Charlotte, and I’m down to go anywhere in the surrounding states (or NC). I have never ridden outside of Charlotte before so it’s kind of new to me, is there anywhere that you guys would recommend for someone to ride and camp in early December? my only thing is that I am not that big a fan of snow …
Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, SC area or Oconee State Park in Mountain Rest, SC area. Hilltop Bike Park is just 2 miles back from Oconee State Park. Isaqueena Trails at Clemson Experimental Forest is pretty sweet with quite a few County Parks around to camp at. F.A.T.S in the North Augusta area of SC is pretty sweet as well. The only thing with Paris Mountain, no MTB’s are allowed on the trails or road on Saturdays because it is hikers day. Even though, just 5 miles up the road (north) in Travelers Rest, SC their is Gateway Bike Park at Gateway County Park. We spend our Saturdays here, and it is a pretty awesome skills park. Small pump track and a big flow track along with many skills section in the back and trails surround the park itself.
In FL their is "Tom Brown" in the Tallahassee area, "Santos" in the Ocala area (IMBA Certified Epic), and Alafia State Park (Alafia MTB Park). All of these are totally epic, and Santos adds a good bit of FR at the Vortex Pit.
All these areas are awesome rides, and offer no snow pretty much this time of year. FL trails especially! 😄
Good luck and have fun!
"dgaddis" wroteThe only downside to the 2.4 vs the 2.25 on the front is a little more weight, and not that much since the 2.25 is a heavy tire. The bigger tire will grip better and be more comfy since you can air it down. It does roll a bit slower, but on the front it doesn’t make much difference since the rear tire is the one that carries most of your weight.
Being it is in the front, weight is a moot issue or concern here between the 2.2 and 2.4. I will say this, the Ardent 2.4 is lighter and rolls faster than the 2.35 Nevegal, and to me through shredding many varying terrains, a even greater grip, even in wet & muddier conditions where the Nevegals have been known to fail.
Jumping from 2.0 to 2.4, you will feel the difference over all in rolling resistance, but not much. However, as ‘dgaddis’ mentioned, most of your rolling resistance comes from the rear tire anyways. There is advantages to running a wider tire up front and a narrow tire in the rear as mentioned previously.
Anyways, good luck and the best shredding! 😄
"GTXC4" wroteI’m seeing that looking around. The hard part for me now is, do I run a 2.4 up front or a 2.25? Either way, I’m going Ardent front and rear. I’m seeing the Ardent used more together than, combined with another. Just don’t want to go with the 2.4 if it isn’t neccessary, (not sure how heavy this would be/feel). I’ve seen both 2.4, both 2.25, and 2.4 front/2.25 rear. I plan on going EXO on both and running tubeless. Too many great testimonies to pay more for UST when they work great as non-UST.
Wondering if I should say "forget it" and just pick something. I just don’t want regrets on the size is all. 😕
Definitely letting you all know how this turns out. Thanks for all your input.
Take care,
-GT2.4 leading and the 2.2 following. Gives you solid grip up front, especially in corning (berms or off-cambers) at both slower to higher speeds. As per weight, that is moot. I fly on the 2.4’s and I really don’t feel any difference. Ardents are fast rollers with an aggressive grip! 😄
I will give an AAAA+++ with the Ardents either in the rear or both wheels (front and back). They are solid grip like the Nevegals in all avenues of terrain, however roll much faster and are a bit lighter. I like the Crossmarks as well, no experience with the Larsons though.
Flying with the Minion and High Rollers is a bit much in my opinion, as they are more aggressive DH tires and are much heavier for XC.
Anyways, good luck and have fun! 😀
They do have wrist braces for MTB’ing. Besides that, not much else you can do besides not ride at all or just ride either a commuter or road bike or a stationary bike. 😉
The wrist braces are pretty comfortable and I have used them before. My son had to wear one for a month after fracturing his wrist, and within a few days he was good with it. He was shredding the FR features, DJ’s, and urban FR as well with the brace on. Rigid and suspension.
"SilverCard" wroteSince I don’t imagine hitting the dh trails more than once or twice a year, I’m planning on getting an over mountain bike that gives me more flexibility!
Well, since you are saying you will be only flying down DH trails more than once or twice a year, why get another bike then, just rent a bigger travel bike when you go. Makes much more sense and cost effective as well… 😆
I shred on a DH bike because I ride DH and big FR, thus why I justify bigger bikes in my stall. However, I have other bikes for other discipline riding as well. You know, one for the DJ’s, flow tracks, and slalom course, and a slopestyle bike for the less intense DH/FR and lighter. I also have a HT for XC or AM riding. However, if you aren’t going to be riding DH but once or twice a year, then save the change and stick with what ya have man. Just saying! 😉
"GTXC4" wroteI’m guessing somewhere are $100, maybe a little more. Wanted to sell my clips and shoes first.
Those Twenty6’s are dope… but…I dont think I’m willing to pay close to $200 for a set. The Spanks are nice and would be willing to pay for those. Right now, I’ve had my eye on the Straitline’s for a while due to testimonies, but I would like to keep the weight down if I can. I guess I’ll keep looking, was hoping for more input from people on what’s solid and what they use instead of having to go through my own test phase. I appreciate it. Thanks and take care.
Sorry for chiming in a bit later. From my tried and true shredding experience on many flats over the years, these flats listed below are the best flats you can shred on for your price range ($70 to $125), and they stick great and are super strong….
#1 Azonic 420 Flat Pedals
#2 Xpedo Face-Off XMX13 Platform Pedals
#3 Xpedo MX Force Magnesium Platform Pedals
#4 Atomlab Pimplite WRX Pedals
#5 Answer Platform Pedals
#6 Kore Torsion SX-2 Pedals
#7 Straitline De Facto Platform Pedals
#8 Xpedo Face Off 17 Platform PedalsI am shredding on the Xpedo Face-Off on my big steed, Azonic 420’s on another, Straitline De Facto’s on another, and Azonic A’s on another one. I know quite a few shredders on the Answers, Atomlab, and Kore. Great positive feedback on them. Good luck bro!
"robroy1031" wroteGraham Swamp and Mala Compra, both located in the Palm Coast area are both decent trails. Both are about an hour drive south of jacksonville. Living here, I leave town every weekend to go ride. Trails in J-ville are not challenging, hints why so many of us leave every weekend.
It is never a waste of time to bring your bicycle on a trip."Chuck Lennon" over in Deleon Springs is awesome as well. There is also the "New Smyrna Trails" as well. However, the two mentioned above are awesome as well. If you want to make the trip, there is "Santos" and "The Rock" in the Ocala/Gainesville area. Santos is the best trail system in FL along with Tom Brown, Alafia and Markham Park.
"suzuki444" wroteI just bought a new K2 mountain bike and it has a lot of components that say Crucial on them (seat, seatpost, handlebars,etc.). I tried searching for them on google, but could find no such company. I was just wondering if any of you have heard of "Crucial"?
ThanksNever heard of Crucial MTB Parts, so maybe the name pertains to…"The parts that you put on your bike are every bit as important as the actual bicycle frame." Or they are parts from Crucial BMX over in Bristol, UK.
"Poimein" wroteI’m a pastor and ride at least once a week – and whenever I mention it in a sermon or from the pulpit I always have 3 or 4 people come up to me to let me know they ride. Have 10-12 guys that go up with me each month. Seems to me that the trails are getting busier over the past 6-8 years.
Awesome brother!!!
"CraigCreekRider" wroteThe hand saw
http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professiona … 0-XL-Teeth
The 32 inch lopers
http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-9154-Powe … B00004SD74
The short lopers – Home Depot, normally in stock for about $15, I have about 6 pair just in case I can convince someones to come out for a trail workday
Another trail tool that I can’t do without – Stihl 180 14 inch chainsaw – I can bungy strap it on a rack on the back of my bike and it will cut almost everything my much heavier 16 inch husqvarna will cut.Thank you CCR! 😃
Flats are the way, the truth, the life for shredding… 😄 Anything else just doesn’t do! 😉
"mtbgreg1" wrote[quote="dgaddis":1kgp9098][quote="SCHucker":1kgp9098]I have also left mine at home before and never noticed until I reached the TH, and damn, that is a serious BUMMER. Thuuuuus why you store your riding shoes in the vehicle (car/truck). It woks out real great that way and you never loose out on riding… 😆 😉
That also insures you keep that funky smell nice and ripe in your trunk. Ask me how I know haha.[/quote:1kgp9098]
Haha! having a covered truck bed helps out with this. Enough air & a little ventilation to allow things to dry out[/quote:1kgp9098]
My gear stays in the truck tool box, but shoes are in the car and truck as well. If you don’t want your shoes to be nice and ripe, then uses a shoe deodorizer. Clean your gear once a week to keep the smell from ripening, and this can be done right in your kitchen or garage sink with regular soap or laundry soap as well. Rinsing your gear out after every ride helps the smell from ripening as well…lol 😉"CraigCreekRider" wroteLike a kid with a new toy, looking forward to trying these out.
The short lopers are awesome because they will fit in a hydration pack. Getting older and have had some recent shoulder issues so I thought the long set would be easier on the body. 3x easier cutting sounds good too. The little lopers do the job but require elbow grease by the tub. 😆 We have 6-7 miles left of Patterson mountain to clear and as soon as I am healthy enough I will be ready to hit it. 😀 Mountain laurel and bear oak your days are numbered.😀
CCR, where did you get these specific tools at? Thanks in advance!
I have also left mine at home before and never noticed until I reached the TH, and damn, that is a serious BUMMER. Thuuuuus why you store your riding shoes in the vehicle (car/truck). It woks out real great that way and you never loose out on riding… 😆 😉
"gar29" wroteYou guys will appreciate this one, I’m taking my son’s Venturing Scout troop (high adventure offshoot of Boy Scouts that accepts girls also) on a road ride this weekend. Next up will be a mountain bike ride. I’m also teaching them basic bike maintenance for their merit badges. Great way to get them interested! My son is thinking of trail building for his Eagle Scout project.
That is awesome! Kudos to you as well ‘gar29’… 😃
"CraigCreekRider" wroteThat is good to hear, I know we have had this discussion on here several times. It does seem that I am seeing more kids riding now too. Many of them are either kids of hardcore riders or being mentored by some of these same hard core riders. Kudus to those folks for passing the torch.
Yep, I see the same growth in the kids riding, and locally here it seems a much greater growth than adults. I for one have a kid shredding, and he has passed on his skills to other kids as well, and a few adventuring adults as well… 😆
Yes, KUDOS to those folks whom are and continue to pass on the torch… 😄
