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Any mountain bikers??
- Thread starter iamdenialNJ
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Alot of sweet trails around here for sure. Alot of 'em have this though:
So, you don't ride them or just risk a fine. But it's ok for horses to be on em, tearing up the dirt and pooping. I never saw a mountain biker take a crap in the middle of the trail.
This seems to have died with one post after mine, so, I will post another picture and kill this thread off properly.
Sincerely,
Thread Killer.
So, you don't ride them or just risk a fine. But it's ok for horses to be on em, tearing up the dirt and pooping. I never saw a mountain biker take a crap in the middle of the trail.
This seems to have died with one post after mine, so, I will post another picture and kill this thread off properly.
Sincerely,
Thread Killer.
LOL! A while back at one of my local areas, there was a serial pooper who would...um, make his deposit right in the middle of the trail. It turned out he was a disgruntled mountain biker making a statement against horse poop. Bizarre but true!
NBD! New bike day that is....
Got this built yesterday! Rides like a charm! So quick! 21.25 lbs! Sonn to be 650b wheeled!
Got this built yesterday! Rides like a charm! So quick! 21.25 lbs! Sonn to be 650b wheeled!
Alot of sweet trails around here for sure. Alot of 'em have this though:
So, you don't ride them or just risk a fine. But it's ok for horses to be on em, tearing up the dirt and pooping. I never saw a mountain biker take a crap in the middle of the trail.
This seems to have died with one post after mine, so, I will post another picture and kill this thread off properly.
Sincerely,
Thread Killer.
I don't understand the whole equestrians = ok, bikers = worse than Hitler thing. Horses are murder on trails, bikes ridden responsibly have no more impact than foot traffic. Plus they crap everywhere and no one bothers to clean up after them. I guess they have a strong lobby. This is why it's important for us MTBers to be IMBA members and to get involved in local MTB advocacy groups. We don't have the equestrian problem here, which I'm grateful for, but we do have a 500km trail along the coast that is off limits to bikes because the association that builds/maintains the trail is mostly made up of hikers who are not familiar with what MTBing is all about. We've started an IMBA-affiliated MTB trail association and one of our targets is to work with them to get bikes allowed on that trail system.
NBD! New bike day that is....
Got this built yesterday! Rides like a charm! So quick! 21.25 lbs! Sonn to be 650b wheeled!
Very nice. I'm going to pick up a steel 456 the next time they go on sale and build it up over the winter with a 150mm Sektor and EN521/Hope wheels. The Whippet has more XC geo than the 456, right? Let us know what you think of 650B!
On-One. They do mostly steel HT frames and are now doing some carbon ones as well. They're very inexpensive. Excellent bang for the buck.
It appears that I am now the thread killer.
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Any of you guys interested in a set of Avid Elixir CR (carbon fiber lever) hydraulic disc brakes? It would include calipers, hoses, pads and rotors +mounts. 160mm rear, 185 front. Used one season: $250+ shipping for the set. I have a line on a set of Hope Tech V2s for cheap. PM me if interested.
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Any of you guys interested in a set of Avid Elixir CR (carbon fiber lever) hydraulic disc brakes? It would include calipers, hoses, pads and rotors +mounts. 160mm rear, 185 front. Used one season: $250+ shipping for the set. I have a line on a set of Hope Tech V2s for cheap. PM me if interested.
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EDIT: it might be the hanger!
I've figured out that the crappy shifting on my Trail Smurf is due to a ridiculously bent cage on my rear SRAM x.9 derailleur. This is the second, possibly third, SRAM derailleur I've had on this bike. Meanwhile, the Shimano Deore on my much older hardtail still functions flawlessly.
I've always loved the snappy shifting of the SRAM rears but I'm getting tired of replacing them. I could a) get another SRAM x.7 or x.9 rear, or b) replace my shifters while I'm at it and change over to Shimano.
Anyone want to talk me into/out of either scenario?
I've figured out that the crappy shifting on my Trail Smurf is due to a ridiculously bent cage on my rear SRAM x.9 derailleur. This is the second, possibly third, SRAM derailleur I've had on this bike. Meanwhile, the Shimano Deore on my much older hardtail still functions flawlessly.
I've always loved the snappy shifting of the SRAM rears but I'm getting tired of replacing them. I could a) get another SRAM x.7 or x.9 rear, or b) replace my shifters while I'm at it and change over to Shimano.
Anyone want to talk me into/out of either scenario?
@elgecko ... I've always heard that SRAM could take a bit more of a beating than Shimano.
Just replaced my Shimano LX rear derailleur (which took its share of beatings ... bending its share of hangers too) with an XT medium cage derailleur.
Although I was very convinced to go SRAM X9; the main reason why I went Shimano over SRAM ... I didn't want to have to spend extra $$ on a new/used rear derailleur shifter. Most of the riders around me have SRAM medium cage derailleurs ... why, they can take abuse, and are cheaper to replace. But it seems that we all agree that Shimano is a bit more reliable and shifts smoother (not snappier), especially uphill shifts, when it comes to the rear derailleurs. However they do need to be adjusted a lot more.
If you're looking to replace the shifters ... go Shimano. If you don't end up diging it ... switch back to SRAM. Shimano XT and above stuff sells nicely on eBay, used.
Just replaced my Shimano LX rear derailleur (which took its share of beatings ... bending its share of hangers too) with an XT medium cage derailleur.
Although I was very convinced to go SRAM X9; the main reason why I went Shimano over SRAM ... I didn't want to have to spend extra $$ on a new/used rear derailleur shifter. Most of the riders around me have SRAM medium cage derailleurs ... why, they can take abuse, and are cheaper to replace. But it seems that we all agree that Shimano is a bit more reliable and shifts smoother (not snappier), especially uphill shifts, when it comes to the rear derailleurs. However they do need to be adjusted a lot more.
If you're looking to replace the shifters ... go Shimano. If you don't end up diging it ... switch back to SRAM. Shimano XT and above stuff sells nicely on eBay, used.
Is the hanger on the 5.5 integrated into the dropout like it is on the Tracer? Hope not, because the dropouts aren't cheap!
As for rear mechs, I've wrecked my share of Shimano ones over the years and 0 SRAM ones (so far
). I'd put durability at about even. Face it, if you slip off a bridge and hit the RD or if you smash it into a rock, it's going to get wrecked no matter the brand. I actually sheared an XT one off right above where the cage attaches. Took out 3 spokes in my rear wheel too.Personally, I strongly prefer the shifting of SRAM drivetrains and don't see myself going back to Shimano any time soon. The SRAM shifters rule! Cheaper than Shimano too.
That being said, Shimano stuff works too. If I was going to go with a Shimano RD on my MTB now it would definitely be SLX. The Shadow RDs are lower profile than the regular ones, which means you're less likely to smash it off something. With SRAM, I'd try to hang on until the type 2 RD comes out in August. It's got a clutch system that prevents the cage from bouncing forward and keeps tension on the chain all the time, massively reducing chain slap. You can also lock it in the forward position to take all tension off which makes it way easier to get the rear wheel or the chain off and on.
Had my first real ride with my Hope Tech X2 brakes and they're unreal! Totally silent (unlike the Elixirs I had before) and really really good modulation. They're pretty bling too!
Pic from this morning's ride: Rocks for breakfast!
I'm a big Hope fan. Run their MonoMini , still very good after a couple of intense years.
Going with their newer X2 evo for my new Build too.
I also run their SS hub , loud as Hell freewheeling but feel very strong.
Instant clutching.
Nice Rock Garden BTW !
... I dig those loud freewheel hubs!
I swear all I hear when I'm going down hill or coasting is the whirling zing of my Sun Ringle Dirty Flea rear hub echoing through the woods.
Love that sound.
I don't want to jinx myself, but it looks like my new bike will be a Stumpjumper 29 HT. Shhhh. I was never here.
I love and HATE this thread, just found it tonight.
I live in northsore Illinois, so i ride on the desplaines river trail. Its alright...plenty of trail, some pretty areas in the forest preserves, but really tame. I'm no adrenaline junky but I am so F-ing jealous of the trails you guys post. Even if I am not in shape enough yet to handle some of them i wish I had a chance to try them.
I'll put pics up, but I ride a Trek Marlin 29er hardtail. Its stock, so I'm sure its not an "excellent" bike, but I like it a lot. Stops fast despite the squeak in the rear wheel, and the 100mm travel on the front shock is super comfy. Loving my first bike with 29s, shocks and disc brakes!!!
BTW, PLEASE HELP!
Like I said, rear brake is squeaky, is there any way to fix that? Its the stock brakes, and I was wondering if there is a quick fix or what I'd need to replace...
Don't know much about this, and mountain bike forums get over my head and over my price limit fast, hopefully the TB mountain bike community will help.
Thanks guys
I live in northsore Illinois, so i ride on the desplaines river trail. Its alright...plenty of trail, some pretty areas in the forest preserves, but really tame. I'm no adrenaline junky but I am so F-ing jealous of the trails you guys post. Even if I am not in shape enough yet to handle some of them i wish I had a chance to try them.
I'll put pics up, but I ride a Trek Marlin 29er hardtail. Its stock, so I'm sure its not an "excellent" bike, but I like it a lot. Stops fast despite the squeak in the rear wheel, and the 100mm travel on the front shock is super comfy. Loving my first bike with 29s, shocks and disc brakes!!!
BTW, PLEASE HELP!
Like I said, rear brake is squeaky, is there any way to fix that? Its the stock brakes, and I was wondering if there is a quick fix or what I'd need to replace...
Don't know much about this, and mountain bike forums get over my head and over my price limit fast, hopefully the TB mountain bike community will help.
Thanks guys
... I dig those loud freewheel hubs!
I swear all I hear when I'm going down hill or coasting is the whirling zing of my Sun Ringle Dirty Flea rear hub echoing through the woods.
Love that sound.
I usually run Hope Pro2 hubs but the wheels that came with my Tracer2 have Formula hubs. I expect I'll destroy the rear hub this season and it will be replaced by a Hope. I'm loving the Tech X2 evos. I figure I've put up with the Avid turkey gobble sound and associated crappy feel for 6 years and that's long enough.
We jokingly call that rock garden the "Rock Farm" because the word "garden" doesn't quite do it justice.
