Official MTB / Mountain Biking Chit Chat

[OTHGbronco82]

Nice, pics? That's why I have a gear duffelbag that I take with me for last minute pre-ride clothing adjustment. "thumbsup"

Didn't get any pics. Should have taken my gopro for the downhill. Was fun after I got my damn chain back on.:roll: My friend ended up going to high on a turn and his front wheel dug into the sand pretty good. He only got a couple of scrapes form it though. And my jersey wasn't to bad, the holes were just a little to far spaced on it. Next time I go down there I'll probably have my gopro with me.

 

[OTHGbronco82]

Went for another ride today. I've been on part of this trail before but said screw and went home. Finally got all the way down it. About 7 miles of road riding just to get to it.:roll:


Mountain Bike Ride Profile | Morning Ride near Walnut | Times and Records | Strava

 

[dirk379]

Dropping in, Santa Cruz Bronson rider here. Got about 450 miles on her this year. I've been out the past few weeks from re fracturing my collar bone that i snapped clean last year but i'm back on it! I'm more of a descender than climber but i do it all. Here's the machine (currently set up 1x10 with 42t granny/32t front ring):

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Here's my latest edit of some footy:
This is my favorite run at a local bike park, fast and flowy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktaAztQiqec

Here's some other vids i've made:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89I-v5KMNyI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeTevR3IozQ

Enjoy!

 

[canadianbacon]

Pic from today's ride, had no real destination in mind, just making turns onto streets and enjoying the scenery.

 

[JeremyH]

I know that most of you probably already know how to make derailleur adjustments on your bikes, but I didnt, so I decided to learn. This was always something that I had to have done at the bike shop. I watched this video on Youtube and it was explained pretty well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtMe3psRsPw

Now I realize how easy it is to adjust the gears and shifting.

 

[Sh0rtBus]

Here's a pic of my wife's new 2014 Specialized Jett Expert from last Thursday's ride. Just a crappy cell phone pic, as I forgot to take my DSLR with me.

Maiden voyage.....

 

[OTHGbronco82]

I know that most of you probably already know how to make derailleur adjustments on your bikes, but I didnt, so I decided to learn. This was always something that I had to have done at the bike shop. I watched this video on Youtube and it was explained pretty well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtMe3psRsPw

Now I realize how easy it is to adjust the gears and shifting.

I did the same thing. Watched a vid on youtube and somehow got my derailleur to work pretty good.:roll:

 

[JeremyH]

Yeah, I am hoping mine wasn't beginners luck, because it seemed pretty simple. It was something I was always just scared to mess with...for some stupid reason.

 

[hpiguy]

They actually are pretty simple to adjust. Then again, to most people, building an RC probably looks incredibly comlex, when in reality it's not that bad. A home bike work stand is my next cycling related purchase for sure. Even for cleaning, it just makes it so much easier.

 

[Natedog]

I know that most of you probably already know how to make derailleur adjustments on your bikes, but I didnt, so I decided to learn. This was always something that I had to have done at the bike shop. I watched this video on Youtube and it was explained pretty well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtMe3psRsPw

Now I realize how easy it is to adjust the gears and shifting.

Yes, not too hard just takes time and patience.

Here's a pic of my wife's new 2014 Specialized Jett Expert from last Thursday's ride. Just a crappy cell phone pic, as I forgot to take my DSLR with me.

Maiden voyage.....

Nice, FYI those Specy Fast Track tires are really good on most surfaces and fast rolling.

They actually are pretty simple to adjust. Then again, to most people, building an RC probably looks incredibly comlex, when in reality it's not that bad. A home bike work stand is my next cycling related purchase for sure. Even for cleaning, it just makes it so much easier.

Yes, check CL for the work stand that's how I got a swinging deal on mine. "thumbsup"

 

[JeremyH]

They actually are pretty simple to adjust. Then again, to most people, building an RC probably looks incredibly comlex, when in reality it's not that bad. A home bike work stand is my next cycling related purchase for sure. Even for cleaning, it just makes it so much easier.

Yeah, I need one. Anytime I work on mine, I just hook it up to my trainer....but a stand would be much easier.

 

[Sh0rtBus]

I know that most of you probably already know how to make derailleur adjustments on your bikes, but I didnt, so I decided to learn. This was always something that I had to have done at the bike shop. I watched this video on Youtube and it was explained pretty well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtMe3psRsPw

Now I realize how easy it is to adjust the gears and shifting.

I have yet to learn....but my brother-in-law is (or was) a bike mechanic for a police department. He recently transferred to a local PD here in North Texas and will likely be on the bike squad there, too, once he completes his field training. He did show me a little once, though. I just didn't pay as much attention as I probably should have. Or rather...not enough to make me confident with it enough to work on my own bike.

 

[JeremyH]

Watch that video a few times. It's pretty easy. The screws set End Points. Use the cable tensioners to make fine adjustments in how it shifts between gears.

 

[RiceBurner]

Nice bikes! Raced again last sunday, Masons Midsummer Meltdown, did the 3-hour. Didn't feel strong and legs just wouldn't loosen up. Finished 9th of 12 entries. 4 laps of 9+ miles. Was bummed about performance but when all the results came in I could of finished 2nd in my age group/beginner class which did a single lap so not as bad a performance as I thought.
Racing again this Saturday, 3-hours. Fort Scott, Kansas. Wish me luck.

 

[hpiguy]

Nice bikes! Raced again last sunday, Masons Midsummer Meltdown, did the 3-hour. Didn't feel strong and legs just wouldn't loosen up. Finished 9th of 12 entries. 4 laps of 9+ miles. Was bummed about performance but when all the results came in I could of finished 2nd in my age group/beginner class which did a single lap so not as bad a performance as I thought.
Racing again this Saturday, 3-hours. Fort Scott, Kansas. Wish me luck.

Shoot, I'd be lucky to even finish, good for you and best of luck on Saturday!!

 

[hpiguy]

Drove out and met a buddy and rode Bent Creek today. It was tough, but it was awesome! I can't wait to go back. I took the GoPro, but forgot the memory card, dammit. :roll:

 

[C*H*U*D]

Drove out and met a buddy and rode Bent Creek today. It was tough, but it was awesome! I can't wait to go back. I took the GoPro, but forgot the memory card, dammit. :roll:

You hold a pretty straight line "thumbsup"

 

[Deerhurst]

Been a while since Ive been on my bike, 2008 Devinci Hectik 3. Last good ride was 20.5 miles in the Phils Trail complex in Bend OR. MT Bachelor DH part opened on friday, I need to go check it out. Had some issues with the bike. Wrecked pretty hard and annihilated the derailleur hanger. Cant find a stupid #155 hanger as it seems only Devinci has ever used it. Made one of an unknown aluminum which ended up being a 7000 series. I broke that one with my hand. Then made on of 6061, broke the chain and annihilated the hanger and the derailleur. Hammered the hanger back into place and put a 10 speed X7 Type 2 on it. Having some shifting issue and I think its due to that 10 speed derailleur. It skips a gear and because of that the shifter never goes down to 1 even when the derailleur is down in the lowest range gear.

My buddy and I found this drop. Im 5'8". Had another 2 feet drop from where I am standing to a flat landing. Used all 160mm of suspension front and rear! That drop hurt the ankles and knees.

In flight off the drop.

 

[hpiguy]

You hold a pretty straight line "thumbsup"

LOL, we rode up the main road for a ways to get to a more beginner friendly starting point. Good thing too, one of the group bonked hard right at the beginning and had to catch a ride back to the cars. I felt so sorry for her, she got sick as a dog and man did she look miserable.

 

[RiceBurner]

Survived another 3-hour MTB race. 4-8 miles laps in 03:04. Ended up first in class 3 40-49. 3rd overall. Good day. Awesome trail. Man, do I need to get a lighter bike. 30+lbs is not marathon friendly on the body, lol.