Derek Larsen
Quarry Creeper
Not in 650b. Just like 29", the big manufacturers are slow to broaden the product range.
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Not in 650b. Just like 29", the big manufacturers are slow to broaden the product range.
hpiguy
Rock Crawler
They do indeed make the nevegal in 27.5 x 2.35, almost put one on the front of the SS but went with a suspension fork instead.
Went for a ride today out near Oakley HQ. Didn't record the ride though, my phone didn't charge enough last night.:roll: Was kinda cool to get to see Oakley HQ up close and in person. They weren't open though.Did get to see the APC and all the toys they have outside. I have pics but my friend still needs to send me some of the pics.
Cool! One of my favorite spots. What trails did you ride?
OTHGbronco82
RCC Addict
Didn't realize you needed 650b.
I honestly have no idea. MY friend live down there so he might know the trails a little better. We parked at the little parking lot on the left that was a little ways down the road from Oakley and took the trail that points up right next to the entrance. After that I was just following him. We did find some jumps and DH trails after we went through the metal tunnel under the road.
Derek Larsen
Quarry Creeper
27.5 Tire Size Reference- Mtbr.com
The above post was why I bought the Trail Taker. The Breakout and the one Hutchinson gravity tire are a "true" 2.5
The above post was why I bought the Trail Taker. The Breakout and the one Hutchinson gravity tire are a "true" 2.5
hpiguy
Rock Crawler
Had a new friend talk me into bringing the single speed out to DuPont and riding with him and some friends yesterday. It was by a large margin, my hardest day on a bicycle, ever. The first couple of trails, I was struggling badly, and everyone could tell it too. Turns out, I was spinning myself crazy trying to keep up. Once I figured that out, and everyone was cool with me laying back and finding my own happy rythym, my day got a lot better. It was still a metric crap ton of suffering for me, at my fitness level. But I started smiling, laughing, etc . Pretty much everything you're supposed to be doing on a bike. And, I had fun; so much so in fact, that I can't wait to try it again. Big thanks to Kirk and Ben for being such great ride leaders and hosts, and just all around good guys to hang out with for a great ride!
I stopped here...
To take pics of the ice that was here and there
I survived the climb up Cedar, which I never thought I could do on the SS. Kirk had more faith in me than I did myself, and told me I was stronger and could do a lot more than I thought. Turns out, he was right. Sometimes, that's all it takes is for someone to give you a little positive reinforcement, to plant that seed in your brain. Having just started riding again this year, this was a HUGE accomplishment for me personally. Thanks Kirk!
The group
Big rock
Two different access roads, somewhere in DuPont. I have no idea where I'm at. :mrgreen:
No idea how this happens, when they're frozen to the ground maybe? From High Falls parking area
Airstrip
Strava
I stopped here...
To take pics of the ice that was here and there
I survived the climb up Cedar, which I never thought I could do on the SS. Kirk had more faith in me than I did myself, and told me I was stronger and could do a lot more than I thought. Turns out, he was right. Sometimes, that's all it takes is for someone to give you a little positive reinforcement, to plant that seed in your brain. Having just started riding again this year, this was a HUGE accomplishment for me personally. Thanks Kirk!
The group
Big rock
Two different access roads, somewhere in DuPont. I have no idea where I'm at. :mrgreen:
No idea how this happens, when they're frozen to the ground maybe? From High Falls parking area
Airstrip
Strava
hpiguy
Rock Crawler
I don't know to be honest rupps, I'm not real fimilar with the trail system. We were at the end of airstrip looking back at Pisgah and Brevard, and took a right shortly after heading back down the strip. It was a downhill run with jumps and switchbacks, and hella fun. I love ridgeline and a couple others too.
SLowest rolling, overweight pig of a tire that I ever rode, sold both of mine asap after couple rides. Specialized Purgatory up front is lighter, faster roller, great traction even on wet roots and rocks, better braking too.
I'm running the 29x2.3 (more like real 2.2") in 2Bliss (with a tube)
Specialized Bicycle Components
They also have the Control casing version
Specialized Bicycle Components
Both of these are made in 29er and 650b. "thumbsup" Avoid the S-Works version due to sidewall cuts from what I've seen and heard.
GEAX Sagurao is great front and rear on Single speed, not as good on wet roots and rocks as Purgatory, but it's usually available at www.performancebike.com for half what the Specialized tires cost and it makes great rear tire. Specialized Captain is great rear tire too, especially on wet rocks and roots. Available in 26, 650b (27.5") and 29er
http://www.vittoria.com/tire/saguaro/
Had a new friend talk me into bringing the single speed out to DuPont and riding with him and some friends yesterday. It was by a large margin, my hardest day on a bicycle, ever. The first couple of trails, I was struggling badly, and everyone could tell it too. Turns out, I was spinning myself crazy trying to keep up. Once I figured that out, and everyone was cool with me laying back and finding my own happy rythym, my day got a lot better. It was still a metric crap ton of suffering for me, at my fitness level. But I started smiling, laughing, etc . Pretty much everything you're supposed to be doing on a bike. And, I had fun; so much so in fact, that I can't wait to try it again. Big thanks to Kirk and Ben for being such great ride leaders and hosts, and just all around good guys to hang out with for a great ride!
I survived the climb up Cedar, which I never thought I could do on the SS. Kirk had more faith in me than I did myself, and told me I was stronger and could do a lot more than I thought. Turns out, he was right. Sometimes, that's all it takes is for someone to give you a little positive reinforcement, to plant that seed in your brain. Having just started riding again this year, this was a HUGE accomplishment for me personally. Thanks Kirk!
No idea how this happens, when they're frozen to the ground maybe? From High Falls parking area
"thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"
I've got a pic of leaves like that on downtown sidewalk from last winter, dunno waht causes it but looks cool.
I'd ride that. "thumbsup"
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OTHGbronco82
RCC Addict
Crap! I just realized I have to switch to 29er everything. Should have went 650b, oh well.
Derek Larsen
Quarry Creeper
Do we have any fat bike riders? We finally got our Chinooks in the store.
Nothing fancy, but the Sram x5 version is listed at 799. I'm anxious to see what the EP is. The ride on these is stupid fun, like a two wheeled rock bouncer.
Nothing fancy, but the Sram x5 version is listed at 799. I'm anxious to see what the EP is. The ride on these is stupid fun, like a two wheeled rock bouncer.
ninja turtle
Rock Crawler
Finally got my yeti!! Spent hours last night dialing in the suspension and cockpit. Today is going to be awesome.
Finally got my yeti!! Spent hours last night dialing in the suspension and cockpit. Today is going to be awesome.
just pure sexy man. What is the front travel?
ninja turtle
Rock Crawler
Thanks! 160mm/6.3" setup at about 23% sag.
hpiguy
Rock Crawler
2015 race bike came in today! 22.4# with pedals and power meter. Very few of theses bikes have been made so far so it is kinda cool to have one.
Nice, congrats rupps!
Yeah Nate, I know. They're going to get replaced, but probably not until I do new wheels next spring. So for now, I'm just rolling with what I have. Thanks for all the suggestions. "thumbsup"
Finally got my yeti!! Spent hours last night dialing in the suspension and cockpit. Today is going to be awesome.
Very nice!!
OTHGbronco82
RCC Addict
Nice yeti. Looks like the front fork is a 100mm fork though. Looks weird. Must not have pumped it up all the way.
ninja turtle
Rock Crawler
Yeah that pic was right after I got it all put together, 0psi. Here's another crappy pic.
OTHGbronco82
RCC Addict
There we go, looks normal now. I'll trade you a large stumpjumper FSR carbon.:mrgreen:
