Official MTB / Mountain Biking Chit Chat

[lunatick]

Taking the Reign out in 40 mins
Little bit excited"thumbsup"

 

[tedo]

Yes, I drank the Kool Aid, and was brainwashed by all the marketing hype...

Second (27+) wheelset! Scrapers, Salsa hubs, and Vee Trax Fatty. Raised the BB by about .5 inch (which in my opinion is a good thing).

Setting up tubeless was a so easy. Setting up my studded D4s on the Marge Lites for winter use.

This set-up has all the benefits of Fat with about 2 pounds less rotational weight. The extra height is noticeably good. It rips (weighs around 26 lbs):

 

[new2it]

Anyone getting into the 29er+ category? I just bought a gravity 29plus from BD. Pretty nice bike for the money.

A few of my buddys ride 29ers and swear by them. I'm only 5'10" and for me they feel too big - like driving a truck. I have a Scott Scale 27.5 hardtail and LOVE it. Also has SRAM XX1 on it. Will never go back to 2 chain rings in the front.

 

[hpiguy]

Super jelly Tedo. THAT. IS. AWESOME.!

 

[OTHGbronco82]

Went for a ride today and took my new chesty with me too. Got some video if one of the more tricky sections. Also got my crash at the end of the section on video too, I think. The video is converting now.

https://www.strava.com/activities/298946611

 

[jeepsohigh]

Hello all. I will add to this thread a little bit.

This is the start of my third season riding mountain bikee. My only regret is not discovering it sooner"thumbsup" Riding has pretty much stopped all other hobby's (including RC cars).

Im on my second 29er since starting. I learned quickly that I should of purchased a better bike the first time:mrgreen:

Just working on getting faster through technical sections and loosing more body weight (down 70 lbs so far). I simply LOVE riding8)8)

my current ride is a Specialized Carve comp 29.

Current specs
.21" frame
.Rock Shox Recon gold fork
.converted to a 1x10 with a 32 tooth front and 11/36 cassette
.Sram X9 rear derailleur
.Sram X9 shifter
.Sram 6XP cranks
.Stans Flow EX rims
.Hope Pro 2 EVO hubs
.DT Swiss compatition 14 G spokes
.DT Swiss brass nipples
.Ardent 2.5 front tire setup tubeless
.Ardent 2.25 rear tire setup tubeless
.Raceface riser bars
.WTB Pure V saddle
.Avid Elixer hydrolic disk brakes
.Hope Full float rotors 203/180
.Saint pedals
.Garmin Edge 500 to keep track of rides

 

[K_B]

I'm pretty much in the same boat. I'm kicking myself for not getting into biking sooner. As much as I love the RC thing, I should have had a better balance between RC and other things. I made a lot of friends through RC but the bike has done wonders for my health. Not dropping a ton of weight, but my cardio has improved 1000% so far.

I've also bought 4 bikes in the past 12 months "thumbsup"

And I thought RC was expensive...

 

[ped453]

sort of out of topic, but I guess Axial is now sponsoring enduro mountain bike events?

Video: The Dirty Sanchez Enduro - Pinkbike

 

[Chiphead]

Dang, Axial was not a company I thought of hitting up for sponsorship. I am a promoter for the longest running enduro race in the country, the Fears Tears and Beers in Ely, NV. https://www.facebook.com/FearsTearsBeers This year will be our 10th anniversary. Weir, Cruz as well a few more pro riders have attended our event.

The Dirty Sanchez looks like a great time. "thumbsup"

 

[jeepsohigh]

And I thought RC was expensive...

lol YEA no shizzle:lmao:

 

[K_B]

sort of out of topic, but I guess Axial is now sponsoring enduro mountain bike events?

Video: The Dirty Sanchez Enduro - Pinkbike

I just watched this. Pretty damn cool. I'm guessing the RC races were Mark Weir's idea. He's a huge RC nerd.

 

[redbaron]

This is the start of my third season riding mountain bikee. My only regret is not discovering it sooner"thumbsup" Riding has pretty much stopped all other hobby's (including RC cars).

Im on my second 29er since starting. I learned quickly that I should of purchased a better bike the first time:mrgreen:

Just working on getting faster through technical sections and loosing more body weight (down 70 lbs so far). I simply LOVE riding8)8)

my current ride is a Specialized Carve comp 29.

We need to get together and ride this summer. You're not that damn far away! "thumbsup"

 

[canadianbacon]

I was finally able to get on my bike again a few times this week after 6 months of winter...My sit bones are definitely feeling it. I started a new job last month (Cabela's) so I'll be looking at getting a new saddle. Any recommendations on what to look for? I like the saddle I have on my bike, it's just not comfortable after an hour or so...

 

[Natedog]

I was finally able to get on my bike again a few times this week after 6 months of winter...My sit bones are definitely feeling it. I started a new job last month (Cabela's) so I'll be looking at getting a new saddle. Any recommendations on what to look for? I like the saddle I have on my bike, it's just not comfortable after an hour or so...

What saddle do you have currently? Something with a cut-out for eustachian tube comfort is good.

 

[rottenbelly]

I was finally able to get on my bike again a few times this week after 6 months of winter...My sit bones are definitely feeling it. I started a new job last month (Cabela's) so I'll be looking at getting a new saddle. Any recommendations on what to look for? I like the saddle I have on my bike, it's just not comfortable after an hour or so...

Best seat ever......Schwinn Quilted Spring Bike Seat - Walmart.com "thumbsup":mrgreen:

I hear ya though, I rode 11.5 miles in a freaking windstorm today, 25-35 MPH gust, made it feel like 50 miles. My first ride in a few months and I felt like Bubba got ahold of me!

 

[gdb85]

I have question for you fellas that ride a lot. I've been out of riding for several years now but want to get back into it. I have a high end FOES full suspension bike I put together a while back but I'm looking for a high end hard tail.

The LBS has a left over 2014 BMC TEO2 29. Nicely equipped for 25% off.
Good Trail bike or strictly Cross Country Racer?

They also have the 2016 Trek Stache 29+. The 3" tires look like a blast, right between the standard and the Fatty. I got a little bit of sticker shock on the price but what a cool looking ride.

The Stache might be a little bit of a reach but any info on the BMC would be appreciated. Thank You.

 

[canadianbacon]

What saddle do you have currently? Something with a cut-out for eustachian tube comfort is good.

A Velo 1353

I just want something with padding lol

Best seat ever......Schwinn Quilted Spring Bike Seat - Walmart.com "thumbsup":mrgreen:

I hear ya though, I rode 11.5 miles in a freaking windstorm today, 25-35 MPH gust, made it feel like 50 miles. My first ride in a few months and I felt like Bubba got ahold of me!

That will fit perfect on mine :mrgreen:

Yeah, it sucked, I could only do 10 miles on the first ride. I also have to build up my stamina again, but that shouldn't take too long.

 

[ped453]

I have question for you fellas that ride a lot. I've been out of riding for several years now but want to get back into it. I have a high end FOES full suspension bike I put together a while back but I'm looking for a high end hard tail.

The LBS has a left over 2014 BMC TEO2 29. Nicely equipped for 25% off.
Good Trail bike or strictly Cross Country Racer?

They also have the 2016 Trek Stache 29+. The 3" tires look like a blast, right between the standard and the Fatty. I got a little bit of sticker shock on the price but what a cool looking ride.

The Stache might be a little bit of a reach but any info on the BMC would be appreciated. Thank You.

Commencal Meta HT Trail Essential Hardtail Bike 2015 | Chain Reaction Cycles

Vitus Bikes Sentier VRS Hardtail Bike 2015 | Chain Reaction Cycles

or

Cube LTD SL 29 Hardtail Bike 2015 | Chain Reaction Cycles


Iv'e tried the Cube LTD 29'er. It's very responsive, light, but a bit heavy in the pocket.....I wish I can afford it

 

[Natedog]

A Velo 1353

I just want something with padding lol

That will fit perfect on mine :mrgreen:

Yeah, it sucked, I could only do 10 miles on the first ride. I also have to build up my stamina again, but that shouldn't take too long.

That saddle already has lots of padding from the looks of it, but not much ergo going on with it.

Try Specialized Phenom or Hinge (stay at Comp level or above), ride more with good chamois and your ass will get used to it. More padding usually gets in the way (bunches up and pinches your skin or bulges up and puts pressure where you don't want it) during long and/or aggressive rides. Same goes for overly flexible saddles...not good because they change shape as you ride due to your weight pressing down on them, some of them turn into a hammock shape.

 

[rottenbelly]

Well since it was snowing today I figured it was a good time to switch out my SLX stuff to XT. New brakes, shifters, deraillers and some KCNC goodies, seat collar, crank bolt, derailler wheels, and rotor bolts.