Morris

Double post

I love that new feature. Looks like the left side won’t have a lip for a better launch anymore or is it just the pic?

3 hours ago, radiantm3 said:

So who’s building a Redbull Hardline drop on Snail? Looks legit and something I’m not willing to hit. Looks like a 10-20ft drop at least. My legs were shaking as I stood near the ledge. 

The one the ends in a jump into the wall ride section?  Looks wierd, hit it timidly if that is the one

I rode at 8 am, not a single rider in 90 minutes. Trails were great. Only mulligan was muddy in the usual spots. Did all picnic, snail, 1/4 notch and everything was perfect. 

I was very surprised to see that yesterday when I rode.  Plenty of space to avoid it Or even just easily roll it.  I got some courage together and cleared it.  This section made me love walnut all over again!  Super stoked and many thanks to the builders 

No way Thomas! So sad to hear about this. I really enjoyed riding with you again and I’m looking forward to more. I hope you get better soon my friend.

I thought it would be muddy at brushy so I headed to reville peak ranch. It was super dry.
 

got a few clips. Super stoked I conquered the steps with the drop on super d

1 hour ago, throet said:

Mostly riding the cushy 27.5 long-travel Remedy these days. Been sessioning those jump lines behind Peddlers and behind Christ Church. It's amazing to me how much strength and energy is required to keep the necessary pace to clear a series of jumps. Fools on YouTube make it look so damn easy! 

When are we riding?  It would be cool to get a tour if that new area from you

To be honest I rode walnut muddy many times 5 years ago and I had no idea I was messing up the trail. I just met two other bikers that didn’t know either at brushy. “Isn’t mud part of mountain biking?” they understood when I explained.  I think many just don’t know about the potential damage

I had a neck/shoulder operation from a tumor removal 5 years ago and it has taken me many years to feel strength again and full movement on my shoulder and trapezius on my right hand. Even a jacket feels heavy for me. I have been patient and stretch as much as I can remember. I think biking has been the best motivation 

1 hour ago, throet said:

So I laid off for another month after aggravating my injury and finally took a short 1-hr ride yesterday. Ended up pedaling out of the saddle for most of the ride due to the discomfort from sitting. Saw the doc today and he said that he is not surprised by that at all given the anatomical changes around my sit bone from the surgical repair. Where there used to be a clean tendon attachment, there is now a mass of scar tissue. I'm considering trying an Ergon Comfort saddle with the gel inserts. Anybody here who has tried one of those or who has sought out alternatives due to sit-bone pain? While my pain is a direct result of having my hamstring tendon surgically reattached, I understand that there are others who suffer from chronic tendonitis is that same area.

At 6 months post-op my options seem to be 1) settle for short rides, 2) try comfort-oriented saddle, 3) get a season pass at Spider and switch over to full-time free riding / dirt jumping, or 4) sell my bikes and get a OneWheel.      

I vote for 3 and I will go with you. Sounds like fun

Any trail condition reports? Thinking of riding tomorrow 

Trails are good, little sticky on lower picnic but snail and quarter notch are great

Trails were sweet this morning! 

Has anybody been out to the trail, wondering if it is good to ride for tomorrow am

30 minutes ago, eporter68 said:

My daddy in 1953 with a bike he won at the 5 and dime store.

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That picture is incredible! 

Trail status anyone?

Rode this morning and saw two coyotes by the tricky climb between the trees after snaggle rock. Weather was perfect. Very few riders today

I went for a ride noon and it was slippery but just tacky, no caking.  Found a helmet is anyone lost theirs send me a pm

Missed it today, my tire burped almost flat and my pump broke while trying to get air in. Had a nice morning hike on 1/4 notch. Trails are perfect for riding, go get some

There is nice all size drops at brushy. I think that is a beginner loop and should stay friendly for beginners. Just not to be selfish because I personally like the drop

I am ok with drops but did it too fast once and almost ended in the creek 😂. My wife also went otb there once but she tried to follow my line after being warned so it was all on her.  I do think it is a little dangerous compared to the rest of the loop. I am glad it can be kept amd made safer

On 8/21/2019 at 11:03 AM, throet said:

I commend this type of thinking and @TheX's decision to go full-face. Like TheX, I am 60 and feel like I may need to make adjustments in order to preserve as much riding time over the next 10-15 years as possible. My problem is that I didn't start riding until 53yrs old and have progressed significantly year-over-year in terms of my riding skills. I feel like I could continue to progress - do bigger drops and bigger jumps, go faster down steep terrain, etc. Being sidelined with a serious injury now though I'm having to rethink these things. Don't be surprised if my new long-travel bike ends up on the Bikes for Sale thread at some point during my recovery (may even throw in my once-used FF helmet).  

Don't like to hear this, I know you have the skill 

already to do all the drops at brushy and I know you would love it.   Waiting for you to recover. I have morning riding time again

5 hours ago, AustinBike said:

I got 8000's (XT) for ~$160 from Merlin, front and back.

Thanks ordered a set for $150

Sram? I need something for my gx 1x11