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Yo! If you still have this, I think I'll take it! I've been looking for an old fox for my younger son's bike. I lowered one to 60mm for my oldest and it works perfectly for him. shoot me a PM, or just text me @ five1too-six2six-six5sixfor

Walnut is most frequent because the R&I. Go-To? BCGB never lets you down. So many special places to me in that trail system.

Please don’t do this. You are going to create a sail for your vehicle constructed from your beloved bicycle. This will add to the unsupported load of your hitch with the added drag and strain the parts of your bike rack not designed for a load in this vector. Even if it doesn’t break anything, it will at best reduce your gas mileage. Your bike doesn’t need this at all. It can handle wind, rain, and even bug guts. I have traveled to CO, AZ, AR, and PA with my precious Ripmo and it’s been fine. Save the money and invest in a proper chain lock to secure the bike from theft which it is way more susceptible to. 🙂

Last time I was up there (October) I ran DHF (F) and Aggressor (rear). That combo is overkill for trails like All American, but for the trails up in the hills on either side (think, Angus Chute, Razorback Ridge, Tadamaguch, Free Time, etc.) they can be a little looser with more gravel and I appreciated having the extra knob depth. If you plan to head to places like Hobbs, Passion Play, or even Hand Cut Hollow then I think you'll that combo works well. I have also run the Vigilante (F) and Trailboss (R) which I think is the WTB equivalent of the Maxxis combo above. I think the Trailboss rolls better and that combo was fantastic for grip, but those tires are not as durable as the Maxxis tires with EXO casing. If you plan on riding Back 40 or Big Sugar, especially if you plan to ride to the ride everywhere, swapping out the "all conditions" tread in the back for something faster rolling is great. I think that's probably what I will do next time. The Rekon would be a great choice, or the Vittoria Mezcal. The key is getting at tire with an armored sidewall. I also run Tannus Tubeless armor which I think is a happy medium between the lightweight inserts out there and the bullit proof Cushcore type systems. Great sidewall support, protective enough, and SOOOO much easier to install.

If you weren’t going local I can help you out. I’ve got Fox, Rockshox, CaneCreek, MRP, and Ohlins at the moment. I’m a Gearhead with Competitive Cyclist. bsloan@backcountry.com edit…but Wes is awesome too!

I think it’s dead. And I would be if I chose to go ride tonight.

It’s dead, but some of us are showing up for a memorial ride. Refreshments might be available.

They are not cheap, and I still wince at the cost of them, but Giordana FR-C Pro MTB liner bibs are maybe the most comfortable things I’ve ever worn regardless of how long or hot the ride is. They use the same chamois as their top of the line bibs (Highly recommend the FR-C Pro bibs for the road) and are specifically designed for use without any chamois cream. Permanently infused with aloe, and they disappear on the bike. Of all the over priced things in cycling, spending money on a good chamois is so worth it.

Picked up some Giordana AV 200 gloves. Haven’t tried them out yet, but they’re windproof, and even shrug off moisture. They get pretty great reviews from my co-workers in Utah. I’ll try and post up once I try them out.

Suggestion, don’t cheap out on cheap chamois. Honestly it’s better to just wear none at all. cheap chamois are often too thick and end up chafing worse than without any pad at all. Plus the materials often break down and don’t hold up especially for mtb use. That said, Zoic makes a great liner along with Club Ride.

I did the late lap. It was indeed primo. But one should never eat a large dinner pre-R&I. It does not help with the quickness.

I don’t advertise it a lot on here, but I’m a Gearhead with Competitive Cyclist. There are lots of SRAM deals going on (yes, finally) but there are still random parts that are in short supply. I’m happy to help if anyone needs anything.

…every Tuesday

There's a Porsche dealership just up the road, and you can bet if I was doing a test drive I would for sure be one of those idiots. Interested to see how this ends up.

In times past there's been a 4:30 group, and a later group of us that struggle to make it out on the trail before 5:30. 😛

I imagine there will be a few of us. :)

FYI, I’m the first type. I still have every frame that I’ve ever owned over 30 years of mountain biking.

This is totally going to depend on your personality. -Do you see a potential use for everything? Do you hate throwing perfectly good things away? Do you keep random nuts and bolts because “I may need that some day!” ^then keep the bike and work on it as a hobby realizing you are just torching cash. - Are the type of person that shudders at the idea of the person described above? Do you have a hard time using “old” and “outdated” gear and parts? Do you want to “see if I can actually make something decent out of this!” ^drop that bike like it’s covered in Fentanyl.

Manor Rd and Zach Scott Street, directly connected to the skate park.

I rode this the other week on my SS 29'er...it's totally doable on a bike and is a good workout for sure. My wheel base is a bit long for really getting going on it I think, but it's still fun! IMG_5379.MOV

I'm on my 3rd PNW post now. First the Cascade externally routed, then the Bachelor, and now the Pine 27.2. All three have been great with a little maintenance now and then to keep them clean and smooth. Occasionally, I need to top off the air pressure in the Bachelor but we're talking like once or twice a year. The Pine is a great post if you have an older steel frame or a gravel bike that doesn't have internal routing. It's basically a thinner, shorter travel Cascade. I got the 110mm travel, but they make a 90mm as well. ...and the Loam Lever is still the best one on the market. Wolftooth is pretty close, and OneUp may have just topped them with their latest lever.

Lake Atalanta is “the locals trail”. It doesn’t get much hype and therefore doesn’t get the tourist traffic. I’ve not ridden it, but I have heard good things about it.

Do you like The Back 40, but wish that it had more climbing? Then you’ll like Little Sugar. The Huntley Gravity Zone is fun too and makes a good starting point. Heard great things about Mt. Nebo but I’ve not been. When are you going? I’ll be up there the first weekend in October.

I’ll be at the R&I tonight. Or I can pick it up later. That would be great!

Last minute request. I’ll be traveling for a work event and realized that I have an opportunity to bring the bike. I’ve never flown with a bike before and therefore have no box or travel bag for the bike. Anyone have anything that I could borrow this coming weekend? Needs to fit a 58cm road bike.