Kobra Kai MTB Guy

On 6/8/2021 at 8:13 PM, throet said:

DD was fine but not ideal. Snail was a mess and needs more time to dry out. I didn't even try Rim. It's funny how you get on the bike at 6:30pm and head to the trail with the wind in your face flying down Little Elm. You're thinking, "this is going to be a sweet ride". Then half way through DD and you feel like you're in a tropical rainforest. You're now thinking to yourself, "why am I still sitting in the saddle with this feature right in front of me"? Still, you get through it, get home, slam a couple of Hopadillos, and have no regrets about getting in some exercise. Not sure I'll be doing it in Jul-Aug, but for now, life is good! 

Yuuuup.  I rode it W-E.  I got to the top of the climb before Truth or Dare and looked up and didn't even bother trying.  That humidity + heat really takes it out of you.

DD and 1/4 are gtg. Didn’t check anything else 

Anyone been out to check the trails today?

Still too wet. I rode the east end of DD with no pickup but it’s slicker than whale dicks. Went to the east entrance of quarter and it was real mushy. 

13 hours ago, TAF said:

Curious if anyone on here has 'everested'. Just read about a fellow who rode the Leadville course eight times in eight weeks - not a true Everest, but it piqued my curiosity.

"Everesting is the ultimate test of your climbing ability. It is a challenge that requires the rider to climb 8,848m (29,029 ft) in one ride, on a single hill."

Are you sure it didn't.... peak..... your curiousity?

I'll show myself out.

16 minutes ago, First-Blood said:

 

16 minutes ago, First-Blood said:

I'll go fix it. Haven't been hitting it since my injury .

Been wanting to make minor improvements to it anyways

 

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Interested to know if you think that could cause it.  It’s a really small dip but It’s the first time I’ve ever slipped a pedal on a drop before. 

Anyone hit Randy’s elbow recently? The takeoff has this weird dip right before it, I think from people braking at the top. It’s not much at all but I ate shit pretty hard going off it today. Wasn’t sure if that was the reason or just a minor brain fart by me. Probably the latter. 

Man, that's real perdy.

21 hours ago, throet said:

Haha does that mean you are blaming me for the RAIN!!!!!! Forecast was already set for wet weather this week before I took possession of the bike. 

Pics?

Made it to Bentonville this week. Here are a couple videos of the drops on Drop the Hammer. Cased the big one bad on the first try. Can’t get the second link to show as a video for some reason.

Randy’s Elbow is more intimidating in my opinion.

https://youtube.com/shorts/hTsM8lcB3QM?feature=share

On 4/27/2021 at 2:46 PM, Cafeend said:

Under a time deadline I would easily hit the various Slaughter Pen trails. North to South , South to North doesnt matter. 

But park at A St (  https://goo.gl/maps/ukF8hdnuoAaBoHB27  ) 

Its right on the top of the All American and has a bathroom right there. Head North down the All American and you can ride a ton of various trails easily in a couple hours 

https://www.oztrailsnwa.com/trail-locations/slaughter-pen/

 

This parking spot though. I was driving to the trails my first day here and thought “this place is gonna be cool but I bet not as awesome as everyone says.” That thought ended within about 15 seconds when I immediately dropped into some of the tallest berms I’ve ever seen. Thanks for the suggestion!

A lot of people I've heard express that same discomfort switched to a lumbar pack and really liked it.  I prefer the turtle shell for the extra padding when I inevitably eat shit.

6 hours ago, First-Blood said:

Is it really worth putting back? When it was covered with dirt it was a small kicker but in its current form it serves no purpose IMO

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I always give it a little pop when I go over it.  It never occurred to me that I'm getting less air because it's smaller now.  I just assumed I suck.  I guess both could be true too 🤔

On 4/13/2021 at 5:16 PM, TAF said:

Tell us more. Nothing much has changed inside the service area - most of the same mechanics, and most of them are good. What did you have an issue with?

On 4/13/2021 at 5:16 PM, TAF said:

Tell us more. Nothing much has changed inside the service area - most of the same mechanics, and most of them are good. What did you have an issue with?

On 4/13/2021 at 5:16 PM, TAF said:

Tell us more. Nothing much has changed inside the service area - most of the same mechanics, and most of them are good. What did you have an issue with?

I typed the whole story out, but it felt icky throwing a shop under the bus on the internet.  Long story short: over promised, under delivered, no proactive communication, 6 weeks with no bike, which would've been 9 weeks with no bike had I not been calling weekly.

3 hours ago, Barry said:

I've heard too many Trek warranty delay horror stories over the last several years to even consider one. And that tracks too, since my Gary Fisher was Trek/Bontrager owned nearly 20 years ago...and I broke it 4 times, and each time it was about 7-12 week turn around. No thanks. 

The Trek stores' service department is no better.  Gave them another shot bc of change in management and ended up having a terrible experience.  Time to learn how to do everything myself I suppose.

Probably an overreaction here...

Anyone have a black yeti (I think it was a yeti) with orange badging stolen lately? Came up on someone on picnic wearing what looked like a brand new full face and what also looked like a very nice used Yeti. He was having trouble steering through picnic so it set some alarms off for me. Could also just be a wealthy guy wanting to start mountain biking. Can never be too safe!

Anyone had eyes on the trail since GMTB?

2 hours ago, WLemke said:

Nice line @1:58! I always hang a sharp left up the rock ramp and power my way up. Your line looks much more efficient. 

I thought the same thing.  That's one of the only features I don't get consistently.

7 hours ago, RedRider3141 said:

Couple of things...

 

4) I'm limping somewhat today and kicking myself for not wearing my clunky knee pads, anything would have been better than nothing. Any suggestions for "better than nothing knee pads" that can be peddled in? 

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/G-Form-Knee-Black-Adult-X-Large/dp/B07JH4G1MJ/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=3RG1FK0RXIXAX&dchild=1&keywords=mountain+bike+knee+pads+for+men&qid=1612873385&sprefix=mountain+bike+knee%2Caps%2C585&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVkZVNEU4MUIxUjhEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDYxNDA0VUhJR0pVUEoySVkyJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMzQyNjYyOURNWkFGNllUQUdNJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I have these and matching elbow pads.  No complaints.  They've saved my knees and elbows on several occasions at this point and now I feel weird if I don't have them on.  That said, I haven't ridden with them in the summer soooo.... 🥵

On 1/16/2021 at 7:34 PM, Morris said:

Took the challenge 

Happy to share this Fck me fck you moment with ya’ll

https://youtu.be/retLkabcLrY

 

@rugger, @gotdurt, @First-Blood, @throet, @Chief, @WLemke, @schoolie

Thanks for the video Morris.  Ended up hitting it first try with no run ups today.  I just needed someone to show me it was possible!

Also @gotdurt thanks for your advice/video of EBD.  Ended up getting it for the first time today too.

Overall I had a really shitty ride, but these two features made my day.

On 1/16/2021 at 7:34 PM, Morris said:

Took the challenge 

Happy to share this Fck me fck you moment with ya’ll

https://youtu.be/retLkabcLrY

 

@rugger, @gotdurt, @First-Blood, @throet, @Chief, @WLemke, @schoolie

Fuck yes.  That was awesome.  Also, you're looking trim, my dude.  Well done.

10 hours ago, schoolie said:

I made it over to brushy to play around on this today. Turns out it's more of a bump jump than I realized.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/5ySmMy9xsQYeVetX9

If you get the timing just right it feels so smooth:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/jq6LMHy7RAsEYbqE7

Even if you don't, it's not that bad, but kills momentum:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/i8c9dYsyNZcV2WUd8

Thanks for encouraging me to film this... I've never really done that before, it was cool to see what's really happening 👍

 

 

 

On a f'n hardtail, no less.  We'll done, man.  I'm for sure trying it next time I do W-E.

50 minutes ago, gotdurt said:

Is this the one y'all are talking about going up? If so, it never even occurred to me to try... video or it didn't happen!

 

That's her!  I'd really like to see it done.  I just can't get the stones to try it.  Maybe I'll go out there tomorrow w/ full face on and give it a go.