Browndog Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I have a GG Smash as well, And I’ve walked it on this feature to test and it’s just too long. I haven’t had a chance yet, but I’d guess my hardtail or old Felt full suspension could make it.....with the right rider. The Smash is a long bike. Mine drags on the ground sometimes when I put it on the lift at Spider Mtn. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyyhorn Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 28 minutes ago, Browndog said: The Smash is a long bike. Mine drags on the ground sometimes when I put it on the lift at Spider Mtn. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah, it’s much longer than my other bikes. I did check it again today by walking it and it’s possible, but there’s a point that would require the front tire to be half on the boards and the rear half on at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 is the skinny finished? i haven't been out there recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyyhorn Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 4 hours ago, El Gringo said: It's tight, but totally doable. I've only fell off twice on a 27.5 Banshee Rune. I'd say 50% of the riders clear it. I've solicited feedback on widening that turn: some want to keep it for the challenge, some would like it widened. At present, I leaning toward widening a bit for the 29r guys who seem to be the ones who struggle with it the most. I'm currently cheating a bit, as I pretty much only riding my 26" slopestyle bike out there😎 I say keep it however you like it since it’s your feature and your hard work. I’ll take my 27.5 hardtail out there and I bet I’d be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockshins Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Browndog said: The Smash is a long bike. Mine drags on the ground sometimes when I put it on the lift at Spider Mtn. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My tire drags at spider mountain on the lift as well, at first I thought I was doing something wrong. Think I will be walking this section, looks super fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gringo Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 7 hours ago, circuitbreaker said: is the skinny finished? i haven't been out there recently. Not finished to where I wanted it, but complete enough to ride. I found out that although that's on the church's property, the Alamo complex has an easement for drainage - thus I'm not going to put in too much effort over there. Then again, I'm questioning whether it'll make sense to build another Alamo in this brave new world . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 15 hours ago, El Gringo said: I'm questioning whether it'll make sense to build another Alamo in this brave new world . . . Drive-in theater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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quixoft Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) On 5/9/2020 at 11:17 AM, El Gringo said: It's tight, but totally doable. I've only fell off twice on a 27.5 Banshee Rune. I'd say 50% of the riders clear it. I've solicited feedback on widening that turn: some want to keep it for the challenge, some would like it widened. At present, I leaning toward widening a bit for the 29r guys who seem to be the ones who struggle with it the most. I'm currently cheating a bit, as I pretty much only riding my 26" slopestyle bike out there😎 Instead of widening just because some of us on longer 29ers can't do it, perhaps just run a singletrack path off to the side(dare I say B line?) of the skinny and have a short ramp merge into the current feature right before the first small hump(00:27 mark in my video a few posts back) before the first banked curve? Or if you just like to build stuff, build a wider version to the side. 🙂 Either option would keep the challenge of the narrow path for the folks that like it while letting us schmucks on bigger bikes skip the narrow stuff yet still do the banked features and rollers at the end. I'm still going to try and fail the skinny portion but I already managed to bend a rotor on my new bike falling off it so how much I try it depends on how much stuff I break! A side path/short ramp would be less work by not having to create a new, wider feature or pull up and lay down the current feature with wider pieces. I'll happily come help out with anything and can pick up some wood from Lowes or something. I don't think collisions would be a problem since it's such a small segment. Or just leave it as is. Edited May 11, 2020 by quixoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 The turn is tricky but very doable. Took me a while to find the way to keep my speed with my very slick tires. Makes you think about those cornering technique videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gringo Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 So - We have a totally ambitious Eagle Scout who wants to do a project at the trails. This is great news. We're going to do something totally unique to Cedar Park: an intermediate slopestyle trail. For those of you who have been to our park at RHR, think Slingshot. Anyway, for all of you who have asked, :How can we help?" this is the time. He will be looking for donations, time, etc. Any help to grow new trail would be appreciated. Or do you want new trail? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, El Gringo said: He will be looking for donations, time, etc. Any help to grow new trail would be appreciated. Or do you want new trail? Is he going to join up on the forum to organize or is there another way to herd these cats? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashmaster Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Tree Magnet said: Is he going to join up on the forum to organize or is there another way to herd these cats? As his dad, I will keep you informed as he has more details to share. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 chhhhhhhhhhhh You ARE his Father chhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quixoft Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 5/16/2020 at 10:37 PM, mashmaster said: As his dad, I will keep you informed as he has more details to share. I can pitch in once you get everything set up. Maybe send out a shared google doc with what materials are needed and anyone can mark their name down as providing those materials? Possibly a gofundme/kickstarter campaign? I can also help out with labor on weekends and in the evenings on weekdays if I have a couple days notice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddbrider Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Really excited to hear this and see the continued progression of things out there. Can someone briefly describe what is meant by "intermediate slopestyle trail"? Particularly how it will be different than what is already out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gringo Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqz_7JshkJw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMTBrider Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) I literally stumbled on this area the other day (sorry Dale!). What a freakin' cool set of trail to have near Brushy. Looking forward to the work Mashmaster's son does and up for lending a hand for help if needed. Edited May 18, 2020 by GreenMTBrider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gringo Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 No worries, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 16 hours ago, El Gringo said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqz_7JshkJw Wow, that is what the "intermediate slope style" is going to be like? Daaaang, that looks fun. I better keep brushing up on ramps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddbrider Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 16 hours ago, El Gringo said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqz_7JshkJw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gringo Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 And this to come. Probably the shortest trail in Whistler (it's really an offshoot from A-Line) but my FAVORITE! We just got notified that our typical summer in Whistler is off due to the border not reopening because of the CHICOM-19 virus. Guess we'll just have to build it here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSJkLxVKsBA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddbrider Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Is there a new virus (CHICOM-19) or was that some kind of weird auto-correct glitch? Anyway, Fade to Black seems a bit higher than "intermediate", but I like the idea... Sucks that you won't get to head up north this Summer, but Canada's loss is our gain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, El Gringo said: And this to come. Probably the shortest trail in Whistler (it's really an offshoot from A-Line) but my FAVORITE! We just got notified that our typical summer in Whistler is off due to the border not reopening because of the CHICOM-19 virus. Guess we'll just have to build it here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSJkLxVKsBA Holy smokes, that was crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gringo Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 No, that's not intermediate. It's rated as a double-black in Whistler and I've seen at least one nasty injury on it. But honestly, like most of the bigger features, it's actually easy to ride if you just let go and go. Getting over your psychology is the biggest hurdle. I'm thinking about putting similar, but smaller, features on the intermediate line so folks can work their way up without being overly terrified. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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