skinned elbows Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Every time I start feeling comfortable at Walnut and like a badass I go out to double down and realize I still suckSent from my SM-A115AZ using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinned elbows Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I know this is a long shot but my buddy lost some Costa sunglasses on quarter notch this past weekend Saturday morning if anyone found someProbably would of been laying on side of trail when he laid them down when resting Sent from my SM-A115AZ using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-Blood Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Every time I start feeling comfortable at Walnut and like a badass I go out to double down and realize I still suckSent from my SM-A115AZ using Tapatalk Someone once said Deception (O.G name for entire trail) is only ¹/⁴ NOTCH harder than Walnut. But dont feel bad I think he was just jelly. Double Down has gotten harder over the years as well due to erosion and compaction. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 53 minutes ago, First-Blood said: Someone once said Deception (O.G name for entire trail) is only ¹/⁴ NOTCH harder than Walnut. But dont feel bad I think he was just jelly. Double Down has gotten harder over the years as well due to erosion and compaction. Deception is badass, and certainly a LOT better/harder than Walnut. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBehrens Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 50 minutes ago, TheX said: Deception is badass, and certainly a LOT better/harder than Walnut. The 2 sections of Double Down are what I end up riding most on my evening rides when I only have a short amount of time to be out. They are closest to my house as I approach from the west, but are also the trail sections I like the most. Just personal preference, but then again, I also 'like' Thumper, not that I am any good at riding it or have been In a while. Just must be a case of self torture tendencies. 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 4 hours ago, skinned elbows said: Every time I start feeling comfortable at Walnut and like a badass I get injured at Walnut FTFY At least that's what happens to me. But I probably haven't ridden Walnut in over a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I think of Walnut like an old girlfriend. Have not seen her in awhile and I forgot how annoying she was , hook up again and I am reminded what a pain she was to be around. But I miss her anyways 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Walnut is a great place to live, but I wouldn't want to visit there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinned elbows Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 The one time I followed somebody on Double Down that knew the trail better, I've only done it around 4 times, I did fairly well only had to get off bike couple times and did that big Boulder drop to root jump up..i think thats on dd.. we were going east to west.. the next time out by myself I went west to east and it seemed way harderSo is thumper harder than dd...where is thumper?Sent from my SM-A115AZ using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLemke Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) 44 minutes ago, skinned elbows said: The one time I followed somebody on Double Down that knew the trail better, I've only done it around 4 times, I did fairly well only had to get off bike couple times and did that big Boulder drop to root jump up..i think thats on dd.. we were going east to west.. the next time out by myself I went west to east and it seemed way harder So is thumper harder than dd...where is thumper? Sent from my SM-A115AZ using Tapatalk Thumper isn’t harder than double down in a technical sense. I’d say it’s easier in terms of tech. It’s just has a lot more elevation change and isn’t maintained to the level DD is. It gets your heart “thumping”. Frankly, it’s a love it or hate it trail. Here is the TF link to Thumper. Don’t ride this trail alone though. There is no guarantee anyone will be around to find you if you are injured. Also, it can be easy to get lost in Thumper. General rule is follow the white signs. Even then you may find yourself turned around! Edited September 4, 2020 by WLemke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonSurly Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 way back 2012ish I could ride Deception (1/4 notch) on my Cross\gravel grinder bike. there's no way now, either i'm just too soft now or there've been a lot of changes over the years 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Deception is always in a state of change due to erosion and now due to the amount of traffic it's been getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobra Kai MTB Guy Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 22 hours ago, First-Blood said: Someone once said Deception (O.G name for entire trail) is only ¹/⁴ NOTCH harder than Walnut. But dont feel bad I think he was just jelly. Double Down has gotten harder over the years as well due to erosion and compaction. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Agreed on DD and Deception in general getting harder over the years. I STARTED mountain biking with 0 experience by riding nothing but Deception. I think I crashed over 100 times the first year (Chief happened upon me right after waking up from hitting my head on a crash on Spongebob). Since Deception is where I learned, I'm able to go pretty much anywhere and ride without much problem. I wonder how big that guy's notches are to say it's only a 1/4 notch harder than Walnut. Rampage must be a full notch harder than Walnut! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-Blood Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 way back 2012ish I could ride Deception (1/4 notch) on my Cross\gravel grinder bike. there's no way now, either i'm just too soft now or there've been a lot of changes over the yearsFor sure changes. Ledges that were 6 inches are like 18 inches. Crevices between rocks that had small rocks and dirt are just deeper crevices ..etc.... Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBehrens Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, WLemke said: Thumper isn’t harder than double down in a technical sense. I’d say it’s easier in terms of tech. It’s just has a lot more elevation change and isn’t maintained to the level DD is. It gets your heart “thumping”. Frankly, it’s a love it or hate it trail. Here is the TF link to Thumper. Don’t ride this trail alone though. There is no guarantee anyone will be around to find you if you are injured. Also, it can be easy to get lost in Thumper. General rule is follow the white signs. Even then you may find yourself turned around! I will also follow up with a link to AustinBike's website. http://www.austinbike.com/index.php/austin/11-thumper the whole thing does seem off-camber.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, RonSurly said: way back 2012ish I could ride Deception (1/4 notch) on my Cross\gravel grinder bike. there's no way now, either i'm just too soft now or there've been a lot of changes over the years Both DD and 1/4 Notch are fun on ChamoisHagar. EtoW everything on 1/4 Notch is cleanable. WtoE Sponge Bob is tough because you can't slam into it the same way you can with a proper trail bike. DD is actually more fun than 1/4 Notch on that bike because it's all or nothing with its tech. And you just have to go in knowing that you're going to dab a few more times than usual. The biggest problem is keeping your tires from getting beat to shit. Edited September 4, 2020 by Barry 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinned elbows Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 I will also follow up with a link to AustinBike's website. http://www.austinbike.com/index.php/austin/11-thumper the whole thing does seem off-camber.... Nice site Austin bike, and that video actually makes it look pretty fun....maybe it was the music Sent from my SM-A115AZ using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinned elbows Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Both DD and 1/4 Notch are fun on ChamoisHagar. EtoW everything on 1/4 Notch is cleanable. WtoE Sponge Bob is tough because you can't slam into it the same way you can with a proper trail bike. DD is actually more fun than 1/4 Notch on that bike because it's all or nothing with its tech. And you just have to go in knowing that you're going to dab a few more times than usual. The biggest problem is keeping your tires from getting beat to shit. Ol' Barry....all legs and dickSent from my SM-A115AZ using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 6 hours ago, Kobra Kai MTB Guy said: Agreed on DD and Deception in general getting harder over the years. I STARTED mountain biking with 0 experience by riding nothing but Deception. I think I crashed over 100 times the first year (Chief happened upon me right after waking up from hitting my head on a crash on Spongebob). Since Deception is where I learned, I'm able to go pretty much anywhere and ride without much problem. I wonder how big that guy's notches are to say it's only a 1/4 notch harder than Walnut. Rampage must be a full notch harder than Walnut! Dwayne is a one eyed stud on a bike. He used to lead group rides at City Park and teach people how to clear obstacles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Could he clear this bone shaped lile the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Anyone hit up SN today?Curious how it is there for later onSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMTBrider Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Cafeend said: Anyone hit up SN today? Curious how it is there for later on Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk SN is rideable, minimal dirt pickup. 1/4 Notch - g2g Picnic - a little soft in spots Peddlers is too soft Was told that trails near Champion are g2g (Gnargasm, Snow White) Trails should be pretty decent tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Thanks SirSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 I lost my key fob on Deception today. The hole in my jersey pocket that I didn't know about was apparently just big enough. If anyone finds a key fob, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 4:59 PM, Barry said: Walnut is a great place to live, but I wouldn't want to visit there. This is such a quality statement that I think it flies right over people's head. -CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.