Any Mountain Bikers on Here?
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Yesterday we road the Gold Dust Trail. It's a high alpine single track trail that kinda parallels the Boreas Pass between Como and Breckenridge. We started in Como and climbed up to where it meets the pass, and then we road the dirt pass for another half mile up to and across the Continental Divide at 11,482 feet above sea level. It was much more taxing ride than I was expecting. It was only 20.5 miles and 2,650ish feet of elevation gain, but almost all of the climbing was in the first half but it had some had some of those sections of climbing were rough. It's a category 2 climb, add in that it's off road and loose and rocky, it took it out of me pretty good.
The bobsled track
That's the ski slopes of Breckenridge on the right
The bobsled track
That's the ski slopes of Breckenridge on the right
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KidVermicious
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Thinking about ditching my front 180mm Tektro for a BB7 with a 200mm G2 Clean Sweep, $70 for the set right now on Amazon. Thoughts? Is there a better brake/rotor combo for the money?
MONTYMTB
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I've never used them, but if you're wanting mechs I've never heard anyone complain about their BB7s. Does that price include an adapter for the bigger rotor?
As an alternative, and if you don't have anything against hydros, you can get a Shimano SLX setup with a 203mm rotor (adapter included) from Chain Reaction Cycles for a little over $100:
Shimano SLX M675 Disc Brake + Rotor Bundle | Chain Reaction Cycles
They offer free shipping to the US on orders over $99, so you could pad the order with something small that you need anyway.
If you want to stay closer to the $70 price point, you could go with the Deore M615 bundle instead: Shimano Deore M615 Disc Brake + Rotor Bundle | Chain Reaction Cycles
KidVermicious
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Oh wow. I didn't realize I could get into a hydro setup that cheap. I'm pinching pennies for the next couple years, but $100 for the Deore hydro is doable. I'll have to think about that.
MONTYMTB
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I put the Deore on my SS (22 lbs, 160mm front rotor) and have had no complaints - solid brakes. I've also ridden a friends bike with the SLX and they are nice as well. If you order from that site, remember that they are UK based and their brake setup over there is opposite from ours, so pay close attention to the options you choose when putting it together.
Pads are cheap too, been getting mine from this seller on ebay:
2 Packs Shimano G01A Resin MTB Disc Brake Pads XTR XT SLX BR M985 MM785 M666 | eBay
KidVermicious
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Great food for thought, thanks.
KidVermicious
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Aww yiss...
Old crusted and the new hotness.
Chainreaction shipped quick, I ordered over the weekend and had my parts yesterday. The 203mm rotors were out of stock and I didn't want to wait, so I ordered 180mm. I can always use it to upgrade the rear if I decide I still want 200 in front. Thanks for the tip, [MENTION=46730]MONTYMTB[/MENTION]!
Old crusted and the new hotness.
Chainreaction shipped quick, I ordered over the weekend and had my parts yesterday. The 203mm rotors were out of stock and I didn't want to wait, so I ordered 180mm. I can always use it to upgrade the rear if I decide I still want 200 in front. Thanks for the tip, [MENTION=46730]MONTYMTB[/MENTION]!
MONTYMTB
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Nice! Glad it worked out, gotta love new bike bling. Careful with your newfound braking power, no go endo.
Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised at how fast I got my order too. They don't play.
I am currently not an avid mountain biker but a lot of my buddies are.
Unfortunately, one of my buddies, Andy Hoang N. Anh (44 yrs), tragically died while mountain biking at Snow Summit, Big Bear, Ca last Friday, 08/28/2015. We are still in shock and heartbroken.
Another Rider Dies At Snow Summit | imtbtrails
https://www.youcaring.com/mindy-hoang-422760#.VeOVzOLkOhc.facebook
Please be safe out there - ride with a partner(s) and consider basic first aid/CPR.
Unfortunately, one of my buddies, Andy Hoang N. Anh (44 yrs), tragically died while mountain biking at Snow Summit, Big Bear, Ca last Friday, 08/28/2015. We are still in shock and heartbroken.
Another Rider Dies At Snow Summit | imtbtrails
https://www.youcaring.com/mindy-hoang-422760#.VeOVzOLkOhc.facebook
Please be safe out there - ride with a partner(s) and consider basic first aid/CPR.
I never got into Mountain Biking seriously, but I think I may want to change that (keep this in mind and bear with me through my ignorance). I tore my PCL a few years ago and running isn't exactly enjoyable, so a lot of the sports I enjoy are just painful now. I'm thinking the (relatively) low resistance of mountain biking would be a good outlet for me to start getting active again, with the added benefit of strengthening those muscles which would help make running more comfortable so I can play sports again.
Right now I have a 10 year old Raleigh hardtail that is probably sufficient, but there are a couple things I'm not fond of. For one, the gears don't cycle properly - especially when trying to get to the higher gears. Second, the top tube is pretty much horizontal, so there isn't much space between the tube and my manhood - not ideal considering how accident prone I am.
So my questions for you guys are 1) Do you have any advice for getting into Mountain biking? Anything from literature to gear and 2) What are some of your recommendations for a new bike? I would like to be on the lower end of the financial spectrum, sub-$500 if possible, but of course if you can present a good argument for spending more, I'm willing to take that into consideration. I can already think of a few arguments myself. :biggrin1:
Right now I have a 10 year old Raleigh hardtail that is probably sufficient, but there are a couple things I'm not fond of. For one, the gears don't cycle properly - especially when trying to get to the higher gears. Second, the top tube is pretty much horizontal, so there isn't much space between the tube and my manhood - not ideal considering how accident prone I am.
So my questions for you guys are 1) Do you have any advice for getting into Mountain biking? Anything from literature to gear and 2) What are some of your recommendations for a new bike? I would like to be on the lower end of the financial spectrum, sub-$500 if possible, but of course if you can present a good argument for spending more, I'm willing to take that into consideration. I can already think of a few arguments myself. :biggrin1:
NET4N6, no I don't mountain bike but I've read your post at the MB forums. I am an old Cal Poly buddy of Andy and Coolbreeze. I have 03 blue 4rnnr. Thanks for all you did and do for Andy. Hopefully see you at Andy's funeral tomorrow......sad day.
1engineer
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Take your bike to a local bike shop, have it tuned up, ride it for awhile and see. Shouldn't have much ball clearance if the fit is right.
ridefast
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:bluejump:
This is going to be good! Yay 853
