HC Bike/Cycling Thread

[tyrion]

Do some research. I've read that people have used Trico cases and others for full suspension mtb.

[VPI]

Yeah, I have seen the Trico that will fit a short travel bike if you take off almost all the parts.  I am not sure of any capable of handling a long travel bike somewhat intact.

[Dreadhead]

Jeff. Not sure how big your bike is but it appears that the guy who made my 2 bags has a 29er bag

http://pikapackworks.com/mountain-bike-size-chart/

[MexicanDragon]

Jeff, there is a guy who takes his DH bike apart and puts it in a bag similar to the large Aviator bag from Red Oxx.  It's in a mag.  You have to take the fork off to do it (double crown fork), but I could find that for you if a big case doesn't pop up.

 

Mike, Ellijay is exactly 1 hour, 22 minutes from both Chattanooga and Atlanta.  Some of the BMW guys do drives out there a couple times a year, and it's a beautiful place.  We always go to this cajun placed called the Cajun Depot.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34929-d573265-Reviews-Cajun_Depot_Grill-Ellijay_Georgia.html

 

Needless to say, I'm in and will be in the "super slow" group.  I've never ridden out there (there is a TON of riding in the Chattanooga area, though), but I met a woman who did a big 62 mile trail race (running) out there this past spring, so there's gotta be a ton of different stuff out there.  Just saw there's 80 miles of trail.  I think there's a few hundred within 30 minutes of Chattanooga as well.

 

Sounds good, Mike.  Get a bike, JP.

 

**BRENT**

 

Edit, a quick search revealed that even Niner recommends these guys:

http://evocusa.com/#images/2012/black-bag-web.jpg

Edited December 10, 2012 by MexicanDragon

[boomana]

Since I'm probably not riding for another month  I'm going to be starting out again where I was last year at this time:  old, slow, capable of very few miles.....but, I would love to loosely plan a hc road meet to get me motivated.  

 

F that mountain bike stuff!

[MexicanDragon]

Vicki, come mountain bike with me.  I wouldn't hold you up too much!

 

**BRENT**

[Dreadhead]

When are you thinking Vicki? I am going to do a couple days riding in San Diego in late February but could be convinced to do a weekend in one of the Carolinas

Edited December 10, 2012 by Dreadhead

[boomana]

Brent, I think I gotta stay away from mountain biking, even if I know I would love it.  My ankle is already destroyed with, per the MRI, zero cartilage left.  Can't deal with the jarring.

 

Chris, it's going to be Spring before I can ride anything worth traveling for as far as I can guess.  I don't even know when I can get back on a bike right now, and then have to see how sucky I got in a few months off.  I'll know more in about a month.  I would love to do something in the Carolinas.

[Dreadhead]

I have ridden out of a hotel in Travelers Rest SC and had a great time. It is near Greenville. March or April would be cool. Interest?

[mrarroyo]

I think we need to plan a mountain biking meet this spring here: http://www.mulberrygap.com

 

This is a beautiful area, back in my days of cycling while living in Chattanooga I used to frequent north Georgia to cycle or hike. You and your "compadres" will have a ball. Next you could visit the gold museum in Dahlonega.

[boomana]

It would have to be April at the very earliest for me, Chris.  If I can't start riding until February, I doubt I'll be ready to do anything really fun in March.  May would probably be a better choice for me, if possible, and I might even have the Kirk by then.

[Dreadhead]

May is a no go for me as I am expecting my second kid at the end of month and I don't want to be an 8 hour drive away. That said if your dates etc work best for all involved I am happy to share the routes I rode.

[MexicanDragon]

May is a no go for me as I am expecting my second kid at the end of month and I don't want to be an 8 hour drive away. That said if your dates etc work best for all involved I am happy to share the routes I rode.

Congrats!  (Don't think I'd heard about that one...)

 

**BRENT**

[Dreadhead]

Congrats!  (Don't think I'd heard about that one...)

 

**BRENT**

Thanks! We are very excited about the new arrival.

[boomana]

I'd prefer April myself.  I'm just going to have to wait and see how much damage I've done, and how being old affects my ability to snap back and get in shape.   Goals really motivate me, and if I can ride well at all by end of February (30-40 miles, decent speed), I'd start pulling myself together for a great trip in April.  What kind of riding are we talking about?  Mileage per day?  er...hills?  I'm still in my pink cast, but am excited about planning something.  I missed the two rides I was excited for this year (Miami to Key West, and the Sebring event Mike, John, and Raffy just did this weekend), and I need something to look forward to.

 

Oh, and congrats again re kiddo #2.  Brent, you really have to read more around here.  

[MexicanDragon]

Bah @ reading.  I'm going to take a nap.

 

**BRENT**

[Dreadhead]

Vicki that would be up to the group but they are some amazing climbs including Paris mountain and Caesar's Head. I think that 3 - 5 hours a day sounds good but I am flexible. We could do 2 rides a day and keep them shorter. A 3 day weekend plus travel time?

Edited December 11, 2012 by Dreadhead

[tyrion]

Another suggestion is to go to Asheville and ride Pisgah National Forest. Great town to hang out and tons of riding options, I liked Mulberry Gap because there are a bunch of cabins and trails right off the property.

[tyrion]

Mtb arrives Friday.  Mechanic on alert to get it built (minimal build up required) and adjusted over the weekend while I am away.  I hope to try it out the following weekend.

[VPI]

Should be about 5 minutes to put together. What kind I brakes come on that one, Avid Elixirs? Do you have a shock pump yet?

[tyrion]

Elixir 3's and no shock pump.  I'm going to have my mechanic do it since I will be out of town and he can do any adjustments for me. 

[aerius]

Elixir 3's and no shock pump.

Get ready for the infamous Avid turkey gobble.

Most Avid brakes come down with it either right away or as soon as the pads are bedded in, it's just a matter of how bad the noise is and how hard it is to fix.

[VPI]

You will probably want a shock pump to maintain the right levels. Hopefully your Avids won't make all the noise my BB5s do and will be much more quiet like the BB7s on the Air 9.

[tyrion]

If it's an issue, I will deal with it.  Any suggestions on pedals?  I used to use spd's set inside platforms.  I still have them so will give them a try.  I've read that some people have stopped using clipless pedals and use platforms.

[deepak]

If it's an issue, I will deal with it.  Any suggestions on pedals?  I used to use spd's set inside platforms.  I still have them so will give them a try.  I've read that some people have stopped using clipless pedals and use platforms.

I use XT Trail pedals (larger platform than the XC). They work very well for me, though there are times when I would have liked flats. Wanted to try Times but were OOS at Jensen.