This weekend was the first time I finnaly got to take the new Racer X out for some real riding. I had been looking forward to it all week, and I was not dissapointed!
Saturday I went up to Loveland Colorado to see my parents and ride the Devils Backbone trail. The day turned out beautifull, 78 degrees and not a cloud in the sky!
This trail has suprised me every time I have ridden it. The lower loop is so tame and easy. The upper loops are really very technical! I had some difficulty on the steep climb to the upper loop. Getting used to the bike, I actually got frustrated at not cleaning some stuff I though I should be able too. Also, I could not get un clipped once and almost fell into a cactus. :angry:
The bike performed well, and climbed much better than I was expecting. The 03 SID race was flexier than I was used too, and that was a bit frustrating. A good ride, but I was left feeling a little warry about the bike.
Sunday was a trip to Hall Ranch in Lyons. This is a great trail for putting a bike through the paces. Technical lower part, some long sustained climbs, this trail has everything. Even did two trips on the upper loop.
Much better day! I was rocking! The bike felt great and I was doing better than I would have been on the hardtail. Uphill and down. I did not notice the SID, it soaked up everthing and I did not have any problems with it deflecting. I guess I just have to get used to it! The downhill was hella fun! The rear shock soaked up all the wash boards and small rocks that used to make me cringe on the HT.
I can't wait to really get this bike completely dialed in.
Saturday I went up to Loveland Colorado to see my parents and ride the Devils Backbone trail. The day turned out beautifull, 78 degrees and not a cloud in the sky!
This trail has suprised me every time I have ridden it. The lower loop is so tame and easy. The upper loops are really very technical! I had some difficulty on the steep climb to the upper loop. Getting used to the bike, I actually got frustrated at not cleaning some stuff I though I should be able too. Also, I could not get un clipped once and almost fell into a cactus. :angry:
The bike performed well, and climbed much better than I was expecting. The 03 SID race was flexier than I was used too, and that was a bit frustrating. A good ride, but I was left feeling a little warry about the bike.
Sunday was a trip to Hall Ranch in Lyons. This is a great trail for putting a bike through the paces. Technical lower part, some long sustained climbs, this trail has everything. Even did two trips on the upper loop.
Much better day! I was rocking! The bike felt great and I was doing better than I would have been on the hardtail. Uphill and down. I did not notice the SID, it soaked up everthing and I did not have any problems with it deflecting. I guess I just have to get used to it! The downhill was hella fun! The rear shock soaked up all the wash boards and small rocks that used to make me cringe on the HT.
I can't wait to really get this bike completely dialed in.
) especially if there are pics.