[mtg]

do any of the GG dudes have time on the new xtr stuff?

A little bit so far. Will and Jimmy have ridden it, confirmed the shifting under load works, which is pretty neat.

 

[jonKranked]

I did. I was thinking I may need tape, there was a tiny tear at the valve stem hole. But the tube idea is perfect I’ll add that as well.

you just gotta make sure there's enough clearance between the side of the tube piece and the rim sidewall for the tire bead to seat. but its worked like a charm for me when i have had leaks at the stem.

 

[jonKranked]

for anyone interested.....

Nice ride. What's the build spec?

Also, cut a tiny piece off your inner tube (1/2" x 1/2" tops), poke a hole in the center of it, and shove the valve stem through it before installing it in the rim. Makes a better seal and won't leak air. Sometimes you need 2 pieces to fully seal

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[JustMtnB44]

Our plan is to hit Highland, Mountain Creek, Timberline, Blue, Bryce, Snowshoe, and Seven Springs. Word on the street is that Blue and/or Bryce may not be worth the effort so we might go out to Deep Creek--while not a bike park, apparently there is an area with some really good trail riding.

Deep Creek does have a bike park at Wisp resort. I would say Wisp, Seven Springs, and Bryce are all on par with each other in terms of smallish "mountains" and number of trails, but each is worth a day of riding. I'm not sure if Timberline will be open this year, they've been having issues.

 

[jonKranked]

@jonKranked ... Yeah, I knew you were local-ish. I also work for the FDA reviewing orthopedic implants so have read some of your posts with more interest than others may have ;-) We also raced DH in this area in the same time frame so I also have a feeling that we may have encountered each other IRL before but I've never been able to deduce enough info to tell.

Our plan is to hit Highland, Mountain Creek, Timberline, Blue, Bryce, Snowshoe, and Seven Springs. Word on the street is that Blue and/or Bryce may not be worth the effort so we might go out to Deep Creek--while not a bike park, apparently there is an area with some really good trail riding.

if you've got a day and are passing through windham is pretty fun. only a few trails but their jump line is fun, plus the world cup track. (i think they're open this year)

 

[jstuhlman]

Deep Creek does have a bike park at Wisp resort. I would say Wisp, Seven Springs, and Bryce are all on par with each other in terms of smallish "mountains" and number of trails, but each is worth a day of riding. I'm not sure if Timberline will be open this year, they've been having issues.

also massanutten

 

[Electric_City]

Blue Mountain in Pa is worth it. But it seems that you left Thunder mountain off the list. That seems to be the new "must do" on the East.

 

[Sandwich]

Thunder is good and worth a visit if you're up this way. High quality trail building and some of the best jump lines on the east coast.

 

[ianjenn]

Your bike is super pimped out. I remember seeing it in assembly, Race Build with Factory 36, @PUSHIND 11-6, and XTR, there's nothing left to want.

HOPE......

 

[Da Peach]

you see my post in the lounge about your valve stems?

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All hail frame maker 3000

So? Happy camper?

 

[junkyard]

So? Happy camper?

Fuck ya!!!

 

[Da Peach]

Fuck ya!!!

27.5 or 29?

 

[lobsterCT]

Mrs. Lobster with fresh shock bushings. Ready to go for opening day at Thunder Mountain today.

 

[junkyard]

27.5 or 29?

27.5, I have a OG megatrail as well. The new one is way more new! So it feels more awesome and way faster up hills and down. Doesnt me I am faster though.

 

[Da Peach]

27.5, I have a OG megatrail as well. The new one is way more new! So it feels more awesome and way faster up hills and down. Doesnt me I am faster though.

Sweet. Eagerly awaiting mine.

 

[Lazoup]

I can confirm the above! New bike is newer, and very likely faster! About 10-15 rides on mine so far!

(First Gen 26", second gen 27.5", Revved Gen 29")

 

[junkyard]

Mine has so much freedum it treads on it.

And makes it spit up its food in a hail of freedum and decomposed granite. Though the heat signature of carbon clearly infuriated it to 11.

 

[ianjenn]

I can confirm the above! New bike is newer, and very likely faster! About 10-15 rides on mine so far!

(First Gen 26", second gen 27.5", Revved Gen 29")

Its the extra .75" per side my man.

thats what she said........

 

[kidwoo]

Mine has so much freedum it treads on it.View attachment 134613

And makes it spit up its food in a hail of freedum and decomposed granite. Though the heat signature of carbon clearly infuriated it to 11.

Is that your photo?

Socal mountainbiking starts sucking this time of year I think. That's a bigass stingworm.

 

[junkyard]

Is that your photo?

Socal mountainbiking starts sucking this time of year I think. That's a bigass stingworm.

Ya took it yesterday. It was haveing a early dinner right in the trail, so it was a geezer for sure. I forced its regurgitation with my freedom. Right in a little g-out turn after a steep hill. Luckily I stopped my buddy in time from getting any negative effects from my attack on the “sting worm”.

 

[Da Peach]

that is not something I would like to have to worry about.

I saw a squirrel this morning. He gave me a cheerful wink as I rode past.

 

[Nick]

that is not something I would like to have to worry about.

I saw a squirrel this morning. He gave me a cheerful wink as I rode past.

 

[djjohnr]

Ya took it yesterday. It was haveing a early dinner right in the trail, so it was a geezer for sure. I forced its regurgitation with my freedom. Right in a little g-out turn after a steep hill. Luckily I stopped my buddy in time from getting any negative effects from my attack on the “sting worm”.

Every few years I have to do an emergency bunny hop over one of those things. Seen two in the past month already; thankfully I had plenty of time to stop.

 

[jackalope]

Stingworm!? Stingworm! Who gives a fuck about bad ass new bikes when I've learned a wonderful new word for venomous snakes. That better also be a band name, or at least a trail.

 

[Jeremy R]

Stingworm!? Stingworm! Who gives a fuck about bad ass new bikes when I've learned a wonderful new word for venomous snakes. That better also be a band name, or at least a trail.

Sounds like a lit STD as well! So versatile.

 

[Sandwich]

Stingworm!? Stingworm! Who gives a fuck about bad ass new bikes when I've learned a wonderful new word for venomous snakes. That better also be a band name, or at least a trail.

nope rope?

 

[kidwoo]

29"

 

[jonKranked]

nope rope?

danger noodle

 

[Da Peach]

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[ianjenn]

That is Kidwoo on the right......

 

[kidwoo]

Nah if I squat, I literally cease to exist.

 

[Lazoup]

Here is an authentic picture of Kidwoo after explaining why, despite being a smooth rider, 29er wheels aren't stiff enough for his liking

n.b. just kidding, I was just waiting for the right opportunity to use this picture, after 2 years!
n.b.2 GG Monarch Camping Weekend, so it's "relevant".
n.b.3 I may have used it already, but I still like it.

 

[slimshady]

Here is an authentic picture of Kidwoo after explaining why, despite being a smooth rider, 29er wheels aren't stiff enough for his liking

n.b. just kidding, I was just waiting for the right opportunity to use this picture, after 2 years!
n.b.2 GG Monarch Camping Weekend, so it's "relevant".
n.b.3 I may have used it already, but I still like it.

Do they make those shirts without the beer belly add-on?

 

[Jeremy R]

Nah if I squat, I literally cease to exist.

 

[kidwoo]

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At least you use real pics instead of just pulling random shit off the internet like that Lazoup guy.

 

[Jeremy R]

At least you use real pics instead of just pulling random shit off the internet like that Lazoup guy.

I basically just look for any reason to post the genius of the great Super Dave Osbourne.

 

[lobsterCT]

 

[SuboptimusPrime]

I'll just leave this here...

 

[SkaredShtles]

Izzat the Ribbon coil??

 

[SuboptimusPrime]

Izzat the Ribbon coil??

That's an air. I got it for the trail pistol (which I tried really hard to keep light) cause the coil on my alloy megatrail (which is a beast) is the best fork I've ridden.