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Comment on The Best MTB Trails for the Eclipse, From Vermont to Texas [2024] by Jeff Barber

Jeff Barber — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:18:24 +0000

In reply to Shaggy G. Bummer. 😢

Comment on The Best MTB Trails for the Eclipse, From Vermont to Texas [2024] by Shaggy G

Shaggy G — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:02:04 +0000

We just got at least 6+” of snow here in Vermont, which will melt in the next few days. No one should plan on biking here or upstare NY for a while as the trails will be a mess.

Comment on Can Mountain Biking in Japan Reach the Heights of the Country’s Ski Tourism? by Mick-e

Mick-e — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:05:13 +0000

In reply to sevy. Ride the Earth

Comment on Gurney Lane Mountain Bike Trails by David Matthews

David Matthews — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:22:59 +0000

Gurney Lane is now composed of two connecting single track trail systems, Gurney North and Gurney South. Gurney South was added over the last two years and brings the total mileage up to 22, or 35 kilometers. South has mostly flow trails and are they FUN. A good system for families and those who love to rip on cross country style trails. North is the original system, with both double and single track, and has now become more technical – rocky and rooty – due to usage since it was built in 2015. By combining rides on the two trail systems one can easily get a 2.5 to 3.5 hour ride in. Located right off the NY Northway at exit 20. Check it out…you’ll be glad you did. Operated under the jurisdiction of Queensbury Parks & Recreation Dept. And, finally, fat bike grooming in the winter months with two Sno – Dog machines operated by a hearty team of volunteers.

Comment on Can Mountain Biking in Japan Reach the Heights of the Country’s Ski Tourism? by sevy

sevy — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:06:01 +0000

In reply to Mick-e. What company are you riding with over there?

Comment on Marin Rift Zone XR Review by williedillon

williedillon — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:23:01 +0000

The regular XR is a much better deal IMO, and the extra money could be spent on making the bike a bit lighter. Fun paint job, though.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by C-YABMX

C-YABMX — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:02:00 +0000

Aluminum on my enduro/big mountain bike. Great option and performance.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by Odom9

Odom9 — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:52:38 +0000

I’ve used them and don’t like them. They are too stiff to enjoy ended up with bursitis in both shoulders (not fun). If you race then they are a yes but if you don’t – why bother.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by Black-Man

Black-Man — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:45:22 +0000

In reply to wpautz@gmail.com.

That is actually a great idea. I bought carbon rims last year and Trek only had the front, so I had them put on the front and I waited (4 months) to get the back. The guy at the bike shop warned me I wouldn’t notice any difference other than the front would be lighter – and he was right. I couldn’t tell. I got that back rim – yeah… it really made a difference.

Comment on Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon Bike Shoe Review by Sunspot

Sunspot — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:26:08 +0000

Looking at the toe overlap in the pix, oh my!! Scrub protections are needed, regardless of shoes worn!

Comment on How Old is the Oldest MTB You Still Ride? by davebswans

davebswans — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:55:57 +0000

In reply to limitlessalex. Fabulous! May your suspension rubbers never crumble....

Comment on How Old is the Oldest MTB You Still Ride? by rcmerc

rcmerc — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:22:50 +0000

2006 Gary Fisher Cobia

Blue Gary Fisher
First twentyniner with disks
Snappy trail buddy

Comment on Privateer 141 Gen 2 [Test Ride Review] by Tim Wild

Tim Wild — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:49:53 +0000

In reply to Dr Sweets.

Hi. Point taken. All my early bikes had external routing and it never bothered me – until cabling went internal. External is a con for me now, for non-tech reasons. I like the aesthetic of internal cabling, particularly now there’s an extra one for the dropper, and I also think it makes a bike easier to clean – no amount of diligence with a brush could ever quite clear the gunk out from under external cables. But it’s not a big con – so point taken.

Comment on Privateer 141 Gen 2 [Test Ride Review] by Dr Sweets

Dr Sweets — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:29:28 +0000

How exactly is external cable routing a Con? Even the best internal cable routing (Santa Cruz) still requires taking apart your rear brake and the required bleed that goes with it. No one has ever shown internal cable routing to possess any tangible performance benefits. My hardtail, a Banshee Paradox has all external routing, is simple to work on and trouble free.

Comment on Can Mountain Biking in Japan Reach the Heights of the Country’s Ski Tourism? by Mick-e

Mick-e — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:11:31 +0000

My wife and have booked an 11 day MTB trip with 7 days of riding. There’s a bunch of park days. Hopefully it’s not all flow trails.

Comment on How Old is the Oldest MTB You Still Ride? by TOTALCHAOS69

TOTALCHAOS69 — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:30:36 +0000

1996 or 97 GT LHS 4000… The green year with Rock Shox forks and shock. Still rides pretty great. Mounted some NOS Velicoraptors not long ago… best tires ever! 😁

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by bowhunter1325

bowhunter1325 — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:28:58 +0000

I do have a set of carbon wheels. Not much lighter than my aluminum wheels or maybe the same.
My carbon set are the Zipps with a single wall. Where I ride there is a lot of roots and off camber sections. I love the wheels for the very compliant and soft feeling ride . They can almost feel like you’re riding with a super low tire and need air. So they smooth the trail for sure . But the traction advantage is real . You still have to make sure not to 100% trust the stick to the ground feeling. You can loose traction and I did .
I have a super stiff aluminum set of Rolf wheels that just rock then the soft feeling Zipp Moto wheels. Love both . Do I want some super lights carbons ? I believe I’d love to try some . My riding these days is a bit slower and it’s more about the enjoyment of the ride than the speed . I say that and then start to realize the speed of certain sections is the enjoyment of the ride . Traction and being able to crush slalom type sections that are root filled and off cambered at break neck speeds has a great fun factor for me. I will be slowing a bit though. I broke my back and pelvis endowing down a super steep section with a drop. It is filled with rain ruts and roots. You have to zig zag trees at the same time . I was launched through the air wrapping a tree. Heard the bones break. Tried to walk but that was impossible. So using my arms had to low crawl out . Luckily I was only a half mile back in . Took 6 hours to crawl out. It started raining so I was mud filled . The rain and mud helped me slide down the trail better .
They had to cut everything off of me . The next day I was in the surgery room getting a couple rods in my
Sacrum . Now the biggest rod goes horizontal across from hip to hip. The sacrum was partially shattered. I’m 60 am still love that rip through the tech sections but realize it’s time to slow down and enjoy the day so there is another.
Oh this was about carbon vs aluminum wheels correct. lol . Ride whatever performs the best . I love the feel of of a great wheel . I believe either types can be great.
I was just thinking of when I shoot a traditional bow. I never liked the feel of an aluminum arrow shot out of a longbow. A cedar shaft always felt better. Then I tried aluminum and carbon . The carbon felt more natural like wood and its advantages for accuracy were much greater than aluminum.
So I say ride what feels the best on your trails . Ride what give you the greatest advantages. I’d probably choose carbon over aluminum most of the time .

Comment on Marin Rift Zone XR Review by Jeff Barber

Jeff Barber — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:47:02 +0000

In reply to Sunspot. Yes. And the "6061 aluminum alloy" used for this frame is a very specific aluminum alloy. :)

Comment on Endura MT500 Helmet Review: Comfort, Fit, and Looks to go With It by oside4

oside4 — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:46:32 +0000

I’m on my 2nd endura helmet. Smacked a boulder as I slid off a trail here in AZ. Endura has generous crash replacement once I worked my way to the UK customer service department. I am wondering where to get that go pro mount you show. My singletrack mips helmet didn’t have one and I can’t find it anywhere.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by Jeff Barber

Jeff Barber — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:20:15 +0000

In reply to wpautz@gmail.com. Oh, interesting!

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by Shad Holland

Shad Holland — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:07:01 +0000

In reply to Sunspot. When it comes to wheels, shaving 1/2 pound per wheel makes a huge difference. You generally shave a 1/2 pound per wheel simply by going tubeless. Then a bit more going carbon, depending on rim choice.

Comment on Lions Head by Bonginkosi

Bonginkosi — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:26:53 +0000

Section at the water bars is in need of work…

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by wpautz@gmail.com

wpautz@gmail.com — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:29:04 +0000

Questionnaire is missing this option: “I only have 1 carbon rim, not a set”. Just bought one for the back yo!

Comment on How Old is the Oldest MTB You Still Ride? by limitlessalex

limitlessalex — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:06:25 +0000

I have a Proflex.
It was my dream bike when young.
It is funky yeah!

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by Toyon Proulx

Toyon Proulx — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 03:46:29 +0000

I just built a wheel with a Stans Flow MK4 rim that only weighs 521g and costed $129. There is a little bit of a “hop” at the weld that I didn’t bother dealing with for the sake of maintaining even spoke tension but other than that the thing pretty much fell together and rides brilliantly. Use DT Prolock nipples and maintenance isn’t an issue so I guess when carbon feels as good as Al, is that cheap and easy, maybe then I’ll think about it.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by 1020coach

1020coach — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 03:40:20 +0000

I loaded now and don’t need them because on my specialized hardtail, I’m still on right away from 200 miles and I’ve owned it for 13 months so it’s not a common thing for me to ride that bike.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by flyingchipmunk

flyingchipmunk — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:50:07 +0000

I got a great deal on a set of arch carbon rims on Xtr hubs and they are pretty great on my trail bike. I actually had to slow down rebound because the lighter weight made the suspension so much more active. I don’t see the value in ones that weigh as much as a great aluminum rim though. On my enduro bike when I’m running dh casing tires and ex 471s I don’t see the advantage is spending and additional $500 a rim for carbon that weighs the same. I do want another set of light ones for my xc bike though.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by Robert Dobbs

Robert Dobbs — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:03:01 +0000

In reply to Sunspot. Welllll, I don't build my own wheels, personally, and have absolutely no interest in doing so (also personally). So yeah, carbon for the low maintenance for me.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by Hap Proctor

Hap Proctor — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:02:54 +0000

I have one full carbon bike and another aluminum bike. I’m not sensitive to the difference once I’m out on the trail.

Comment on Rotary Memorial Trail by Paul Loeffelholz

Paul Loeffelholz — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:45:47 +0000

Well laid out gravel pathways with mtb trails in the ravines
Slightly wet

Comment on How Old is the Oldest MTB You Still Ride? by twonine0013

twonine0013 — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:39:22 +0000

Twenty ten Felt Nine
XC techie singlespeed
Vlad cloaked in flat black

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by Sunspot

Sunspot — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 17:28:50 +0000

In reply to Zoso. Poor lacing practices and hamfisted riding, I can destroy wheels, regardless of plastic or beer cans! Frankly, I have seen plenty of trashed plastic rims alongside aluminum rims. Both are subject to failure. I build my wheels personally and have not needed to true them. All wheels in my bike collection are subjected to trials riding since it is requisite.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by bpmaiden

bpmaiden — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:20:58 +0000

I haven’t tried carbon wheels, but I’d like to – maybe it would change my mind. Meanwhile, I’m satisfied with aluminum: lower cost, easy to recycle, strong enough for my style of riding, and they’re unlikely to turn into a sharp object in the event of a crash.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by Zoso

Zoso — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:49:03 +0000

In reply to Sunspot. They often don't shave weight necessarily. Like many, I have them for the reliability. With Al rims, I was always truing them and bending them back into shape with pliers. I never touch carbon rims.

Comment on Do You Have Carbon Rims on any of Your Mountain Bikes? by Sunspot

Sunspot — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:36:49 +0000

For the cost? They damn well better shave a pound per wheel, for Heaven’s sake!

Comment on Marin Rift Zone XR Review by Sunspot

Sunspot — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 06:21:23 +0000

Jeff, steel happens to be an alloy… So is the typical titanium used in bicycle frame anatomy. Jus’ sayin’!!
Beer cans are also an alloy since pure aluminum is rarely used commercially.

Comment on How Old is the Oldest MTB You Still Ride? by Sidney Porter

Sidney Porter — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 17:24:28 +0000

Two thousand and ten
Rides in place on a trainer
It’s relegated space

Comment on Farewell to the One and Only Matt Miller, Singletracks Managing Editor by SanDiegoMTB

SanDiegoMTB — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:44:34 +0000

Thanks for your efforts. Good stuff!

Comment on Farewell to the One and Only Matt Miller, Singletracks Managing Editor by Sunspot

Sunspot — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:18:11 +0000

In reply to Matt Miller. Matt, the truancy occifer has been notified!! Thanks for all of your contributions over the past 6, my friend! Besafe, healthy and of course, take on the new endeavor in stride!

Comment on How Old is the Oldest MTB You Still Ride? by Ihappydirt

Ihappydirt — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:51:51 +0000

Asking rideable
Versus I desire to ride
Two distinct questions

Comment on New Rifle, Colorado Trail System Bolsters MTB Options in Rural Western Slope by kennyrides

kennyrides — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:06:28 +0000

Nice to know. My question is safety, specifically safety regarding “individual mtn bikers”. My family has lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for 64 years, I’m an expert skier and mountain biker. My concern, as a person of color, is safety and being welcomed in Rifle and the surrounding areas.

Comment on Farewell to the One and Only Matt Miller, Singletracks Managing Editor by Jan Smith

Jan Smith — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 02:12:14 +0000

Best of luck with the FAA Matt! I will miss your editorial input and kindness as well as your articles, happy to know you will still be contributing when possible. On to your next challenge!

Comment on How Old is the Oldest MTB You Still Ride? by SLOcyclist

SLOcyclist — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:51:00 +0000

Sleek hardtail Obed
Litespeed forgives bumpy trails
Ti still rides smoothly

Comment on How Old is the Oldest MTB You Still Ride? by paukana

paukana — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:24:39 +0000

2004 26 specialized Enduro expert… fsr frame.

Comment on How Old is the Oldest MTB You Still Ride? by Julio Rodriquez

Julio Rodriquez — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:31:57 +0000

In reply to bobberJ. Always wanted a Beast…one day..one day it will happen

Comment on Farewell to the One and Only Matt Miller, Singletracks Managing Editor by Black-Man

Black-Man — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:14:41 +0000

You will be missed. Good luck w/ the FAA.

Comment on Farewell to the One and Only Matt Miller, Singletracks Managing Editor by Matt Miller

Matt Miller — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:42:23 +0000

In reply to Lee Lau. Thank you, Lee!

Comment on Farewell to the One and Only Matt Miller, Singletracks Managing Editor by Matt Miller

Matt Miller — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:42:12 +0000

In reply to Greg Heil. That means a ton coming from you, Greg! Really appreciate it.

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