The Great GMR Crash Race Replacement Ride of 2014
03-23-14, 12:45 PM
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03-23-14, 10:57 PM
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So glad to finally hear from you @PhotoJoe was worried
I want to ride to village again but yesterday was not the day for me due to obligations with my team.
I want to ride to village again but yesterday was not the day for me due to obligations with my team.
I'd like to ride to the village at some point soon, but I think a few more rides to the shack are in order--and I am going to look into a 29-rear tooth cog; that 26t just wasn't cutting it for me.
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03-23-14, 11:07 PM
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SuperGimp
Yeah, me too... uh, yeah, obligations at home and, uh, well, my cardiovascular well being.... lol! I'd like to ride to the village at some point soon, but I think a few more rides to the shack are in order--and I am going to look into a 29-rear tooth cog; that 26t just wasn't cutting it for me.
I'd like to ride to the village at some point soon, but I think a few more rides to the shack are in order--and I am going to look into a 29-rear tooth cog; that 26t just wasn't cutting it for me.
Getting to the village from the shack is much easier than getting to the shack. It's just around that next bend.
But it really is easier - you have one 3 mile climb that's very similar to the shack climb and the rest is rolling, no biggie.Just don't ask PhotoJoe.
03-24-14, 08:59 AM
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Agreed that getting to the village is not as "difficult" as getting to the shack. Tho that climb out of the village sucks but it isn't horribly long.
@Erwin8r - seriously...you were on a 26?
Much props to you! I have a 30 and at times wish I had my SRAM Apex drivetrain with the 32 on it for rides like this. Sadly that drivetrain needs a bike.
@Erwin8r - seriously...you were on a 26?
Much props to you! I have a 30 and at times wish I had my SRAM Apex drivetrain with the 32 on it for rides like this. Sadly that drivetrain needs a bike.
03-24-14, 09:25 AM
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@Erwin8r - can you share that pic that the fixie dude took of us?
03-24-14, 10:13 AM
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Uh-huh! 
OK, now that I've recovered somewhat, let me clarify that the village is not that big of a deal. It's just not a great idea if you don't have some miles in your legs. I'm out of shape and it kicked my butt. I lived to tell, but that mountain definitely showed me who was boss. I don't want to scare people off - just be smart(er than I was!).
OK, now that I've recovered somewhat, let me clarify that the village is not that big of a deal. It's just not a great idea if you don't have some miles in your legs. I'm out of shape and it kicked my butt. I lived to tell, but that mountain definitely showed me who was boss. I don't want to scare people off - just be smart(er than I was!).
03-24-14, 11:29 AM
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You guys can solve all your problems like I did just by coming over to the Dark Side and using a Quad with an 11X32. Forget the Triple 
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03-24-14, 01:12 PM
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03-24-14, 02:42 PM
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I have quads...but I don't cruise up hills/mountains as a result. 
03-24-14, 03:24 PM
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03-24-14, 03:26 PM
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I could totally do both the lifts and the tram if I had a SS with the same gears that guy had......but I'd have to reverse them front to back.
03-24-14, 04:45 PM
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also equip'd with 27inch wide bars for increased leverage and cursing power
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03-25-14, 09:41 AM
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Here's a nice shot of us at the shack:
And another of my poor bike resting at the shack:
And another of my poor bike resting at the shack:
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03-25-14, 02:51 PM
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03-25-14, 04:22 PM
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The Great GMR Crash Race Replacement Ride of 2014
Ha ha ha.
03-25-14, 04:40 PM
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On a coo.ld windy day when I'd rather sit on the couch, seeing the pics and reading about your ride is inspiring me to ride when I didn't really want to.
Thank you!
Thank you!
03-25-14, 05:47 PM
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03-25-14, 05:56 PM
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Yah, no thanks. I'll use my classic Diadore's!
03-25-14, 09:49 PM
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