Originally Posted by pinkrobe
I did some riding around Seattle and in the Hood River area back in October. I noticed that almost every trail involves some sort of heinous fire road trudge. I've never seen so much crappy gravel road in my life! Why are so many trails like that? Around here, most trails are loops, and can usually be done in either direction. It's seldom that a ride will start or finish on any kind of road, although there are occasionally road sections in the middle. Discuss!
Because you were off the lonesome high prairie and in God's country
- - where there are
mountains. Ya gotta go up to enjoy the ride down. Seriously, though, I'm trying to plan out a Spring Pacific Northwest Forum Ride that'll give you a better taste of our area. Stay tuned.
To our OP - 2 rings and a bash for general trail riding - - because I usually don't need the big; one big ring/bash/chain guide for DH because I have to to keep the chain under control. Ring's got to be pretty big for some of the real fast ski slope courses, though I think I'm going down to a 38t next season. It'll work better in my guide and it should be tall enough for most courses.