Mountain biking and the over middle-ager
10-20-11, 02:05 PM
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This is how I do it. First create and load pics into photobucket online album
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That works, but two lines below the direct link is the IMG code. Copy that and paste it directly in the message without having to use the image icon.
10-20-11, 02:57 PM
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Very cool. And some very nice bikes up there. The reason I even ask the question is because there are so many choices available now in styles of mountain bikes that I'm stuck trying to figure out which would be most appropriate for me. My last real mountain bike was a '94 Steel Stumpjumper. I recently picked up a used dual suspension aluminum because it was convenient and a good deal. But prior to that I was all over the place in terms of steel hardtail vs dual aluminum vs carbon, etc.
The gist of my question is really this...as I get (even) older, am I better off just sticking with dual suspension for the comfort level, regardless of the type of riding I do (light technical and lots of singletrack - never flat here)? That seems to be the consensus I get when asking around locally. Curious what the forum's opinion is? My Cannondale was more of a city bike and I definitely am no longer interested in Aluminum hardtails on washboards...
edit: Big John - I read through that other post and wow...beautiful ride! Looks like a blast.
another edit: as an aside, I read on an avid 50+ biker/lifter's blog that carbon fiber handlebars were a huge plus to reduce shock to the arms/shoulders, etc. curious if anyone here has made that switch?
The gist of my question is really this...as I get (even) older, am I better off just sticking with dual suspension for the comfort level, regardless of the type of riding I do (light technical and lots of singletrack - never flat here)? That seems to be the consensus I get when asking around locally. Curious what the forum's opinion is? My Cannondale was more of a city bike and I definitely am no longer interested in Aluminum hardtails on washboards...
edit: Big John - I read through that other post and wow...beautiful ride! Looks like a blast.
another edit: as an aside, I read on an avid 50+ biker/lifter's blog that carbon fiber handlebars were a huge plus to reduce shock to the arms/shoulders, etc. curious if anyone here has made that switch?
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10-20-11, 03:06 PM
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Test pic..
Same idea I think but I wasn't worried about keeping an album so just drag and dropped into www.imgur.com then used [IMG]
Same idea I think but I wasn't worried about keeping an album so just drag and dropped into www.imgur.com then used [IMG]
10-20-11, 03:26 PM
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Carbon bars are not a good idea. Too many jolts would make me slow down when gravity takes over. But Just to show the Terrain I ride- A couple of pics.
And the one that works on our hills.
And the one that works on our hills.
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10-20-11, 05:49 PM
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Mountain Biking - Othewise known as taking your bike for a hike.
Do some single/double track in state parks or Ski Resorts near home. Technical NO - Just let me survive. Some years more than others.
With Hunting season now open, sort of restricted to Sundays only. The trails may be open but don't need to mis-identified as a Squirrel.
Front Suspension 26"
Do some single/double track in state parks or Ski Resorts near home. Technical NO - Just let me survive. Some years more than others.
With Hunting season now open, sort of restricted to Sundays only. The trails may be open but don't need to mis-identified as a Squirrel.
Front Suspension 26"
10-20-11, 08:02 PM
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I'm 55 yrs old and still go out Freeriding/Single Tracking/Urban Assaults on my Fisher Opie, live carfree and commute primarily on a Serrota T-Max that in mostly carbon fiber and XTR parts, and recently built a SS 29r Monocog for woods riding in Indianapolis (because there are no mountains here). I've also got a Santana Arrive tandem, a Salsa Campion with 105 parts, and a Fixie for local rides. I doubt I will ever stop riding until I can't walk.... It's just too much fun.
Fisher Opie Freeride/Urban Assault
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10-20-11, 08:06 PM
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10-20-11, 08:36 PM
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Test pic..
Same idea I think but I wasn't worried about keeping an album so just drag and dropped into www.imgur.com then used [IMG]
Same idea I think but I wasn't worried about keeping an album so just drag and dropped into www.imgur.com then used [IMG]
10-22-11, 09:56 AM
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At 54 I thought my singletrack days were over but after I bought a hardtail some years ago I slowly get used to more techncal stuff. (usually ride a roadbike or my CX). If I van justify the cost i would love to buy a modern FS bike.
Todays ride made med detour on a pretty difficult singletrack section. Had to walk a lot but still fun.
Todays ride made med detour on a pretty difficult singletrack section. Had to walk a lot but still fun.
10-22-11, 10:34 AM
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Nice trail pic! I think I'm hooked on both now (road and mtn). There are so many great fire road and gravel mtn pass roads here to enjoy year round. Some are probably more suitable for cycle cross but not sure I'm ready for q third category of cycling (yet).
10-22-11, 11:26 AM
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At 63 I enjoy mountain biking using a 1990 klein with a front suspension fork.
Yesterday I was going up Mt Diablo on Mitchell Canyon trail, a great work out with more than 2 miles of well above 15% grades and at times 25%. Makes your heart come out of your chest, and the views are superb--of course a great way to get away from cars.
Thank you Mr. Beanz for the explanation above.
Coming back down can be very cold particularly in winter!
Yesterday I was going up Mt Diablo on Mitchell Canyon trail, a great work out with more than 2 miles of well above 15% grades and at times 25%. Makes your heart come out of your chest, and the views are superb--of course a great way to get away from cars.
Thank you Mr. Beanz for the explanation above.
Coming back down can be very cold particularly in winter!
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10-22-11, 12:30 PM
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Love these pictures, keep em coming!
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10-22-11, 12:39 PM
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Douglas County
Dawson Buttes Open Space Trail
Hidden Mesa OS
Spruce Meadows Trail
Spruce Mountain Trail
Greenland loop and trail
Highlands Ranch Trail System - esp. East West Trail
https://www.douglas.co.us/openspace/Trails_and_Maps.html
Dawson Buttes Open Space Trail
Hidden Mesa OS
Spruce Meadows Trail
Spruce Mountain Trail
Greenland loop and trail
Highlands Ranch Trail System - esp. East West Trail
https://www.douglas.co.us/openspace/Trails_and_Maps.html
10-22-11, 01:08 PM
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Love all the pics as well!
Thx for the trails DnvrFox. I havent ridden many of these. Always had a tendency to just head west, but a lot of these look like good year rounders!
Thx for the trails DnvrFox. I havent ridden many of these. Always had a tendency to just head west, but a lot of these look like good year rounders!
Douglas County
Dawson Buttes Open Space Trail
Hidden Mesa OS
Spruce Meadows Trail
Spruce Mountain Trail
Greenland loop and trail
Highlands Ranch Trail System - esp. East West Trail
https://www.douglas.co.us/openspace/Trails_and_Maps.html
Dawson Buttes Open Space Trail
Hidden Mesa OS
Spruce Meadows Trail
Spruce Mountain Trail
Greenland loop and trail
Highlands Ranch Trail System - esp. East West Trail
https://www.douglas.co.us/openspace/Trails_and_Maps.html
10-22-11, 01:34 PM
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I ride a steel hardtail with lots of alloy componentry to save on a few oz's. It's a cheapy 21sp Pacific Quasar but it does get me off the road in the colder fall weather. I'm a roadie that loves fat, gnarly knobbies. Here's my stump jumper (I know, it's a crappy pic):
10-22-11, 07:09 PM
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Interesting timing for me & this thread. Just got back on single track today with a Giant Anthem 29'r FS. Both with the money I got from selling the old Guru road bike (replaced by by the Specialized Roubaix). I still have my old Klein Attitude Race HT mountain bike that I stopped riding two years ago after the bike bounced on a root on a technical climb and hit me square in the coccyx as I was balanced over the top tube. Don't know if I bruised it badly or broke the bone, but it hurt like a mutha' for a couple of months. Promised myself I wouldn't put my self at risk again without a full suspension bike to keep both rear ends (mine & the bike's) on the trail and not bouncing in the air more consistently.
The new ride did a great job or accomplishing that on some very technical trails at the Charlotte Whitewater center today. I'll need to get used to the new handling on this bike, I don't need to muscle it as much as I used to with the Klein on technical stuff. Feels like with some practice and re-learning my handling skills a bit I'll be able to tackle more technical terrain like short drops and jumps that I would have avoided on the hard tail.
Now, what to do with that vintage Klein???
The new ride did a great job or accomplishing that on some very technical trails at the Charlotte Whitewater center today. I'll need to get used to the new handling on this bike, I don't need to muscle it as much as I used to with the Klein on technical stuff. Feels like with some practice and re-learning my handling skills a bit I'll be able to tackle more technical terrain like short drops and jumps that I would have avoided on the hard tail.
Now, what to do with that vintage Klein???
10-23-11, 08:51 AM
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I haven't been doing much riding of any type lately, but still have my old GT Timberline Chromoly framed mtn bike (frame from the mid 90's-rest of parts replace since then). Would love to have some nice flowing singletrack to ride-nothing too technical, but the park which had that now comes under Fish and Wildlife and if you are using it other to hunt or fish, charges $10/day/person to ride a mtn bike there (ironic as many of the trails were originally built and maintained by mtn.bikers when the park used to be open and no admission). And the other trails around seem to be more technical than I care for these days. Sure do miss all the great singletrack and rail trails in Pa. that I used to ride. Some very good long singletrack trails there and more rail-trails than any other state (I think-correct me if I'm wrong). This time of year is beautiful there.
10-23-11, 05:17 PM
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I still get a kick out of riding single track, this is my current ride
With trails like this, why stop riding trails. Love western Oregon
With trails like this, why stop riding trails. Love western Oregon
10-23-11, 09:39 PM
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Meant to ask you...which of these are you favorites? I might hit a few before Wednesday.
Douglas County
Dawson Buttes Open Space Trail
Hidden Mesa OS
Spruce Meadows Trail
Spruce Mountain Trail
Greenland loop and trail
Highlands Ranch Trail System - esp. East West Trail
https://www.douglas.co.us/openspace/Trails_and_Maps.html
Dawson Buttes Open Space Trail
Hidden Mesa OS
Spruce Meadows Trail
Spruce Mountain Trail
Greenland loop and trail
Highlands Ranch Trail System - esp. East West Trail
https://www.douglas.co.us/openspace/Trails_and_Maps.html