yep, that amount of mud from a trail will kill it in no time.

@craigcraigcraig = <me climbing onto my soapbox> It's not the amount of mud on the bike it's the ruts that are left behind that cause trails to erode at a high rate. It also causes less experienced riders to ride around the rutted area, turning a bit of single track into what looks more like a jeep trail. I've been building/maintaining trails for >10 years and I can't tell you how many hours I personally have spent repairing deep ruts left behind by muddy trail riders. It definitely does have a big impact.

Another thing to consider is that trails get closed to mountain bikers routinely. One of the arguments that biking opponents use is photos of trail damage caused by careless riders. Riding wet trails causes the most damage, excessive skidding and riding off-trail are probably the two other biggest factors. I love mountain biking and I'm only asking my fellow riders to use common sense and help preserve the trails (and help keep them open) for everyone.

Finally, if you have never volunteered and helped maintain or build the trails that you frequently use, those of us that do could really use the help. Thanks. <climbing down off of soapbox>

i was just kidding so next time I'll bring the soap box so you don't have to carry it. Must be heavy. Surely there are more bikes to gawk at as things are finally thawing, well, most places.

Sorry to have gotten off on a rant craigx3, but it always amazes me when I meet riders who have been riding for maybe 5, 10 or even 15 years + and when you ask them if they ever volunteer to help maintain public trails all you get back is a blank stare.

But I agree, time to see some more sweet rigs.

Here is my Specialized Hard Rock 29er Sport disc.
Very comfortable on the trails and on the road.
I have put dual head lights and tail lights for night riding
and a Cateye double wireless computer. I run the tires at 65 PSI
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/IMG_4986.jpg

Bought my bike about a week ago and loving it.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...orce69/096.jpg

Just did my spring overhaul. Switched to 1x9 and added a new derailleur, bottom bracket and grips. Now if I could find somewhere close to ride it.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c5...g/DSCN3560.jpg
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That's one cushy lookin' saddle! Usually the lever for the seat post quick release points to the rear on your bike so that the lever sits flush against the clamp. 65psi is great for pavement rides, but definitely drop down to 25-30psi if you take it to the trails.

I dig the white/black color scheme. White rims!

It is a Cloud 9 saddle good catch on the post latch i will have to fix that

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...11moulden1.JPG
1991 Moulden XC - dressed for the spring commute.

hmmm im not sure how to do the image thing yet this may work
This is a day two days after i got it since this pic i upgraded pedals, stem, and added a Enduro Speedo. Next on my list is straight carbon fiber bars
http://www.ranger-forums.com/picture...pictureid=7731
http://www.ranger-forums.com/picture...pictureid=7732

My current build. I'm going rigid with this one.

Voodoo Bokor frame.
White bros fork.

^^ Tiller steering is a unique, minimalist touch.

took it out for a ride to prep for AM worlds at downieville. (so stoked)


http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1010559_n.jpg
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and also filled a self shot video because I decided I needed something to do

Recently traded the Fixie/SS I hardly ever rode for a beater MTB. Old Gary Fisher Aquila.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...9_890923_n.jpg

Needs a bit of love, and my dog needs to get out of the way, but I can't wait to get back on the trails. It's been way too long since I've had a MTB.

Wow! Nice video man. Did it take a long time setting up those shots of you going by?

Wow! That thing got Umma Gumma tires?

no not really. place the camera down, start filming, get on the bike ride back up to a starting point, go past, ride back to the camera, stop it and go on.

it was like 30 minutes total in film. then i just compiled the video. That is why I look a little slow to lol. But thanks! i dont think it turned out to bad for self filming

I was thinking that they are the Dart/Smoke white tires. Umma Gumma's were grey....well, at least until all the rubber wore off (after one good ride in dry rocky conditions that is!)

They're old WTB Enduro Raptors if I remember correctly, 26x47/54. They desperately need to be replaced, and I'm having a hell of a time finding them in that color. I should probably just go with black, but I really like them in that color. Lame, I know :)

All 29er,all the time...
 

The '08 Redline d440 (as she sat last year,she now sports the stock rigid and CX tires)...
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...440onPage2.jpg
The Freebie ('10 Dawes Deadeye SS-now temporarily missing it's wheels and crankset)...
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...awesD-Eye1.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...eadeye/005.jpg
The new one,'11 Vassago Jabberwocky (temporarily borrowing the Dawes's wheels/crankset)...
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...NewJabber9.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...ewJabber12.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a...ewJabber10.jpg
Hopefully will get a break-in ride on the new Jabber this weekend! :thumb:

I'm in the same boat, I still have a pair of green Michelins on my Giant. Best to get new tires as rubber ages and gets harder over time.

Upgrades are complete, heading out riding in about an hour.
2009 Ellsworth Epiphany
New XO 2X10 drive train with XX 11/36t cassette and new wheels featuring Hope Pro II EVO hubs, NoTubes ZTR Crest rims, DT Swiss Super Comp spokes, 180mm rotor front and 160mm rotor rear with new pads.
:love:

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/a..._3060_edit.jpg

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/a..._3054_edit.jpg

Just picked this up. So far ive added a new wheelset and some shimano xtr pedals.
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/a...-53-59_589.jpg
and will be adding this as soon as the rest of the stuff comes to complete the 2x10 swap
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/a...ket_14625_.jpg