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  15. Official anything Mt. Bike thread.

    in Dumpster

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    A lot of the problem is the way the trails were put in...Mohican has natural run off, that's true but even on flatter ground you should slope your trail or make cuts where run-off or collection is a problem. I realize why P1 was done the way it was, it was an outlaw trail turned legitimate, but P2 and Chestnut are just poor trail design. I'm not knocking COMBO's efforts, they're very pro-active in maintaining and guarding the trails, but I think they lack a good trail builder. I can name a lot of areas of P2 and Chestnut where it slogs needlessly down between two ridges into a perpetually sloppy zone while the ridges on either side stay firm and could have been employed. That's the mark of a hurried effort.

    When I lived out west trail layouts were taken seriously even for motorcycles and they were most always cut with drainage in mind. You can ride a well cut trail even when it's pretty wet...and it takes less maintenance and less closure to protect it.

    I rarely ride p1 and never knew the history behind it. P2 is decent and only has a few problem areas it seems. i know nothing about trail building...especially trail building along a wetland...so I'll take your word for it.

  16. Official anything Mt. Bike thread.

    in Dumpster

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    I try to pay attention to the updates, but all of the COMBO trails are built to hold water and this accounts for 90% of the problem (the other being popularity because of their location). Mohican almost never closes, but most of it is built to drain and P1, P2 and Chestnut Ridge hold water like a motherfucker. P1 especially...that's just a badly cut course.

    More important than staying off a wet trail is riding it sensibly. When it's wet here and there go through the wet areas instead of creating new trail around every mudpuddle. THAT ruins train worse than ruts. Ruts can be repaired easily, but a trail that's been widened or re-routed can't.

    I agree with all of this. p1 is usually a mess after any rain. mohican benefits from being on top of a mountain and less traffic since it's harder to do multiple loops and it's in the middle of amish country.

    You can usually get away with a slightly smaller bike for MTB since you don't spend a ton of time in the seat. When I rode a lot, I rode about a size smaller than I normally would just because it was lighter and easier to throw around. But I'd ride relatively short distances (10-15 miles at a time), so I spend more time out of the seat than I would on a road bike.

    I never stand on my mtn bike (unless going over obstacles). you use more energy standing. Plus, on hill climbs you get more traction and leverage.

    As I've been looking for a road bike, Amazon has a pretty good size guide on their site. It lists your height/inseam and the sizes that would fit you. There are two charts - one for road and one for mountain. Pretty good tool.

    Just go to a good bike store. they'll tell ya which size you need.

  17. Official anything Mt. Bike thread.

    in Dumpster

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    the conditions that COMBO posts are generally overblown. i can get on there, it be 90 degrees and boiling hot and those faggots will say to stay off the trail cause its muddy.

    its a fucking MOUNTAIN BIKE COURSE

    sometimes they're late to the game to post updates. it is a mtn bike course and in order to keep it as a nice mtn bike course....please stay off when it's muddy.

  18. Official anything Mt. Bike thread.

    in Dumpster

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    Check trail conditions on COMBO facebook page before going to p1, p2, or Chestnut Ridge. Chestnut will actually close the trail under bad conditions. p1/p2 will not close but please do not ride when it's soggy. This creates ruts...so when a lil rain comes, the ruts wont dry out, thus creating more ruts. Vicious cycle continues...

  21. Cb750 boardtracker build

    in Tech and Tips

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    Looking to get a motor for my build. Looking for something cheaper, dependable, not looking for high HP, just a slower cruiser.

    Been debating against many motor ideas. At this point Idk to do and am open to suggestions.

    I have a full cb750 (1978) that might be willing to part with. I have a new 4-1 exhaust installed with clean carbs that were tuned in about 2years ago. It was my cafe project...just got discouraged with it. PM me.

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