Moto-Brian Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Adam-We are planning to ride Mohican on the Sunday after the Mid-O twilight. Thats the 16th... It's not hard core guys at all. None of us are racers and none of us are serious. It will be laid back, easy riding...If you go this weekend, let me know how it goes. Mohican is a tough start trail for a starting out rider, but has it's stops to allow breaks and rest. Just don't push too hard as you'll be spent by mile 4...I haven't ridden much at all with everything going on. Terrible shape vs. years past. But, I love this sport and wanna ride so bad!Will be getting back to Alumn also, but sounds like morning rides are out for you. I am also going to be trying out Vulture's Knob up in Wooster. Heard it was good also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Oh, if you are not sold on clip in vs non, don't worry. A lot of MTB riders run regular platforms pedals. Most the XC racers are doing clip in as they run harder and are running time trials, races, etc and it IS more efficient, but several MTB riders still run pedals. Including racers...The XC guys are weight weinies and tend to make sure they have the lightest pedals, shoes, shave the hair on their legs, etc. It's all about weight. If they looked at my RIP 9 and what I use it for, they'd throw up in their mouths. It's an All Mountain and I am a Clydesdale... Stick with pedals and you'll be fine. But, several friends run clip-less and love them. I have tried and tried and I like to be free on my feet. Hurts when I climb, but I ain't racin so, I don't care... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Adam-We are planning to ride Mohican on the Sunday after the Mid-O twilight. Thats the 16th... It's not hard core guys at all. None of us are racers and none of us are serious. It will be laid back, easy riding...If you go this weekend, let me know how it goes. Mohican is a tough start trail for a starting out rider, but has it's stops to allow breaks and rest. Just don't push too hard as you'll be spent by mile 4...I haven't ridden much at all with everything going on. Terrible shape vs. years past. But, I love this sport and wanna ride so bad!Will be getting back to Alumn also, but sounds like morning rides are out for you. I am also going to be trying out Vulture's Knob up in Wooster. Heard it was good also...This Sunday is my last weekend day off until late October... I will for sure let you know how it goes. We are all kind nervous but excited lol. The trails we have rode here are ruff and rocky. So we're looking forward to riding a smooth trail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 If you can do 4-5 laps around p2, you should be able to complete the 24 mile mohican loop, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thankfully we parked a car at the covered bridge. We had a blast. Got a leg cramp at mile #9, that part sucked! Got to the bridge had a 12-14 year old kid stop and ask me if I rode my bike on those trails. I said nope I just push my bike through the woods. His mom started LOLing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Nice work! what did you think of the trail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Nice work! what did you think of the trail?It was a lot smoother then what we are used to. The down hill was a blast because I like to go fast like Ricky Bobby. How does the section after the bridge compare to the first section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 yeah...there's some nice down hills around mile 10 and 11.You stopped at a great spot actually. from mile 12-15...it's complete hell. Takes me about 30 mins to get to mile 15. it's mainly uphill. Mile 15-24 might be my favorite section - lots of flat and down hill and mile 22 is basically all down hill til the mile 23. Mile 24 is a separate little section that sucks. Not smooth at all...I wreck here often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Well great, the soles of my shoes will get a work out on miles 12-15. Buddy about got taken out by a deer on mile 10 or 11 lol. This is after he had wrecked a few times and his seat came loose. It was tilted up so when he sat down the nose of the seat caught his sack and when he stood it rammed him in the taint. It was hysterical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 That almost got the keyboard juiced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 yeah...i've seen a few deer there on the trail. I've seen a fox once too...pretty cool. there was this groundhog that insisted on running the trail in front of me...I followed him for about 40 yards before he finally decided to go off trail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 told him he was almost road kill by the deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJ Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Brief PSA for Columbus area MTBers; I happened to see this thread about vandalism on P1 & not sure if everyone who rides there watches the CAMBA forum:http://www.joinomba.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=20947 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 good heads up there, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Brief PSA for Columbus area MTBers; I happened to see this thread about vandalism on P1 & not sure if everyone who rides there watches the CAMBA forum:http://www.joinomba.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=20947Yup, pretty much an issue on both P1 and P2... Pretty much just need to make sure everything is out of site as much as possible. Less issue on P2 due to Sheriff going through more often... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Welp, did the full loop at Mohican yesterday. We had a blast! The cover bridge and beyond are probably where I started to fade pretty bad. Those two miles or so after are killers. But, the downhills along the way make it worth it.I struggled at the climbs from about mile 20 and up. Just wore the muscles to the point of failure and really had a rough time.Buddy has only ridden 4 times and has a hardtail. But, has ran something like 8 full marathons this year so far. YIKES!!! But, he crushed us. I would catch him on downhills, but he'd crush me on climbs after the bridge...We all had an amazing time. One thing I will say... Make sure you don't blow out your Pro Pedal. I don't use it much, but when it blows, it's like riding a pogo stick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Good job man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Welp, did the full loop at Mohican yesterday. We had a blast! The cover bridge and beyond are probably where I started to fade pretty bad. Those two miles or so after are killers. But, the downhills along the way make it worth it.I struggled at the climbs from about mile 20 and up. Just wore the muscles to the point of failure and really had a rough time.Buddy has only ridden 4 times and has a hardtail. But, has ran something like 8 full marathons this year so far. YIKES!!! But, he crushed us. I would catch him on downhills, but he'd crush me on climbs after the bridge...We all had an amazing time. One thing I will say... Make sure you don't blow out your Pro Pedal. I don't use it much, but when it blows, it's like riding a pogo stick... Nice work! Covered bridge to mile 15 is tough. The horse trail area is pretty bad if it is wet...makes it even tougher.What do you think about mohican in terms of needing a full suspension? I think it's a great course for a hard tail and the full is overkill.As for your pro-pedal...i take it that you're doing a lot of standing when pedaling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Nice work! Covered bridge to mile 15 is tough. The horse trail area is pretty bad if it is wet...makes it even tougher.What do you think about mohican in terms of needing a full suspension? I think it's a great course for a hard tail and the full is overkill.As for your pro-pedal...i take it that you're doing a lot of standing when pedaling?I've not ridden at all down here, but did a lot of riding in NW Ohio... that being said, I think full suspension is overkill just about everywhere for trail riding. Unless there's a lot of downhill runs that require the extra help, I've always preferred a hard tail with a nice front shock setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've not ridden at all down here, but did a lot of riding in NW Ohio... that being said, I think full suspension is overkill just about everywhere for trail riding. Unless there's a lot of downhill runs that require the extra help, I've always preferred a hard tail with a nice front shock setup.i think p1 and p2 riders benefit from a full suspension...more roots and obstacles than mohican. but, you're right...a good hard tail 29er is all you need. If i keep biking a 29er Epic with the Brain will be on my radar for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Certain sections of p1 are stupid bumpy. I'd love to get a higher end bike but waiting to see if I ride enough to justify it. Thinking of trying chestnut tomorrow morning. Last time the derailleur hanger snapped a mile in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 first and last time i rode chesnut i got a flat one mile in. never went back:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Nice work! Covered bridge to mile 15 is tough. The horse trail area is pretty bad if it is wet...makes it even tougher.What do you think about mohican in terms of needing a full suspension? I think it's a great course for a hard tail and the full is overkill.As for your pro-pedal...i take it that you're doing a lot of standing when pedaling?The issue is that Pro Pedal when bad causes issue with the shock all together. Meaning, I lose compression and rebound tuning. Like a shock with blown seals - all spring. Bobs a ton...I think the modern full suspended bikes are bad ass and have little to no bob when climbing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 i blew my pro pedal on my original shock (front). Trek sawmill tried fixing it...couldnt get right...got me an brand new upgrade for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'm curious to see how the Cannondale will hold up down here. They're putting in some riding/walking trails along Alum Creek/Sunbury Road south of Easton, that's where I'll put her through her paces. Plan after that is to load her into the trunk and hit up P1 or P2 if I still can yet this year. I'm not holding my breath though. Still need to do a bit of work to get her on the trail. It will be a hardtail with Rock Shox Indy up front, rebuilt fork, but not new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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