4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thread for anything to do with mountain biking. Post pictures, rides, or bike questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I went for a small ride today. On one of the local trails. It is about 2 mins from my house and a couple miles long. Couple hundred feet of elevation change. It was a little bit muddy but I made it. Only wrecked once... killing my taint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 First ride of the year Tuesday and first ever snow ride. Taint pain ensued afterwards. My goal this year is to hit more of the trails around Ohio. Which one is that Parks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Snow riding is fun, especially if the snow is on a frozen lake.So far, I have only ridden at John Bryan and Dayton's metropark site. What are the other riding spots that I need to check out in the C-D-C area? WV is on my radar screen but I am looking for rides a couple hours or less from Dayton.BTW, I have done Brown County, IN and would love to go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) I'm kinda new to it, but I've been riding the last couple years...mostly at Alum, Mohican, Dillon & Chestnut Ridge. I'm slow, wreck alot, but I enjoy it.I've got some trails at my property, too, but this time of year it's like pedaling through syrup. I stick to the hilly dirt roads during winter, I have some cross-trail tires I slap on for that kind of stuff.Here's my indestructible boat anchor, a GT Karakoram 1.0 29'er. Edited January 30, 2013 by swingset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Mike, don't forget to hit me up for a ride sometime. I hope I can keep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) What are the other riding spots that I need to check out in the C-D-C area? ....looking for rides a couple hours or less from Dayton. BTW, I have done Brown County, IN and would love to go back.If you like BC, stop in at Versailles SP on 50W. Definitely closer than BC and certainly as good, altho without the total mileage. Even closer to you is MOMBA @ Huffman Park. Very neat trail system and worth a visit.EDIT: Caesar Creek and East Fork are good trail systems, too. Edited January 30, 2013 by Bubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Have any suggestion for a <$300 bike that can hold up to wrecks well? My crappy bike was stolen a few years ago and I haven't replaced it yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Should be able to lurk on CL and get yourself a decent hardtail for $300-400. Not gonna be a race mobile, but would allow an ample amount of trail goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Have any suggestion for a <$300 bike that can hold up to wrecks well? My crappy bike was stolen a few years ago and I haven't replaced it yet!Agree with the above, go used. There's some good bomb-proof HT's for that kind of coin.This is a good deal and they're pretty good frames with decent components. Upgrade the wheel set and front fork when you're able and you have a damned nice entry bike.http://zanesville.craigslist.org/bik/3559395357.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Cannondale needs clear coat and put together and then I hit the trails this spring. Can't wait. Been too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Snow riding is fun, especially if the snow is on a frozen lake.So far, I have only ridden at John Bryan and Dayton's metropark site. What are the other riding spots that I need to check out in the C-D-C area? WV is on my radar screen but I am looking for rides a couple hours or less from Dayton.BTW, I have done Brown County, IN and would love to go back.I would check out Alum Creek P1 and P2, Chestnut Ridge, and Mohican is supposed to be good as well. Nati area supposedly has a few trails around there as well. I've heard great things about Brown County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Mike, don't forget to hit me up for a ride sometime. I hope I can keep up.For sure. Waiting for weather to warm up and dry up some. Have any suggestion for a <$300 bike that can hold up to wrecks well? My crappy bike was stolen a few years ago and I haven't replaced it yet!What size? Or how tall are you? Ill keep an eye out for you on Craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 First ride of the year Tuesday and first ever snow ride. Taint pain ensued afterwards. My goal this year is to hit more of the trails around Ohio. Which one is that Parks?It Lake Park here in Coshocton. I don't think it is on any trail maps. There are a couple others I just found out about that I'm going to check out soon as it dries up some and I can get a time to meet up with a couple local buddies as the more the merrier. I also plan to hit up Mohican again, I only did the first 12 when we went last year. Along with Dillion, and Alum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 For sure. Waiting for weather to warm up and dry up some.Just remember I'm old and out of shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motozachl Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) I ride my local trail here in Strongsville every once in a while, has two really nice routes. My bike is an old Giant I got for $50 about 15 yrs agohttp://www.singletracks.com/gallery.php?type=photo&c=1&i=5612 Edited January 30, 2013 by motozachl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I want one more than cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Chestnut Ridge is fairly technical with alot of climbing... i would avoid it for beginners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Chestnut Ridge is fairly technical with alot of climbing... i would avoid it for beginners.Yeah, it's more like a training grounds than a trail network - a lot of the climbs don't reward you, you just blip down a small section and then pow you're climbing again.Even tho it's 1-way I rode it backwards one time when I was the only person there....totally different (and funner) course that way.I think someone laid it out as a practical joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm not a big fan of Chestnut Ridge. p1 is always muddy until mid summer. p2 is probably the best for local cbus riding. some of the bridges are too narrow imo. I like Mohican...although it's a tough workout. I'd like to get to Lake Hope soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Just remember I'm old and out of shape. Round is a shape.And you're far from old ya punk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Round is a shape.And you're far from old ya punk.Well not next to you I'm not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Here's my trek:http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2010/archive/fuelex5Here's my new specialized:http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/epicfsr/epiccomp29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Here is mine, just picked it up right before christmas and it hasn't seen the outside yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 This is my Big Sur, except i have upgraded the brakes to avid juicy 7's, nicer Ti saddle, thomson seatpost, egg beaters, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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