Mykill Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Sounds good. I know I'm busy on the 19th but should be free the 20th.The 20th should work for me. Lets plan on that. Nice, the Airbornes look like badass bikes, and you're getting a nice FS for the cost of a nice HT. Sucks it rained all weekend, let me know if you ever want to hit up alum evenings or on weekends.I may try to ride Friday evening if the weather holds and the trails dry up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzer Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I can't do friday, but maybe next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) I can't do friday, but maybe next week?Are you free Sunday? I think Im gonna try to ride before work around 3:30ish if your free... Edited October 12, 2013 by Mykill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I went to the Outdoor show here in dayton and talked with the Goblin guys. The 2/10 vs 3/7 setup was quite interesting. The bikes looked nice but I have no desire for a 29er. A nice hardtail is still desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 http://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/4115515629.htmlIs this trek worth 150? Looking for entry level mtn bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Not showing a trek in the link...Revel why don't you want a 29er? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) That's cause I picked it up with some dealing. Its not all shiney but rode nice and gets me started. Trek 4300. Edited October 13, 2013 by Habi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 That's what I started on! Very solid bike at that price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Rode chestnut 2x this week. Fun stuff. Should have picked up a ride a while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 My recap of the MoMBA XC Classic, which turned out to be a cold, muddy sufferfest. http://pete.hitzeman.com/cephas365/?p=1630 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Nice write up Cephas....I think I might try one or two next year time permitting if I can keep improving. So heres my long winded Airborne Hobgoblin story for those interested in buying from Airborne. Test rode one at the Midwest Outdoor Fest in Dayton... If your considering buying a Hobgoblin or Goblin I highly recommend going and buying a demo since they were considerably marked down... I placed my order when I got home on Monday late afternoon and bike shipped from California Tuesday morning. Arrived Friday afternoon and was the wrong size bike. Called the guy back and since it was late friday with the weekend coming up it would be taken care of Monday morning. No big deal to me. Fedex came to my place to pick up the bike Tuesday and new bike was 2 day expressed Tuesday morning....Bike came Thursday and was very easy to put together. I had one issue of the rear brake needing bled. I contacted Airborne and they offered to contact SRAM and send new brakes. I wanted to ride today so I took to local bike shop so they could bleed the system. I relayed that to Airborne and they said send invoice for the bleed and it will be taken care of....Very good customer service. SO... finally got to ride it today and its awesome! Had a PR time and was nowhere near as fatigued as normal. Frame/paint looks great and everything is quality. Well worth the money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Awesome! I'm more than a little jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Awesome! I'm more than a little jealous!How are the trails at John Bryan ? Was thinking of riding them Saturday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Whoops, sorry I missed this... Did you get out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Raced the Alum Creek CX race this morning, then switched bikes and headed over to P1 for a couple laps. Pretty sweet trail! Very old school, and I liked it. Sort of a nice change from the super-buff, IMBA-approved trail we have around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motozachl Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Nice write up Cephas....I think I might try one or two next year time permitting if I can keep improving. So heres my long winded Airborne Hobgoblin story for those interested in buying from Airborne. Test rode one at the Midwest Outdoor Fest in Dayton... If your considering buying a Hobgoblin or Goblin I highly recommend going and buying a demo since they were considerably marked down... I placed my order when I got home on Monday late afternoon and bike shipped from California Tuesday morning. Arrived Friday afternoon and was the wrong size bike. Called the guy back and since it was late friday with the weekend coming up it would be taken care of Monday morning. No big deal to me. Fedex came to my place to pick up the bike Tuesday and new bike was 2 day expressed Tuesday morning....Bike came Thursday and was very easy to put together. I had one issue of the rear brake needing bled. I contacted Airborne and they offered to contact SRAM and send new brakes. I wanted to ride today so I took to local bike shop so they could bleed the system. I relayed that to Airborne and they said send invoice for the bleed and it will be taken care of....Very good customer service. SO... finally got to ride it today and its awesome! Had a PR time and was nowhere near as fatigued as normal. Frame/paint looks great and everything is quality. Well worth the money. I had zero issues with my Airborne purchase but can attest to the excellent service as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Not showing a trek in the link...Revel why don't you want a 29er? Around here where the trails are mostly flat and not very technical, I can see the advantages but I just can't get comfortable and I am sure I would hate them if I ever encountered another switchback. Of all the trails I have ridden in OR, UT and BC, I can never think of once where I have said to myself, "if only my tire was larger, I could have cleaned that." I think it was a marketing gimic to encourage sales and the trend now to go back to a 27 is quite interesting. Though, I am quite intrigued by the new single and dual chain ring bikes with more rear gears. I like the quick ratio drop of a dual so I would like to see how fast the new ones drop and if you can drop 3-4 sprockets at once in back. I f'ed up and got wd40 all over my pads. Any suggestions on cleaning? Everything I have read so far says they are toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Pads are cheap. I'd just replace them. I never thought I'd dig 29ers either, until I rode them. The difference is substantial. I love my full squish 26er to death, but with how well sorted the 29er geometry is now, I can't see buying another one. I think the plethora of wheel sizes is a good thing. It helps develop frame and suspension concepts, and offers something for everybody. A friend of mine just got a Scott 27.5" hardtail and is absolutely in love with the thing. Far more than his 29ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Bike is back from the shop. Pads replaced and rear tire seems to holding air again. Too bad the weather is going to shit on Friday, I was thinking of heading over to JB this weekend if it stayed warm like this. Though, I am now starting to think about picking up a Pugsly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I want one of these then I could keep up with you guys on the trails next spring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Who wants a Goblin? I saw this on CL. (no affiliation to the poster) http://dayton.craigslist.org/bik/4257188385.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 His price seems high given what a new goblin runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Been quiet in this thread. I haven't hauled my bike to any trails recently but I have been riding my fatbike around the local park. 6" of snow makes the walking trails a great work out and a lot more fun than they are in the summer. Though I have to watch the tire pressure. An ultra low pressure and mistiming a log, lead to a pinch flat Craig Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 His price seems high given what a new goblin runs. Agreed. If you want an Airborne bike... wait for the Dayton Midwest Outdoorfest.... They sell demos....essentially new bikes cuz the course is nothing for around $400 off and its already built and you take it home right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Anyone up north ever been to rays mtb park before? Worth a total newb going to? Edited January 2, 2014 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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