Habi Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 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.I am wanting to pick up a seeker or goblin (leaning toward the seeker). Let me know when the demo is cause I probably won't see it. Made it out yesterday for my first winter ride. Wasn't all that into the cold. It was probably worse since I am not in shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I am wanting to pick up a seeker or goblin (leaning toward the seeker). Let me know when the demo is cause I probably won't see it.Made it out yesterday for my first winter ride. Wasn't all that into the cold. It was probably worse since I am not in shape.I think it was beginning October last year. Had Goblins for $800 which saves you $75 shipping as well. They seem to be good bikes havent got to ride mine much and I hate cold/snow riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Anyone up north ever been to rays mtb park before? Worth a total newb going to?I have not been yet but will probably try sometime this winter. Been having too much fun in the snow so far. From what I have heard it is great even for the inexperienced. Watching some of the youtube videos there looks like a number of nice courses that would be easy enough to complete without walking but challenging. I would think it is worth a day trip, even if just to fight off the winter blues. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Were do you ride in the snow at? Trails or just on a bike path? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Were do you ride in the snow at? Trails or just on a bike path?Yes,Neighborhood park has a paved but unplowed multi-use path and some unofficial hiking/MTB trails. I am riding on both. With the nearly a foot of snow we currently have either is a significant challenge. The packed walking trails provide a good surface that is not too challenging. But lightly tracked paths create plenty of challenges to keep upright and going in the right direction. Untracked paths are nearly impossible to get started from stopped but if you can keep pedaling its not too hard to keep upright. Still I spend all my time in my lowest gear (32x34) pedaling at near redline. Tons of fun Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I plan to start riding more this spring to help drop some weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 I'm hoping to head to Ray's for the IMBA weekend on the 18th and 19th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 I plan to start riding more this spring to help drop some weight.Im trying to do the same this winter. The fatbike is alot of fun in the snow, but I am not going to ride in negative temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Yeah this cold front sucks, i went hunting the last two days and froze once my clothes got damp with sweat from stalk hunting in deep snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Yeah this cold front sucks, i went hunting the last two days and froze once my clothes got damp with sweat from stalk hunting in deep snow.You are crazy choosing to go out in this weather. A couple days and will be back to normal in the 20s. I can do teens no problem but have a hard time keeping extremities warm below 10F. Sure I know there are places where is stays that cold for weeks but Cleveland is usually much more mild. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I went out in the morning before the front moved in. And the next day in the evening when it had pushed through for the most part. And only for three or four hours each time. If you stay moving you keep warm, and I am like a walrus as far as cold goes. It was late season muzzle loading so I wanted to try to get out. It was a good work out if anything tromping through the deep snow and brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Made it out for the first time this year.... Rode alum p2 and it kicked my ass. Hoping P1 is ready tomorrow or may hit up chestnut ridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Made it out for the first time this year.... Rode alum p2 and it kicked my ass. Hoping P1 is ready tomorrow or may hit up chestnut ridge.Hit me up if you decide on chestnut. I haven't had the new ride on dirt yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) Pas two weeks we cleaned our local trail and rode it once. Friday I rode 12 at Mohican, I thought I was going to die. I got a leg cramp at the 10 mile mark after tying my shoe, which made it even worse. Got passed twice by a old guy with the smallest seat I ever seen, he said he did the 5 mile loop twice. He passed me in the first mile then passed me at the 10 mile mark. Sucks being fat lol. Edited April 20, 2014 by 4DAIVI PAI2K5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Got my ass kicked by chestnut today. There is a 2 mile section closed on the short loop but doubled it on the long loop! Big track and single track in a w/e is killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 "Rode" 10 miles at dillon today.... That kicked my ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) The wife wants something a little less "aggresive" to pedal around on, so we are selling her 2000 Specialized Rockhopper Comp. LargeTektro Quartz BrakesShimano Deore shifters and front derailleur, and XT rear derailleurFox Vanilla rear shockManitou Magnum R forksAll stock, barely riden. We bought it used about 4 or 5 years ago. Everything works as it should. Originally $1100. $275? Edited April 21, 2014 by Ron505 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 suspended fork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Either bike will work well since the 8.3 has lockout. A solid or locked fork is more efficient and suspension isn't needed on paved roads. As far as I can tell without knowing much about them the components (shifters, derailluers, brakes) look fairly comparable with the 7.3 being more road oriented. You can't go wrong with either just go with what feels better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzer Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 I agree with above, if you're really doing 90% road/trails, either will be fine. Negligible weight difference, and for your intended use I think front suspension will just waste your energy and will require periodic maintenance that will cost more in the long run so I'd go solid. Unless that 10% is gonna be taking it off some sweet jumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Oooo, this is a MOUNTAIN BIKE thread. I have a Walmart mountain bike with shocks collecting dust I'll sell for $40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Im with you paul i bought a front suspension only diamond back from dicks a few years back. It has disc brakes and lots of gears i haveyet to break it under my huge ass. I been running stairs and going hill climbing for the last two weeks trying to get in some other shape than round. Might break the bike out this week to toss into the mix. Down 8 pounds in two weeks, about 50 more to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Mt biking is a hella work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 It is, but it's hella addicting. My latest race report! http://pete.hitzeman.com/cephas365/bellies-bears-bruises/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Awesome write up Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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