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I would bet I do.
Ok I want to see you ride Windrock on a hard tail. It would be like riding a xr200 on a SX track. No disrespect but if riding Mtbs to you two hours grinding up a gravel road with your headphones in you definitely don’t, unless that’s for a crazy 3,000ft descent
That is fake news, I'm just very irresponsible.
It's not really a competition. I don't really ride downhill, I ride cross country because that's mostly the kind if trails near me. Of course I wouldn't take a hardtail to a bike park. Looking at mountain bike project OPs got about 100 miles of cross country trails within an hours drive for a quick Monday crank session like he was asking about.
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Does anybody know of bike rental in so cal? Coming over early next year for 3 weeks of motocross but would love to try and get some mtb in and check out any trails.
Got ya 100%. Good to hear your opinion.
I’ve ridden his area it’s full of sharp rocks and fun descents. And some fun bike parks that’s why I was trying to help by suggesting a mid travel bike. Now if he lived in FL and rode Marquam park I’d say hard tail. But that really won’t scratch the moto itch.
I love these Mtb discussions
Any big bike store will have demo bikes to rent.
Markham Park was 30 mins and Quiet waters bumped our neighborhood when I lived there. We mobbed all trails on BMX bikes so I know what you mean lol!
First two pictures are in Santa Cruz from Wilder Ranch, 3rd is from Mission Trails San Diego. I do believe you can get close to the ocean off the Los Penasquitos trail system.
I thought in 2019 they okayed e-bikes on national Park trails? BLM is per managerial area on approval, so it's hodgepodge.
Well if ya want.... Schedule a demo ride at the YT Mill in San Clemente. They're right next to the dog park trails. I could meet you there and show you some fun trails. We bumped into a guy there a couple weeks ago that was on a demo ride, he looked kind of lost and said he was on a demo ride but had no clue where to go, so he tagged along with us. The first hill we went up he was "Sold" Lol They gave him something like a 2 hour window which surprised me. it's not bad way to ride a couple hours for free.
I’ve rented from Pure Ride in Lake Forest for my uncles when they came in town.
I buys parts and whatnot from The Bike Company, also in Lake Forest.
I ride mostly in Laguna and Ranch Santa Margarita. All of this is in Orange County on the ocean side of the Mtn range that separates us from the moto Mecca.
MTb does NOT come close to replacing motocross for me but still get out on it a few times a month vs weekly on the moto.
That sounds awesome, will DM you closer to the time, we are coming over for the last SX, first MX and riding the days in between
You can get get all the way down to the 5/805 split from The Penasquitos sports park by following the Penasquitos Creek trail. From there it's a few streets and one trail to Torrey Pines State Beach.
Morning friends. I anticipate receiving the bike this week. I have been thinking about how to be humble and approach this differently and not be a know it all because of my long history in moto. Some questions if you all feel so kind:
1. What are some general bike "no-no's" that I should avoid? For example, not setting it upside down? No pressure washing (obvious)? Transport? Whatever you feel is relevant that I may not know. Think maintenance too.
2. What are some general riding "no-no's" that should be avoided? Remember, I've been on bikes my whole life but specifically not a 29" mtb. I mostly do not want to end up wadding myself and getting hurt my first time out over something goofy because I assumed it was exactly like a dirtbike.
3. Needed Protection? I am scared of my shins but honestly I'm not intending on taking my feet off and slipping a pedal may not be so bad if you're seated. Knees are an always thing for me. General guidance mostly.
Its riding a bike. Gloves, cover skin, and Id suggest not over gearing unless you are going downhill riding. Full face helmets are excessive almost everywhere.
The local Carrabassett Valley trails don't allow them either, but like you said, no enforcement. I see e bikes all the time on the trails and have zero issue with it!
Oh man you as a moto guy you will be fine. Correctly set your saddle height, set tire and fork pressure before every ride, keep the drivetrain clean and lubed, super easy compared to keeping the moto bike good. I’m sure that bike comes with tire sealant if not get some and ditch the tubes.
Nobody wears shin guards but yes on knee guards. Padded Lycra under your shorts is super helpful. Not much to it really.
I run moto stuff as much as I can just because. Renthal bars and stems, 100% helmet and gear, ODI grips
Stoked for you, post a pic when it shows up
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All I can say is don’t under dress, especially if you’re riding downhill. I have a dh approved helmet that has a removable chin bar. Hot xc rides I remove it but anything remotely fast or downhill it’s on. New bikes have great brakes, the issue isn’t the brakes it’s tire contact when trails get really steep and dry. There really fun but will bite you so be a little careful at first. Also when you loose the front end on a motorcycle you have the throttle. When you loose the front end on a mountain bike your going down.
Make sure you're comfy with the brakes being "wrong." You can swap your front brake over to the right hand, if you want.
(Interesting to note: that's how they come over in Europe. In America, we're backwards on bicycles.)
2. Understand that the bike won't handle like a motorcycle. Yes, most moto guys/gals make the transition fairly easily, but there are a lot of differences in techniques. Learn to bunny hop and manual. Focus on learning cornering, jumping, and dropping. You will use those skills every time to go to the trail.
Spend some time on YouTube learning the basics of these. I like The Rich Drew Ride Series (old moto guy) and Kyle and April. April was a former pro women's motocross racer, and Kyle is a former pro mtb Enduro/DH racer. Most of their series is devoted to transitioning April from moto to mtb.
Both are really good teachers IMO.
tire pressure makes a HUGE different in how the bike feels. I run 22 front 25 rear on DH casing tires. I'm 190 pounds.
Have you ever golfed?😂
I have been Mountain biking for 30 years…have some good friends that I have been riding with for years. It’s more social thanMx for me. Lots of benefits to biking but it can never replace Mx riding for me…
Like all hydraulic brakes - swap at the banjos and bleed?
This is an honest question to the bicycle crowd. When my knees started going from years of Moto and running I bought a cheap ass MTN bike. 30 mile rounds as fast possible. The cardio was good but it wasn't as much of a workout as running but less pain so what ya gonna do?
Here's the rub (pun intended)...I tried every type of pant, shorts, seat...but the pain from nutsack to tailbone was more than I could bare. How the fuck do you guys do it? Don't tell me to "stand up more"...nobody stands up all the time.
How important is it to go tubeless? I always thought it was about weight but the more I think about it, it seems to be about flats instead.
Yep mainly too prevent flats, also affects how the tire feels, and rotational mass is kinda a big deal as to how fun the bike feels
With some brakes it doesn't matter which way you mount them so you can just flip the levers around. Setting your sag and tire pressure is as important as moto. Definitely go tubeless.
Some of it is simply conditioning your ass/taint to being in the seat for extended periods of time. Some of it could be poor saddle positioning. It almost sounds like your seat is tilted too far back. Start with it completely level then ride for a while. Make (tilt) adjustments (nose down) if you feel like you're sliding off the back, or (nose up) if you feel yourself pushing yourself back onto the seat. Moreover, after these adjustments, sense where the pressure points are and see if moving either way takes that pressure off.
If you're really desperate, you go to your local shop that does saddle testing and/or bike fit. Good luck!
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