Rester5350 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I busted it out yesterday and put in a quick ride from my house. 10.2 miles on pretty tame terrain. What are you guys using for tracking your rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 no riding for me this weekend. just snow, wet wet snow. Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I busted it out yesterday and put in a quick ride from my house. 10.2 miles on pretty tame terrain. What are you guys using for tracking your rides? I use RunKepeer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I have been using motionx gps and have been very happy with it, but used maprica yesterday and it was ok. I like that you can import maps and use maps from there existing database on Maprica. Motionx just gives you so much more data. I wonder how long my battery will last if I run them both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 if I can remember. I use my tracks, but j also have a wireless cateye which j use to track amph and distance Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blights Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I have a cat eye and strava. Strava I use to push me more on some days. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Picked up this last night Nice hardware! What pedals you going with? Shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 So I'm an avid road cyclist (ride for my corporate team, several races, ~3500 miles a year excluding commuting) I currently ride a Fuji Roubaix (Zipp 101's, 105 group) I grew up riding dirt and and ski a ton. Been getting the itch to try dirt but I dont want another money pit (LGT + Bike + Skiing ) So I bought a Nevada nothing fancy or worthy of a epic DH race etc but she'll do for for my intended MTB usage (converted ski slopes and XC trails around the region. It was the only 24" frame I could find and it happened to be on sale! I guess this will be a trial period but I already am lining up a full carbon conversion for next years cycle season and ill likely be spending money on that setup vs a high end MTB. Picked up some Giro shoes and platform pedals so I clip in on the trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Nice hardware! What pedals you going with? Shoes? Shoes - depends, lately I've been rocking a few old pairs of Vasque Velocity GTX because I can hike them, and I don't care if I tear them up. Padels - always platforms, current set I've had a few years is Easton Flatboys. They seem to hold up really well (and I've thrashed them pretty bad) though they're a bit heavy. I actually need to run over to the HW store and pick up some new set pins for them as I've run out (they rattle out and / or get dull) Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 That is my question as Im used to road setups (I run LOOK Keos with 9 deg. float cleats) what do most MTBers wear/run platforms and shoes or clipped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddA Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 ^^^Platforms are definitely back in vogue amongst certain groups. I run clips unless I'm riding DH or playing in the bike park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Clipless here when out on the trails... I swap out to platforms when I ride around town or go to Ray's indoor park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Most single track guys in this area that don't do much dh, or aggressive riding tend to stick with clippers, the ones (like my self) who value collar bones tend to go with platforms so you can escape the bike as badness is happening. If I were riding a road bike I would probably stick with clippers, but in general, when you get more aggressive, your desire to throw the bike away when things to pear shaped tends to increase, and being attached to the bike, other than with your hands isn't a good thing. Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamba6 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 My Frankenstein bike. Kind of wish it was a full suspension but it's working for the cross country riding I do in Ellicottville, NY http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e96/boarding087/559236_10152018198195051_168639641_n_zps0e8e12ea.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e96/boarding087/183723_10152040523045051_4609080_n_zps048d947d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Most single track guys in this area that don't do much dh, or aggressive riding tend to stick with clippers, the ones (like my self) who value collar bones tend to go with platforms so you can escape the bike as badness is happening. If I were riding a road bike I would probably stick with clippers, but in general, when you get more aggressive, your desire to throw the bike away when things to pear shaped tends to increase, and being attached to the bike, other than with your hands isn't a good thing. I've Superman'd over the bar quite a few times... I guess I've been lucky thus far. If its anything more than rather tame XC, I definitely use flats. If you ride clips long enough, the clip out motion becomes second nature after a while, even when falling. Second nature doesn't mean you get it every time though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yeah same here, amazingly I've never hit my head, I tend to roll onto my shoulders or upper back as I'm coming down. Road rash, and a few banged up elbows but nothing serious (knock on wood) Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I usually belly flop when I go OTB... been a while since I took a tumble to the side (knock on wood) so I haven't worried about collar bone breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yeah clip in/out is second nature to me at this stage. Ive avoided massive pileups in races (road) but ive also went down twice both on wet decking (Mt Vernon trails here in DC area) its sucks. I know about the extent of my MTB prowess and I can see how not being clipped in, in low speed maneuvering will be helpful. I have two sided paltforms so on the rollers ill clip in on the technical its pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Also anyone rebuild shocks know a good place to source seals and the valving units? I've rebuilt the shocks on my old CR250 so I understand the technical aspects with oils, springs etc just need to see if parts are going to be a PITA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 My Frankenstein bike. Kind of wish it was a full suspension but it's working for the cross country riding I do in Ellicottville, NY http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e96/boarding087/559236_10152018198195051_168639641_n_zps0e8e12ea.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e96/boarding087/183723_10152040523045051_4609080_n_zps048d947d.jpg Are you 'afraid' of ticks in your area? Currently living in MD and will be hitting the trails soon for the first time.. I hate ticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yeah clip in/out is second nature to me at this stage. Ive avoided massive pileups in races (road) but ive also went down twice both on wet decking (Mt Vernon trails here in DC area) its sucks. I know about the extent of my MTB prowess and I can see how not being clipped in, in low speed maneuvering will be helpful. I have two sided paltforms so on the rollers ill clip in on the technical its pressure Yeah I donno if it matters how fast you are with it. The times I've crashed, I was crashing before I even knew what was happening. Also anyone rebuild shocks know a good place to source seals and the valving units? I've rebuilt the shocks on my old CR250 so I understand the technical aspects with oils, springs etc just need to see if parts are going to be a PITA. I've rebuilt many pairs of motorcycle and bicycle shocks. Allballz is probably going to be a good place to start. Use http://cmsnl.com/ and see if they have a microfiche blowout of your bike, if so you can pull part numbers from that. Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddA Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yeah I donno if it matters how fast you are with it. The times I've crashed, I was crashing before I even knew what was happening. I'm with GEE-OTTO on this one. It really does become second nature. Not busting your balls or anything, but I don't really know anyone who bases their clipped v flat decision on wrecking. It's more a matter of "need." Like, "do I need the efficiency gains that cleats provide?" Or, "do I need to relieve myself of this money burning a hole in my pocket?";). If you're coming from a moto background I could see not really feeling the need to be mechanically connected to the bike. Of those that I ride with that have recently switched back to flats, it's been a matter of comfort, preference, and the fact that shoes (vs cleats) are pretty awesome these days. We ride the nastiest stuff we can find, and while we get our asses handed to us from time to time, there's no reason to think our pedal choices have much to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamba6 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Are you 'afraid' of ticks in your area? Currently living in MD and will be hitting the trails soon for the first time.. I hate ticks We haven't had any issues riding back in this area. It actually dries out pretty quickly here too. I however cant stand ticks and wouldn't be happy with them being on trails. We stay away from one park because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamba6 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Not the best quality video but we will be making a new one this year. I have a new gopro so I'd like to get a better quality to show the trails better. This is our 2 mile downhill we enjoy at the end of our cross country riding. We usually start on this hill to get to the top and ride all around back in the state forest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX4tb51kAd0&list=UU-0f09ElbDOtmETxWFv2rYg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 We haven't had any issues riding back in this area. It actually dries out pretty quickly here too. I however cant stand ticks and wouldn't be happy with them being on trails. We stay away from one park because of that. Yeah. I've been riding mostly in the desert and in the Rockies. So this was not an issue; until I began riding in France and I got like 4 ticks on me . Now that I am living in MD, I want to go riding but a bit 'scared' of these nasty little insects.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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