Johnny Utahs Bike Change Operation
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Mumonkan
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whats a good place to go and rent a big bike for a noob? i remember goin to mountain creek water park and seein dudes goin up on the lift and wanting to ditch my ex and waterslides to kill myself on a bike lol
text me next time you plan on goin somewhere on the weekend i can prob get my buddy to come and drive us there
text me next time you plan on goin somewhere on the weekend i can prob get my buddy to come and drive us there
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Wait, there's a climb in Allaire?
I will break you on the climbs we have at Allaire. Just sayin son ;*)
Not to pour gas on the fire, but deciding to sell the nomad after riding it at allaire and having Mitch take u out on a climb....?
That bike should have been ridden thoroughly at jungle, mooch, and ringwood. If u don't ride those places enough, than it makes sense to sell. Not taking a hit on the sell makes it easier.
That bike should have been ridden thoroughly at jungle, mooch, and ringwood. If u don't ride those places enough, than it makes sense to sell. Not taking a hit on the sell makes it easier.
Johnny Utah
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Don't take things so literally. It did make we want a faster trail bike though.
More focus on I would rather have a full blown DH rig and a bike that rides trail better rather than the nomad which rides DH pretty well and trail pretty slow.
I would also say the nomad is a bit much for serious enduro racing, a 5 or 6" bike may be more well rounded. In reality the nomad was like sitting on my v10.
In addition, I wanted something I could beat the snot out of in the rocks not care. My Cove Shocker is perfect for that. Let's see if I buy another non fat trailish bike, which is on the list if I do bearscat and/or w101.
As for the Allaire comments, come on out sometime guys, I will show you things away from hospital road that may change your mind, especially in a muddy winter.
@jShort just caught the tail end of your comment, you hit the nail on the head, I can make those places five times a year with my riding schedule, so a toned down trail bike makes sense for me. As for DH, I had somewhere between 15-20 days last year, so a dedicated bike makes some sense.
Johnny Utah
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Eventually you will, I am not sure how I will react.
Johnny Utah
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Mtn creek is good for rentals, but the trails at blue Mtb in pa or Thunder Mtn are primo if it is your first weekend out. We can discuss on our next ride.
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Don't hurt yourself old man.
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
I rode a customer's 29er around yesterday and it seriously felt like a road bike to me. I'd love a Stumpy 6fattie to dick around on.
Johnny Utah
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If that is the one in Bike mag this month at the 2k mark with 27.5" + wheels that is on my list.
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Its the matte orange one, it's like 3k.
Johnny Utah
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First stop - Triumph in New Hope
Thanks, I do do that from time to time.. On a real note let me know when you want to hit the hills of Allaire..
w_b
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