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Originally Posted by jackstraw
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Here is the winning response.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
I just push up it now to ride it. It really is the best way to get to what you're after in life.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
I don't think there's anywhere to build another route up but a human catapult that just chucks you up there could be good. Could also charge for bumps across the river so you don't have to drive into town to get 200ft away.
Yup. And I presume you mean just up to the platform where the trail turns and then traverses the Death Cliffs? I mean - there's no point, really, in riding that section if you're pushing your bike up, amirite?Quote:
Originally Posted by kidwoo
Oh man if you think it's dangerous riding down to the corner, you should try pedaling up. All kind of good opportunities to fall off your bike at 0mph and then plunge to your death.Quote:
Originally Posted by skaredshtles
Yeah just to the corner.
I totally understand and appreciate your perspective, and I think it’s great that different folks like different strokes. I do tend to find that a lot of people who relish the meandering climbs often haven’t had the downhill epiphany yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtngirl79
I prefer the fast and dirty fire road uphill as well. It's funny how people vary on this. almost 50/50 I'd say among friendsQuote:
Originally Posted by jm2e
My SO loves the long single track meander though so I have learned to embrace it once in awhile
Yeah, but we all know Andrew can't ride for shit so what's your point? :fm:Quote:
Originally Posted by b-bear
In truth, my friends who are by far the best riders are the ones who really love the single-track up... so while I can almost keep up with them on the downhill these days I suspect I still have something to learn.
Add me to that list.Quote:
Originally Posted by b-bear
That said, if there is a single track option (especially if it's in the shade on a hot day) I'm all in.
In our immediate area most of the stuff I ride is not accessible via singletrack, and riding up those trails is not an option (pretty steep and tech in a lot of places).
Won't argue on the pushing option. As to an up route, I was thinking of something that loosely follows Poison Spider. Hence the "Hymasa-style" comment. Seems like a bike trail should be doable if there's room for a jeep trail. Would be extra awesome if it could link to Blue Dot, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by kidwoo
Seems like you could mark out a route that just sticks to rock and keeps you out of the sand. Maybe go out there one day armed with google overhead views and a gps and hand over a route to whatever moab's advocacy group is. They're obviously very pro expansion these days. On second thought, get someone with a moto to do it. I'd be pretty surprised if that wasn't something they've discussed/planned anyway. It's very energy zapping but the scenery up there is neat. Probably worth doing. In the meantime, I'll keep pushing up. Two laps is better than one anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman
Inside every biker there's a hiker. Nothing wrong with hiking it.
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Catastrophic failure of DIY Coke Bottle Air Compressor. Feeling lucky I still have eyesight intact. Sitting in quiet room now, waiting for ears to stop ringing.
The Fuck?
Vibes for your hearing mang...
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$30 at Homedepot
I love me some homemade shit. But what is with the bandage wrap? Was that supposed to be duct tape or packaging tape or some such thing? Must have made a seriously sweet sound! What psi?Quote:
Originally Posted by jm2e
that's to keep it from explodingQuote:
Originally Posted by jono
duh :D
20" tube and you can set the bead with a trail pump. I landed a jump off camber and my tire came off. I wiped the pines/mud and I was able to pump it.
Yup. You know, contain the blast!
100psi, per recommendation of teh interwebz.
Gonna get the Schwalbe Tire Booster I think. No more high pressure DIY.
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Originally Posted by jm2e
Who the fuck told you that? I'm going to find them and kick them in the balls on your behalf. And on behalf of humanity.
Wow, no kidding, that's amazing! I guess it's lucky they told you to contain the shrapnel with that stretchy stuff.
Sweet lesson in composites to be had there, though. Might have to save that pic.
Dude, seriously. That’s Darwin Award material.Quote:
Originally Posted by jm2e
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Thanks for the warm sentiment.
Since you can’t hear shit right now, I’ll go ahead and type this: I’m speechless.Quote:
Originally Posted by jm2e
Please tell us where you read this hot pro tip.
Just google tubeless inflator or Coke Bottle Air Compressor. I’m not the first dumbass to try this. Perhaps just the first one to admit it to his internet friends.
http://www.bikeradar.com/us/mtb/gear...nflator-44290/
http://forums.mtbr.com/wheels-tires/...t-1028270.html
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.red...ttle_air_tank/
https://m.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hu...ssor-Hack,8450
I’m so pleased to be able to deliver the entertainments with this. Maybe should have started a new thread for it! FKNA!!!
Back story, just moved cross country and got rid of a lot of heavy bulky shit, including my old Air Compressor. Stumbled across this ghetto shit when looking at the Air Shot and assorted charger/booster floor pumps. Figured it was worth a try. Lesson learned.
You're probably right. There's no way someone down there hasn't thought of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kidwoo
Thanks for the links. It seems like there is a rather small margin of error.Quote:
Originally Posted by jm2e
You moved out of N.C? Where’d ya end up?
I️ picked up a cheap Giant floor pump that has high and low volume. The high volume works so well I️ barely use my compressor anymore.
Ft Collins. Pretty stoked on the "back yard" trails here.
Here ya go old school no noodles. There's at least another 15 miles between these two zones that are just across the street from each other. Todays ride.Attachment 215912
Love Colorado. You lucky man. My riding there is limited to Telluride and Durango. Telluride blew my mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by jm2e
Telluride and the San Juans blow my mind too. Just ridiculous.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrMan
Congrats dude. FtC is one of the last best spots on the Front Range. Kinda far from resort skiing, but a super long riding season on great trails.Quote:
Originally Posted by jm2e
Hit me up when you want to go for a ride... I'm in Niwot, and ride up in Loveland and Ft. Fun pretty regularly. Love me some Bobcat Ridge and Horsetooth SP.Quote:
Originally Posted by jm2e
why didnt you just go to the bike shop and use their air compressor?
Why didn't you just drive your car to get to where you wanted to go?Quote:
Originally Posted by mtngirl79
Would love to hook up and ride some Nor CO trails. Can't help but worry that my slow ass would be a drag on the climbs though.Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan
Have you been out to Croiser Mtn Yet? Found a "secret" trail up there that's pretty nice. We've barely tapped into anything beyond FtC, but had fun up there when it was still warm.
Nope, haven't ridden Crosier yet... it's kind of a haul for me, but it looks like there could be a decent amount of trail up there.
Yeesh, glad you're alright! I made one years ago, never pushed it past 40psi. The thing always terrified me. Got a topeak booster floor pump, much less terrifying now.
Steve, hit me with a PM if you're looking for someone to ride with up here. Wife and I get out to Horsetooth or Bobcat most weekends and I'm free one weekday most weeks. Would love to connect for something. Be a good excuse to not troll tgr all day!Quote:
Originally Posted by smmokan