Thanks on the frame! It is hard to rely on delivery dates, but I waited 6 months for my Transition Spur and it showed up within 2 weeks of it's scheduled date.
Until now, my only relationship with SRAM had been in dealing with lawsuits!
I remember when I lived there. Spent more time in the car getting there and back than on the trail. Now I have single track at the end of my street and two great mtn bike parks within a 20 min drive.The main reason to live in California: Sweating in January! 3000 feet of downhill from here...
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I remember when I lived there. Spent more time in the car getting there and back than on the trail. Now I have single track at the end of my street and two great mtn bike parks within a 20 min drive.
Nice! I have an Enduro bike too. I was scheduled to do 4 races in 2020 but then covid hit... I'll likely do a few this summer though.
I ordered a new frame as I have so many old parts around I can sell the Specialized and make a profit, now's a good time to sell bikes. I went for a Transition Spire, which weighs a few lbs less then the Spec Enduro, should be a bit more versatile. It'll be here March-April, I hope it fits and performs a lot like a larger version of my Transition Spur.
I live at the foothills. I ride my bike from my garage to the trail heads. But I know what you mean. There are many valid reasons NOT to live here!I remember when I lived there. Spent more time in the car getting there and back than on the trail. Now I have single track at the end of my street and two great mtn bike parks within a 20 min drive.
Just had my bikes serviced by Scott Hamlin of Stuntman Mechanix.
1000 Watt beach/hills electric bike, plus a ~25 year old bike Scott appeared to love (as I do, in fact). They don't make them like they used to, says Scott.
Here's Scott riding in Cardiff below my bike pics. Well worth a watch. As an ex ultra keen skateboarder, we got on really well with each other despite a huge age gap.
I also own a DualTron electric scooter, which is bags of fun.
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It came with the bike. I have actually removed it in favour of a rear bike rack, which also acts as a mud guard.What's the rear fender you've got there? I would like something just like it.
The electric bike was a gamble. Bought from a Belgium seller on eBay, it was actually dispatched from Prague and came in via Germany.you are modding your bikes too?
Nice Dave. I am not a talented mountain biker at all. I am just not built for it - much more naturally designed for very short burst strength sports unfortunately. That said I really love mountain biking and the cardio does me serious good. Also I find it massively clears my brain out.
Enjoy.
Some-time cyclist here. Mostly of the urban warrior, commuter variety, with some mountain biking and road cycling for fun now and then. There are some okay MTB single-track spots around Chicago (Wisconsin and Michigan mostly, with some decent stuff in Indiana), but pretty much all of it, of course, you have to drive to, and I don't own a car by choice. (Walk score, keeping down my carbon footprint, etc.) Instead, I've got a couple of commute bikes: a hacked together single-speed with an 80s Trek steel frame and an old Scapin (which I'm told one doesn't seem much of in the US). Neither are anything special, but have seen lots of miles.
@User211 @Uk Paul Looking forward, in my upcoming move to London, to being able to train to various good road and MTB spots. I'm not expecting California or Colorado or Utah-level stuff, but some cursory web research suggests there a lot of nice rides to be had striking out in various directions from London. Maybe a few good overnights to be done, too. I'm also told that one can also just do big loops starting in the city and get out to some quiet country lanes without too much trouble, but I haven't taken the time to map any of that yet.
Wonderful. Thanks for the tips. I'm wondering how much solitude you can get in spots like these, or if they're pretty heavily enjoyed. Wouldn't turn me off, except for MTB. Just curious.If you decide to do overnight - you must check out Bike Park Wales. Also the Surrey Hills. Also Forest of Dean.
Wonderful. Thanks for the tips. I'm wondering how much solitude you can get in spots like these, or if they're pretty heavily enjoyed. Wouldn't turn me off, except for MTB. Just curious.
Looking forward, in my upcoming move to London, to being able to train to various good road and MTB spots.
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