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How do they do that?

JerseyPete — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:18:12 GMT

In this video, several mtn bike riders spin their bars around. Are there no cables or are they routed through the neck like BMX bikes?
How do they spin them around or are there just no cables at all?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrxgT...layer_embedded

Eggbeater 2 vs. 3

Yo Eddy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:04:32 GMT

I'm looking into getting Eggbeater pedals. Comparing the EB2 vs. EB3, it looks like the EB2 is both cheaper and lighter than the EB3, but the EB3 is higher up in the product line. Anyone have comments on why you would choose the EB3 over the EB2 or vice versa?

(fwiw, it will be my first experience with Eggbeaters...I've always been an SPD user...)

2008 SC Heckler frame (small)

dhsean — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:21:31 GMT

Everybody started to ask about this too - must be that time of year.

2008 Santa Cruz Heckler (small) with DHX 5 coil over shock. Barely ridden 10 times and then disassembled. One nick in chainstay other than that it is mint.

$500 - just the frame and rear shock. The parts are another bike now.

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SC Blur XC (xsmall)

dhsean — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:11:30 GMT

OK - everybody has been asking again so here it is:

SC Blur XC (xsmall) white with brand new complete linkage rebuild and a RP3 rear shock.

$150 - first taker.

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m.cruz, jep1210, oharris29, pyrofactor - when are we going to diablo?

JV3 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:45:28 GMT

ups just delivered my poc stuff. mike can show us what not to do :D i'm aiming for a mid to late september?

i'll start wearing bits and pieces here at the local trails to get used to them. if others here who i don't know yet see me, come over and say hi while you're laughing at me :p i'm always up for meeting new people from here.

Is This a Good Deal?

Fourth_Letter — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:14:12 GMT

I'm looking to try SS on the cheap. I don't wanna spend any more than $500. Saw this on CL. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1924962056.html

Whatcha guys think?

What fork

Jerseysingletracker — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:39:59 GMT

So I'm thinking about getting a frame that requires a 140mm-160mm fork. anyone have recommendations that have worked great for them? Optimally I'd like to have one with a lever to toggle between 140 and 160 but I'm not sure if it even exists without going outside that 20mm range.

Fall Beginner Rides at Jungle Habitat

News — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:00:01 GMT

Its a little late in the season to be starting an after work ride but we're throwing out sense to get you out on the trail for a a little bit. And we'll carry on until the light kills the ride.

What are we talking about ? A beginner ride at Jungle Habitat on Tues nights, that's what. What we're going to do is link up the safari roads and some easier single track and do a no drop social fun ride through Jungle Habitat.

Meet up at the front gate around 5:30 for a 6pm sharp roll time. We may get 1 hour or so in in before it gets darkish but we'll keep to areas that hold light. We should be able to get a solid 60-75 mins of riding.

Bring a working mountain bike, a helmet and something to drink. We'll bring the tour guides and fun. All skills are welcome, no one is dropped.

Questions, direct them here: jungle@jorba.org

Newbie from central NJ

HumpMonk3y — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:47:14 GMT

Hey Everyone,

Just recently got back into Mountain Biking. Came across this website and decided to join. Lots of good information on this site.Look forward to hitting some new trails.

Save the Date! Take Your Kid Mountain Biking - October 2nd

News — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:30:03 GMT

JORBA & Somerset County Park Commission are hosting a take your kid mountain biking day:

Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:00 am
Washington Valley Park (AKA Chimney Rock)

More details about registration, etc. will follow shortly, but mark your calendars now. Hope you can make it!

Need Jungle Habitat Advice

Midnight Rider — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:16:18 GMT

Hey all. I'm heading to JH for the first time. I'm most likely going with some not-so-fit buds. What are the beginner to intermediate trails there? Are the trails properly signed or color coded? Anything else I need to know about JH before going?

Thanks!!!! Rawk!!!!!

Invite to the Bottle ride (timed ride) on 9/25

the bottle ride — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:04:03 GMT

Update: the event has been moved to 9/26 (Sunday) due to a conflict with trail building....building trails are more important than a home made race.
What is this? A group ride that happens to be timed with a bottle of wine as the prize.
Format: Timed runs with riders separated by 1/2 minute intervals. Fastest person to go down, then up earns themselves a bottle of wine. If 5 or more girls ride, their prize is a bottle of champagne. If 5 or more singlespeeders show up, then their prize will be a bottle of wine. Strict adherence to the honor code and all IMBA rules apply.
The course: It is technical and requires fitness. A good expert class racer will finish the course in roughly 40 minutes. This course will reward the person with the best skills and engine- a true test of your MTB skills.
Where: The exact details of the course and location of the event will revealed at a later date, but it is within Westchester county.
Limited Seating:Capacity constraints keep this event to truly limited seating. Advance registration only. Please email to reserve your place. Due to the nature of the event, details are on a need to know basis and will not be release until a few days before the event.
Admission: No cost other than being a participant through out the ride. Come to the meeting point. Sign in and register. Hear the opening statement. Line up. Race. Finish. Stay for the brief closing ceremony and awards. At that point you are free to go ride and explore the most excellent trails.
The event is free with a few conditions:1.Due to the nature of the event the first rule of the bottle ride is don not talk about the bottle ride.2.One must be willing to have your picture taken. 3. Must return the number plate. 4. Finally,all rules apply. These include the following: A. It is a gentleman's (or gentlewoman's) ride, so obviously no cheating. B. If someone is hurt, please stop and help-this is about fun. C. IMBA rules apply.D. No drinking of the wine on site of the event- Anyway, one should be drinking fine wine with fine food.
Apres Ride: After the event and a good bit of dirt riding, riders are encouraged to go to the Local Brewery for booze and victuals at around 1PM.
When: Saturday the 25th of September. Sign in as 8.30AM. Ride starts at 9.30AM.
Please email for more details and entrance into the event: thebottleride@gmail.com

I hope to see you all out there.

GPS Request

ReggieHammond — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:55:36 GMT

I've searched a bit, but couldn't find any GPS links from the Tranquility side of Allamuchy. Anyone have anything starting from the Tranquility gate inclusive of the "goodies" that the Mooche has to offer?

Ramapo to Ringwood question...

babu — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:50 GMT

Hello everyone,
I just looked in the other thread regarding the options for a ride from the top of the Skyline to Ringwood, but I still need some clarification. I rode Ringwood a lot in the past three years so no problems there. However, I have never tried going to Ringwood from the top of Skyline Dr. Is the trailhead across the street from the parking lot? Which trail should I take to Ringwood, and where will it take me out, once in Ringwood...this is in order to plan the RNG side of the ride. One last thing: what options do I have for the ride back?
Pfffff.....that's a lot of questions... Thanks a lot...in advance!

Windham World Cup race vid/report

NERaceRedux — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:52:16 GMT

Just posted new report on Windham World Cup XC races. Shot vid of my race (Cat 1) and pros and cat 2s. If you raced Cat 1, you prob passed me at some point. Check out the vid/report here:

http://neraceredux.blogspot.com/

WTT: Thule Peloton Fork Mount for Stand up Mount.

pearl — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:41:47 GMT

This is what I have here. Only reason I would want to get rid of mine is because taking the wheel off and on my new bike is getting old.

Criterium, Side Arm, Big Mouth, anything that fits a Thule Rack.

Custom Frame

don — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:10:51 GMT

Bro Mike just completed a bmx frame. Jig and frame built from scratch. We did the Brew class together last November and since then he's been putting things together with the torch.

Here is a slide show of all the work he's done. Making a jig from scratch is no joke - maybe it's not an Anvil but it looks dialed in person. Female dropouts, seat clamp delete option, milled his own headtube and BB shell:
http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...build_0001.mp4

Test ride of the new bike - Mike throws tables just as smooth as his TIG beads or is it the other way around :hmmm:
http://vimeo.com/14513376

Kids Riding

don — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:00:51 GMT

I thought there was a thread with pics of mtbnj riders' kids but couldn't find one. Anyway here some pics/vids I took of a recent trip to VT with the family:

http://unionstreetbikes.com/media/pl...pups_stowe.jpg
http://vimeo.com/14513563
Little guy, Coop, age 4 trying out the step-up line and video of the tabletops

http://unionstreetbikes.com/media/pl...pups_stowe.jpg
http://vimeo.com/14513616
Sean, just turned 11, step-up line. Took him a bit, but he finally was nosing in and pumping tranny a bit. If he rode his bike as much as his surfboard he might be half decent :)

Laboring in the Jungle September 6

MtnRider — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:34:55 GMT

Who's up for an AM ride @ Jungle Habitat on MONDAY :getsome:

Thinking 9:30 start but flexible if vote is for earlier or later

WalkBike NJ seeks Executive Director

Big&Clumsy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:09:50 GMT

Would love to see an MTBer get in here. Could do a lot of good. Don't know much about it but could probably get some more info through the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.

http://walkbikejersey.blogspot.com/2...coalition.html

Thanks!!! 8/30 "Single Track Mine Mondays" Volunteers

News — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:50:09 GMT

We had 10 Volunteers come out to this past Monday's TM at Dickerson Mine Preserve.

Kristine Angell
Robin Evensen
Joe Petrarca
Charlie Elfers
Bob Workman
Steve Filipponi
Philip Nergtz
Marc Engel
Jason Gonsalves
Marc Perez

We split into two groups - one did some hand bench cutting - the other did the foundation for a retaining wall on a switchback, all on the Beach Connector trail.
This trail is coming together nicely but there is still much work to do.
Thanks to all volunteers for your time and the quality of work you have dedicated to this project!
Please stay tuned to JORBA for the next scheduled TM as we will be taking off (hopefully riding) next Monday - Labor Day.
Enjoy the holiday!

Pooch in need

walter — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:01:54 GMT

Hey gang, my neighbors daughter recently had a baby, and they need to get rid of their dog. The dog is getting a bit jealous of the baby and acting up a bit. Its a 7y/o female Jack Russell named Roxy. The dog also has Addisons disease and requires some monthly meds.

Ideally they would like for someone to take the dog from them and give it the care it needs, but if not they are willing to donate it to a shelter that WILL NOT put the dog down. If anyone has any interest or knows of a shelter anywhere within reason that will care for dogs without(purposely) killing them, please let me know.

Thanks!

Chimney Rock Thu 9/2

scotth — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:27:37 GMT

I have an unexpectecd day off tomorrow, so I'm going to spend it at CR. If anyone is interested in a ride I'll be in the Newmans Lot at 7am. I think Dave (little-big-ring) from the board is also coming.

Scott

Another Bike Park Opening in PA

gmb3 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:18:32 GMT

Apparently Spring Mountain will be opening for lift-accessed DH this month after about a decade hiatus. I have never ridden there but hear it was a cool place back in the day:

"Well it's about that time that the lifts start running at Spring Mt for Launch Bike park.

Saturday and Sunday, September 11 & 12, will be free full-day lift tickets to all riders. Thereafter Launch will be open Friday nights, Saturday & Sunday days through the Fall.

2010 lift ticket rates:
Friday nights (4PM to 8PM) Tickets: $12
Saturday and Sunday (10AM to 6PM) Tickets: $20

For directions, general information, regularly updated schedule of events and lift access days go to: www.springmountainadventures.com "

Cranks Around the Campfire Time Trial Results

PortlandRider — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:27:06 GMT

2010 Cranks Around the Campfire Time Trial results:

(5 mile course)

Men�s Open

1. Joe Petrarca 00:27:32
2. Daniel Brodeen 00:29:23
3. Greg Heller 00:30:11
4. Chris Santaluccia 00:30:55
5. Tim Kimrey 00:42:21

Women�s Open

1. Ashley Mortenson 00:49:08

Thanks to all that came out and raced our TT! Look for something much bigger and better for the 2011 season!

Avid Brake Pads..ERRRRRRRGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

mtnbiker5 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:33:45 GMT

I just replaced my Avid brake pads (Elixer CR) and the vibration/elephant noise coming out of the rear when I apply is insane. WTF!!!!???? Do I have to organic? I dont get it though cause metallic was in there originally. Why does it do this? Annoying.

Newbie in Belle Mead

jcnole96 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:55:12 GMT

Hey everybody,
Just moved up to NJ from Florida in June. I have always ridden road bikes (triathlons), and am just now getting into mountain biking. I have a old steel Trek 800 that I put a front shock on to see how I enjoyed the sport. I went out to 6 mile run last Saturday and loved it. I plan to ride my Trek for a little while, and eventually move up to a better bike. The forum is great, and I have gained a lot of useful information just browsing through the threads.

Hope to see you on the trails,
Jonathan

Santa Cruz LT/ Other

Jerseysingletracker — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:34:08 GMT

Hey I was considering the Santa Cruz LT frame and doing a build up. I was wondering if anyone has this frame. if so do you like it and any issues? I know it requires a 140-160mm fork. any good recommendations out there?
On another note I am still not opposed to other frames. I'm looking for a good full suspension frame/complete. Any suggestions, lay em on me...

55cm track / fixed road bike $400

al415 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:29:57 GMT

Pics up before the end of the day. Twenty miles on this bike. Front brake, fixed gear. Track dropouts. Narrow riser bars. Black deep dish rims.

Perfect for winter "training", roller racing, tooling around town, commuting or bike polo... whatever.

It's set up with a black brooks type saddle and black lock-on grips. I also have a brown concor (vintage) saddle and honey cork grips for it if you prefer a vintage look.

Adventure Race 10/24

Big&Clumsy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:06:07 GMT

Anyone looking to change it up should try these out. The sprint races usually have a good mix of competitive folks along with a number of beginners. Your best bet is to team up with people of similar skill and ability, that way no one is bogging you down.

My only warning is be careful, they're addictive! Feel free to hit me up if you have questions, I've done 3 or 4 so I can probably help you out a bit.

http://www.goalsara.org/yr2010/edge_race.html