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N+1: I can't make up my mind
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The Squirrel
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I know, right...First world problems.
N+1 and you can't make up your mind??
Buy three.
You're welcome.
Buy three.
You're welcome.
The Squirrel
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Bikes are like children to me. I just want to make sure I play with each equally.
qclabrat
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you're an early bird, for me, nothing more relaxing than a 45 min drive on the weekends to get to the trailhead by the crack of dawn. Ride for 2-3 hrs. In the summer, you have time to pick up bagels on the way home for brownie points or take the wife out for brunch. One thing good about a second hand bike is if you resale at the end of the season, its not as painful. BTW, are you still planning for a SS? could be tough up north
The Squirrel
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I am an early bird, but I have to start taking back my weekends. It's been a bad year for me physically, so I haven't been on my road bike much and I've let other things invade my early "me" time.
I do have my eye on the SS, but the original plan was to head down to places like Allaire or 6MR until I can get 1x set-up and then start tackling North Jersey. This is where the questions really started for me. It seems to me, that many of the people on this board live right in the belly of most of the NJ trails and put in a lot of rides. I wanted to understand if this was going to be like owning a boat and living nowhere near water. People do it; they just don't get out on the boat often.
Starting used will allow me to beat the crap out of it while I hone my skills. I mean, If I don't hit a tree or two each ride I'm not trying hard enough, right?
I do have my eye on the SS, but the original plan was to head down to places like Allaire or 6MR until I can get 1x set-up and then start tackling North Jersey. This is where the questions really started for me. It seems to me, that many of the people on this board live right in the belly of most of the NJ trails and put in a lot of rides. I wanted to understand if this was going to be like owning a boat and living nowhere near water. People do it; they just don't get out on the boat often.
Starting used will allow me to beat the crap out of it while I hone my skills. I mean, If I don't hit a tree or two each ride I'm not trying hard enough, right?
Bikes are like children to me too. I buy one, abuse the hell out of it and not take care of it at all, and then when everything is broken I buy a new one. I guess it's good we don't have any kids.
The Kalmyk
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100% agree.
olegbabich
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mustclime
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Hey, I live in westwood nj. I live 5 miles from the scout camp/Rockly trails. I ride there 1-3 times a week depending on weather. There are not issues riding there. You ever need a slow(read fat bike) tour of the place, let me know. You need an address for gps, use 60 Anderson ave Closter nj....
i know people do it, idk if its allowed.
Not allowed at all.
However, Eagle Rock, Mills, Hilltop and South Mountain all have very active year-round riders.
Not allowed but locals ride there plenty . Just be smart about it ,if it's a beautiful Sat afternoon then ride elsewhere but through the week especially at night usually no problem , convenient parking at bowling alley across the street
The Squirrel
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After a tough day "entertaining", this made my day. Now if I can only get out on my +1 I'd be as happy as Billy.
The Squirrel
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I will try to take you up on your offer, thanks. I really appreciate it.