You might want to check out the west Essex trail in cedar grove, just above mills reservation. It’s pretty close to you.
Yea, if you like that prison rape feeling after a ride, try jungle habitat on a hardtailHard tail is the place to start and you can ride everything in NJ with a hardtail except maybe creek. Some places will surely be more fun with full suspension but don't worry about that for a while the hardtail will handle what your doing with it and then some
Yea, if you like that prison rape feeling after a ride, try jungle habitat on a hardtail
Hardtails should stay south of route 80, there be many rocks in the north.
Hey Clutch-I am a beginner ( 52 yrs old) looking to buy my first mountain bike. I saw that several people recommend the Hardtail as opposed to full suspension. There are so many choices! I know I need a Large or XL that is durable.Looking for a decent trail for a new rider with a new hard tail bike mountain bike. I live in Bloomfield NJ. Also wondering if there are any group rides. I cycle on road and wanted to give trail riding a go.
Trek Roscoe 7 or a Giant Talon 1 or specialized rockhopper. criteria when i was buying was: air fork and 1x12 shifting with 51 tooth chainring (for climbing) and availability of courseHey Clutch-I am a beginner ( 52 yrs old) looking to buy my first mountain bike. I saw that several people recommend the Hardtail as opposed to full suspension. There are so many choices! I know I need a Large or XL that is durable.
Good luck...and I am also looking to do meetups to ride ( when I get the HT). Im in Cranford
Rob
Hey Clutch-I am a beginner ( 52 yrs old) looking to buy my first mountain bike. I saw that several people recommend the Hardtail as opposed to full suspension. There are so many choices! I know I need a Large or XL that is durable.
Good luck...and I am also looking to do meetups to ride ( when I get the HT). Im in Cranford
Rob
Not to derail this thread, but start a thread per Pat and tell us your budgetHey Clutch-I am a beginner ( 52 yrs old) looking to buy my first mountain bike. I saw that several people recommend the Hardtail as opposed to full suspension. There are so many choices! I know I need a Large or XL that is durable.
Good luck...and I am also looking to do meetups to ride ( when I get the HT). Im in Cranford
Rob
Yes, Six Mile is a no go after rain. The soil there is mostly clay. It turns to a peanut buttery shit storm. Not only is riding those conditions bad for the trails (erosion and such) but you’ll destroy any moving parts on the bike.Is it stupid to ride 6 mile or Allaire tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon the day after a heavy rain? What do you guys wear during the fall winter rides? Apologies for the stupid questions. I’m mostly an on road guy that is really enjoying my new hobby of MTB trail riding.
There’s a ton more people with MTB experience on here but of all the places to NOT ride after rain it’s 6 Mile run.Is it stupid to ride 6 mile or Allaire tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon the day after a heavy rain? What do you guys wear during the fall winter rides? Apologies for the stupid questions. I’m mostly an on road guy that is really enjoying my new hobby of MTB trail riding.
most sand based trails drain better then clay based that said if we get rain again today then I don't think any trails will be that good.Is it stupid to ride 6 mile or Allaire tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon the day after a heavy rain? What do you guys wear during the fall winter rides? Apologies for the stupid questions. I’m mostly an on road guy that is really enjoying my new hobby of MTB trail riding.
there are some that speak of a "Mitch" who rides a HT SS and these parks.....Yea, if you like that prison rape feeling after a ride, try jungle habitat on a hardtail
Hardtails should stay south of route 80, there be many rocks in the north.