Recent content by Scotty_D

Link to loops http://njmountainbikefestival.com/demos.html

Three loops, I Assume they'll be marked. It doesn't look like they should be too hard to follow, but thats what I always tell myself right before I get lost.

Welcome! I'm also a new member in Central Jersey. Let me know if you want a buddy to ride with, six mile is my local. Just a heads up the loop thegock recommends is 13ish miles, probably the best way to ride but just know your going far from your car. Be prepared for flats etc. Because...

I've demoed some 29ers and they just don't feel playful to me. I'm comming from a 26er and I am also a rather small man so I think both these things factor in. But on a 29er I feel like my only option is to monster truck through everything.

Local bike shop is unloading a 2019 demo carbon r+ 5010 in my size for 3k. I would be the original owner and get the frame warranty. This seems to be the perfect bike for me as I want a relatively playful bike I can ride anywhere in NJ. What do you guys think? is 1k off (25%) a good deal...

You mean bikewise? I'm on a 2005 foes fxr. I actually still like the way it rides, but that may be because I haven't ridden anything else in years. Looking for something playful and hesitant to go 29er for that reason.

I'm in for sure. I've ridden hartshorne, but it had to be almost 10 years ago now, I'd love to get the rundown from someone who knows the route

LMAO, I hear sourlands is brutal. Some of chimney rock felt pretty dificult so let me get my skills back up first.

Helll Yeah, I'm trying to get out to Ringwood for the festival. I'm hunting for a new bike and want to take the opportunity to demo some bikes with a modern geometry.

Thanks Brother !

My Names Scott, I'm 26, I mountain biked alot as a child and am getting back into it (back on the bike maybe 2 months now). I ran into @pooriggy at chimney rock yesterday and he told me about the community. I mostly ride by myself but I figured I'd get on here to give group rides a shot and...