Recent content by thisterrence

Yeah, definitely a great loop, but boy is it fun to start a ride with The Wall. As mentioned, the road is definitely in as poor shape as I've seen it. Maybe it was this bad before the repair work that happened 7-8 years ago. I also have an suv and it is still a bit challenging to get through...

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Thought I'd ask as the day I went by it was literally empty. Seemed very unusual for that lot. Glad it is open!

I was up there for the first time in a long time about a month ago. There were new private property/don't trespass signs (more than what were up before), the road was fairly washed out, and there were no cars in the parking area. I left and went elsewhere. Anyone know if this lot is still a...

I have several friends who have an Evoc bag and love them. Can't go wrong there. If you're mechanically inclined, I can recommend the Post Transfer Case. It is a smaller footprint than the Evoc bags which makes it a little easier to travel with. In some cases, may save you on fees, too. I've...

I use Crank Brothers pedals across all my bikes (mtb, road, and gravel). I'm a big fan of the float they provide a balky knee that I have. However, they are not perfect. As mentioned, the cleats do wear out pretty quickly (not a big deal to me). The biggest issue is on the mountain bike...

Like others, I didn't think I needed one until I had one. Now feel naked without it. One thing to add for those who just got one: don't trust it fully. There are times when you won't get a car alert or receive a false "all clear" alert. This seems to typically happen when a car is moving about...

See above. There really are no easy trails at Wildcat. Almost all of it is either technical, climb-y, or both. If you're looking for some easier trails that can handle some rain well, Stephens State Forest and Deer Park (15 mins away on Rt. 80) are your best bets. There are some technical trails...

Should be totally fine.

I had the same setup in the past and have a suspicion. Check the B limit screw. It can make a big difference. Side note, the MT8000 rear derailleur I had used to have trouble keeping the B limit screw set. Easy fix with new loctite, but something to mind.

FWIW, there are plenty of more DH/enduro oriented trails in NJ that are certainly longer and more challenging than what the Tourne can offer. Wildcat, Wawayanda, Ringwood, Allamuchy, Mahlon Dickerson... all have some variations of this. I do think this is likely just ignorance. For a lot of...

If you have some wrenching skills and don't mind a little more assembly, I can recommend the 150L Post Carry Transfer Case. I've traveled with it three times now with a large trail bike. In all cases, I've been under 50lbs and have paid $0 in extra fees. In addition to the bike, I've been able...

All of the above are great recos, particularly 6 Mile, which is fun regardless of your skill level or fitness. Deer Park is a little further of a drive, but a good spot as you improve skills (don't go to the nearby Allamuchy just yet).

My bad knees are your good deal. Just picked up these pedals as a possible replacement for my Crank Brothers Mallet E pedals. Turns out I really do need the extra float the Mallet E's offer (rode Speedplay Frogs for years, too). Put about 1 mile on these, but enough to cause some scratches from...

To the builder behind the newer trails here, count this as a voucher for free beer.