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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.

I'm no lawyer, but could they just say that restoration will take, say, 3 years?

Personally, I agree. Events are always logistically crappy, particularly outdoor events. That doesn't give H2H an excuse to not have a responsible plan. If they're too small, poor, disorganized, etc. to have a proper plan, move the event to time of year when there's not a good chance that...

My two cents. I don't care why anyone races, just like I'm sure those folks don't care why I ride. However, we're all using a shared resource and have a responsibility to take care of it for the collective group. That this race happened, benefiting a minority of riders and despite the obvious...

Hit some of the southern trails today, such as The Wall, Hemlock, and Loam. All in really good shape.

This is great. Very helpful. Thanks all!

Hi all. Planning out a ride and couldn't find the current best route for connecting Ringwood to Sterling. Fairly certain it will involve a little bit of road riding, but is all road from the bottom of Cooper Union to the bottom of Redback?

Echoing yesterday's post, trails are in good shape. Damp, but fine in the maze. Upper trails very good. Hally Toe definitely needs a chainsaw and an afternoon. Must resort to twister contortions to get through at the moment.