Just Moved to Central NJ

[frug]

Hi All! Just moved to central NJ this week. I grew up riding trails in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania, but most recently was in southern Minnesota. Happy to be back east where the dirt is good and the rocks and roots are plentiful (I have to learn how to ride tech again).

My local trails are Six Mile and Chimney Rock - both really fun! Looking to explore more in northern NJ, NY, and eastern PA as time allows. I'm curious to know which bikes everyone is riding? I'm currently on a Transition Smuggler and Evil Calling - both great bikes but they were born in the Pacific NW where the riding is very different.

Thanks! Hopefully see some of you out on the trails.

 

[MissJR]

first -- welcome!

second -- cue the "central jersey" debate

third -- mostly ride my 5010 but i also have a "frankenbike" hard tail

finally -- keep an eye out on the "what's happening thread" and for MTBNJ group rides (we aim for once a month but we had to postpone a couple recently... next should be august) so you can explore more trails and meet some peeps

 

[Dominique]

Welcome! There's usually a group ride at Chimney Rock on Mondays at 5:30 from the ballfield. Except for next Monday, which has a 9 AM start?

 

[Juggernaut]

Welcome! Try Nassau Trails. They kinda split the difference between Chimney and SixMile with a few “features” thrown in. 😁

 

[JimN]

Welcome! Once you relearn how to ride tech, you should check out the Sourlands. It's a super fun spot with lots of cool rocks to play on. Other than that, all the good tech riding is up in North Jersey.

 

[serviceguy]

Welcome to NJ.

The only bike you will need is a Salsa El Mariachi. /Thread

J/K. I ride a Knolly Fugitive for rocks, El Mariachis on softer rocks and a Mukluk in the winter or sand (if I am not riding an El Mariachi that is).

And by riding I mean keep playing with them in the garage.

 

[clarkenstein]

Welcome - I’m in central. I live close enough to Six Mile to ride there. Also check out the Sourlands if you haven’t been yet. Complete opposite of Six Mile.

 

[MadisonDan]

Welcome.
Central Jersey? Never heard of it.
Bike choices... Six Mile Run.. CX bike.. (ok, sometimes hardtail XC bike) North NJ I'm on a Pivot Trail429 Enduro build. 140mm/120mm. Almost never feel like more is needed, unless Mountain Creek bike park, which I do not ride.

Lots of good riding here in NJ, despite what some folks will say. There's also some stuff close by in PA/DE/NY.

We will also post up rides/events on our FB and IG pages.... Check them out here:
https://www.facebook.com/mtbnj/
https://www.instagram.com/teammtbnj/

 

[Patrick]

Welcome!

^^^What they said.

and

Welcome! Try Nassau Trails. They kinda split the difference between Chimney and SixMile with a few “features” thrown in. 😁

ie

 

[frug]

Welcome to NJ.

The only bike you will need is a Salsa El Mariachi. /Thread

J/K. I ride a Knolly Fugitive for rocks, El Mariachis on softer rocks and a Mukluk in the winter or sand (if I am not riding an El Mariachi that is).

And by riding I mean keep playing with them in the garage.

If only Salsa still made the Mariachi. Worst decision they ever made to stop producing it.

 

[frug]

Forget I said anything about “central” New Jersey . . . Let’s just say I’m in the Somerset area for now. Will probably be a little further north when (if?) we are able to find a house that’s on the market for more than 12 seconds.

 

[serviceguy]

If only Salsa still made the Mariachi. Worst decision they ever made to stop producing it.

I have 3 of them, I'm going to be good for a while...

 

[pooriggy]

I'm currently on a Transition Smuggler and Evil Calling

Perfect.

Everyone is on a Pivot or Santa Cruz, the cool dudes ride something else.

Run what u gotz, NJ is very diverse when it comes to trails.

 

[Steve Vai]

If only Salsa still made the Mariachi. Worst decision they ever made to stop producing it.

You mean best, Timberjack is the bees knees. It's like a Mariachi, but good 🤣

 

[frug]

You mean best, Timberjack is the bees knees. It's like a Mariachi, but good 🤣

I’ve never even ridden an El Mariachi. I just know they were loved and have one of the best names ever. The only Salsa MTB I’ve ever tried is a Pony Rustler which was good fun.

 

[frug]

Perfect.

Everyone is on a Pivot or Santa Cruz, the cool dudes ride something else.

Run what u gotz, NJ is very diverse when it comes to trails.

I regret to report that I just signed up for a Pivot demo tonight. I do really want to try out a Switchblade.

 

[Norm]

I regret to report that I just signed up for a Pivot demo tonight. I do really want to try out a Switchblade.

Pivot is an awesome bike!

 

[jackx]

Welcome @frug. Enjoy the roots and rocks.

I ride a mm in

 

[JDurk]

Perfect.

Everyone is on a Pivot or Santa Cruz, the cool dudes ride something else.

Run what u gotz, NJ is very diverse when it comes to trails.

N+1

 

[Robin]

Welcome! I'm in central Jersey too...and part of the Santa Cruz club (technically Juliana). Good thing about living here is you have a variety of trails to ride all within an hour drive!