Yup! I'll be there around 8:30! Heheh
Talon grey/blue on white helmet dude
See yah!!! I hope I got the leg muscle to endure now haha
Reviving CheeseQuake trail
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Talon grey/blue on white helmet dude
See yah!!! I hope I got the leg muscle to endure now haha
Chris Nordt
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Ok cool.. Where do you park? In the park or in the parkway lot?
I'm not going to take the car (besides I dont have any bike carrier) so I'll pedal my way up there
See you in a bit! Prepping now hehe
Chris Nordt
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I'm here, parked in the parkway lot
Oz Von Toco
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How were/are conditions? Looking to head down there since I'm assuming the sandier south nj soil might have drained off better than chimney rock or Lewis morris
It was perfect! A little mud and puddle but all so good! @Chris Nordt has some advanced biking skills that I want to learn climbing and downhill --- its a DOPE! Haha
Will post pics in a bit!
Oz Von Toco
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Thanks! Been meaning to check there out as another place to bike within 45 mins. Did the yellow loop at chimney rock 2x and it was dry
We'll be back maybe next week, if you want to come over and conquer those steep climbs and dips haha
Will be updating, hopefully @Chris Nordt still has some free time to teach me some MTBiking skills
Dang! Sore legs and butt hahahaha
Will be updating, hopefully @Chris Nordt still has some free time to teach me some MTBiking skills
Dang! Sore legs and butt hahahaha
Oz Von Toco
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Should be able too next weekend as long as it's fairly early in the day. Could use some practice on steeper climbs!
Chris Nordt
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Earlier is usually better, it's still fairly cool out and a bit less humid. But we need to keep an eye on the weather, it's supposed to rain some this week and CQ doesn't drain as well as Allaire or Huber which are more sandy. So hopefully we can get in a ride this weekend, possibly during the week if the rain holds off if you are free @Richard
Oz Von Toco
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I'm down for this weekend, don't think I'll be able to get out this week (but normally ride weekdays). If it's wet like it supposed to be I'm open to allaire or hartshorne on Saturday. Only been to each of them once. Loved the descents at hartshorne. Feel free to PM me as well
Chris Nordt
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I don't think my legs or @Richard 's legs are ready for Harthshorn yet haha.. Depending on rain fall, Huber will work as the back-up to CQ. But with how the storms are coming all week, I don't think any park will be safe to ride. Possibly Huber Sunday morning, but that is looking pretty iffy at the moment.
Oz Von Toco
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I think I changed huber to hartshorne in my head. Never been to huber! But would definitely check it out assuming it's safe to ride after all this wet weather
Chris Nordt
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Yeah, Harthshorn and Huber are almost the same park but Huber has a lot less steep hills.. If we get as much rain as we are supposed to no park will be safe to ride, we will have to play it by ear.
Hmm if these coming days are going to leave CQ wet and muddy.. maybe we can go to Huber as you said it has less steep hills.. what say you guys? how many miles is that away from us @Chris Nordt ?
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Chris Nordt
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Aight then, yeah maybe I can score some bike carrier at the back of my car too so I can roam around with my bike.. hey can you hit me up if you find some lightened materials (hollowtech crank, casette, RD FD) that are out there? my bike really is heavy.. i envy your bike dude! Sooo light!
Should have scoured some bike parts to make it easier for my pocket..
looking for budget Deore Hollowtech crank to start with.. I think my crank is one that makes the most of the weight on my bike
Chris Nordt
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I may actually have some lightweight stuff that will fit your bike (handlebar/stem/seatpost) Do you know your seatpost size? Is your stem threadless?
Hmmm I think it is threadless, the size is -- 30.9mm Giant Sport -- but i think seatpost, stem and handlebar is already lightened.. one thing I noticed is the crank is too heavy.. durable but heavy.. I might need to start on that.. hmm thinking of setting some bucks aside so the Boss is not going to notice that I am going to upgrade something on my bike LOL!
Crank and wheelset.. afaik if I change those it will be a LOT lighter
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Chris Nordt
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What's the year/model of your Giant? I can look up your dimensions and help you locate a few parts with out making the Boss too angry ;-)