The Bridges of 6MR
- Thread starter Patrick
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RIP truss bridge.
Citytrikeguy
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I rode South Park in Pittsburgh over the weekend and they used metal lath laid over all of their bridges. I thought it was a great idea to increase traction over slippery boards. I wish I took pictures. They even had their local trail team laser/plasma cut into metal strips they used to at the ends and seams. The only down side would be what said material would do to skin in the event of a crash.
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Citytrikeguy
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I've seen expanded metal and chicken wire used. It is More important if the bridges aren't level.
6mr as a trail system doesn't do well in the rain, so wet weather really isn't an issue, since nobody should be riding.
I have slid off the boardwalks at the sourlands from morning moisture!
The metal signage is really cool.
Putting that stuff over bridges sometimes isn’t the best for dogs, it can get rusty and cut their foot pads.
Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
If you fall on one of those…. 🩸
I think maintenance is the main issue with that stuff. The places I have seen it used, there are always sections missing, which leaves jagged edges all over, which really isnt good for any trail user. It also isnt the most natural looking material available.
one piece crank
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I've seen expanded metal used on logs, which makes sense if they are wet, but still a hazard.
Local Eagle Project built this for a wet, uphill (or DH) section. It's fine for walking, and I've ridden it in everything except Ice.
Local Eagle Project built this for a wet, uphill (or DH) section. It's fine for walking, and I've ridden it in everything except Ice.
w_b
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This is to keep the trolls dry whiles they nap.
Rusty
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I saw this stuff at the Forks Area Trail System (FATS) in South Carolina. Works well where things get wet and slippery.
They do that at Nesh, seems to work ok, just doesnt look great
JDurk
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Definitely cheap and effective. It was damp in VT, so glad something was there instead of bare 2x decking.
one piece crank
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Just don't put carpet on a dock - ducks like to poop on it! Talk about slippery....
Roofing shingles and chicken wire do not hold up long term and pretty sure they're an IMBA no-no. Preferred method is gritty paint (paint with sand mixed in or something specifically made for that purpose) or cut grooves into the wood i think. Also, must leave gap between boards - large enough for water to drain through, but small enough that kids/dogs feet/paws can't fall through.
