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Alabama Mountain Biking Thread

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by stronghammer, Sep 17, 2019.

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  1. Oct 22, 2019 at 6:24 AM
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    Yeah. I really do.
     
    Jerneyman, Oct 22, 2019
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  2. Oct 22, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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    Sunday at red mountain? I had blast this past Sunday. Gonna do it again.
     
    Brian422, Oct 22, 2019
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  3. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:29 AM
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    Brian422 I fell into the pit that is TW

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    I mean we can do that i was just saying red mountain cause its closer and free haha but we can go to oakmountain.
     
    Brian422, Oct 22, 2019
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  4. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:31 AM
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    100% all day everyday.

    just wish I had the time to do the 2 hour drive more often.
     
    stronghammer, Oct 22, 2019
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  5. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    Oak Mountain will be the first place I go within a week of buying my next bike.
     
    Jerneyman, Oct 22, 2019
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  6. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    How did your Bike perform there?
     
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  7. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:35 AM
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    I need a new bike because mine's too big. Lol
     
    Jerneyman, Oct 22, 2019
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  8. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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    Yeah, my components are having a hard time keeping up with me now due to their age. It sucks.
     
    Jerneyman, Oct 22, 2019
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  9. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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    But the Bike shop guy said i needed a better bike for Oak Mountain? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

    On a side note i would like to get a better fork but that about it lol.
     
    Brian422, Oct 22, 2019
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  10. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:59 AM
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    If your set on getting a better fork, look in the used market otherwise you'll be paying more for a fork than what you paid for the bike. Even then, I'd just ride your bike and only upgrade things you really feel necessary. I'm getting a new bike due to the fact I'd like a new derailer setup plus some other stuff. Upgrading my current bike wouldn't make sense if I did since its so old and already worth less than 1 of the upgrades I want.
     
    Jerneyman, Oct 22, 2019
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  11. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    Yea Fork i want is $250 and Bike was $350. lol That really is the only upgrade honestly i feel necessary cause the fork on there feels like a pogo stick compared to the one i want. The Rock Shox recon rl. I could still have an upgraded bike for less than what a new stock one cost.
     
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  12. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:08 AM
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    Too stiff and not enough absorption. Rebound sucks and no adjust ability. The Rockshox fork has all that and is from my research the best bang for your buck out there right now. I tested one out at the bike shop the other day and absolutly love it. But dont get me wrong that isnt going to be bought right now lol.
     
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  13. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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    If the fork is suntour, look into their upgrade program
     
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  14. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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    Suntour shocks :puke:
     
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  15. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:41 AM
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    It is
     
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  16. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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    Red Mountain had all of that. Roots rocks loose rock felt not too good going over all that. I feel it was acually very simmilar to how Oak mountain will be. Trails felt like Mountain Bike trails. Super tight
     
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  17. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:45 AM
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    Brian422 I fell into the pit that is TW

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    Here’s a pic I snapped

    7ECC5DD7-3B61-46A4-8E6A-5E985F090F00.jpg
     
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  18. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:45 AM
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    I'd say keep riding that bike man, no upgrades like fork.

    If after 1 or 2 rides you're already thinking that's an issue...then idk I kinda feel like you're focused on the wrong things lol.

    I have a crap suntour fork too, but I'm riding the piss out of this bike.
     
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  19. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    I just said im not upgrading the bike right now lol. Yes the fork sucks but im going to get better at riding first.
     
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  20. Oct 22, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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    lol I missed that. I just know out of all my first 10 rides the fork wasn't something I was like "eh that needs to go".
     
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