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Alabama Mountain Biking Thread

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

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  1. Jan 10, 2020 at 6:46 AM
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  2. Jan 10, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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    Or go head over.....
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    you did do that.

    'twas funny.
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    I get behind in this thread too often
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2020 at 7:16 AM
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    same! I'm lost in there most days.
     
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  6. Jan 16, 2020 at 2:20 PM
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    where is it?
     
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  7. Jan 16, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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    idk about 17.5.. I'd have to sit and ride it for a minute. I think i'm in the 18.5 - 19.5 range.

    why do they use .5" ranges?
     
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  8. Jan 16, 2020 at 5:07 PM
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    I’m 5’10” on a 19” frame and could use smaller. Probably 18”.
     
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    i'm 5'11" or 5'10.5" lol

    It would possibly work, but then again it may be one of those things that i don't realize how good the fit of a bigger bike would be unless that size is obviously bad fit for me.. lol
    you don't know what you're missing till you try it.
     
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  10. Jan 16, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    That's what I'm thinking.. 18, 18.5, or L depending on what brand would probably make best fit for me.

    I haven't looked into MTB in a while, got tired of looking. I did just today sell my KTM sooooooo
     
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  11. Jan 16, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    yeah at $100 for any bike that didn't come from Walmart is so cheap that it's worth picking up as a backup or a spare for if you want to bring a friend even if the bike was an odd fit for you.
     
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  12. Jan 24, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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    For sale my brother's 2019 Trek X-Caliber 8, 17.5 inch frame, used for less than one season. Tubeless setup. Located in the Tuscumbia area NW Alabama. Asking $700 obo

    IMG_1321.jpg
     
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  13. Jan 29, 2020 at 7:45 AM
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    couple of locals went to Oak Mountain last week and had positive things to say. May have to try that enduro down there this year
     
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    I personally loved it, and though I don't have much experience in many places....I know you've been to Monte Sano and I would choose Oak Mtn over Monte Sano any day.
     
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    For what reasons?
     
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    mainly for less rocks, and more flow trails. plus the facilities since it's so well maintained are really really nice. monte sano is more like a mountain they happened to put trails on, and Oak mtn is more like they PLANNED for the trails and setup.
     
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    well monte sano is a state park as well, but like I said it's more like bike trails were just an addition that happened rather than a plan from the beginning.

    Monte Sano has beginner and expert trails with lack of intermediate imo. Oak Mtn has a solid mix of all of them, but the expert (like lightning) aren't covered in so many rocks and roots that you die if you go as a beginner.
     
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    I gotcha. Good to know. How does it drain?
     
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    Ha! No man just wondering about how it handles the rain. These dang Southeast winters are tough to fit in anything but road rides. Sounds like a valid option for a winter weekend trip
     
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    Hey gents,
    The trails on Redstone Arsenal are officially opening on FEB 1st! If you do not have base access I'm sure some of the members would be more than willing to sponsor a few folks on. I love these trails and I hope you guys get to enjoy them. Good mixture of beginner to intermediate trails. I'd be going but I live in Colorado now, poor me. lol

    Cheers
     
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