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haha it’s very close! Nice ride..warbird is a great bike

 

yeah man, let’s chat when you’re ready. Glad to share some intel.

 

The two other good spots nearby are Balm Boyette and Carter Rd/Loyce harp. I rode those and Alafia a few years ago. I liked Carter Rd, Alafia, BB in that order. Would definitely go to Carter Rd if you only have one day to ride. I think they're all similar distance from Tampa.

My trip report: https://www.mtbr.com/threads/trip-report-riding-in-florida-feb-2017.1066048/#post-13484050

 

Went out for the first spin of the year. I found a really excellent condition 2007 Kona fukk suspension for 400$ with a crap ton of extras, tuned up, new tires, they axle, hydraulic disc brakes. We had a blast. The chemeleon rides a sweet my anus hurts those need to find some good padded shorts.

 

Depending on the type of riding you are interested in I can make suggestions. Alafia has come a long way in the last few years and is good fun, alot of flow trails and drops/jumps. If you need a guide/ride buddy it wouldn’t be the first time I’ve met up with TW homies.

 

Also got in another ride on the Chameleon with a hodge posted of parts, and I am blown away with differently it rides than the Stanton. Waiting on correct drop outs before I bother slamming the chainstays, and tempted to get the “correct” fork for it. It currently has a step cast 34 with 120mm travel and the OE spec is 130mm.

 

How you liking the fox 34s? Today was my first ride with the chemeleon, rode amazing, I bought the 29er Al. So it came with rokshox.

 

The butt calluses will form with time...

 

I like the 34’s. I’m not crazy about the particular 34 that’s on the bike at the moment. I don’t know if the damping is different from non step cast, or if I just need to play with it a bit more.

 

Alligator taint if you are in FL.

 

Oh yes. I'm looking for different brand and models of some good bike shorts

 

Absolutely!

 

https://theblackbibs.com/collections/mens-bottoms Small company in Virgina. Wear under your riding shorts.

 

Wilder to the Campus (Santa Cruz).

 

bitchin!

 

I went riding in Santa Maria Madalena, Brazil. 17 miles and 2600ft elevation gain. Temperatures were near 100F.
I had a bad time on these roads because my enduro has full coil and maxxgrip DHF/DHR combo. I'm thinking about taking out the cushcore and keep faster rolling tires for this type of riding. Without the cushcore I could easily change tires for the trail

 

That looks awesome!

 

Thanks @whitedlite they showed up today

 

Sedona ride.

 

sweet, thank you!