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Too crowded for me, I'm all about undeveloped sites just off the grid. I have a few areas I go to when I'm down there that you don't have to see and hear too many people. That pic is from the Klondike Bluffs area. I also went went to the Blue Hills Rd. area. In Fruita there's a few sites right behind the trails, just keep driving down the road behind the campsites, and it opens up to unrestricted camping.

I was in the Horsethief area riding the Mag 7 and Navajo Rocks area though.

That's on the Mag 7 ride, on the Golden Spike trail, almost at the end. That spot is epic, one side is that view, the other is the huge cliff drop and the desert beyond. It's inspiring.
But, you're also really tired by that point. And "The Portal" lies ahead, which is the most exciting/exhausting part of the ride. So I don't tend to dwaddle there too long...

However, Canyonlands is FULL of those views. Just go, and get on the the White Rim trail if you have time (it's a 100 mi trek, fun as hell with friends and trucks). Even if not, Horsethief point is beautiful.

 

It reminds me of a spot I found on the Onion Creek Trail last time I was out there in '08 but we were on KLRs. I REALLY need to get back out there on a pedal bike!

It's difficult to capture the enormity and weight of that area in a single photo but occasionally you can come close.

 

Every time I see MOAB shots, I instantly tense up with fear at the thought of rolling too fast and launching off an unseen cliff because I don't know the trails. It's just not something I have ever had to worry about on the East Coast.

I'll be in MOAB for the first time this summer, and this is a legit concern of mine.

Any pointers for dealing with the paranoia would be much appreciated.

 

Dude, you're fine. Portal has some super exposed areas, and there are some naturally exposed areas all over when you're riding slickrock, but it's not like you're going to blast off into nothingness and die. Take it easy, walk if you're not comfortable, then go back and ride it if it looks good.

 

I think my issue is not knowing when/where to walk, so I can see myself riding my brakes all damn day -- which is the opposite of how I normally ride and definitely NOT how I want to experience MOAB.

Maybe we'll just hire a guide who can tell me ahead of time when to pucker up... lol

 

Maybe. The biggest problem is that we're there from 1-3 July. The heat will likely limit the trail selection and ride times dramatically, and I'm sure that most locals go elsewhere at that time of year for that reason.

 

There are.... umm... less sane choices than Moab.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjAJ64DJgEI

 

Weird this video came up on my suggestions yesterday, so I gave it a watch... Won't be trying that. ever.

 

Finally solved my bike hauling issues. I was using the Rocky Mount bed mount with my 29er. It was just barely to long to fit in the bed. I had to get creative with a Prinsu rack.

 

And then there are even less sane choices, in Moab...

When it comes to slickrock, it’s just what you are willing to do. Bartlet’s Wash will challenge anyone, with limitless opportunities for rowdiness, fun, and yes, even death.

I love riding there, and every year I do something stupider than last. Great place to get your feeling for slickrock, and enjoy the natural skatepark like feel.

 

Trail work today with Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz, on the UConn trail in Santa Cruz. This trail has been adopted by Specialized, who provided a great crew of employee volunteers. Lots of rock armoring to address drainage and seep issues made worse by our heavy winter rains this year. In fact there was a brief downpour just before we started working, which made things messy. I was surprised at how many people were out riding on the trail for a weekday. It didn’t make our job any easier ... but to be honest I think no one expected conditions to be so soupy.

 

In!

 

What tonneau cover are you using with the Voodoo High-Rise bars?

 

OEM Trifold.

 

Yeah I thought you were out there in that vicinity, just was not sure exactly. No one ever goes out by the airport. The furthest people seem to venture is Klonzo. There are some great remote areas headed towards Deadhorse, but you need to scout google earth first. Roads that no one knows about on big canyon edges. Love it.

 

I have the same bars, with fork mounts, rear trays, and a cheap tyger roll-up cover.
The cover has thick seals, so, I cut them to fit where the brackets clear.

Find it easier loading and unloading than using the front rail like I was....

 

Where'd you get that TRD Off Road sticker??

Thanks
Lance

 

As previously posted, I'm looking to pick up a reasonably priced internal routed dropper post. I live in the southeast and while I like to ride aggressively, I don't consider myself to be all that rowdy or skilled. Based on some measurements of my frame and current rigid post, I think a 120-130mm post is the sweet spot for my current bike and my stature. Maybe a 150mm if the post itself is on the shorter side. The rigid post I use is 380mm overall with around 190mm exposed seatpost and 190mm in the seat tube.

With all that being said, what would be the collect thoughts on the below options?

Cheapest to most expensive.
The REI items can had with 20%. Caveat being the OneUp still needs a lever.
The only reason the Crank Brothers is on the list is because I can get it for a little over $200.


https://www.chainreactioncycles.com...MI8JPPz9Kn4QIViI3ICh2KXAieEAQYASABEgJ69vD_BwE

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com...ropzone-remote-dropper-seatpost/rp-prod157968

https://www.rei.com/product/145065/oneup-components-dropper-post-316-x-410450mm

https://www.rei.com/product/135918/pnw-components-rainier-ir-dropper-post-316-x-420mm

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com...MIhNXsuNOn4QIVE18NCh3fSA78EAQYASABEgLv1fD_BwE

 

Nice, would you mind posting a pic from the front angle, I'm curious to see how much it sticks up (or if you have the measurement for overall height). I have underground parking and limited height for parking and am looking at options as I prefer not to drive out, park, load my bike and go and not forget when I come home...