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How many of you are also mountain bikers?

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Xplosiv, Jan 13, 2017.

  1. Jan 13, 2017 at 7:35 AM
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    Xplosiv

    Xplosiv [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking to get back on the bike this year and nobody I know down here rides. Anybody want to get together once it gets a little warmer and hit a trail? Thats my 2010 Giant Yukon FX, the bright blue one. Probably upgrade this summer. The black one is the wife's 2012 Giant Yukon FX.

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  2. Jan 13, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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    Zac of all trades

    Zac of all trades FWP Fabrication Vendor

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    Bro... I have a hard tail! Haha. But my roommate works at a bike shop and he is always riding! I think he has ridden Grapevine north shore 3 times this week alone...

    Hit me up if you want to hit some trails!
     
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    Oh and you should know now..... Im a slow rider!
     
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  4. Jan 13, 2017 at 11:26 AM
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    Xplosiv

    Xplosiv [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I havent been on the bike at all last year so im sure I will be too for awhile. I just like getting out into the woods.
     
  5. Jan 13, 2017 at 11:32 AM
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    Geremy

    Geremy I like big tires and I cannot lie.

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    I'm always down for some riding. I'm usually at horseshoe and northshore but All the trails in the area are pretty good. Big cedar and Boulder are good.

    I'm on a Moots CX and Yeti SB 4.5c
     
  6. Jan 13, 2017 at 12:18 PM
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    Me and the girlfriend do, we ride hard tails.
     
  7. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    Id prefer it if you kept your bedroom habits to yourself.
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    You on them fancy steeds lol.
     
  9. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:07 PM
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    Geremy I like big tires and I cannot lie.

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    Lol, I suppose. Been riding and racing for a long time. My Yeti is just because its badass and I like it.
     
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  10. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    Im thinking about a new Trance this summer. I started on a Giant Warp back in the day and I've always been kind of partial to them. My Yukon has been crazy good bang for the buck.
     
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  11. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    @BadDNA this is right up your alley
     
  12. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:16 PM
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    All but the fact that it's TX and I'm in MA. :) Love some bike talk though.
     
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  13. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    Ah sorry about that brother, all I saw was bikes. And know your interest in them.
     
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    The want is real.....

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  15. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:22 PM
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    Geremy I like big tires and I cannot lie.

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    Thats good looking. 27.5?
     
  16. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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    Hahahah:sorry:
     
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  17. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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    Yeah, after doing some more research that color is only available on the Trance 4 which isnt available in the US. Booooo lol. Im not a big fan of 29-ers and it looks like 26 has gone the way of the dodo.
     
  18. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:25 PM
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    Geremy I like big tires and I cannot lie.

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    I dig my 29r. But i'm also 6.2ft and that makes a big difference. I think 27.5 is the nice sweet spot.
     
  19. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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    im 6'1", the trails I really enjoy riding are narrow and technical. I rode a niner full sus awhile back and it just seemed clunky and unresponsive for my riding style. I liked the 27.5 trek I rode.
     
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    I also like to jump and I know some guys that have had issues with wheel trueness after alot of jumps.
     

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