Northeast TW mountain bike meetup at Kingdom Trails (VT) - June 25-26

Hm. I'd be using them mostly on the road and 90-100 PSI. Just curious, I was 3-4 miles away with a flat once and had to walk it back in cleats. Since then, I do not ride without my phone anymore. That was brutal. I can at least call my wife or an uber and figure it out, instead of a 4 mile walk in cleats

But, I might get a little bag similar to that and throw a tube and I do have a mini pump, I guess that could also at least get me moving again. I don't do enduro 100+ mile rides, typically 15 miles each way down and back, along the bay here.

Anyway, good luck with the sale. Slick ride. Just not my wheelhouse.

 

oh man, gone are the days of 100 psi tires! I don't think I know anyone running over 85 even on straight up road bikes. I guess some might still do it..I dunno... But On any modern bike w/ a wider rim/tire, theres no need to go that high. Your body will thank you and technology lol.

Definitely get yourself a little bike bag or at least throw a co2 and patch kit in the pocket. Worth the hassle of carrying it around.

 

I'm 5'8" - 5'9" and I'm on the Polygon T7, 27.5 in medium. I have a longer torso and shorter legs for my overall height. It fits me well, maybe a little short on the reach because I do have a longer torso but I wouldn't want the other geometry to be any longer, the dropper is the right length for me. I used their sizing chart also and it worked out.

 

BMX still runs in the 100-110 PSI range.

Not sure abotu gravel bikes - I typically ride road bikes, maybe that's why I still have the 90PSI number in my head. I still use it on my road bike, I figured gravel only because then it's a bit more rugged than a more fragile road bike, I can use it for commuting too, on some "rough"er roads, versus road bike fragility.

been messaging about riding with you and Zach with Zach. Let me know if you're cool with me riding it if I'm ever out with y'all, giving it a spin to see if it fits and whatnot - if it does, I'm pretty much sold!

 

Yeah man, I'm not sure how far away you are, but absolutely. At the very least, I know the specs of the T7 so, even if it doesn't fit, you'll get an idea of whether you want to upsize or drop down. Group ride would be fun, hopefully we can make it happen!

 

For you guys looking for a bike, this could be a good option (not mine). It's a 2020 Salsa Timberjack hard tail in North Andover, MA.
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3253505/

 

I LOVE my Timberjack. It's a great bike for the trails up here too.

 

I remember you having high marks for the Timberjack. That one comes with 2.8" tires and a second set of studded 3.0" tires. Didn't seem like a terrible deal.

 

If anyone doesn't know Salsa, they're pretty good. My coworker and his girlfriend/fiance/wife each have them. So, I trust the 4 of them to have made good choices

Unfortunately it's just outside of my price bracket. If it was close I would maybe consider budging but I doubt seller would come down to an even 1k

 

How does everyone feel about the weekend following Father's Day (June 25-26th)? I could do Father's Day weekend as well, but I know a lot of you folks have kids and probably want to spend the time with them.

 

Hey Eammon, I'm in! Let me know what date is settled on.

 

Eammon, do you still have the same number??? I tried calling you today.

 

No, changed it after I moved. I'll send you the new one.

 

Got it

 

Wham bam thank you mam.

Yeah I can make that. I'll need to get my bike situation sorted by then haha

 

I should be good for that weekend as well. I'm also up with ground tent camping for the weekend. Fun stuff!

 

I could do weekend after Father's day

 

Just looked and I have no camping plans or other obligations that weekend! Gives a couple months of solid ride time beforehand to make sure the legs and lungs are fully functioning.

 

Pretty sure I'm in also. I started looking at camping options last night, just need to decide if I'm dragging the camper or pitching a tent. This is shaping up to be a fun weekend, can't wait and thank you for putting this together @BadDNA

 

I have a few camping spots up that way. One that's pretty close that @BadDNA knows and another that's about 45 minutes away from east burke. I haven't been to either yet this year, I'll be up there and might know others going up there before this so I can ask them.