Summer!

[Jolly J]

Today marks the First Day of Summer.

It also marks the 8th Anniversary of my first trip to Tuckerman Ravine.

Today being the 1st Day of Summer means it's the longest day of the year.

It looks like a scorcher here in Freddy Beach, but I'm comforted in the thoughts that after today, the days will be getting shorter, which means, WINTER IS COMING!

[JayTux]

Haha! Yeah, thats the attitude! 8th Anniversary of your first trip, you should be there. Gonna be 86 here today, the snow'll be melting up there for sure, but it should hang around....

:skicool:

[DMC]

Rode mountain bike last night until 9PM...
I like these long ass days...

[Jolly J]

Rode mountain bike last night until 9PM...
I like these long ass days...
Mowed the lawn and sat out and watched the sunset and sipped on beers. After I shovel a bunch of topsoil for the wife, I'll be heading out on the bike for a few hours tonight or maybe I'll blow off work and go this afternoon. Who knows.

[JayTux]

Mowed the lawn and sat out and watched the sunset and sipped on beers. After I shovel a bunch of topsoil for the wife, I'll be heading out on the bike for a few hours tonight or maybe I'll blow off work and go this afternoon. Who knows.

Went 18 miles on Sunday wanna go over 20 before I leave for the Grand Teton this summer, but I have exams all this week. But after that...

:sunshine: summer :sunshine:

:D

[DMC]

Mowed the lawn and sat out and watched the sunset and sipped on beers. After I shovel a bunch of topsoil for the wife, I'll be heading out on the bike for a few hours tonight or maybe I'll blow off work and go this afternoon. Who knows.

The moon was pretty intense last night...

It was an awesome ride... This whole area is pretty sweet for MTBing...
I'd go out again tonight BUT I need to heal for a day :)
Multiple abrasions and bruises...

[Jolly J]

Multiple abrasions and bruises...
Sounds like me when I go biking. At one point was really starting to look at Armour. Not so much to protect me from falling but for deflecting trees. I seemed to have picked up a bad habit of clipping trees at speed. I tend to shoulder check a lot of trees. A couple of weeks ago I ducked under a fallen log and thought I had enough clearance, nope, got stabbed by a sharp branch in my back. The next day did the same thing, different tree different branch, other side of my back. I'm a little more lerry of low trees now. :) Hey at least I haven't had anymore surprising animal encounters.

[DMC]

I had the classic slow motion "endo" last night.. On a steep rocky section...

We we're all bloody and muddy from the ride...
mission accomplished!

Im digging living in the Catskills...

"Whoever has made a voyage up the Hudson must remember the Kaatskill Mountains. They are a dismembered branch of the great Appalachian family, and are seen away to the west of the river, swelling up to a noble height, and lording it over the surrounding country. Every change of season, every change of weather, indeed, every hour of the day, produces some change in the magical hues and shapes of these mountains, and they are regarded by all the good wives, far and near, as perfect barometers. When the weather is fair and settled, they are clothed in blue and purple, and print their bold outlines on the clear evening sky; but sometimes, when the rest of the landscape is cloudless, they will gather a hood of gray vapors about their summits, which, in the last rays of the setting sun, will glow and light up like a crown of glory." -- Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle

[Affix Snow]

Well im done working for the summer cause school is out!

I need to get out on my Bike, as i havent at ALL yet...i know, im embarrased.

Going on a 20mi kayak trip 2morrow! Gonna pack today, mow the lawn, play the guitar, go to the gym, buy the new Lamb of God "killasdelphia" DVD, and then get sushi with the intern tonight.......Did i mention im not working!?

[Jolly J]

We we're all bloody and muddy from the ride...
mission accomplished!
Tis happiness in the non snow season.

they are regarded by all the good wives, far and near
I see why you like it there. :)

[Jolly J]

Did i mention im not working!?
Nice...I've been much busier than planned this summer.

[DMC]

I see why you like it there. :)

The area is soaked with history... It's amazing... We're sitting on this bluff overlooking the Hudson river valley and there's grafitti from the 1850's...
The bluff is where the Mountain House was.. A giant hotel that was the place to go before the days of cars... You could take a train of boat up the Hudson then hop the Otis train up the ridge...
http://www.catskillarchive.com/rrextra/udmtnhs.jpg

[Affix Snow]

Nice...I've been much busier than planned this summer.

Im REAL busy this summer too.....its sounds funny, but its hard finding time to do stuff with people that dont bike, hike, or whatever because im always planning a trip or somthing. My "non outdoors" friends are mad at me. Luckily the intern does that stuff :)

[Jolly J]

Im REAL busy this summer too.....its sounds funny, but its hard finding time to do stuff with people that dont bike, hike, or whatever because im always planning a trip or somthing. My "non outdoors" friends are mad at me. Luckily the intern does that stuff :)

I hear ya there. For summer trips I'm planning on climbing Katahdyn (probably solo, midweek), Hiking the Fundy Footpath (with my non outdoorsy, son and wife, should be interesting) and Canoeing the Restigouche (with my non outdoorsy wife and neighbours)(the neighbours planned this one) Most of my outdoorsy friends now have kids and jobs and don't have the time anymore. Oh well.

[Affix Snow]

Most of my outdoorsy friends now have kids and jobs and don't have the time anymore. Oh well.

Most all my outdoorsy friends work :rolleyes:

I do most stuff solo during the week and meet up on weekends.....

Ill be in the Daks for 2 weeks starting july 1st to paint the house and hike/bike w/ the fam and anyone who can make it up, but i wanted to try June turns in tux. Unfortunately IF i do it, im solo.......

[TenSeven]

Did a 24 hour MTB race this past weekend. Great time. With a 5 person team I only had to do one lap in the total dark. Tonight would be amazing to ride with the Solstice and a full moon.

[awf170]

Went 18 miles on Sunday wanna go over 20 before I leave for the Grand Teton this summer, but I have exams all this week. But after that...

:sunshine: summer :sunshine:

:D

hey jaytux for your preperation you should do the whole presidencial ridge hike, my dad did it like 20 years ago, because his friends were training for the himalayas. I think it is like over 20 miles and an insane amount of vertical, i would like to do it someday :)

[RR]

we start our summer tomorrow night on board the Isaac H Evans
http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/500/415Isaac_H_Evans_at_night.bmp
Then we will be sailing with Captain Brenda Walker for four days, touring Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine
http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/500/415Isaac_H_Evans_full_sail.bmp

The photos were copied from the IHE website:http://www.midcoast.com/~evans/

No I don't work for Capt. Walker...but I wouldn't mind that either.

[PWDR8S]

we start our summer tomorrow night on board the Isaac H Evans
http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/500/415Isaac_H_Evans_at_night.bmp
Then we will be sailing with Captain Brenda Walker for four days, touring Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine
http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/500/415Isaac_H_Evans_full_sail.bmp

The photos were copied from the IHE website:http://www.midcoast.com/~evans/ (http://www.midcoast.com/%7Eevans/)

No I don't work for Capt. Walker...but I wouldn't mind that either. Say Hi to Johnny Walker for me eh? http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif Just kidding!

Your sailing is goin to be sweet! The weather is in your favor and those ships are always sooo http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif! Most excellent! Arrrrrgnh! Pirates of Tuckerman!

Sounds like me when I go biking. At one point was really starting to look at Armour. Not so much to protect me from falling but for deflecting trees. I seemed to have picked up a bad habit of clipping trees at speed. I tend to shoulder check a lot of trees. A couple of weeks ago I ducked under a fallen log and thought I had enough clearance, nope, got stabbed by a sharp branch in my back. The next day did the same thing, different tree different branch, other side of my back. I'm a little more lerry of low trees now. :) Hey at least I haven't had anymore surprising animal encounters.

I picked up a a SixSixOne Pressure Suit body armor a couple years ago and I've been thrilled with it.... Didn't get much for the lower bod for MB, so my legs show trail damages. http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif When I ride my Enduro, I'm fully protected.... Look into a pressure suit(for the upper torso)... it's great protection should you get launched off the MB.

[Jolly J]

I'm not doing much DH, so to me it's just something to add weight and make me sweat more. I got a Hematoma in my shin a two years ago trying to ride a DH Race trail on my sons bike. It didn't exactly go well. Shin guards would have been nice and would have saved a lot of pain and suffering especially come ski season. It was right at boot top. Thank god for pain killers.

I think I'd start with Knees and Elbows. I'm not going to worry about my calves because I'm running clipless and when I crash the bike unfortunatly likes to come with me. If I had a bike capable of full on DH, I'd definately go with full armour.

[PWDR8S]

. It was right at boot top. Thank god for pain killers.

I think I'd start with Knees and Elbows. I'm not going to worry about my calves because I'm running clipless and when I crash the bike unfortunatly likes to come with me. If I had a bike capable of full on DH, I'd definately go with full armour. OUCH! Better living through chemistry!
The pads are a worthy investment. For general all around yahoo riding they should be enough....

You could guess right that I DH... There's just something exciting about hurtling downhill at high velocity, no matter what the mode! http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gifhttp://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif Skiis, wheels, cafeteria trays... I'll try it all! Next, I want to try a mountain board.

[Jolly J]

You could guess right that I DH... There's just something exciting about hurtling downhill at high velocity, no matter what the mode!
I hear you there, I'm just waiting for the some $$ to invest in a decent DH bike. I'm hard on equipment so I want to get something that will withstand the abuse.

[Affix Snow]

There are plenty of Freerifde bikes that can double as a DH and as a pedal it up hill bike......id check that before a full on DH......dual duty ya know?

I wear TLD Combat Knee/Shin gaurds alot when i Trailride....they have saved me alot and you get used to them.

[PWDR8S]

There are plenty of Freerifde bikes that can double as a DH and as a pedal it up hill bike......id check that before a full on DH......dual duty ya know?...
I have a regular duty mtn bike... Specialized Hard Rock with front shocks.... bought it for $125 at a yard sale. http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Hey AFFIX... congrats on surviving the school year! http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

[JayTux]

Well im done working for the summer cause school is out!

I need to get out on my Bike, as i havent at ALL yet...i know, im embarrased.

Going on a 20mi kayak trip 2morrow! Gonna pack today, mow the lawn, play the guitar, go to the gym, buy the new Lamb of God "killasdelphia" DVD, and then get sushi with the intern tonight.......Did i mention im not working!?


Ugh! Man I've got exams till Thursday, my last day of school is Friday...Making me jealous!

:envy:

[JayTux]

hey jaytux for your preperation you should do the whole presidencial ridge hike, my dad did it like 20 years ago, because his friends were training for the himalayas. I think it is like over 20 miles and an insane amount of vertical, i would like to do it someday :)


Ya that's a good idea, but UGH I cant get up there till August. ALTHOUGH, my trip isnt just the Grand Teton...

-6 day backpacking trip in the Wind River Range
-4 day kayak trip in Yellowstone
-6 day backpacking trip at the Continental Divide
-1 day whitewater rafting on Snake River (yeah thats right SNAKE RIVER!!!)
-2 days climbing school for the Grand Teton
-2 day climb of Grand Teton

OH YEAH BABY I AM SO PSYCHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[RR]

I hear you there, I'm just waiting for the some $$ to invest in a decent DH bike. I'm hard on equipment so I want to get something that will withstand the abuse.a starting point, not a mad DH, but very competent on the DH:http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/xc_full_suspension/product_124874.shtml

If you want to go a little heavier, they have the Flow

[PWDR8S]

Ya that's a good idea, but UGH I cant get up there till August. ALTHOUGH, my trip isnt just the Grand Teton...

-6 day backpacking trip in the Wind River Range
-4 day kayak trip in Yellowstone
-6 day backpacking trip at the Continental Divide
-1 day whitewater rafting on Snake River (yeah thats right SNAKE RIVER!!!)
-2 days climbing school for the Grand Teton
-2 day climb of Grand Teton

OH YEAH BABY I AM SO PSYCHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Nice itinerary! You ARE going to have a blast! Work on your lung expansion/capacity now... it'll help your high alt. backpacking... and pace yourself. No need to puke while trying to enjoy the country.

[Jolly J]

I have a regular duty mtn bike... Specialized Hard Rock with front shocks.... bought it for $125 at a yard sale. [/img]
I have the same bike, I think I'd break mine. I'm not saying I don't ride DH, as I do, that's all the fun. I'd like to run the some of the DH Race Trails which would wear out my bike much faster than I can replace it. There are a bunch of stunt loops going up around here. I want armour before I hit them. :-) Next purchase is probably going to be a bash guard. My top ring is taking a beating lately.

http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/753/358DSCF0017-med.JPG I don't have the Black/Charcoal frame anymore. Warranty one is a Blue with Orange

[JayTux]

Nice itinerary! You ARE going to have a blast! Work on your lung expansion/capacity now... it'll help your high alt. backpacking... and pace yourself. No need to puke while trying to enjoy the country.

Yeah, unfortunately there's not many good climbs near me. Long distance running everyday though defiantly helps. Helped a lot last year for Rainier, didnt feel the altitude at all. Puking would be the worst thing ever, the highlight of your summer would be ruined, hopefully the weather will cooperate also, dont want to get up to 13,000' and have to turn...I'd be

:cry:

[Jolly J]

a starting point
Nice Bike.

I'll look into them further when I'm back in the market.

Right now it's 91 and rising with the humidity. To heck with work, It's time to get out of the air conditioned office and go sweat a little. Hmmm shovel top soil now and go biking tonight or go biking now and shovel top soil tonight....Decisions, decisions. Either way, I'm finishing both off with an ice cold Alexander Keith's IPA! Have a great day!

[PWDR8S]

I'm off to go kayak the N Sugar River.... hopefully I can retrieve a couple items I spilled when I rolled on Sunday. http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif

Have fun everyone!

[awf170]

Ya that's a good idea, but UGH I cant get up there till August. ALTHOUGH, my trip isnt just the Grand Teton...

-6 day backpacking trip in the Wind River Range
-4 day kayak trip in Yellowstone
-6 day backpacking trip at the Continental Divide
-1 day whitewater rafting on Snake River (yeah thats right SNAKE RIVER!!!)
-2 days climbing school for the Grand Teton
-2 day climb of Grand Teton

OH YEAH BABY I AM SO PSYCHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

so have you climbed before, grand teton looks awsome :)

[JayTux]

so have you climbed before, grand teton looks awsome :)

never in wyoming, but summited Rainier last summer, which is higher and much more vertical rise. 2 days of school before the ascent though, so it should go well. They had SO MUCH SNOW this year, its gonna be interesting.

http://www.scenicphotographsbyvance.com/images/WY-GT-AU-H-166-LS-00-NA-0-Grand-Teton-Autumn.jpg

:)

[Justin]

Did i mention im not working!?

If teachers didn't work WINTERS I'd be in for a REAL QUICK career change... :skicool:

[Skilasnow]

Summer? Hell, I still have a ski trip planned! :D
I only wish it was to So. America where many of my ski club are going :(

[Bannick]

I have the same bike, I think I'd break mine. I'm not saying I don't ride DH, as I do, that's all the fun. I'd like to run the some of the DH Race Trails which would wear out my bike much faster than I can replace it. There are a bunch of stunt loops going up around here. I want armour before I hit them. :-) Next purchase is probably going to be a bash guard. My top ring is taking a beating lately.

http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/753/358DSCF0017-med.JPG I don't have the Black/Charcoal frame anymore. Warranty one is a Blue with Orange

how much did you pay. Is it aluminum? The reason I ask is that I have recently gotten into single track and my 15 year old Bianchi Ibex hard everything is a little punishing so I am looking for a new bike. Given that I also have to buy a new snowboard this year I don't want to break the bank. I have been borrowing my friends stumpjumper with front suspension and I love it. I am having alot of fun playing around some local trails...I suck and the learning curve aint so hot. I come from a BMX back ground (circa early eighties) so learning to get over logs and rocks is a new way of thinking but it is fun none the less. I too tend to lean a bit and have been pretty close to taking out some trees.

Aluminum vs chromoly? Thoughts? I hear you can't fix a cracked aluminum but you can a chromoly?

Disc breaks vs calipers?

This is worse than buying a new car maybe better.....

[P-HUG]

Summer? Hell, I still have a ski trip planned! :D
I only wish it was to So. America where many of my ski club are going :(

Hey skilas when and where are the brettl's going?

[PWDR8S]

I'm off to go kayak the N Sugar River.... hopefully I can retrieve a couple items I spilled when I rolled on Sunday. http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif

Have fun everyone!
Mission accomplished! I found my kayak paddle that got away the other day! Whew! It's nice to retrieve a $120 item! http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[jdw]

Mission accomplished! I found my kayak paddle that got away the other day! Whew! It's nice to retrieve a $120 item! http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Where do you usually put in (and take out)?

I want to know where I should be looking for free paddles in the future! :p

[PWDR8S]

Where do you usually put in (and take out)?

I want to know where I should be looking for free paddles in the future! :p http://timefortuckerman.com/photopost/data/500/16591rof1.gif

There aren't anymore, I can gaurantee that! http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif

There are a few put in/take out spots..... really depends upon how much time you want on the river. Good fishing in there too!

In the Grantham Fire Dept. parking lot...caution...bank is steep drop off.
fun rapids
Stocker Brook - a pull off just up from Rte 10
fun rapids then it's quickwater to rapids
Bridge in Croydon village
fun rapids for short stretch then quickwater then flatwater
On Rte 10 in the ponds (1st pond is easier)
flatwater
Bridge just below the ponds (good long II and short III starts)
really fun rapids (II) then a 4ft drop with sharp left (III) then more II
By the Ruger Gun Club bridge Rte 10
quickwater
Covered Bridge in N Newport.

10miles est.

It's all in the AMC river guide. A couple spots aren't listed.
The water is high now with all the rain we got last weeks(best time to go), but is dropping fast. I'ld give it a few more days till parts are too shallow. Think I'll go again on Sat. on the lower section.

[TenSeven]

Aluminum vs chromoly? Thoughts? I hear you can't fix a cracked aluminum but you can a chromoly?

Disc breaks vs calipers?



Go with aluminum and front suspension. If you can afford disc brakes, get 'em. They come in hydraulic and cable pull. The latter being cheaper and easy to service.
Check out the classifieds on canadiancyclist.com for used bikes. A lot of ads are local to T.O.
Going to Live 8 in Barrie to see Celine on T.V.?? :doh:

[Bannick]

Go with aluminum and front suspension. If you can afford disc brakes, get 'em. They come in hydraulic and cable pull. The latter being cheaper and easy to service.
Check out the classifieds on canadiancyclist.com for used bikes. A lot of ads are local to T.O.
Going to Live 8 in Barrie to see Celine on T.V.?? :doh:

Cool thanks for the info

as for Live 8/Celine....I have done the whole SARS-stock thing that allowed each artist to do about three songs which frustrated me....the traffic (nothing like you guys had for PHish) and the fact they are going to pump Celine in from Vegas tipped us to the no go side of the fence. If it was actually in Toronto and we didn't have to fight traffic I would probably do it. Plus they have not included Rush in the line up...at least not yet.

Off to bike shop.

[Jolly J]

how much did you pay. Is it aluminum? The reason I ask is that I have recently gotten into single track and my 15 year old Bianchi Ibex hard everything is a little punishing so I am looking for a new bike. Given that I also have to buy a new snowboard this year I don't want to break the bank. I have been borrowing my friends stumpjumper with front suspension and I love it. I am having alot of fun playing around some local trails...I suck and the learning curve aint so hot. I come from a BMX back ground (circa early eighties) so learning to get over logs and rocks is a new way of thinking but it is fun none the less. I too tend to lean a bit and have been pretty close to taking out some trees.

Aluminum vs chromoly? Thoughts? I hear you can't fix a cracked aluminum but you can a chromoly?

Disc breaks vs calipers?

This is worse than buying a new car maybe better.....

It's got an aluminum frame, with disc brakes. Disc Brakes are the way to go IMO. So much control, especially when wet and muddy. I paid about $800 for it. It's the same make as the stumpjumper your riding now. I think the stump jumper is now full suspension and a little higher up. I've upgraded to Clipless pedals which was an interesting learning curve. Nothing like coming to a complete stop and forgetting how to take your feet off the pedals. I come from the same background as you. When I first got my bike I was jumping everything and pulling wheelies. Since the pedal upgrade I'm too chicken to pull wheelies or manuals or whatever the kids are calling them these days. But I still like to jump! :-)

[awf170]

I've upgraded to Clipless pedals which was an interesting learning curve.


huh :confused: clipless, do you mean the ones you clip into and are locked in

[TenSeven]

huh :confused: clipless, do you mean the ones you clip into and are locked in

Funny isn't it...clipless pedals, you actually do clip in. Clipless came as a result of when pedals had "toeclips" or "traps". You know the cage that used to be on the front of the pedals with straps to secure your foot. Not as common anymore but still around.

[TenSeven]

JJ. You'll find that clipless pedals are the way to go. After a couple of rides you won't even have to think about releasing your foot. You'll never go back man.
You'll find that your climbing and spinning will improve.

[DMC]

JJ. You'll find that clipless pedals are the way to go. After a couple of rides you won't even have to think about releasing your foot. You'll never go back man.
You'll find that your climbing and spinning will improve.
That and it's gets easier to clip in then it is to get your feet in the cages...
I havent switch to my clipless this year... I missplaced the wrench. After my "endos" - I was having a ***** of a time trying to get my feet back in on some steep trails... I ended up just riding with the cages under the pedal...
PLUS - I was using my clipless shoes and they kept getting stuck in the pedal...

I gotta find that wrench...

[awf170]

Funny isn't it...clipless pedals, you actually do clip in. Clipless came as a result of when pedals had "toeclips" or "traps". You know the cage that used to be on the front of the pedals with straps to secure your foot. Not as common anymore but still around.


oh ya no i get what your talking about, ya they are awsome... except when you do an endo, came really close last week, but ended up tipping over and land on my side, hurt but not as bad.
I love the ones i have, they are really big so i can use them as regular peddles if im just riding to like my friends house then work awsome for real riding, always come out when you want to them to never when you dont

[Justin]

Funny isn't it...clipless pedals, you actually do clip in. Clipless came as a result of when pedals had "toeclips" or "traps". You know the cage that used to be on the front of the pedals with straps to secure your foot. Not as common anymore but still around.


The only problem is if you do any other sort of riding like to work or through the city ( like I ) they suck. I've still got toe clips witch are a pain but better then sneakers and clipless.

Though when trail riding clipless are hands down the best.

[DMC]

Thats whay I still have the cages on... Cause I was doing a lot of "city" riding last summer...
Another thing is when you out and about - it sucks to have to wear the clipless shoes...

[awf170]

Thats whay I still have the cages on... Cause I was doing a lot of "city" riding last summer...
Another thing is when you out and about - it sucks to have to wear the clipless shoes...


ya thats why i got the ones i have...
heres a pic of something almost like them, same size as a regular peddle and ride fine with normal shoes
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/awf170/bike4.jpg

[Justin]

Cool, Have to look into that -- though I like at least having the toe clips when i ride with sneakers

[DMC]

ya thats why i got the ones i have...
heres a pic of something almost like them, same size as a regular peddle and ride fine with normal shoes
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/awf170/bike4.jpg

I just got a pair similar to those... Also good for DHing...

[TenSeven]

I have an old pair of toe traps that I throw on when I'm out for a spin with the kids and such.

DMC. Take a look at the inner end of the pedal axle...it might accept an allen key.

[Jolly J]

JJ. You'll find that clipless pedals are the way to go. After a couple of rides you won't even have to think about releasing your foot. You'll never go back man.
You'll find that your climbing and spinning will improve.
I agree, I've had clipless for over a year now. Love em, wish I would have gotten the one pictured above....but I didn't.

[Bannick]

been checking out the used stuff out there and guess what...lots of deals but the bikes are all too big for me. I need a 14-15 inch or small by specialized standards. Yep I am short legged.....stupid genetics.

So far...

Kona Fire Mountain 749 can (decent components, fork and rims, mechanical discs)
Specialized Hardrock sport disc 629 (mediocre components, fork, decent rims, mechanical discs)
Specialized Hardrock comp disc 749 (pretty much the same set up as the Kona cept it had hydraulic discs)

The Kona was pretty nice....as was the specialized but the specialized seemed so much more awkward because of the look of the massive
square(ish) tubing. I have always liked the Konas....nice sloping geometry that is a little more akin to my BMX roots. I am going test driving on friday afternoon at a store that carries pretty much everything. While still looking for used.

[Jolly J]

Mine is a Hardrock Pro Disc. I have a 17 inch frame, proably should have gone with a 15 but the 17 seems to be working fine. Have fun test driving. :)

[Bannick]

Mine is a Hardrock Pro Disc. I have a 17 inch frame, proably should have gone with a 15 but the 17 seems to be working fine. Have fun test driving. :)

you got enough clearance for the boys with a 17"?

[Jolly J]

you got enough clearance for the boys with a 17"?
Just barely. Haven't made contact yet after a year and a bit of falling of the bike in every direction possible.

[P-HUG]

I love my 17 inch Kona Cinder Cone hardtail, I find the sloping geometry unbeatable. Want to get a Stinky next.
Added shimano clipless pedal, 2.1 inch firepro tires, and Shimano XT rear derailuer to my Cinder Cone. Next up Hayes hydraulic disk brakes.

Happy trails :)

[JayTux]

ALRIGHT! EXAMS ARE OVER AND SUMMER IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:) :D :cooldog: :sunshine: :simpsons:

No more :bored: or :atwork:

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[PWDR8S]

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Now get out there and play! You have an epic trip coming up and you need to prep! PRONTO! http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif BTW... congrats for surviving! http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[TenSeven]

Kona Fire Mountain 749 can (decent components, fork and rims, mechanical discs)
Specialized Hardrock sport disc 629 (mediocre components, fork, decent rims, mechanical discs)
Specialized Hardrock comp disc 749 (pretty much the same set up as the Kona cept it had hydraulic discs)



I'd lean towards the Specialized with hydraulic. That's a pretty good price too.

[JayTux]

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Now get out there and play! You have an epic trip coming up and you need to prep! PRONTO! http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif BTW... congrats for surviving! http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif


Ya just waterproofed my boots, gotta go to my cousins graduation soon, then I'm gonna throw everything in the pack and see what it weighs, how it feels, etc. Does anyone know how much bear cans weigh? I remember from the North Cascades they're heavy, but I cant remember how much. 5 lbs? 7 lbs?

Ya halfway through high school....

:)

[awf170]

Does anyone know how much bear cans weigh? I remember from the North Cascades they're heavy, but I cant remember how much. 5 lbs? 7 lbs?


that is one heavy bear can... what a 64 ouncer ;)
one gallon weighs 8.5 so with a little math you can figure it out.

[JayTux]

that is one heavy bear can... what a 64 ouncer ;)
one gallon weighs 8.5 so with a little math you can figure it out.

too tired to figure it out, I'll just wait and see and hope that tey aren't that much...

:)

[awf170]

too tired to figure it out, I'll just wait and see and hope that tey aren't that much...

:)

ya im 2 tired 2... hmmm let me try to apply what im learning in alg 2, lets see X=b+ or - the square root of b^2 - 4ac over 2a
stupid unless math crap, cant even teach how much a simple can of bear wieighs :)

[JayTux]

ya im 2 tired 2... hmmm let me try to apply what im learning in alg 2, lets see X=b+ or - the square root of b^2 - 4ac over 2a
stupid unless math crap, cant even teach how much a simple can of bear wieighs :)

Hehe, ya just finished alg 2 also....y=a/b+-x :confused: Their really REALLY heavy though. Multiple pounds....

:)

[jdw]

lets see X=b+ or - the square root of b^2 - 4ac over 2a
:)
uh - isn't that "x=-b...", not just b? ;)

you know you can sing the quadratic to the notre dame fight song? now that's a party trick that'll clear a room.

[P-HUG]

uh - isn't that "x=-b...", not just b? ;)

you know you can sing the quadratic to the notre dame fight song? now that's a party trick that'll clear a room.

1 liter of fluid = 1 kg
or 1000 ml = 2.2 lbs
or 33.3 oz = 2.2 lbs = 1 kg

[PLytheman]

we start our summer tomorrow night on board the Isaac H Evans
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Then we will be sailing with Captain Brenda Walker for four days, touring Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine
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The photos were copied from the IHE website:http://www.midcoast.com/~evans/

No I don't work for Capt. Walker...but I wouldn't mind that either.

Hrrrrmmm.... very jealous.... Nice Ketch! Four days of sailing sounds like a good deal.

I'm about ready to hone my mountain biking skills and hurt myself in new and creative ways!

[DMC]

I'm about ready to hone my mountain biking skills and hurt myself in new and creative ways!

Say goodbye to nonblemished/scared shins and forearms.... :)

[awf170]

uh - isn't that "x=-b...", not just b? ;)

you know you can sing the quadratic to the notre dame fight song? now that's a party trick that'll clear a room.

ya it is... hmmm maybe thats why i got a 71 on the final ;)

[awf170]

1 liter of fluid = 1 kg
or 1000 ml = 2.2 lbs
or 33.3 oz = 2.2 lbs = 1 kg

stupid metric system makes everything so easy, why cant we use it

[Freebird]

I too love biking and hiking in the summer, but frankly, I've already had enough. It's too hot for my blood, and I am ready for fall again. Being able to sleep without loosing 10 pounds through sweat... Cool NW wind, falling leaves, the first frost... :chicken: :simpsons: