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Tonkaman

Tonkaman

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Location
West Jordan
jeeper said:
This bike is WAAAY over my skill level, and is more than I should spend.. but it keeps calling me. What does the group think?

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2015 Trek Superfly FS 9.9 SL XTR

$2,000.00 2015 Trek Superfly FS 9.9 SL XTR for sale in Lehi, UT on KSL Classifieds. View a wide selection of Mountain Bikes and other great items on KSL Classifieds.
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No such thing as “more than I should spend”.
 
Kevin B.

Kevin B.

Not often wrong. Never quite right.
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Location
Stinkwater
jeeper said:
This bike is WAAAY over my skill level, and is more than I should spend.. but it keeps calling me. What does the group think?

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2015 Trek Superfly FS 9.9 SL XTR

$2,000.00 2015 Trek Superfly FS 9.9 SL XTR for sale in Lehi, UT on KSL Classifieds. View a wide selection of Mountain Bikes and other great items on KSL Classifieds.
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That's an XC race bike, with six year old tech on it. It might be worth what he's asking to an XC racer, but two piston brakes, 100mm travel, steep angles and no dropper... I'm not sure that's the bike for you.
 
Herzog

Herzog

somewhat damaged
Admin
Location
Wydaho
jeeper said:
This bike is WAAAY over my skill level, and is more than I should spend.. but it keeps calling me. What does the group think?

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2015 Trek Superfly FS 9.9 SL XTR

$2,000.00 2015 Trek Superfly FS 9.9 SL XTR for sale in Lehi, UT on KSL Classifieds. View a wide selection of Mountain Bikes and other great items on KSL Classifieds.
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My bike is WAY beyond my skill level too but it sure is a fun whip!
 
jeeper

jeeper

I live my life 1 dumpster at a time
Location
So Jo, Ut
Kevin B. said:
What are you on now? What don't you like about it?
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its a 2019 specialized rockhopper. It’s a fine bike. I have been riding the draper trails with Chad and our boys, and it’s been great.
But now the boys are in school, so Chad rides a bit faster. Coming down hill, especially in corners and rough braking bumps, I feel like my bike is out of control. The back end spends more time in the air than on the ground, so I lose braking ability on that tire. Coming into the Jump faces, it almost feels more like a wall. If I have much speed at all, it feels like I am de-weighting the back tire just from the force of the transition.
I wasn’t planning to buy another bike until spring.. but I feel like I’m going to get hurt if I keep riding the way I am.
 
Kevin B.

Kevin B.

Not often wrong. Never quite right.
Moderator
Location
Stinkwater
Out of curiosity, what PSI are you running in the rear tire? If you're not folding it in the corners or striking the rim, you could maybe get away with a little less pressure and that'd help keep it on the ground some.
 
jeeper

jeeper

I live my life 1 dumpster at a time
Location
So Jo, Ut
Kevin B. said:
Out of curiosity, what PSI are you running in the rear tire? If you're not folding it in the corners or striking the rim, you could maybe get away with a little less pressure and that'd help keep it on the ground some.
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it changes depending on temperature and how much has leaked out. I pump it up every few weeks and ride it until it is too low again.
I am folding tires on occasion. No rim strikes that I know of yet
 
jeeper

jeeper

I live my life 1 dumpster at a time
Location
So Jo, Ut
I've got a neighbor with a 13 yr old kid who thinks he is going to be the next redbull rampage winner. They want to get him into a club or group where he can get some training to do extreme tricks. They asked if I knew of one. I don't.. but I said I know people who might.. Thoughts?
 
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Tebbsjeep

Well-Known Member
Location
Ogden
On the Weber Davis MTB Facebook group, there is a guy named Nic McMillan and he oversees the ogden bike park. He does a lot of downhill racing, and I believe he has a kid that is around that age too that is pretty good. He might know of a group or could maybe point you in the right direction. I would think anybody who maintains the local bike parks would be a good place to start.
 
Kevin B.

Kevin B.

Not often wrong. Never quite right.
Moderator
Location
Stinkwater
jeeper said:
I've got a neighbor with a 13 yr old kid who thinks he is going to be the next redbull rampage winner. They want to get him into a club or group where he can get some training to do extreme tricks. They asked if I knew of one. I don't.. but I said I know people who might.. Thoughts?
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He's probably looking for the Outlaws. https://mtbwithkids.com/outlaw-bike-team/

They aren't cheap and from the little exposure I've seen the parents and coaches are insufferably pretentious, but there's no doubt the kids on the team are damned good.
 
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