Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

moab_cj5

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Supporting Member
It’s new bike time for my son Jonah. He races NICA but not competitive. Enjoys the practices more than the races. He likes bike parks. Likes to jump and likes drops.

I need a bike that can do it all but I’d say more with a leaning to enduro than xc

Thinking Santa Cruz tall boy, Hightower or 5010

Also in the mix is ibis Ripley, transition spur, RM instinct , etc.

I’m a Santa Cruz fan myself. I found a decent priced 2023 5010. This is a mullet bike.
I’m thinking it might suit his style and wants pretty decently.

What’s yours guys takes on a mullet?

Anyone selling something that might fit the bill? Needs to be a Large frame.
If I recal, you are in Davis County. Visit Biker's Edge in Kaysville when shopping if shopping new. They have been running specials, and one of the owners, Zach, supports the NICA kids as well. Tell him Dave Wilson sent you.
 

mbryson

.......a few dollars more
Supporting Member
I'm posting up to hold myself accountable. I'm taking the bike to the 500S Bountiful/Legacy Hwy trail at about 4:45 pm. I'll ride for probably 15-20 min and then collapse putting the bike back in my truck :D. Work from home is rough on my "fitness". I need a fix. This is a shot. I'm trying to go out at least 3-4 times per week. Winters a good time to start biking, right?

If you're up for riding with an out of shape dude, I'll catch you there. I plan to go south from the parking lot and then struggle back.

I haven't even tried to put a bike in my Gladiator. Do they fit in the bed? I had a '76 shortbed Chev when I first started hauling the pedal bike to college and it fit with room to spare. Worst case, I can get the F350 fired up (a bit of a challenge with the colder temps) and utilize the 8' bed.
 
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glockman

I hate Jeep trucks
Location
Pleasant Grove
I'm posting up to hold myself accountable. I'm taking the bike to the 500S Bountiful/Legacy Hwy trail at about 4:45 pm. I'll ride for probably 15-20 min and then collapse putting the bike back in my truck :D. Work from home is rough on my "fitness". I need a fix. This is a shot. I'm trying to go out at least 3-4 times per week. Winters a good time to start biking, right?

If you're up for riding with an out of shape dude, I'll catch you there. I plan to go south from the parking lot and then struggle back.

I haven't even tried to put a bike in my Gladiator. Do they fit in the bed? I had a '76 shortbed Chev when I first started hauling the pedal bike to college and it fit with room to spare. Worst case, I can get the F350 fired up (a bit of a challenge with the colder temps) and utilize the 8' bed.
Moving blanket over the tailgate and turn the handlebars 90 degrees. They even fit in girly tacoma's that way.
 

filippelli

Active Member
Location
Provo
I'm posting up to hold myself accountable. I'm taking the bike to the 500S Bountiful/Legacy Hwy trail at about 4:45 pm. I'll ride for probably 15-20 min and then collapse putting the bike back in my truck :D. Work from home is rough on my "fitness". I need a fix. This is a shot. I'm trying to go out at least 3-4 times per week. Winters a good time to start biking, right?

If you're up for riding with an out of shape dude, I'll catch you there. I plan to go south from the parking lot and then struggle back.

I haven't even tried to put a bike in my Gladiator. Do they fit in the bed? I had a '76 shortbed Chev when I first started hauling the pedal bike to college and it fit with room to spare. Worst case, I can get the F350 fired up (a bit of a challenge with the colder temps) and utilize the 8' bed.
Id totally join you so it can be 2 out of shape guys but its too far a drive for me
 

Kevin B.

Not often wrong. Never quite right.
Moderator
Location
Stinkwater
Winters a good time to start biking, right?
Yup. Antelope Island and Eagle Mountain trails are pretty sandy and dry out real quick. If stuff is muddy, go real early while it's still frozen.

Wish I could join you. Post up next time you head out, this fat old man needs to pedal too.
 

Kevin B.

Not often wrong. Never quite right.
Moderator
Location
Stinkwater
It’s new bike time for my son Jonah. He races NICA but not competitive. Enjoys the practices more than the races. He likes bike parks. Likes to jump and likes drops.

I need a bike that can do it all but I’d say more with a leaning to enduro than xc

Thinking Santa Cruz tall boy, Hightower or 5010

Also in the mix is ibis Ripley, transition spur, RM instinct , etc.

I’m a Santa Cruz fan myself. I found a decent priced 2023 5010. This is a mullet bike.
I’m thinking it might suit his style and wants pretty decently.

What’s yours guys takes on a mullet?

Anyone selling something that might fit the bill? Needs to be a Large frame.
If there's a Trek that floats your boat, Scheels honors Trek's 25% discount for NICA riders.
 

mbryson

.......a few dollars more
Supporting Member
I'm posting up to hold myself accountable. I'm taking the bike to the 500S Bountiful/Legacy Hwy trail at about 4:45 pm. I'll ride for probably 15-20 min and then collapse putting the bike back in my truck :D. Work from home is rough on my "fitness". I need a fix. This is a shot. I'm trying to go out at least 3-4 times per week. Winters a good time to start biking, right?

If you're up for riding with an out of shape dude, I'll catch you there. I plan to go south from the parking lot and then struggle back.

I haven't even tried to put a bike in my Gladiator. Do they fit in the bed? I had a '76 shortbed Chev when I first started hauling the pedal bike to college and it fit with room to spare. Worst case, I can get the F350 fired up (a bit of a challenge with the colder temps) and utilize the 8' bed.



So that was 2.6 miles. Not too bad. I did that in about 15 min or so. I thought my app was recording my time/speed but it wasn't. I'll likely do the same location tomorrow but head north. 4:45 again. I'll have to skip Wednesday but plan to do some riding again on Thursday.

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The cold was a bit of a factor but not as bad as you'd think. Insulated work gloves kept my hands warmish and just pedaling kept me warm except for my nose/ears. They weren't exposed long enough to be a factor at that temp.


We'll see what that turns into.

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Should I stick with 2-3 mile trips for a couple weeks or just keep adding .5-1 mile per trip every time?
 
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filippelli

Active Member
Location
Provo
So that was 2.6 miles. Not too bad. I did that in about 15 min or so. I thought my app was recording my time/speed but it wasn't. I'll likely do the same location tomorrow but head north. 4:45 again. I'll have to skip Wednesday but plan to do some riding again on Thursday.



The cold was a bit of a factor but not as bad as you'd think. Insulated work gloves kept my hands warmish and just pedaling kept me warm except for my nose/ears. They weren't exposed long enough to be a factor at that temp.


We'll see what that turns into.
couple staying warm tips. nitrile gloves under regular riding gloves works wonders on keeping the hands warm. it is way thinner than insulated work gloves letting your fingers have nice movement still. havent found a good solution for the toes. I have heard road bikers use ziplock bags over the socks for the same thing but I havent tried it. for the nose and ears I go with a full face enduro helmet still loads of air gets in to breath. its not as warm as a moto or dh helmet but better than a open face. im sure diffent brands work diffrently there.
 

rholbrook

Well-Known Member
Location
Kaysville, Ut
@ChestonScout The NICA discount I forgot about. Biker's Edge entertains that one too.
So that was 2.6 miles. Not too bad. I did that in about 15 min or so. I thought my app was recording my time/speed but it wasn't. I'll likely do the same location tomorrow but head north. 4:45 again. I'll have to skip Wednesday but plan to do some riding again on Thursday.

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The cold was a bit of a factor but not as bad as you'd think. Insulated work gloves kept my hands warmish and just pedaling kept me warm except for my nose/ears. They weren't exposed long enough to be a factor at that temp.


We'll see what that turns into.

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Should I stick with 2-3 mile trips for a couple weeks or just keep adding .5-1 mile per trip every time?
Let me get through this next week and I would love to join you and I will even bring an added treat for you. I have two e-bikes, don't be fooled, it is a workout and we can get 3 times that distance in the same time.
 

ChestonScout

opinions are like Jeeps..
Location
Clinton, Ut
Went to Pronghorn bike shop. Found out the owner is the same guy that owns Maddox in Brigham city.

Employees were super helpful. They gave us a massive NICA discount

Looks like we are getting a Niner RIP. Looks like a nice bike. They are upgrading the brakes and the shifter to code and gx for no additional cost. Also making it tubless.

I don’t have any experience with Niner but everyone I have asked said they are good bikes

I had my heart kind of set on a Santa Cruz but for the money we wanted to spend I think this is a good buy

Time will tell
 
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