Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

[Slangy]

Just got these bad boys last night, they are the ENVE 26" AM, tubeless, I can't wait to get them all mounted up and take them out before the snow.

 

[YOUKNOW]

I rode my bike around the neighborhood last night. both tires flat!! Lets get together before the snow comes out!!! Corner Canyon???

 

[smartass_kid]

let me know about that also, we could try maple hollow?

 

[YOUKNOW]

Sure why not, Maple Hollow sounds good to me. I've heard there are jumps on there now. True?

 

[smartass_kid]

no idea, sixstringsteve might know.

 

[193kyle]

There are quite a few jumps on maple hollow.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Just got these bad boys last night, they are the ENVE 26" AM, tubeless, I can't wait to get them all mounted up and take them out before the snow.
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Those are hot! Let us know how you like them. New wheels always make a huge difference.

 

[sixstringsteve]

anybody ridden Captain Ahab near Amasaback? It's supposed to be pretty flowy and technical. Not sure how those two fit together, but it sounds interesting. I haven't found a trial yet that I absolutely love in Moab. I'm looking for something flowy like Rush or Maple Hollow. Any suggestions in the Moab area?

 

[sixstringsteve]

so... one of the best ways to improve mountain biking is to learn to BMX. Legacy raceway in Layton has a free BMX clinic at the track. It's 2 hours long and they'll teach you all sorts of skills (pumping, berms, turning, starts, etc). You can take your mtb. Bring long pants, long sleeves, and a helmet. I HIGHLY recommend the BMX clinics, they're super fun.

 

[sixstringsteve]

not exactly mountain biking, but all bikers should enjoy this film. I have so much respect for Lancondeguy, he's my favorite rider. I can't believe how huge he goes on these jumps.

[video=youtube;eFqpzhRyK8M]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFqpzhRyK8M#t=117[/video]

 

[sixstringsteve]

another fun video. We should do one of these. I would lose every contest, but it'd be fun.

[video=youtube;mFMah6lLl18]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFMah6lLl18[/video]

 

[Slangy]

Those are hot! Let us know how you like them. New wheels always make a huge difference.

Finally got them mounted and took them out yesterday. Man what a difference, I am so glad that I got them. I took them out on the North Ogden Shoreline trail, Yesterday was a beautiful day to ride, perfect weather, sun shining and all the colored leaves, perfect day.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Is it more the weight that you notice, or is the ride different?

 

[Slangy]

Is it more the weight that you notice, or is the ride different?

I would have to say ride difference. It doesn't sound like much but when you start pedaling up a steep hill it feels like you aren't having to exert as much force to get it rolling, it just feels more smooth. Sounds kind of crazy but you definately could tell a difference. You can also feel it when turning your handle bars, I think that is where you could feel the weight difference. Once I get my new stem, handle bars and seat post I hope to be able to really feel the weight difference.
Before I went I took my old wheels with a the tire, rim and tube and compared the weight to the new ENVE wheels with air and tires and they felt like they weighed about half of my old wheels.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I know what you mean, rotational weight makes a HUGE difference. Could you feel a difference on the downhill? When you weren't accelerating, did the bike respond/ride differently?

 

[sixstringsteve]

How many RMEers are actively mountain biking? I want to start a game of "B.I.K.E." but I don't know how many people ride.

 

[RockMonkey]

l rode the slickrock trail last weekend, but I don't know how much more I'll do this year. None?

 

[sixstringsteve]

Great news. Trek of AF is renting Surly Fat Bikes. I've been dying to try one out on a trail. Anyone up for a winter ride in Lambert Park, or maybe up AF Canyon sometime?

http://trekaf.com/about/rental-bikes-pg326.htm

 

[Kevin B.]

Can you ride powder with those, or are they just for packed trails?

 

[sixstringsteve]

You won't float on top of powder if that's what you're wondering. The tires have to eventually sink down until they're on something semi-solid. They'd be great for packed trails or XC Skiing trails (just don't ride in their tracks).