I happily to concede that point masmojo. Right you are. As you point out,
that would be a vastly different riding experience. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, August 12, 2016 at 2:10:24 PM UTC-6, masmojo wrote:
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> Sure, you can ride a Rivedell & do no suspension & it would not be a
> pro
Sure, you can ride a Rivedell & do no suspension & it would not be a problem if
you were by yourself or with someone similarly equipped, but if you plan on
riding that trail or similar with that group of people, then you will
constantly be on the back foot. I raced MB for several years rigid & f
Nice going, Tony!
My only tip is the message I keep telling myself; don't sweat the
embarrassment. If you are in the right group, you have encouragement and
support...which leads to practice and skill development.
I've long admired that awesome bike, and applaud your on site chain
recovery!
I agree with both Deacon and masmojo. Deacon is right that a skilled rider can
jump logs on a Bombadil with drop bars. Masmojo is right that if you want to
make a habit out of riding with the intermediate mountain biker group, you
should consider how you're going to get there. One way to get the
Bullocks. Rigid riders do this all the time. Invented it, actually.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, August 12, 2016 at 9:39:05 AM UTC-6, masmojo wrote:
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> I applaud you gung ho attitude, but I think it would be wise not try any
> log jumping on your Riv.
> It sounds as though the trail in que
I applaud you gung ho attitude, but I think it would be wise not try any log
jumping on your Riv.
It sounds as though the trail in question is a fairly technical Mountain bike
trail and as such probably not a good match for your equipment. Some trail
riding techniques would certainly help, but
Awesome, Tony! Way to push the envelope, and that's fantastic the group was
so supportive. Yeah for chain tools!
It sounds like that trail is an intentional obstacle course? I never ride
those. Give me real trail, and if there are wood obstacles along the way I
may come back with my trail saw!
