Thread: Spinal Tap in Utah

With plenty of snow in the mountains around Jackson and a brand new HD sitting in my house I've been itching to get out and ride. I met some friends in Grand Junction last weekend for some awesome riding before solo time exploring new (to me) parts of Utah.

Here is some GoPro footie from the first ride of the day on Tuesday. So SO much fun! The spines weren't techie but I definitely held back (read: did not turn it up to 11) not wanting to overshoot any of the corners. I'll get the footage together from the other two locations soon.

Oh yea- it's a large HD currently built up with a DHX 4.0 coil and Talas 180, XT drivetrain, Formulas, Iodines, Joplin, etc. I'm loving it!

That looks so fun. Thanks for posting. Green River?

Spot on, within 100 miles of Green River!

SJ, How are you liking the Talas compared to your old 66? I'm working on a similar build on a '11 One. I'd like the Talas, but it's hard to give up the feel of a coil.

Excellent POV as always.

Thanks for the stoke, looked like a blast.

Originally Posted by drsmonkey

SJ, How are you liking the Talas compared to your old 66? I'm working on a similar build on a '11 One. I'd like the Talas, but it's hard to give up the feel of a coil.

I have done very, very little to the fork so far- and its killing it. I weigh 165 and have adjusted rebound & compression to my liking, but haven't yet played with pressure. My 66 had a "bouncier" rebound, the Talas is more controlled, in an improved way. I'll let you know how it goes- and you can feel free to try it out sometime, shoot me a PM. Also, I've used it at the 140 setting for about 10 seconds...it climbs fine (in my view) at full height- for what its worth.

sick bike, sick vid. good work! I always love SkiJunky vids.

Awesome d00d, you in the UT for a while?

Gonna be headin South in a few days.

Originally Posted by SkiJunky05

Spot on, within 100 miles of Green River!

I knew it!

Good stuff man. Looks like kind of a scary place to ride at 11.

Only way that could have been better is if it was set to "Big Bottoms."

Nice A, pretty sure I spotted your van at Ikea a couple weeks back? Hehe.

fucking awesome