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Thread: V3 - '15 NE thread
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07-27-2015, 06:20 AM #201
WTB vigilante's 2.3
Front and rear
End threadcrab in my shoe mouth
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07-27-2015, 12:35 PM #202Registered User
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Grip = Conti Trail King 2.4, combination grip/lower resistance go with Mt King and fast rolling either X King or Race King. No I'm not a Conti shill but the shit works and holds up well.
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07-30-2015, 05:18 AM #203Banned
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The Minions were like magic tires. The ardents I've had for the last 1.5 seasons aren't as magic, but are nice and predictable....looser, but predictable. Both great tires IMO.
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07-30-2015, 12:12 PM #204
I'm going full Gwin this season, no tires, no chain.
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07-30-2015, 02:08 PM #205
Yup, it's horsefly with the occasional swarm of black flies that act as my PT. Being somewhat of a casual mtn biker, meaning I rarely push myself hard to be fast, I'm not sure if I should hate the horseflies or thank them.
I definitely hate this heat though...no doubt about that. This weather blows.
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07-30-2015, 03:42 PM #206
My bike came with a minion DHF, which I do like but think its overkill. I'm thinking the Ardent isn't enough grip. I'm typically riding Harold Parker, Lowell, Russell Mill, and the Land Locked Forest. Pretty mixed terrain.
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07-30-2015, 05:17 PM #207
Seriously, who's gonna go to the fest at Ascutney this weekend? My wife and I will be there Sat. I'll be panting over a black SC Bronson with a big red beard and she'll be .75 miles ahead of me on a grey blue specialized fsr. Say hi. Word word.
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07-31-2015, 06:18 AM #208Gluten Free Dan
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Racing at Mt Snow, but get the info on the trails there and then tell me to ride there!
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07-31-2015, 10:39 AM #209
ardents are amoung the worst tires for wet roots and rocks I have ever owned in any size. The issue no 3c maxx terra compound. they also have no cornering grip compared to something with side knobs like a Minion.
I predict the new Tomahawk and Minion SS will become much more propular than the Ardent.
http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.co...re-960-540.jpg
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07-31-2015, 10:41 AM #210
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07-31-2015, 11:00 AM #211Gluten Free Dan
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I've been waiting for those to come out, they look great! Probably be due for tires late fall, so will be nice to wait for awhile anyways.
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08-01-2015, 03:48 PM #212
You're all choads . Noone came up to me at VMBAfest today to tool on me and my giant nerdlinger photo fanny pack (pics coming, of the fest, not me w/ a cube hanging off my spare tire, noone needs to see that).
It was super fun. The meatballs were delicious and my wife settled on a sick bike. Fun couple of trail rides and never felt like the place was jammed. I hope they bring in a lot of folks, and I encourage anyone whose around this weekend to spend some money in Brownsville and Windsor. We're heading to Station right now, i'll buy ya a beer if I see ya.
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08-02-2015, 01:06 PM #213Registered User
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Mmmm mmmm mmm was so nice this morning. Damp, tacky, washed clean, powdery leaf covered, absolutely mother f'n beautiful mid summer conditions.
It was easy. It was tough
It was smooth. It was rough
Up down over and around
I love early morning rides
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08-02-2015, 07:31 PM #214
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08-03-2015, 05:00 AM #215www.apriliaforum.com
"If the road You followed brought you to this,of what use was the road"?
"I have no idea what I am talking about but would be happy to share my biased opinions as fact on the matter. "
Ottime
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08-03-2015, 05:15 AM #216
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08-03-2015, 06:20 AM #217
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08-03-2015, 07:10 AM #218
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08-03-2015, 07:55 AM #219Registered User
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Just want to throw this out there. I am heading to SLC and Tahoe beginning of September and bringing along the mtn bike. Anyone have a travel bag or bike box they want to rent/sell/give/donate to me for 2 weeks. Be happy to work something out for compensation. Trying to save a little cash on this adventure
Thanks in advance
Im in boston area
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08-03-2015, 09:22 AM #220
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08-05-2015, 04:09 PM #221
Some. A few trail closures, but mostly clear and open. I imagine they had a lot of folks out cleaning up in the week leading up to the fest. Here's a few pics:
Ride board
Brownsville from the fest
Demo area. Hottest wheel sizes available
Little bit of reality hanging over the fest
Great time though. Anyone know where it'll be next year?
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08-05-2015, 04:29 PM #222
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08-05-2015, 04:30 PM #223
Cool, thanks.
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08-07-2015, 05:30 PM #224
Where does everyone typically ride? I'm looking to expand out of the Merrimack Valley area here in MA. Only interested in single track. My rides in southern NH have been a bit of a dissapointment and KT is a bit far for a day trip.
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08-08-2015, 06:14 AM #225
Well, before I had a kiddo, Fort Rock, FOMBA, Bear Brook and Pawtuckaway were normal rides. Now I just sneak out to Kingman Farm when I have a spare hour, which is basically never.
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