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02-12-2024, 10:07 PM
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Maxima Chain Guard (for motorcyles) will stay on...
Maxima Chain Guard (for motorcyles) will stay on your chain in winter shit and salt conditions, but it's going to attract some dirt. It will also require some work to un-goop it in the spring and...
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02-04-2024, 09:53 PM
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My apologies everyone, it's not right to leave...
My apologies everyone, it's not right to leave this thread in a state of anti-stoke.485601
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02-04-2024, 09:45 PM
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Rillway. I'd love to go with you sometime but...
Rillway. I'd love to go with you sometime but this trip probably isn't the time the way the group is set up. I've poked around that area a few times in the summer and it looked promising for skiing...
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02-04-2024, 11:54 AM
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I'm staying at the FS cabin in 4 weeks at low...
I'm staying at the FS cabin in 4 weeks at low elevation. Do you think there will be any base left on the low angle slopes near Highway 12 or do we have to start higher?
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11-05-2023, 01:59 PM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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It started in the EU but the cutoffs are at lower...
It started in the EU but the cutoffs are at lower speed and power. Basically the same but the software I believe. The big difference, at least I'm sure of in the UK, they will straight up test,...
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11-05-2023, 12:01 PM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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E-bike industry in the USA wrote the 3 class...
E-bike industry in the USA wrote the 3 class system, but hasn't put any effort into enforcement or easements with a nonmotorized stipulation. If you want random rules and enforcement, let it pop up...
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10-09-2023, 11:54 AM
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10 pages of strawmen, 2 pages of entertainment, 1...
10 pages of strawmen, 2 pages of entertainment, 1 page of relevant discussion. I'll be the first to skim the actual documents I guess. As I read it, 5.5 miles of existing bike trail were newly...
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10-01-2022, 07:49 AM
Thread: Boise Shuttle Services suspended?
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Probably something at the state level, in here...
Probably something at the state level, in here somewhere. I know Montana recently changed some of our rules for "motor carriers" to make them a little less restrictive, I think it was supposed to...
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06-04-2022, 09:32 PM
Thread: Why I dislike e-bikes
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Because hikers are going to use battery powered...
Because hikers are going to use battery powered human exoskeletons. They're going to clearly be motorized, but they're going to go through great lengths to say familiar things like "its a hydraulic...
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05-31-2022, 07:48 PM
Thread: Why I dislike e-bikes
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P4B is realizing that they have a lot to lose...
P4B is realizing that they have a lot to lose now. It's hard to say whether they will continue pushing product and shit regulations at all costs, or take their own advice.
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05-01-2022, 03:01 PM
Thread: Which chamois for camel-riding
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Alright gang, I mixed a tablespoon of concrete in...
Alright gang, I mixed a tablespoon of concrete in my cereal, bought a seat cover and sent Benny some pics of my warmup and stretch routine, especially the stretching. As soon as mud season is over...
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05-01-2022, 10:18 AM
Thread: Which chamois for camel-riding
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Which chamois for camel-riding
I got a screaming deal on an electric Coolrun, $1800 shipped. I found that I get the best traction on trails in 4/4 or "Camel-riding" mode, but my taint is killing me. Which chamois do you all use?...
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08-09-2021, 07:39 AM
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Fairly Lake Rd is open since Aug 1st, but they...
Fairly Lake Rd is open since Aug 1st, but they are still working in the area. BMW project might create some closures this fall.
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05-04-2021, 05:22 PM
Thread: Pipestone Homestake conditions
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It's dry right now. The more rain the better to...
It's dry right now. The more rain the better to knock down dust. Everything there is fun to go downhill, but some of the sandy, torn up trails suck to climb. I shuttled roughly this loop clockwise...
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04-15-2021, 05:39 PM
Thread: Southern New Hampshire Riding?
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It's been 15 years since I rode there, but...
It's been 15 years since I rode there, but Pawtuckaway, Fort Rock and Bear Brook were fun. Roots and rocks, short punchy climbs and some killer mosquitos in June/July. May I would think is black fly...
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03-12-2021, 10:32 PM
Thread: NREPA
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Can you imagine bringing the same bill out for 28...
Can you imagine bringing the same bill out for 28 years and getting shot down every time? And then doing absolutely nothing to modify it to make it pass. I'd get fired if I tried that at my job.
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02-19-2021, 08:12 PM
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Are you willing to squeeze the lever harder? I...
Are you willing to squeeze the lever harder? I run TRP mechanicals with big rotors on my mountain bike and that's the biggest difference. My forearms wish I had hydros after 2000ft of descending, but...
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10-31-2020, 08:50 AM
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Also take note of the desirable plants out there....
Also take note of the desirable plants out there. It's impossible to keep cheatgrass out of disturbance, you have to replace it with native veg. I can help you identify plants if you send pics.
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10-25-2020, 11:58 AM
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Yea, this is big brain time, positing a...
Yea, this is big brain time, positing a definition about highway vehicles. What's bigger, your quads or your brain? I'm guessing they are both feeble and unsatisfying.
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10-24-2020, 03:07 PM
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Evergreen and IMBA, as far as I can tell, are...
Evergreen and IMBA, as far as I can tell, are trying to avoid having to advocate against eMTB later. If a new trail system is to be built, there are a ton of funds that become unavailable if it gets...
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10-22-2020, 09:23 PM
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From their template: "The Department of the...
From their template:
"The Department of the Interior and 28 states (and counting) define electric bicycles as bicycles, exclude them from the motor vehicle classification, and generally allow their... -
10-13-2020, 07:18 PM
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If you would, please show respect by submitting...
If you would, please show respect by submitting the following comment. I'll even write it for you in your own style.
USFS. You should expand class 1 e-MTB access. Up in BC we don't swing our... -
10-12-2020, 08:39 PM
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Why should I ride my dirt bike on motorized...
Why should I ride my dirt bike on motorized trails only, should I disobey those rules?
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10-03-2020, 09:34 AM
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BLM hasn't released their proposed rule change...
BLM hasn't released their proposed rule change yet, so any access they grant during travel planning is questionable.
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10-02-2020, 06:56 PM
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You have actually touched on a point that I had...
You have actually touched on a point that I had not considered. Boomers are the people who can afford and stand to gain the most by buying eMTBs. They are well know the be the crankiest old fkrs who...
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09-29-2020, 08:54 PM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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Grinch, since you're the expert... Is a class 1...
Grinch, since you're the expert... Is a class 1 ebike with walk assist actually a class 2 ebike?
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09-19-2020, 07:51 AM
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https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/Readi...
https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/ReadingRoom?List-size=25&Project=50185&List-page=1
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08-10-2020, 08:01 PM
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/ste...
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3798791.pdf
Dots beside the road is where you can technically car camp on Forest. In reality there are a few more spots not shown here. This map... -
07-16-2020, 09:25 AM
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I think the point is to make the new trail...
I think the point is to make the new trail quality good enough that bikers don't want to use the other routes and the overall mileage of trail stays the same. This is a model we are going to see more...
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07-12-2020, 05:54 PM
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I hear the Beartooths have melted more than usual...
I hear the Beartooths have melted more than usual for this time of year, so now would probably work but I haven't seen it myself.
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07-09-2020, 09:26 PM
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I don't think they would have gone through the...
I don't think they would have gone through the trouble of un-recommending the RWA on Lionhead if they just wanted to kick us out later. Backcountry Area is a new opportunity to freeze the footprint...
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07-09-2020, 05:37 PM
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Line Creek Plateu was already Research Natural...
Line Creek Plateu was already Research Natural Area, so it's status stays the same (open to bikes)
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06-14-2020, 01:35 PM
Thread: BLM Proposed E-Bike Rule
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It isn't kicking eMTBs off trails, you aren't...
It isn't kicking eMTBs off trails, you aren't allowed to use them in the places you are talking about. You sure have a funny way of asking for pedal biker's support. I am in the position where I...
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06-08-2020, 10:12 PM
Thread: BLM Proposed E-Bike Rule
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Not to mention other countries have gone with 250...
Not to mention other countries have gone with 250 or 300 watt limits. That amount of power could be considered pedal assist, as in it assists the rider. Your weak ass putting down 100 watts and the...
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06-07-2020, 04:48 PM
Thread: BLM Proposed E-Bike Rule
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It gives the land manager discretion but says...
It gives the land manager discretion but says they should be generally allowed in the same places as bicycles. So it's not great as far as procedure because they make it sound like they are pre...
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06-05-2020, 08:41 PM
Thread: BLM Proposed E-Bike Rule
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Cons: -No enforcement, labeling or testing for...
Cons:
-No enforcement, labeling or testing for bikes
-allows throttle bikes but supposedly bans "using the throttle".
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06-05-2020, 07:22 AM
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Who knows about Electric RWA? Specifically which...
Who knows about Electric RWA? Specifically which trails along the southern edge are open to bikes. Nevada RWA also, trails #465 and #367?
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05-28-2020, 08:01 PM
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I'd wipe down the stanchions with some oil or...
I'd wipe down the stanchions with some oil or lubricant and work it into the seals then wipe again. Mine didn't have a lefty but it was a great bike and the RP23 rarely needed anything. Check the...
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05-26-2020, 12:52 PM
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No problem. I just hand digitized the polygons, I...
No problem. I just hand digitized the polygons, I still need to get a hold of the Forest to get things exact. Especially trails they say only a fraction of a mile closes... it really matters which end
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05-24-2020, 02:20 PM
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https://caltopo.com/m/G6PJ I'm editing, so...
https://caltopo.com/m/G6PJ
I'm editing, so it's gonna change a little. Working on it. Haven't ridden any of them. I know at least 1 section is due for rerouting outside of these boundaries. I'll... -
05-23-2020, 11:34 AM
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/hlcnf/landmanagemen...
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/hlcnf/landmanagement/planning/?cid=stelprd3798801
Looks like the Ice Caves loop will stay open! East end of the Big Snowy's will close. 329430 -
05-03-2020, 09:15 PM
Thread: A Quick Advocacy Request
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Montana update: Taylor Hellroaring. 28 miles...
Montana update:
Taylor Hellroaring. 28 miles of new trail approved in November. https://www.fs.usda.gov/nfs/11558/www/nepa/105405_FSPLT3_5006582.pdf
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04-28-2020, 07:52 PM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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You're right, nothing will stop those orgs from...
You're right, nothing will stop those orgs from trying to get us kicked out. However, we are at a point where we are established enough that we have some respect with the land managers. They probably...
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04-28-2020, 01:20 PM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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The idea that we can't enforce the current rules...
The idea that we can't enforce the current rules means we should relax the rules... that's how we lose access. Perfect ammunition for the wilderfolk. The top officials in government could all be...
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04-25-2020, 09:58 AM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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The Jeff K-W video a pretty fair summary and he...
The Jeff K-W video a pretty fair summary and he makes the important distinction of trails being opened on local basis after the fact. The downside that he doesn't list is that linking MTB access with...
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12-23-2019, 08:27 PM
Thread: Bike transport in winter
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I use motorcycle chain lube on my winter...
I use motorcycle chain lube on my winter commuter. Inside (steel frame), outside, any part that moves. It's messy to clean but has no rust. I would hit your bike with some of this thick, nasty...
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11-01-2019, 05:38 PM
Thread: Electric Bike Thread
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I don't want to go too far down the rabbit hole...
I don't want to go too far down the rabbit hole because for me it comes down to having a motor or not and how that affects my access. But for the sake of clarity. In the USA, 750 watts:
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11-01-2019, 08:15 AM
Thread: CORE Act
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This area is currently Recommended Wilderness....
This area is currently Recommended Wilderness. MTB (and in one small section snomo) have hung on to access by a thread around Lionhead. Outdoor Alliance in the action alert you link, support a plan...
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10-05-2019, 01:42 PM
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Not sure, you may have this resolved, but I am...
Not sure, you may have this resolved, but I am also playing musical cockpits. I have a 2017 Reverb Stealth A2 in 31.6 diameter, 125mm travel, needs to be bled. Push-button lever type. I need a 30.9...
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06-30-2019, 10:09 PM
Thread: Access advocacy in Montana
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There are no changes in access for now. -Helena...
There are no changes in access for now.
-Helena Lewis and Clark NF releases its decision in September, then a specific closure order would have to be created if anything took effect. Of course...
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