20/20 NE - I can see clearly now

**jackstraw** · 10-25-2020, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by snowday

Don’t know if I could watch my kid do that.

Yes, we've said the same. Riding with him a couple weeks ago, on a trail with parallel lines, just the sound of him coming down was so different than the rest of us. It is a bit scary. His dad tries not to think about it, but like a lot of us at that age, it is what it is. Dad is a former pro bump skier and ex squaw guy...so...

Originally Posted by powbmps

Went out for a quick ride. This thing is sweet. Advancements in geometry, etc., are apparent. Maybe I'll have to try some of those new shaped skis this winter.

Only complaint so far is the rattling internally routed cables. And why are the rear hubs so loud these days?

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Nice ride!! Loud hubs are a Harley thing

Interesting you can hear the cables. I know Santa Cruz's have a dedicated channel for the cables. Not sure about others.

**snowday** · 10-26-2020, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by Bushwacka

Those western Mass pic look money. Freshies!

When the travel restrictions are lifted I might have to come check that place out.

Come on down

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**Peruvian** · 10-31-2020, 06:24 AM

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**ticketchecker** · 10-31-2020, 07:51 AM

Contemplating a run over to KT today, haven't been yet this year. What's the punch list of trails new this year that are must ride?

**Peruvian** · 10-31-2020, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by ticketchecker

Contemplating a run over to KT today, haven't been yet this year. What's the punch list of trails new this year that are must ride?

Depending on where you want to park, get over to Moose Haven.

For some warmup, park at the mountain. Head up Trillium, over Butter Tubs and turn right towards MH. left town Shonter Shuttle (don’t miss this) and left on Victory Rd. Right up Flower Brook Rd to Swamp Donkey, Hawk Eye and get to the top of Black Bear. Take BB to the bottom. Climb back up to Flower Power to head back to town/mtn.

**ticketchecker** · 10-31-2020, 09:03 AM

Thanks, butter tubs and BB were ones I had been told about.

**jhyatt** · 10-31-2020, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Peruvian

Depending on where you want to park, get over to Moose Haven.

For some warmup, park at the mountain. Head up Trillium, over Butter Tubs and turn right towards MH. left town Shonter Shuttle (don’t miss this) and left on Victory Rd. Right up Flower Brook Rd to Swamp Donkey, Hawk Eye and get to the top of Black Bear. Take BB to the bottom. Climb back up to Flower Power to head back to town/mtn.

This

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**jhyatt** · 10-31-2020, 10:20 AM

I am now bikeless. Before I go plunk down for a new ride...
Anyone have anything good they want to sell?
Large
Carbon
fS
Newish
Like a 5010 or Sb130
$3-4k

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**CantDog** · 10-31-2020, 11:31 AM

New bike day! Except I’m working and it just fucking snowed.

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**jhyatt** · 10-31-2020, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by CantDog

New bike day! Except I’m working and it just fucking snowed.

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Whadga get?

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**CantDog** · 11-01-2020, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by jhyatt

Whadga get?

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Revel Rascal!

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**gravitylover** · 11-01-2020, 11:03 AM

^^ That looks like fun.

I think KT closes today doesn't it?

**jhyatt** · 11-01-2020, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by gravitylover

^^ That looks like fun.

I think KT closes today doesn't it?

Yes closing. Much earlier than last year I believe

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**ticketchecker** · 11-01-2020, 05:18 PM

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Last Call @ KT

@peruvian @jhyatt that was the loop I was looking for. Pretty much the ride that is inspiring my new bike search.

**powbmps** · 11-01-2020, 07:08 PM

Digging this bike so far.

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**jackstraw** · 11-02-2020, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by powbmps

Digging this bike so far.

Well, if you weren't we'd have to recommend a psychiatrist.

**CantDog** · 11-05-2020, 07:34 PM

The Rascal is sweet! Only had a few short shakedown rides this week and need to make it out during daylight to make some adjustments, but great so far. Gets over everything. So much better then my old Ripley.

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**biggins** · 11-05-2020, 08:42 PM

^^^^^Seeeeeek

**jackstraw** · 11-06-2020, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by CantDog

The Rascal is sweet! Only had a few short shakedown rides this week and need to make it out during daylight to make some adjustments, but great so far. Gets over everything. So much better then my old Ripley.

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Yeah! I dig spine lines

**ticketchecker** · 11-06-2020, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by CantDog

The Rascal is sweet! Only had a few short shakedown rides this week and need to make it out during daylight to make some adjustments, but great so far. Gets over everything. So much better then my old Ripley.

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better than the Ripley eh? look forward to hearing more when you get it dialed, looking at rascal and ranger

**jhyatt** · 11-06-2020, 04:31 PM

Hey new England people I sold my bike and had my eye on a new one at the LBS but it was sold before I got a chance to get it
Looking for a large sb130ish bike and I am driving up 93 or 3 Tuesday through NH and could stop at a bike shop if there is anything in stock anywhere. So rather than call every shop maybe someone has seen something on the floor somewhere send me a message.
I didn't realize it was so hard to buy a bike...
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**powbmps** · 11-07-2020, 08:18 AM

@jhyatt - Cycles Etc. in Manchester and Salem. Santa Cruz, Yeti. SCOTT......they had a bunch of bikes when I was looking a couple weeks ago.

**snowday** · 11-07-2020, 12:19 PM

Glorious weather

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**Ktow01** · 11-07-2020, 04:32 PM

New guy from CT here. Couple of photos from today’s ride. 70 degrees and some New England rock spines.

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**Peruvian** · 11-07-2020, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by jhyatt

Hey new England people I sold my bike and had my eye on a new one at the LBS but it was sold before I got a chance to get it
Looking for a large sb130ish bike and I am driving up 93 or 3 Tuesday through NH and could stop at a bike shop if there is anything in stock anywhere. So rather than call every shop maybe someone has seen something on the floor somewhere send me a message.
I didn't realize it was so hard to buy a bike...
Pic for stoke

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Those fucking sugaring lines nearly kilt me last week. Okay if you are under 5’9” but you better keep your saddle dropped otherwise.