20/20 NE - I can see clearly now

**Peruvian** · 05-05-2020, 06:37 PM

The XR4 is on the short list to replace my Nobby Nics if I ever get the chance to wear them out this summer.

**CantDog** · 05-06-2020, 05:47 AM

Loved the XR4–but started running an XR4 front and purgatory grid rear and love that setup even more.

**VTskibum** · 05-06-2020, 06:47 AM

Beating the crowds with a dawn patrol on my (ride from) home trails.

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**milestogo** · 05-06-2020, 07:46 AM

Governor announcement at 11 today could be a game changer for trail openings.

**Peruvian** · 05-06-2020, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by milestogo

Governor announcement at 11 today could be a game changer for trail openings.

Oh please, please, please, please!

**jackstraw** · 05-06-2020, 08:47 AM

VT trails are closed? I'm assuming there's a shitload of non-sanctioned stuff that you can ride, no?

Nice new whip Buttah

**HankScorpio** · 05-06-2020, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by jackstraw

VT trails are closed? I'm assuming there's a shitload of non-sanctioned stuff that you can ride, no?

Nice new whip Buttah

Yeah there's a few non-VMBA trail networks that are riding great. I won't share where those are but they've riding great since mid April.

Edit: VT bike trails are open!!!

**Peruvian** · 05-06-2020, 09:26 AM

Congratulations, Vermont. The governor's team is easing restrictions on recreational use further.

Now be safe and don't be a DB when you find yourself at a crowded trailhead. Have a backup plan and park further away or go elsewhere.

**buttahflake** · 05-06-2020, 09:29 AM

Excellent, I hope Ascutney opens this week.

**WaistDeepGroomers** · 05-06-2020, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by MaineSkiAddict1

+1
The rumor was that Cape E. was fairly wet so I stayed away until today. Trails were 95% dry, maybe better. I still haven’t ventured to the west side as it takes longer to dry.

13 miles with little to no elevation but the roots and rocks make up for it.

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Been riding the Town Trails & Presumpscot and both have been dry aside from a few muddy spots near the cemetary. Rode great last night though!

Also looks like someone tried digging a few new routes down the rock races near the cemetery and they've been covered in logs and sticks since

**HankScorpio** · 05-06-2020, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

Excellent, I hope Ascutney opens this week.

Ascutney posted an opening date on 5/15 a little while ago. Sounds like they'll stick to that.

**buttahflake** · 05-06-2020, 12:43 PM

Right on, thanks.

**retirwntm** · 05-06-2020, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Peruvian

Have a backup plan and park further away or go elsewhere.

It’s too late to go to NH, VTers.

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**Laps** · 05-06-2020, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by mtnwriter

It’s too late to go to NH, VTers.

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Why would we want to??

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**MaineSkiAddict1** · 05-06-2020, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by WaistDeepGroomers

Been riding the Town Trails & Presumpscot and both have been dry aside from a few muddy spots near the cemetary. Rode great last night though!

Also looks like someone tried digging a few new routes down the rock races near the cemetery and they've been covered in logs and sticks since

It’s odd, I actually haven’t ridden the presumpscot yet. Where do you drop in? There is a lot on Washington ave that looks like it might have access.

Tomorrow looks promising after this teaching stuff is done.

**powbmps** · 05-06-2020, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

Picked up my new whip! Boys at Claremont Cycle Depot hooked it up! Love that bike shop. Trek Fuel EX8. Can’t get over how much the geometry has changed since 2013. I thought my old Stumpjumper was tits, but this new bike is better in every way. Bonty XR4’s in 29x2.6 are redonk! Running them tubeless at 16lbs, I’m glowing. Just took it for a Shakedown cruise, took no time for me to dial it in. When this Covid bullshit is over, let’s ride!
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Nice!

No hope for an upgrade until the kids are out of college. Replaced the blown RP23 with a $99 X-Fusion X on my antique. Seems to work okay.

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**buttahflake** · 05-06-2020, 05:27 PM

Yeti 575, one of the best bikes of its generation. I’m sure it still rides great.

**retirwntm** · 05-06-2020, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Laps

Why would we want to??

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C’mon. Green plate season would just about be ending on George right now.

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**Laps** · 05-06-2020, 06:05 PM

Touché.

I was thinking bikewise.

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**buttahflake** · 05-07-2020, 06:07 AM

B-Lot, Greens, Franklin Falls, Bear Brook, Franconia/Easton Valley, North Conway, Plymouth/Campton/Thornton so many good places to ride a MTB in NH, so many.

**ticketchecker** · 05-07-2020, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

B-Lot, Greens, Franklin Falls, Bear Brook, Franconia/Easton Valley, North Conway, Plymouth/Campton/Thornton so many good places to ride a MTB in NH, so many.

Was just wondering last night what the NH in and out rules are, 14 day quarantine like we have in Maine?

Kinda psyched to get back to Green Woodlands

**Vt-Freeheel** · 05-07-2020, 06:32 AM

Good day to have gotten the grind on. A little tunnel vision.

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**Peruvian** · 05-07-2020, 06:46 AM

^^^put on some shorts!

Last night's ride was a decent 50/50 balance. However about 3 miles of the worst type of gravel there is - deep pea sized rocks like it had just been graded, but with washboard underneath. Cornering on downhills was dicey AF on my newly tubed tires (waiting for newly ordered tires to arrive). I was paranoid about flatting and the tires felt totally squirelly.

**Vt-Freeheel** · 05-07-2020, 06:58 AM

Mount some tires with knobs instead of file tread.

**smartyiak** · 05-07-2020, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by buttahflake

Picked up my new whip! Boys at Claremont Cycle Depot hooked it up! Love that bike shop. Trek Fuel EX8. Can’t get over how much the geometry has changed since 2013. I thought my old Stumpjumper was tits, but this new bike is better in every way. Bonty XR4’s in 29x2.6 are redonk! Running them tubeless at 16lbs, I’m glowing. Just took it for a Shakedown cruise, took no time for me to dial it in. When this Covid bullshit is over, let’s ride!

Tried the XR4 in the mud? I ask b/c the XR3 in mud was, well: not confidence inspiring.