Mountain Biking

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  1. thebigph

    thebigph longing for another subie
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    anybody out there like to mountain bike...especially at blankets creek up in woodstock?
     
  2. lostinthewoods

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    I mountain bike just havent been any where except Bear Creek in ellijay.
     
  3. BlackAndBlue

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    ive been to blankets a few times, i know richard goes up there too. recently ive been riding more at big creek cause its closer.
     
  4. knhtrdr

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    I like to I just need another bike.
     
  5. Alex

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    I used to, would like to get back into it though :D
     
  6. stanky_dlx

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    I mtn bike regularly...used to go to blankets quite a bit but tend to make the drive up to the N GA mtns for longer rides now.
     
  7. mattprzy

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    my cousin and I are getting bikes so we can hit the trails. I'm actuallying buying one from a member here. My cousin though, just spent serious money on a brand new bike.
     
  8. rexrocker

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    No MTB for me...only roadie.
     
  9. lostinthewoods

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    i will get you converted clay
     
  10. bigb996

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    ^^ if your still in shape dad:)
     
  11. rexrocker

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    They don't go fast enough for me...big knobby tires, suspension...who wants that... :) Kidding...sorry for the threadjack pmetzger1.

    :p
     
  12. slowwrx

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    If you guys need bikes I have the supreme hook up, I worked at a bike shop for years. My buddy still owns it.

    I've got a couple of single speeds, 1 full suspension, and 1 road bike.
     
  13. lostinthewoods

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    anyone got some used Rock Shox SIDs for sale or some Fox. Need 80mm shock for my CC bike
     
  14. slowwrx

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    COUGH MANITOU COUGH

    You can take this for what ever you think its worth but after working at a shop for 8 years, there is not a chance that I will ever own another Rock Shox product, they break and they have bad customer service. The fox stuff is okay but it requires more service.
     
  15. lostinthewoods

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    So what are your suggestions for a 80mm manitou shock that is going to be a nice CC shock?

    Need to get rid of the Judy XC I am running since it is ancient!
     
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    single speed:eek:hnoes:
     
  17. Alex

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    When I go to storage next, I'll grab my pics. Might I entertain the idea that everyone post up a picture of their rides?
     
  18. rexrocker

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    Great idea!

    Matt, I do most of my bike store lurking at Atlanta Cycling in Vinings. I think I'll have to swing over and check out Randy's shop. New bike for me in '07. :naughty:
     
  19. slowwrx

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    Clay did he get you hooked up on a hitch rack.

    Matt
     
  20. slowwrx

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    http://www.answerproducts.com/depts.asp?function=3&deptid=1&usageid=5

    I would recommend the R-Seven or the Black, If you are a big guy and you tend to throw the bike around alot then I would defintely go with the Black, its a little heavier but its stiffer than the R-Seven. The R-Seven is a better fork but its also alot more money.

    If you want prices let me know and Ill call Randy.

    Oh and I may have a few of last years model forks in my basement.

    Matt
     
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    I spoke to him yesterday and I'm waiting on call back...hopefully I'll hear something today. :D
     
  22. slowwrx

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    Randy has been known to forget to return phone calls, if you dont hear from him by 2pm I would give him a call. Hes a really interesting guy if youre into Rock and Roll just mention it while youre there and you will end up in a 4 hour conversation.

    Matt
     
  23. cguzz

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    I mostly trail ride but do a little DH and FR and urban when I get a chance. Mountainbikers post a pic of your rig.

    Front forks...Marzocchi always:cool:
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  24. slowwrx

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    Very nice.
     
  25. lostinthewoods

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    Check ya basement and shoot me a PM. I just want a good CC shock. I ride like 14 or 16in Barracuda, so needless to say I cant really go over a 80mm of travel or my geometry is gonna be thrown out of wack big time.

    As far as a big guy, not really 5'5 LOL

     
  26. slowwrx

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    Cool, Ill see what I have. Matt
     
  27. mattprzy

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    I got me a cheap bike on Friday from a store that I'm embarrsed to say I bought it from. Love it though for the price. I found out there is a trail from George Pierce Park in Suwanee that goes 5 miles one way. (then 5 more to get back makes 10!). I did that twice this weekend. Very senic and fun. It's mostly paved though.

    It's called the Swuanee Greenway. http://georgiatrails.com/trails/suwaneegreenway.html

    Anybody have a link of can mention a few nice spots for biking? Maybe with a difficulty rating?

    I'd rate Swuanee Greenway as easy, but I've never been on any other trails.
     
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    i've never planned something big but maybe we could get a bunhc of people to go up to tsali in north carolina and also make a deals gap run out of it...just a thought
     
  31. thebigph

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    Some pics from Tsali

    after a couple days of rain we finally got out on the trail we did the right loop and it was sweet...mud water trees down and everything inbetween...this would be fun i think i am not sure if it would be too cold bu when riding i wouldn't think it would be...
     

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    THat last pic is funny. Subaru with 4 bikes
     

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