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Forum: Mountain Biking
02-09-20, 02:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,592
Posted By hig4s

Is there a local IMBA or other mountain biking...

Is there a local IMBA or other mountain biking and trail maintenance group in your area? There is almost always someone that likes to wrench or that even works at a shop that is willing to help in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-09-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By hig4s

Someone mentioned bikes direct, seeing as you are...

Someone mentioned bikes direct, seeing as you are in Florida, Bikes Direct has actual stores in Jacksonville and Orlando. (the one in Orlando is called Cycle Spectrum). The same bikes advertised on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-07-19, 04:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,402
Posted By hig4s

I like https://www.ryderseyewear.com/...

I like https://www.ryderseyewear.com/ photochromatic glasses.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-14-19, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,773
Posted By hig4s

I have a Stance, good bike but not great, and not...

I have a Stance, good bike but not great, and not up-gradable at all. Trance is better and very up=gradable. I say go with a new base model Trance and up grade as you get better and wear parts out.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-19, 01:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,792
Posted By hig4s

Whoa, those aren't flat pedals, those are flat...

Whoa, those aren't flat pedals, those are flat platforms !!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-15-19, 07:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,928
Posted By hig4s

I think that shops and the industry is missing...

I think that shops and the industry is missing this idea. This is exactly what my wife wanted. She bought a 29 comfort bike (Giant/Liv Cypress) with a Suntour spring fork (not great but will probably...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-14-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,792
Posted By hig4s

I ride only flats.

I ride only flats.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-19, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By hig4s

The Stance is a decent FS bike if that is what...

The Stance is a decent FS bike if that is what you are looking for, I have a 2015 Stance 27.5 and still ride it regularly. I now save it for easy trails and around the neighborhood as I have a much...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-19, 06:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,928
Posted By hig4s

I totally disagree with most of this.

I totally disagree with most of this.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-19, 05:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By hig4s

I have to agree with this. You might try...

I have to agree with this. You might try ergonomic grips, and experiment with different positions.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,441
Posted By hig4s

For most riding I agree, I have four pair. But...

For most riding I agree, I have four pair. But if I am doing downhill, or anywhere it is hard enough I am wearing full pads, I wear MSR Impact gloves with the D30 padding.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-01-19, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,146
Posted By hig4s

Just spent four days at Snowshow resort riding...

Just spent four days at Snowshow resort riding down hill. While I am slow and don't do hardly any jumping, ran as low as 20psi on smooth trails, and ran 25psi on M and O tech trails, not one issue...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-23-19, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,146
Posted By hig4s

Unless your riding style causes lots of pinch...

Unless your riding style causes lots of pinch flats, or you ride in a area with lots of thorns causing flats, I don't see why the recreational rider would care.
Both my bikes are tubeless ready,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-04-19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,730
Posted By hig4s

Mountain Biking Florida Kindle book is now...

Mountain Biking Florida Kindle book is now available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q434LC8
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-15-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,231
Posted By hig4s

It makes a huge difference. I run with a bell...

It makes a huge difference. I run with a bell that has a shut off switch. So I can leave it off on one way bike only trails, or on trails that you can see ahead easily. But I have many times seen...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,345
Posted By hig4s

Battery like will most likely not differ much at...

Battery like will most likely not differ much at all. Thinner tires are more nimble, wider tires more shock absorbent. On a full suspension bike you probably don't need 4in wide tires, but that is a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-29-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,014
Posted By hig4s

Really tired (yes it could be a pun) of hearing...

Really tired (yes it could be a pun) of hearing how 25 psi is too low.. I weigh 200 without gear, and always wear a backpack/hydration-pack, so I am at about 225 total. I have been running 25 front...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,839
Posted By hig4s

For pedals I actually prefer Shamino Saints, but...

For pedals I actually prefer Shamino Saints, but being all metal pedal strikes are much more harsh on my knees, so on my more serious bike I run RaceFace Chesters.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-19, 01:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,014
Posted By hig4s

For best traction on technical and soft surfaces...

For best traction on technical and soft surfaces I usually keep lowering my tire pressure until they either start feeling squirmy on the corners, or start getting pinch flats on obstacles. I run...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,594
Posted By hig4s

My favorites that can handle some serious trail...

My favorites that can handle some serious trail work and a bit of down hill are, in order, Evil Insurgent, Giant Trance, Santa Cruz Bronson, and Salsa Redpoint. But there are bikes I did not like...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,730
Posted By hig4s

I am hoping most people know about this, and the...

I am hoping most people know about this, and the TrailForks website and app.
The book will have active links straight to each trail's MTB Project and Trail Forks map, (if they have one, not all...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-19, 06:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,730
Posted By hig4s

Oh, that's a good idea. Damn it, I thought I was...

Oh, that's a good idea. Damn it, I thought I was almost done.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,730
Posted By hig4s

There will be youtube links to videos by them and...

There will be youtube links to videos by them and many others in the book for almost every trail listed in the book. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q434LC8
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-19, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,186
Posted By hig4s

The cheapest new FS bike that is fairly good is...

The cheapest new FS bike that is fairly good is the Giant Stance 2 at $1550. I still have my 2015 Stance, which I now ride for easy trails, and pavement riding. If you can't afford at least that, I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,730
Posted By hig4s

Of all the thousands of trails in the US. very...

Of all the thousands of trails in the US. very few are in actual mountains and open all year and even those that are are not riden by most of the 40 millions mountain bikers during the winter. A lot...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-19, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,730
Posted By hig4s

I build my first mountain bike in 1970 when I...

I build my first mountain bike in 1970 when I lived in Michigan. I moved to San Diego and lived and road there for three years, then moved to LA county and live and road there for two more, then...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-29-19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,730
Posted By hig4s

It will be a Kindle e-book with live links to...

It will be a Kindle e-book with live links to trail maps, park websites, local restaurants, and other local attractions. As a Kindle book, it will be occasionally updated and will be available to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-29-19, 06:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,730
Posted By hig4s

Mountain biking in Florida

I am writing a book, Mountain Biking Florida, it will be released end of May. It is mostly finished, for the next month I am just going trails to get pictures to add. It will have trail information,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-12-19, 06:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,588
Posted By hig4s

If you are fit and in good condition, no, you...

If you are fit and in good condition, no, you don't need it, but it is still nice. The older you get, or the more back, knee, joint issues you have the less it is a luxury, and the more necessary it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-04-19, 07:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,438
Posted By hig4s

Using the clips to pull the bike up is not the...

Using the clips to pull the bike up is not the correct way to bunny hop. Learning to bunny hop in clipless can make it difficult to get your technique correct.

Why Flats...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-03-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,438
Posted By hig4s

has anyone ever seen anyone clipped in to a...

has anyone ever seen anyone clipped in to a motocross bike? Nuff Said.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-26-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,159
Posted By hig4s

I jumped from a 9 speed shimano to the Eagle GX...

I jumped from a 9 speed shimano to the Eagle GX 12 speed, so never had the Shimano 11 speed. I love the Eagle, but never had any problems with the Shimano I didn't cause my self by mis-adjusting,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-25-19, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By hig4s

Mulberry Gap (https://www.mulberrygap.com/) near...

Mulberry Gap (https://www.mulberrygap.com/) near Ellijay Georgia is supposed to be very nice. They have cabins, food, and guided rides if needed. The bike shop in Ellijay rents bikes....
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-19, 06:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,315
Posted By hig4s

+1 on the air fork. Have you looked at the Giant...

+1 on the air fork. Have you looked at the Giant Fathom 29 2, it has an air fork, dropper post, is 1x10 with 11-42 cassette. $1150. 2018s were $1070, if there are any left you could probably get a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-19, 06:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,041
Posted By hig4s

I demo rode a lot of bikes before I decided on my...

I demo rode a lot of bikes before I decided on my Evil, and the Trance was on the short list of my favorites. Along with the Santa Cruz Bronson, Salsa Redpoint, and Cannondale Habit. But I did not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-19, 08:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,253
Posted By hig4s

They don't make a dog slow enough for me.

They don't make a dog slow enough for me.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,253
Posted By hig4s

This is Tui the whippet ...

This is Tui the whippet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z2us5_CSM0\

Maggie is the local famous trail dog in the Alifia, Balm Boyette area of florida. Not sure what breed, but she is fantastic.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,253
Posted By hig4s

If you are FAST, whippet.

If you are FAST, whippet.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,200
Posted By hig4s

I will second that.

I will second that.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-01-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,669
Posted By hig4s

Are you sure they are from China and not Taiwan?...

Are you sure they are from China and not Taiwan? Most aluminum frames, regardless of what name appears on the, are made in Taiwan by Giant.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,881
Posted By hig4s

FS is more about rear suspension design, the...

FS is more about rear suspension design, the Giant Trance 3, starting at $2000, has the same frame design as the top of the line Trance, making it very up-gradable. Of all the bikes I have ridden in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,881
Posted By hig4s

If you are considering a complete bike, check...

If you are considering a complete bike, check AJ's Bikes and Boards in Valrico. They carry Specialized, Giant, and Pivot. They usually have some good deals and decent used bikes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,881
Posted By hig4s

There are a couple of dealers in the US,, this is...

There are a couple of dealers in the US,, this is the closest one.
Ride Smooth Brother LLC
475 Royal Pines Drive, Arden, NC 28704
Tel: +001 828 301 7700
ridesmoothbro@gmail.com...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-29-19, 08:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,881
Posted By hig4s

How about a NukeProof Scout ...

How about a NukeProof Scout https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/nukeproof-scout-290-mountain-bike-frame-2019/rp-prod170324
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By hig4s

I'm sorry, but every time I read the thread title...

I'm sorry, but every time I read the thread title I think: "That would take some real brass balls."
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-05-19, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,229
Posted By hig4s

Looks like a 2001...

Looks like a 2001 https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/searchlistingdetail.aspx?id=35753
worth about $300 to $350.. Actually would be a cool retro bike to have if it still had the stock fenders that came...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-01-19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,969
Posted By hig4s

I generally prefer Shimano and push-pull...

I generally prefer Shimano and push-pull shifting, over Sram and push-push shifting, but my current bike came with the GX Eagle 1x12 and I like it. It took me a month to get it fine tuned to shift...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By hig4s

Air shock and full air fork, thru axle, are the...

Air shock and full air fork, thru axle, are the big ones. Boost is nice but not really needed. I personally feel a dropper post, and clamp on grips are must haves (but that can be added later).
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-28-18, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By hig4s

Motobecane HTs are nice bikes, my son has one....

Motobecane HTs are nice bikes, my son has one. But if you are wanting FS, even the best HT will probably not satisfy that urge. And I ride FS all the time, even on gravel and pavement. Just add some...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-22-18, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,312
Posted By hig4s

on my 3x9 trail bike I went 1x9 wtih a wide ratio...

on my 3x9 trail bike I went 1x9 wtih a wide ratio 11-40 cassette and an 32t oval, narrow wide chain ring, and I am pretty happy with it. Still ride it regularly. But it does not really compare to my...
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