AZ Mountain bike ride - CT/MA area

[bvibert]

Originally Posted by Greg

Can you post them here? That site wants me to register to see them.

So just register you slacker. It's a good site for MTB info...

[Greg]

Originally Posted by bvibert

So just register you slacker. It's a good site for MTB info...

Okay, fair enough. Done. Nice pics, Tim. Looks like some of the stuff I used to ride.

What would you guys recommend for clipless pedals and shoes? Something cheap and reasonable for a guy just revisiting singletrack after many years. I used to use toe cages on my old Trek, but I think I'd like to start with clipless this go around. I can't imagine taking platforms off the cruiser terrain.

[Greg]

Originally Posted by Greg

What would you guys recommend for clipless pedals and shoes? Something cheap and reasonable for a guy just revisiting singletrack after many years. I used to use toe cages on my old Trek, but I think I'd like to start with clipless this go around. I can't imagine taking platforms off the cruiser terrain.

Is something like this good enough to start with?

[Greg]

Originally Posted by bvibert

I'll be happy to show you some fun doubletrack and dirt road riding up at White Memorial in Litchfield/Morris to get you back into the swing of things.

I might head up there sometime this week just to get fool around. I used to hike around there. Lemme go a few times solo to get my wind up and figure out how to do it again. I wouldn't want to slow you up...

[powhunter]

Originally Posted by Greg

Is something like this good enough to start with?

I can hook ya up with some pedals got a few sets kicking around

steve

[bvibert]

Originally Posted by Greg

Is something like this good enough to start with?

Those are probably fine. Just keep in mind that the crank bros pedals don't have adjustable release tension like SPD pedals do. Might not be a big deal, but a lot of folks just getting into clipless like to lower the tension to make it easier to get out until they get used to it. Also shoes are something that you want to make sure you have a good fit in (sorta like ski boots) so buying them online may not yield the best results.

Originally Posted by Greg

I might head up there sometime this week just to get fool around. I used to hike around there. Lemme go a few times solo to get my wind up and figure out how to do it again. I wouldn't want to slow you up...

That sounds fine, but you need not worry about holding me up. I'm sure you're in better shape than I am...

I do most of my riding in the area around what is called 5 ponds (I think), which is to the right of 63 on the [urlhttp://www.whitememorialcc.org/map1large.html]map[/url], and the dirt roads that are behind it. I usually make a loop that includes at least a small section of the trails across 63 too.

[Greg]

Originally Posted by powhunter

I can hook ya up with some pedals got a few sets kicking around

steve

That would be great. Just something basic to get me started...

Originally Posted by bvibert

Those are probably fine. Just keep in mind that the crank bros pedals don't have adjustable release tension like SPD pedals do. Might not be a big deal, but a lot of folks just getting into clipless like to lower the tension to make it easier to get out until they get used to it. Also shoes are something that you want to make sure you have a good fit in (sorta like ski boots) so buying them online may not yield the best results.

Thanks for the feedback.

Originally Posted by bvibert

That sounds fine, but you need not worry about holding me up. I'm sure you're in better shape than I am...

I do most of my riding in the area around what is called 5 ponds (I think), which is to the right of 63 on the [urlhttp://www.whitememorialcc.org/map1large.html]map[/url], and the dirt roads that are behind it. I usually make a loop that includes at least a small section of the trails across 63 too.

Yeah, that's the area I hiked in. Lots of doubletrack in there IIRC. I'm sure you're in far better biking shape than I am....

[powhunter]

I even have a pair of shoes for ya...if ya clean the cheese out they should last ya a season

steve size 10

[Greg]

Originally Posted by powhunter

I even have a pair of shoes for ya...if ya clean the cheese out they should last ya a season

steve size 10

Too small. Oh well. Thanks anyway.

[Paul]

Hey Steve, if you've still got any SPD pedals kicking around, I'd be innerested. Wrong size shoe, tho' But pedals would be kewl.