WH Res 04-09-11

o3jeff said:

Got out for my first mountain bike ride today at the res. Place was in pretty good shape, the usual muddy spots and a few extra, but overall looking at the trails it doesn't appear many people have gotten out riding there yet this year.

8.67 miles with an avg of 6.6 mph(taken before riding the paved road at the end). Overall I did better than I thought for my first ride of the year, made it up all the hills without stopping or granny gearing it and the legs had plenty of energy, just have to get my breathing back!

Looking forward to getting out and riding more!

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bvibert said:

Wow, sounds like a pretty good first ride (of the season)! I feel out of shape already!

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Nick said:

No granny gearing at all???

How many of those miles were looping the reservoir

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bvibert said:

I don't think I could do a no granny gear lap of the Rez right now, not without a significant amount of walking anyway... Though I was tempted to go 1x9 on my new bike...

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o3jeff said:

Other than the "cool" factor what will the 1 x 9 get you, I don't think a big weight reduction.

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bvibert said:

It was more about saving myself a few bucks. I needed to buy a new front derailleur for the new frame, plus I needed new chain rings.

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o3jeff said:

Other than the "cool" factor what will the 1 x 9 get you, I don't think a big weight reduction.

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MR. evil said:

is that a supposed to be a shot at me

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o3jeff said:

Makes sense, might suck for a ride or two if that, but I'm sure you won't use the small ring anyways.

When I did my HT, I bought a lot of stuff including the cranks from Chain Reaction in the UK. They were the fastest at shipping stuff too(think it too 3-4 days via USPS)

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