Lift served mountain biking

[Philpug]

I will try to hit Mt. Snow this year.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

Here is a map of the mountain biking terrain at the Bush.
http://www.sugarbush.com/images/summersports/07.17.07_MtnBikeWebMap.pdf

At the beginning of the summer the trail network was a work in progress but the Sugarbush trail crew did an amazing job building and renovating the long neglected trails since last summer was the first time in many years the Bush had lift-served mountain biking. More improvements are currently underway. Lift is scheduled to be open 6/27.

A freestyle park was also built.

There is a rental shop and at least one ski patrolman is on duty everyday. As mentioned by others there are easy, intermediate and expert trails down.

 

[gmcunni]

Here's what my trusty "old" bike looks like. it serves me well but as said before, i don't ride it on anything very techincal. mostly "rail to trail" riding but occationally hit this place in nearby Trumbull CT http://www.nemba.org/ridingzone/Trumbull.html


my bike:

my brakes:

my shifters:

 

[gmcunni]

Those are cantilever breaks, old technology. Even when they were state of the art they sucked.

my wife got a kick out of your comment Tim! she then went on to say "so, what, you want a new mountain bike for Father's Day?"

But if the time comes when you want to get a new bike shoot me off a PM.

Thanks, i may take you up on the offer, SOON!! :lol:

 

[Greg]

Let's hook up, Gary. I'm just easing my way back into MTB too.

 

[wa-loaf]

Uh, is your chain stay supposed to be bent like that? :blink:

And yea, don't take that to Mt Snow.

 

[gmcunni]

Let's hook up, Gary. I'm just easing my way back into MTB too.

I've seen you ski Greg, i don't think you ease your way into anything ;-)

i'd be up for an outing, not sure where is a good spot. i'm not familar with many places to ride.

 

[Angus]

how about this

http://www.highlandmountain.com/

easy access off of 93 - near Laconia & Concord

 

[MR. evil]

how about this

http://www.highlandmountain.com/

easy access off of 93 - near Laconia & Concord

I want to get here some time this year. If you check out the online trail map, click on one of the trail names and it will play a video od someone riding then entire trail top to bottom with a helmet cam. They have some pretty intense trails!

 

[MR. evil]

Here's what my trusty "old" bike looks like. it serves me well but as said before, i don't ride it on anything very techincal. mostly "rail to trail" riding but occationally hit this place in nearby Trumbull CT http://www.nemba.org/ridingzone/Trumbull.html


my bike:

I don't think Mt Snow would let you ride that bike on the life served trails. Time for a new bike!

 

[Philpug]

I don't think you will have much fun on Mt. Snow with that Schwinn.

 

[Johnskiismore]

I want to get here some time this year. If you check out the online trail map, click on one of the trail names and it will play a video od someone riding then entire trail top to bottom with a helmet cam. They have some pretty intense trails!

Definatley want to check this place out this summer. Those helmet cam videos are pretty cool!

 

[MonkeyBrook]

I woudnt take that bike off the road, it would crack in two. Nice seat, I bet it is nice and comfy. Seriously, rent a dh bike from the mt and have fun.

 

[gmcunni]

I don;t think I would attemp and down hill riding on a 15 year old bike. I would guess you have V brakes and maybe 3" of front suspension. Good luck!

You cant take that bike up the lift and get down without killing yourself.

Those are cantilever breaks, old technology. Even when they were state of the art they sucked.

Uh, is your chain stay supposed to be bent like that? :blink:
And yea, don't take that to Mt Snow.

I don't think Mt Snow would let you ride that bike on the lift served trails. Time for a new bike!

I don't think you will have much fun on Mt. Snow with that Schwinn.

I woudnt take that bike off the road, it would crack in two. Nice seat, I bet it is nice and comfy.

uh, so what are you guys trying to tell me? :dunce:

i didn't realize this was an anit-schwinn forum ;-)

 

[MR. evil]

uh, so what are you guys trying to tell me? :dunce:

i didn't realize this was an anit-schwinn forum ;-)

who said I was anti Schwinn? My other bike is a 2002 Scwhinn Moab Hard tail, great bike! That all said I would stay away from Schwinn these days. They have only been selling really low end bikes at places like walmart and Costco for the past several years. From what I understand due to some patent issues with Specialized, Scwhinn only sells there high end stuff outside of the US...............I hate Specialized!

 

[gmcunni]

.. I would stay away from Schwinn these days. They have only been selling really low end bikes at places like walmart and Costco for the past several years. ..

you are evil MR evil! so now you making fun of the bike i was going to buy!

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11239323&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|111|195|75336&N=4018135&Mo=5&pos=2&No=4&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=58218&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC10999-Cat195&topnav=




;-)

 

[MR. evil]

you are evil MR evil! so now you making fun of the bike i was going to buy!

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11239323&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|111|195|75336&N=4018135&Mo=5&pos=2&No=4&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=58218&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC10999-Cat195&topnav=




;-)

I just ot back from a ride and I am really tired so forgive me if I am not to quick

You ARE joking............right?

 

[gmcunni]

You ARE joking............right?

yes, i was just kidding. BUT, i am a costco member and was browsing just to see what they had to offer.

 

[wa-loaf]

who said I was anti Schwinn? My other bike is a 2002 Scwhinn Moab Hard tail, great bike! That all said I would stay away from Schwinn these days. They have only been selling really low end bikes at places like walmart and Costco for the past several years. From what I understand due to some patent issues with Specialized, Scwhinn only sells there high end stuff outside of the US...............I hate Specialized!

Huffy bought them a few years ago. I think that's all you really need to know.

 

[Philpug]

who said I was anti Schwinn? My other bike is a 2002 Scwhinn Moab Hard tail, great bike! That all said I would stay away from Schwinn these days. They have only been selling really low end bikes at places like walmart and Costco for the past several years. From what I understand due to some patent issues with Specialized, Scwhinn only sells there high end stuff outside of the US...............I hate Specialized!

Although I ride a Trek, I really like Specialized's geometry. I had a couple of Stumpjumper M2's back in the 90's, rode real well.

If looking for a FS, either plan on spending $1200+ or find yourself a garage queen that hasn't been enjoyed properly.