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Thread: Moab Trip Report
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02-18-2007, 10:54 AM #1
Moab Trip Report
I finally made it to Moab yesterday (Saturday) for a quick day trip. Weather was perfect- sunny, blue skies with temps close to 60 and no wind. We rode Amassa Back in the morning and Klondike Bluffs in the afternoon. Both trails were in perfect condition. Amassa was completely dry and Klondike had just a bit of ice right at the top. As a side note, the new Stumpjumper was awesome! It felt more stable than the Ellsworth which helped with the descending confidence level on Amassa. The bike rocks! Also, I put the Kenda Nevegal on the front wheel. It's supposed to be a 2.35 size but looks bigger than that. Best Moab tire I've used down there. It eats the rocky, loose terrain up. It's too heavy for the Wasatch front riding but for Moab was perfect. Great day!
Are we there yet?
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02-18-2007 10:54 AM # ADS
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02-18-2007, 11:04 AM #2
Good times!! It seems like I never get down to Moab enough these days. Did you take any photos?
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02-18-2007, 01:18 PM #3
I have still YET to ride those two trails.
Sounds like you had a good time. Nice rides on a nice new bike. One word to sum that up is, nice.
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02-18-2007, 04:50 PM #4Originally Posted by accadacca
Steve, that sounds like a ball. Thanks for the renewed motivation
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02-19-2007, 07:19 AM #5
Stevey,
I'm still down here. I guess I should have let ppl know I was coming down. I did Poison Spider on saturday and then spent the rest of the day climbing at Wall Street.
On sunday I did the Moab Rim Trail, went to church and watched Nascar at the Brewery. I'm not sure what today has in store, maybe Gemini Bridges.
PriceIt's my job to call the BS around here. Get over it.
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02-19-2007, 07:22 AM #6
You BASTARD!!! I got 3 inches on the driveway!
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02-19-2007, 08:04 AM #7
Steve,
Nice work of making a quick trip out to Moab, I am ready to get down there hopefully friday? I cant decide if I want to hit moab or go to St George, both are apealing. You like the new stumpjumper it sounds, I am looking for an additional bike probably in the 5 inch range of suspension. I have a Fuel 95 so that works for the majoritry of my cross country needsbut I was looking at a couple of bikes, Santa cruz (Nomad or blur?) Ellsworth (probably truth) Let me know what you think about your bike of choice and why you like the stumpjumper over the Ellsworth. Thanks!
Two wheels are better than four, keep the rubber side down.
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02-19-2007, 08:36 AM #8Originally Posted by live2rideAre we there yet?
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02-19-2007, 09:18 AM #9
Thanks
Cool,
I appreciate the feedback, I am going to get out and try to ride a few different frames before I make a final decision on what to buy and I don't want to run into any issues with warranties of any sort. Thanks for the info man.
Two wheels are better than four, keep the rubber side down.
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02-19-2007, 09:26 AM #10Originally Posted by price1869
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02-19-2007, 12:12 PM #11
I agree with Tallsteve, Specialized bikes are probably the best mass produced bikes that one can buy for the money. Elsworth has some nice welds and anodized colors, however I have known several people that have cracked their frames. I have been told that they shot peen their frames to make them stronger. I think that this process may make them too brittle thus causing frame failure. I don't think you could go wrong with any specialized product.
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02-19-2007, 07:04 PM #12Originally Posted by price1869
I thought Mark Martin got robbed. The caution should have come out immediately. Definitely a wild but flawed finish.
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02-19-2007, 09:14 PM #13Originally Posted by erial
I took a few pics. They're on the way.
PriceIt's my job to call the BS around here. Get over it.
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02-20-2007, 07:44 AM #14
Well, I am not sure I want to get another "mass produced bike" I am willing to fork a little more cash to get something a little different and would hope that it may be a little better of a bike, I guess I have to ride them to see and really get into the reviews from various sources.
Now to nascar, I am a new fan and trying to find a driver that I like I think Boris has a cool name and some killer hair; however, I wish he was in more races. I am still trying to understand all the shit that goes with nascar.
Two wheels are better than four, keep the rubber side down.
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02-20-2007, 09:08 AM #15
sorry i hijacked your thread.
PriceIt's my job to call the BS around here. Get over it.
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02-20-2007, 11:09 AM #16
HEY, Fourtycal and I are planning a trip to Moab over Jeep Safari - Ill post a thread when we get stuff finalized
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