Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Full Suspension"
Crack Habit Strikes Again
Today marked the beginning of a new era . . . and the end of a new one. Many people figured I bought a new bike. The reason? My 2005 Trek Fuel EX7 went out on the Trekker’s email list and the Red Jacket Forum’s Classified section for sale. It is currently for sale for $600. Why? Well, ok. The truth comes out: Yes. I bought a new bike. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Equipment
Warm Fuzzies and Cold Ice Cream
These last two days have been . . . consumed. I worked a twelve-hour shift, yesterday, so that was pretty much wasted time in relation to my personal agenda. I worked eight hours, today, and rushed to the bike shop for a quick repair of my rear shock on my Trek Fuel EX8 – WSD. Last time I was in Copper Harbor – I think it was two weeks ago – my rear shock got a little soft. I pumped more air into it and all the air leaked out when I took the pump off. Chris, at Keweenaw Adventure Company, managed to get it in working order for me to enjoy some serious riding this week. The shock went soft during Wednesday night’s ride. … Read entire article »
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Copper Harbor Kamikaze Style
It’s funny how you can spend three days somewhere without doing much riding. I’m in the greatest place in Michigan for mountain biking and I didn’t hop on until this morning. A grrls’ ride occurred a little after 10 a.m. this morning. It wasn’t just a ride in the woods with smooth trails and plenty of warm fuzzies for all involved, no. They had me with them and I wanted to try … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Give It a Week
The first day I took my shiny, new Trek on the trail was a completely new experience for me. It felt so . . . squishy! It was weird! I really didn’t know what to think of it, but I did realize that my riding was more efficient. After one or two days of riding, someone asked me what I thought of full suspension now that I had it. “I like the bike, but I honestly don’t know what to think of the full suspension. It feels so weird compared to my Giant.†“Give it a week,†he replied. Give it a week. That’s one of the greatest pieces of advice I’ve ever gotten, at least where cycling is concerned. I’ve found myself often passing this … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
