You're welcome.  Looking forward to spring as well.  I bicycle commute to work -
dressed this morning with two pair of pants, 3 shirts, 2 pair of socks then let
the dog out and found out how cold it was.  I just couldn't face the 28 degrees
of wind at 5:30 in the morning so I said to heck with it, changed and drove to
work!  I definately look forward to just some summer riding clothes and a pair
of sport sandals to ride in!!!
 
You guys still have any snow up there in Jersey?  Any snow riding??


--- On Mon, 1/12/09, William Romash <thor442@...> wrote:

From: William Romash <thor442@...>
Subject: RE: [NJ Mountain Biking] NJ MTB Discussion Board CLEANED UP!!
To: njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 6:09 PM

thank you very much. it was very disheartening when spammers take over. I was
from jefferson twp. loved riding mahlon and getting some other riders. now want
to tune up the bike and get ready for the spring. Bill



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thank you very much. it was very disheartening when spammers take over. I was
from jefferson twp. loved riding mahlon and getting some other riders. now want
to tune up the bike and get ready for the spring. Bill

To: njmountainbiking@...: lauren@...: Mon, 12
Jan 2009 04:56:55 +0000Subject: [NJ Mountain Biking] NJ MTB Discussion Board
CLEANED UP!!



That's right. The board has finally gotten cleaned up. I am a newmoderator,
originally from North Jersey (Succasunna), who frequentlyvisits home and used to
use this board. I miss using it since all thespam moved in so I have worked with
the owner of the board and cleanedit up. Now it's usable again!THE CHANGES:15
spammers have been banned from the group275 spam messages have been deletedAll
members post status have been changed to 'moderated'All new memberships post
status defaults to 'moderated'All members email delivery have been changed to
'Individual Emails'A new 'Applications' page has been added that offers a
Classifiedssection and a People Map sectionNEW CHANGES IN THE FUTURE:Member post
status will change back to 'unmoderated' after provennon-spammer (usually one or
two posts should do it)Files, Photos, and Links will have new information
(asap)Calander will become active with up-to-date ride eventsPlease feel free to
once again use this board.THE RULES:1) Keep the topic bicycle related2) No
profanity3) Be respectfulIt's pretty simple. Enjoy and if you have any questions
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That's right.  The board has finally gotten cleaned up.  I am a new
moderator, originally from North Jersey (Succasunna), who frequently
visits home and used to use this board.  I miss using it since all the
spam moved in so I have worked with the owner of the board and cleaned
it up.  Now it's usable again!

THE CHANGES:
15 spammers have been banned from the group
275 spam messages have been deleted
All members post status have been changed to 'moderated'
All new memberships post status defaults to 'moderated'
All members email delivery have been changed to 'Individual Emails'
A new 'Applications' page has been added that offers a Classifieds
section and a People Map section

NEW CHANGES IN THE FUTURE:
Member post status will change back to 'unmoderated' after proven
non-spammer (usually one or two posts should do it)
Files, Photos, and Links will have new information (asap)
Calander will become active with up-to-date ride events

Please feel free to once again use this board.

THE RULES:
1) Keep the topic bicycle related
2) No profanity
3) Be respectful

It's pretty simple.  Enjoy and if you have any questions please feel
free to contact me directly:
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Opening Day for Staten Island Mountain bikin is finally here!
July 12th at 1pm. The SI parks commissioner and Senator Andrew Lanza
will officially open the trails in Wolfe's Pond Park.

After many years of back and forth and having to get the city wide
policy changed and watching Mountain biking open in Queens and in
Manhattan (yes.. Highbridge Park in Manhattan) and knowing we where
surrounded by great stuff in Jersey, Staten Island is
finally getting its do. WIth about 10k of trails now and a goal of
20K by the Spring. There are beginner, intermediate and difficult
level trails to ride. The parks department has also agreed to a dirt
jump park where the current one stands. (This will not be open on
the 12th.)

The day will start at 9am with pre-5k trail run festivites which will
be followed at 10am by one of the toughest 5k runs around in honor of
our Heroes from Ladder 5, Engine 24 and Batt 2 who have perished in
the line of duty. Race awards will be held at approx 12pm and will
be followed at 1pm by the official opening of the trails. There
will be b-b-que and bands along with childrens acitivtes all day.

We can sure use some help from some expierenced riders to guide rides
and give pointers to new comers that may come out. We can also use a
hand putting the fininishing touches on the trails this week in the
evening hours.

If anyone is available and interested in helping out call
Matt LeBow at 646-210-5264

Thank you and hope to see you on the 12th.

I'd like to ride the Frankling trail or CR this weekend if anyone wants to meet
up.  Either day around 10am.



   ----- Original Message -----
   From: dapriledenise
   To: njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 9:46 AM
   Subject: [NJ Mountain Biking] Re: New - need trail advice!


   I am central jersey so these are great starts for me! Thanks so much
   for the advice!

   --- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, "Carlos" <c_e_tamayo@...>
   wrote:
   >
   > Denise,
   > I would not consider Round Valley a novice ride. Maybe I've always
   > taken the hard trails with ridiculous climbs and obstacles galore.
   Fun
   > for some, but discouraging to a beginner.
   >
   > Lewis Morris Park in Morristown is a very nice, relatively large
   place
   > to ride. The trails are well marked and maintained. Very well suited
   > to intermediate rider. It has some moderate climbing but no real
   > technical obstacles. The website url:
   > http://parks.morris.nj.us/index.asp
   >
   > In the Franklin (southern Somerset County) area there is Six Mile
   Run.
   > There is a trail network leading to it from Rt 27. Much smaller in
   > area, not marked, but many loops an connector trails. These trails
   > will lead all the way to the Raritan Canal. Other than a few bridge
   > crossings, which you can walk over, this place is also suited to
   > intermediate riders. Try this url:
   > http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Franklin_Park_Trail_Riders
   >
   > In between the two, in Bridgewater/Martinsville area, is Washington
   > Valley Park, commonly known as Chimney Rock. This place is a LOT of
   > fun, but has many technical elements, particularly rocks and logs.
   > There are some less challenging trails, but they are hard to find,
   as
   > the place is mostly unmarked.
   >
   >
   > I don't know what part of the state you're in, but wherever you
   ride,
   > try to go with someone who knows the trails. It's always more fun
   when
   > you're NOT lost, and a guide can choose trails matched to your
   > ability, while still challenging and fun. Forums like this and
   > mtbr.com can help you find rides in your area.
   >
   > Happy Trails,
   >
   > Carlos
   >
   >
   > --- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, Denise <dapriledenise@>
   wrote:
   > >
   > > I am a novice mountain biker looking for some decent intermediate
   > trails to start out on. Does anyone have any advice on trails such
   as
   > Round Valley or Allamuchy? WOuld these be too difficult to start
   on?
   > Thanks for any help!
   > >
   > > ---------------------------------
   > > Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative
   vehicles.
   > > Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
   > >
   > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   > >
   >





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I go to the one in Martinsville often,  its 5 min from my house.  Its good
but it takes like 3 days for it to dry up there so if you dont like mud or
slippery rocks i would give it a couple of days after rain.  But its awsome
riding,  i am a novice my buddy got me into riding last year and i dont get
a lot of time to go up there so i dont know the trail as well as i would
like to but i have had no problems.  If i can do it you can lol

Enjoy


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I am central jersey so these are great starts for me!  Thanks so much
for the advice!


--- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, "Carlos" <c_e_tamayo@...>
wrote:
>
> Denise,
> I would not consider Round Valley a novice ride. Maybe I've always
> taken the hard trails with ridiculous climbs and obstacles galore.
Fun
> for some, but discouraging to a beginner.
>
> Lewis Morris Park in Morristown is a very nice, relatively large
place
> to ride. The trails are well marked and maintained. Very well suited
> to intermediate rider. It has some moderate climbing but no real
> technical obstacles.  The website url:
> http://parks.morris.nj.us/index.asp
>
> In the Franklin (southern Somerset County) area there is Six Mile
Run.
> There is a trail network leading to it from Rt 27. Much smaller in
> area, not marked, but many loops an connector trails. These trails
> will lead all the way to the Raritan Canal. Other than a few bridge
> crossings, which you can walk over, this place is also suited to
> intermediate riders. Try this url:
> http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Franklin_Park_Trail_Riders
>
> In between the two, in Bridgewater/Martinsville area, is Washington
> Valley Park, commonly known as Chimney Rock. This place is a LOT of
> fun, but has many technical elements, particularly rocks and logs.
> There are some less challenging trails, but they are hard to find,
as
> the place is mostly unmarked.
>
>
> I don't know what part of the state you're in, but wherever you
ride,
> try to go with someone who knows the trails. It's always more fun
when
> you're NOT lost, and a guide can choose trails matched to your
> ability, while still challenging and fun. Forums like this and
> mtbr.com can help you find rides in your area.
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Carlos
>
>
> --- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, Denise <dapriledenise@>
wrote:
> >
> > I am a novice mountain biker looking for some decent intermediate
> trails to start out on.  Does anyone have any advice on trails such
as
> Round Valley or Allamuchy?  WOuld these be too difficult to start
on?
>  Thanks for any help!
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative
vehicles.
> > Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

Denise,
I would not consider Round Valley a novice ride. Maybe I've always
taken the hard trails with ridiculous climbs and obstacles galore. Fun
for some, but discouraging to a beginner.

Lewis Morris Park in Morristown is a very nice, relatively large place
to ride. The trails are well marked and maintained. Very well suited
to intermediate rider. It has some moderate climbing but no real
technical obstacles.  The website url:
http://parks.morris.nj.us/index.asp

In the Franklin (southern Somerset County) area there is Six Mile Run.
There is a trail network leading to it from Rt 27. Much smaller in
area, not marked, but many loops an connector trails. These trails
will lead all the way to the Raritan Canal. Other than a few bridge
crossings, which you can walk over, this place is also suited to
intermediate riders. Try this url:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Franklin_Park_Trail_Riders

In between the two, in Bridgewater/Martinsville area, is Washington
Valley Park, commonly known as Chimney Rock. This place is a LOT of
fun, but has many technical elements, particularly rocks and logs.
There are some less challenging trails, but they are hard to find, as
the place is mostly unmarked.


I don't know what part of the state you're in, but wherever you ride,
try to go with someone who knows the trails. It's always more fun when
you're NOT lost, and a guide can choose trails matched to your
ability, while still challenging and fun. Forums like this and
mtbr.com can help you find rides in your area.

Happy Trails,

Carlos


--- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, Denise <dapriledenise@...> wrote:
>
> I am a novice mountain biker looking for some decent intermediate
trails to start out on.  Does anyone have any advice on trails such as
Round Valley or Allamuchy?  WOuld these be too difficult to start on?
  Thanks for any help!
>
> ---------------------------------
> Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.
> Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

mahlon dickerson in Jefferson is a really nice area. rt 15 cycle had trail
maps and great lookouts. Bill


From: Denise <dapriledenise@...>
Reply-To: njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com
To: njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [NJ Mountain Biking] New - need trail advice!
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 12:23:08 -0700 (PDT)

I am a novice mountain biker looking for some decent intermediate trails to
start out on.  Does anyone have any advice on trails such as Round Valley or
Allamuchy?  WOuld these be too difficult to start on?  Thanks for any help!

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Well It would be easy for you to get to chimney rock i bet an hour at the
most.  Two ways,  Its really like 2 min off of route 22 west and if traffic
is good you might make it in 45 min or if you take the path to newark and
then hop on NJT to Bridgwater station it would be a 20 min bike ride to the
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How far is Chimney rock from NYC?  I've recently moved
to NY and I haven't ridden my bike for a while.  Maybe
you'd like to buy my bike.

Derek

--- razzal0027 <razzal00@...> wrote:

> Im kind of new to biking.  My friend got a new bike
> a couple of years
> ago and gave me his old one,  It's a Treck 850 its
> older no rear
> suspention but it works up there till i can get the
> cake to buy
> something newer.  We both live 5 min from Chimney
> Rock so thats where
> we usually go.  We both have kids so we dont get to
> go as often as we
> would like. But its awsome up there and it was cool
> to check out this
> group and see the first post say Chimney Rock.
> Maybe ill see you up
> there :).
>
>




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   ----- Original Message -----
   From: razzal0027<mailto:razzal00@...>
   To: njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com<mailto:njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com>
   Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 9:54 AM
   Subject: [NJ Mountain Biking] Hi everyone


   Im kind of new to biking. My friend got a new bike a couple of years
   ago and gave me his old one, It's a Treck 850 its older no rear
   suspention but it works up there till i can get the cake to buy
   something newer. We both live 5 min from Chimney Rock so thats where
   we usually go. We both have kids so we dont get to go as often as we
   would like. But its awsome up there and it was cool to check out this
   group and see the first post say Chimney Rock. Maybe ill see you up
   there :).





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Im kind of new to biking.  My friend got a new bike a couple of years
ago and gave me his old one,  It's a Treck 850 its older no rear
suspention but it works up there till i can get the cake to buy
something newer.  We both live 5 min from Chimney Rock so thats where
we usually go.  We both have kids so we dont get to go as often as we
would like. But its awsome up there and it was cool to check out this
group and see the first post say Chimney Rock.  Maybe ill see you up
there :).

Hi,

I have a 2005 NRS-G (16.5) with a Manitou Minute 3 fork for sale.
Looking for $650 or best offer.

Please call or email for details/questions (212) 203-2864.

Derek

--- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, ibike73 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Well I rode Chimney Rock today with Amy.  It was the first ride of
the
> New Year and the first ride on the new bike.  It was a great day out
> there.  It was a bit muddy, but alot of fun.  They have done alot of
> great trail maintenance up there also.
>

Well I rode Chimney Rock today with Amy.  It was the first ride of the
New Year and the first ride on the new bike.  It was a great day out
there.  It was a bit muddy, but alot of fun.  They have done alot of
great trail maintenance up there also.

Ryan,

Was just checking in on the board and saw your post.  Congrats on a
good finish.  I love that course also, but not as much as Ringwood.

As for riding this year, it has been in hibernation.  We are too busy
for me to get any riding in this year.  Heck, I have not even been
able to hit the gym in over a month either.  But, this past monday I
was able to start back at the gym doing some cardio to get the lungs
working.  I am hoping to be on the bike a more now.  Hopefully we can
hook up in a few weeks.

Ron

--- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, "rtman62701"
<ballinhand69@...> wrote:
>
> Was anybody from here at the race yesterday?  I was there in sport
(19-
> 29) and had a blast.  I think I finished 5th or 6th out of about
25.
> So I did a lot better than expected(My goal was to not finish
last).
> The course was crazy technical and a lot of fun.  Where else can you
> feel like you're riding a jackhammer for 6.5 miles :-)  I'm looking
> forward to the one at Williams Lake in NY in 2 weeks.
>
> Ryan H.
>

Hey Congrats..

I have no idea who you are but I might need a doctor soon for all the poison ivy
I have from mt biking.

The warm wet winter and spring has done wonders for the plant life.

J_
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   From: alexis-sabry544@...<mailto:alexis-sabry544@...>
   To: njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com<mailto:njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com>
   Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 5:40 AM
   Subject: [NJ Mountain Biking] Do you have life experience?


   I am now to be referred to as Dr. Jenkins haha ;) Took me about a month to get
   fully accredited, but after ringing these ppl 1-801-697-0461 they got me setup
at
   an international uni and had me my BA in no time.





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yeah, i've been out riding... everything from mercer
to hartshorne...  i actually got seriously injured at
mercer approx 2 weeks ago... some storms blew through
on friday, saturday, and i went out riding on
monday... a fallen top of a tree was partially in the
trail, but a tunnel was formed in the leaves around
it... as i entered around the tree, a large limb was
broken off and aiming directly into riders face!  i
was that rider!  luckily i was slightly banked for the
turn, and the limb struck my helmet and crushed the
front of it, then it scraped down the front of my
face, avoiding my right eye, what a miracle!  i ended
up with neck and face injuries, but my helmet
prevented me from getting impaled by the limb!

i'm now up riding in BC, on the shore and in
abbotsford, and i'm off to whistler this weekend, so
i'm having a serious time riding up here!  such an
amazing place!!!

well, gotta go, not sure how the weather is right now,
it's been in the high 60's to low 70's here, so
perfect riding temps!!!

enjoy the riding!!

chris


--- rtman62701 <ballinhand69@...> wrote:

> Hey people.  Hope all is well.  The forum has been
> quiet so I figued
> I'd drop in and see if anything is going on.  Hope
> everyone is keeping
> busy riding.  I know I am.  Kittatinny race is
> coming up this weekend.
> Hope all goes well.  Cya.
>
> Ryan H.
>
>
>
>


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Hey people.  Hope all is well.  The forum has been quiet so I figued
I'd drop in and see if anything is going on.  Hope everyone is keeping
busy riding.  I know I am.  Kittatinny race is coming up this weekend.
Hope all goes well.  Cya.

Ryan H.

.Way back in the day Interbike had an on dirt demo for bike dealers at Mt.
Creek.  I demo'ed a bunch of mt bikes on the XC trails on top of the mt.  They
were pretty fun as I remember, but maybe it was just fun to ride someone else's
bikes in the mud and beat the crap out of them.  I think we destroyed at least 5
bikes in out group that day.  I think they were mostly old ATV trails.  I am
sure there is still something there worth riding but maybe not if you have to
drive a long way to get there.  With the price of gas we have been riding the
road bike a lot more and working to improve local trails.

My friend Tim rides Diablo every weekend and he loves it.  I have to say that
his XC fitness suffers but his bike handling has improved immensely.


J



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   To: njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com<mailto:njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com>
   Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 6:53 AM
   Subject: [NJ Mountain Biking] Diablo Freeride


      I don't think they bother w/ the xc anymore. We cut that in For
   98/99  and only used it 1 season after the reopening. I'm sure they,d
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   that great anyway. Just go to Wawayanda!! Check fattiretime for
   rides..........






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I don't think they bother w/ the xc anymore. We cut that in For
98/99  and only used it 1 season after the reopening. I'm sure they,d
give you a single trip pass and then let you ride down but it's not
that great anyway. Just go to Wawayanda!! Check fattiretime for
rides..........

I'd be interested but more in their XC trails.  I hear there are a
few.  Can you verify this?  Do you know what it costs to go ride the XC
stuff?

Ryan H.

--- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, "SC bullit-boy"
<kaos_unlisted@...> wrote:
>
> wutz up... anyone ever head up to Mountain Creek-Diablo Freeride
> Park??  i've been there twice this season, a bit wet/muddy both
times,
> but if you're into DH and freeride, it's excellent... i know they had
> the DH Domination yesterday, and next weekend is the U.S. Open for
DH,
> so lot's of people/riders there...  anyway, if anyone ever heads up,
> drop a post and we can put in a few runs together...
>
> ck ya L8R,
> chris
>

wutz up... anyone ever head up to Mountain Creek-Diablo Freeride
Park??  i've been there twice this season, a bit wet/muddy both times,
but if you're into DH and freeride, it's excellent... i know they had
the DH Domination yesterday, and next weekend is the U.S. Open for DH,
so lot's of people/riders there...  anyway, if anyone ever heads up,
drop a post and we can put in a few runs together...

ck ya L8R,
chris

Egg beaters all the way.  Who needs a platform?  I ride the egg
beater C's and they are awesome, inexpensive and they release pretty
easily.  The only drawbacks are as mentioned earlier, they do catch
on some shoes and if your cadence isn't just right and you hit a
rock/root it'll release your foot.  Even that's not bad to deal with
when you know it's going to happen.  Buy em.  Ride em.

Ryan H.

--- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, Carlos Tamayo
<c_e_tamayo@...> wrote:
>
> Leo,
> Being on a tight budget, I've made many purchases online. Both from
web merchants and through eBay.  Not all purchases are what I
expected. Often, it's better to buy from a local shop.  Particularly,
if you have ANY doubt about installation or compatibility.  The key,
of course, is to find a good shop with a decent selection.  The
expertise and the advise they can provide is usually worth the extra
cost.
> As for clipless pedals, I use Time ATAC and mostly like them.
However, because they are somewhat loose, my shoes tend to move
around and wear down the pedal platform.  Once worn down, since
there's no adjustment, the pedal is too loose and needs replacing.
That's happened with a couple of sets and with different shoes, but
I've never heard of it happening to anyone else. I think I'll look
into Candy SL next.  I have read that the Mallet C are large and can
have ground clearance issues on turns.  I can't comment much on the
setup part, since Times have no adjustment, I just screwed them on.
The left pedal is left-hand thread, but you probably knew that.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Carlos
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: lgj7801
>   To: njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 9:34 PM
>   Subject: [NJ Mountain Biking] Pedals
>
>
>   Hi All,
>   I am finally going to invest in some clipless pedals and I have a
>   question. How difficult is it to set these things up by yourself?
In
>   otherwords is it worth it for me to save some $$ and buy them on-
line
>   or should I just dish out the money and have the guy at the bike
shop
>   help me? I am looking at the Cran Bros. Mallet C pedals and I'll
buy a
>   decent shoe for $80.00- $100.00.
>
>   Thanks for your help,
>   Leo
>
>
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Was anybody from here at the race yesterday?  I was there in sport(19-
29) and had a blast.  I think I finished 5th or 6th out of about 25.
So I did a lot better than expected(My goal was to not finish last).
The course was crazy technical and a lot of fun.  Where else can you
feel like you're riding a jackhammer for 6.5 miles :-)  I'm looking
forward to the one at Williams Lake in NY in 2 weeks.

Ryan H.

Leo,
Being on a tight budget, I've made many purchases online. Both from web
merchants and through eBay.  Not all purchases are what I expected. Often, it's
better to buy from a local shop.  Particularly, if you have ANY doubt about
installation or compatibility.  The key, of course, is to find a good shop with
a decent selection.  The expertise and the advise they can provide is usually
worth the extra cost.
As for clipless pedals, I use Time ATAC and mostly like them. However, because
they are somewhat loose, my shoes tend to move around and wear down the pedal
platform.  Once worn down, since there's no adjustment, the pedal is too loose
and needs replacing.  That's happened with a couple of sets and with different
shoes, but I've never heard of it happening to anyone else. I think I'll look
into Candy SL next.  I have read that the Mallet C are large and can have ground
clearance issues on turns.  I can't comment much on the setup part, since Times
have no adjustment, I just screwed them on. The left pedal is left-hand thread,
but you probably knew that.

Good Luck,

Carlos

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: lgj7801
   To: njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 9:34 PM
   Subject: [NJ Mountain Biking] Pedals


   Hi All,
   I am finally going to invest in some clipless pedals and I have a
   question. How difficult is it to set these things up by yourself? In
   otherwords is it worth it for me to save some $$ and buy them on-line
   or should I just dish out the money and have the guy at the bike shop
   help me? I am looking at the Cran Bros. Mallet C pedals and I'll buy a
   decent shoe for $80.00- $100.00.

   Thanks for your help,
   Leo





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Hey leo,

Setup isn't super hard but compatibility with shoes can be somewhat tricky. 
Crank brothers pedals work best when the sole doesn't catch on the pedal.  Make
sure that the cleat is just over or slightly back from the ball of your foot. 
You might goof around on an indoor trainer a bit before you go outside. These
and frogs are the easiest releasing pedal going. I prefer the more solid feel of
the Shimano spds but if you want easy release these are the way to go.

I doubt you would go with a mallet if you had a chance to ride a candy.  The big
platform on the mallet hits rocks and roots.  Think about ground clearance.

-Never buy any bike stuff online.  Support you local shop!  If you don't they
will not be there in the future.  Think about what Home Depot has done to all
the small Hardware shops in the USA.  They are all gone.   Can you imagine if
all the shops go under and suddenly your only choice is to buy online??
At some point getting a deal feels great but building a relationship with your
LBS can really help out when you need them later on.  If you are a good repeat
customer and you need a quick service or advice it will pay off.  Find a shop
where everyone actually rides bikes.  Give them your money!


-Your local shop can most likely be competitive if you ask.

-Wouldn't you rather support a local business anyway??

Just a thought.

(ok I own a shop)..



J


   ----- Original Message -----
   From: lgj7801<mailto:lgj7801@...>
   To: njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com<mailto:njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com>
   Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 9:34 PM
   Subject: [NJ Mountain Biking] Pedals


   Hi All,
   I am finally going to invest in some clipless pedals and I have a
   question. How difficult is it to set these things up by yourself? In
   otherwords is it worth it for me to save some $$ and buy them on-line
   or should I just dish out the money and have the guy at the bike shop
   help me? I am looking at the Cran Bros. Mallet C pedals and I'll buy a
   decent shoe for $80.00- $100.00.

   Thanks for your help,
   Leo





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Hi All,
  I am finally going to invest in some clipless pedals and I have a
question. How difficult is it to set these things up by yourself? In
otherwords is it worth it for me to save some $$ and buy them on-line
or should I just dish out the money and have the guy at the bike shop
help me? I am looking at the Cran Bros. Mallet C pedals and I'll buy a
decent shoe for $80.00- $100.00.

Thanks for your help,
  Leo

Amy,
I should have guessed that Jason and Halter's had a hand in it.  They did a fine
job.  I was there last Sunday and again yesterday. I followed the trails to the
canal in Millstone and back. The soil is dry with just a few muddy crossings in
low lying areas which adds to the fun. And speaking of fun crossings, some of
the "bridges" are pretty dicey.  I'm two blocks away from the soccer fields at
Rt 27, so it couldn't be more convenient.  Now if we could just bring in a
couple of hills...

Jason, I'd be happy to help with any future trail work. Post here if any is
scheduled.

Carlos


   ----- Original Message -----

    -- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, "Amy Lallier" <amy.lallier@...>
wrote:


   > > HI Carlos,
   >
   > You owe the fantastic job of trail maintenance at 6MR to Jason and
   the crew
   > at Halter's Cycles. I was in his shop a few weeks ago and his
   bike had the
   > tell-tale red mud of 6MR all over it and he told about the work
   he'd been
   > doing over there on the trails, all told about 200+ hours over the
   > winter/early spring. If you ever get a chance, drop into his shop
   and let
   > him know, he loves to talk with local riders.
   >
   > I might head over to 6MR one night this week to check it out. Its
   a perfect
   > post-work riding spot, being its so close to my home and all.
   >
   > I am thinking possibly CR or LM on Saturday, pending good
   weather. Any
   > takers?
   >
   > Amy
   >
   >
   >
   > On 4/23/06, Carlos <c_e_tamayo@...> wrote:
   > >
    A few  days ago, I went for a quick ride at 6 Mile Run in Franklin Park (RT
27  side) and was most surprised at all the trail work that's been done since I
last rode there. The terrain at 6-Mile is relatively flat and small in area, but
the trail network is greatly improved. I've been out of the saddle and out of
commission for quite some time, and I was very pleasantly surprised. What I
expected to be a 20 minute ride to test out my legs and bike, turned into a fun,
hour-long ride. Kudos and thanks to all responsible. I hope to be able to help
in any future trail maintenance.

   Carlos




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