I'm still riding about 5 times a week about 10 miles a ride. Im currently riding beater bike (the one that is being sacrificed to the winter weather). The bike is a E303 mongoose a friend gave me a a fixer upper. For tires im riding maxxis wet screams. In total the bike weights about 36 lbs dry. The only problem Ive had so far is that the chain falls off alot since the snow seems to be taking off all the grease on my chain. Overall its been fun, its just not as fast as riding in the summer. And u dont get much for suspention since the fork doesnt really work at all (the oil probably gelled up). You should try riding in the winter its quite fun.
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Usually 5-6" is the deepest I can go until it bites too much.
Bike set up - an old Klien hardtail switched over to a SS, duke air front shock, 2.3 and 2.4 wtb tires. I figure the simplier the better. The fat tires act like a small "shock". weight maybe 25 lbs.
Ride anytime it isn't raining. Snow is OK since it brushes off. Cold (20 and lower) - dress 3 layers (thin under shirt, heavy-er poly propelene and a bike shirt (to carry stuff) and a coat. .
Will use my knee warmers and heavy tights if real cold (20 and lower). Note this is also good for a 18mph road ride too so maybe overkill for a mtb ride but better a little warm than freezing. Especially if ya flat and are standing around for awhile.
Balaclava. carry heat packs for the feet. Sidi boats with additional cheap covers to stop water and wind. Camelback under the jacket. maybe even two sets of gloves.
But love it. Road Great Brook (Carlisle, MA) today and felt great. Definately better than the gym. Hope the info helps.
L8R
Bike set up - an old Klien hardtail switched over to a SS, duke air front shock, 2.3 and 2.4 wtb tires. I figure the simplier the better. The fat tires act like a small "shock". weight maybe 25 lbs.
Ride anytime it isn't raining. Snow is OK since it brushes off. Cold (20 and lower) - dress 3 layers (thin under shirt, heavy-er poly propelene and a bike shirt (to carry stuff) and a coat. .
Will use my knee warmers and heavy tights if real cold (20 and lower). Note this is also good for a 18mph road ride too so maybe overkill for a mtb ride but better a little warm than freezing. Especially if ya flat and are standing around for awhile.
Balaclava. carry heat packs for the feet. Sidi boats with additional cheap covers to stop water and wind. Camelback under the jacket. maybe even two sets of gloves.
But love it. Road Great Brook (Carlisle, MA) today and felt great. Definately better than the gym. Hope the info helps.
L8R
Hey Fred, I've been wanting to ride with someone for a long time. This time of year, everyone is waaay to lazy to drive 15min to a park for a ride. I'm in Lynnfield so Wake is close. Possibly this weekend....even though there is a large chance for bad weather. PM me if you're interested. PS, I was reading reviews of somthing and there was a guy from Wakefield who said his favorite place to ride was Breakheart.....was this you????
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