TheNextLevel
05-13-2007, 09:44 PM
Well, the inaugural ride Thursday was cut short because of rain. And yes, I got it muddy!
But it was a BEAUTIFUL day at CT today!
Got out there about 2:30. Met a couple of guys, one that had been at DSG, and they rode with me.
Lap 1:
I took my time in some spots, and let her run in others. She is SO fast! Love the Juicy 7's!
I made it up sections that have given me problems in the past, with little or no trouble. It's so much more responsive. It is a BEAST, but it's so light, you don't notice it. I'm use to a bigger frame anyway, and cornered really well with it.
Lap 2:
Daniel showed up, so we waited for him to get rigged up... Somebody said "Let's go in reverse!" Who's idea was that!!!??? Oh yeah- mine. Bad idea. Me no likey.... It kicked my but, because I've never done it before and was simply not ready for the climbs in time. After 0 crashes the first lap, I must have ate it 4 times. Even then, the suspension bailed me out on more than one occasion. Cornering even faster than lap one and braking less. Made some adjustments on rebound, both front and back before this lap and also let the TALAS II out to 130mm at the beginning. Another bad idea that I changed about half way through this lap. Then it started getting really loose heading into the fields and realized I had a slow leak. Pumped it up and got back to the parking lot and changed the tube(yes tubes-gimme a break!-for now...)
Lap 3::big_grin: Yeah Reed!
Daniel took off and it was all I could do to stay with him- for a while. We went the original direction, so my confidence was much higher. The rock garden still gives me trouble, but I think it's more due to the "fear factor" from when I sprained my wrist there.
Riding with much more speed this time. MUCH more. Really loose and just pointing her where I wanted to go- and she responded well. I can't tell you what a difference, but I had perma-grin the whole lap, even when the climbs were politely reminding me this was my third lap! It just seems like the harder and faster I run, the more the bike does it's job.
We ended up with a 50-and change-minute lap there. That's the fastest I've ever run there, but it helps when you're just trying to keep up with someone who's faster!:thumb:
I'd say there's still some suspension issues to be dealt with. I think I'm getting closer though. The Terra Logic feature is needing some attention as well, but I think I'm on the right track. It's a great feature though.
Needless to say, I'm going to sleep VERY well tonight. Looking forward to getting faster and more familiar with the bike as the days and weeks progress. I love riding with you faster guys because I learn faster- as long as I can keep up with you for any extended period of time!:lol:
Hope you enjoyed the report!
But it was a BEAUTIFUL day at CT today!
Got out there about 2:30. Met a couple of guys, one that had been at DSG, and they rode with me.
Lap 1:
I took my time in some spots, and let her run in others. She is SO fast! Love the Juicy 7's!
I made it up sections that have given me problems in the past, with little or no trouble. It's so much more responsive. It is a BEAST, but it's so light, you don't notice it. I'm use to a bigger frame anyway, and cornered really well with it.
Lap 2:
Daniel showed up, so we waited for him to get rigged up... Somebody said "Let's go in reverse!" Who's idea was that!!!??? Oh yeah- mine. Bad idea. Me no likey.... It kicked my but, because I've never done it before and was simply not ready for the climbs in time. After 0 crashes the first lap, I must have ate it 4 times. Even then, the suspension bailed me out on more than one occasion. Cornering even faster than lap one and braking less. Made some adjustments on rebound, both front and back before this lap and also let the TALAS II out to 130mm at the beginning. Another bad idea that I changed about half way through this lap. Then it started getting really loose heading into the fields and realized I had a slow leak. Pumped it up and got back to the parking lot and changed the tube(yes tubes-gimme a break!-for now...)
Lap 3::big_grin: Yeah Reed!
Daniel took off and it was all I could do to stay with him- for a while. We went the original direction, so my confidence was much higher. The rock garden still gives me trouble, but I think it's more due to the "fear factor" from when I sprained my wrist there.
Riding with much more speed this time. MUCH more. Really loose and just pointing her where I wanted to go- and she responded well. I can't tell you what a difference, but I had perma-grin the whole lap, even when the climbs were politely reminding me this was my third lap! It just seems like the harder and faster I run, the more the bike does it's job.
We ended up with a 50-and change-minute lap there. That's the fastest I've ever run there, but it helps when you're just trying to keep up with someone who's faster!:thumb:
I'd say there's still some suspension issues to be dealt with. I think I'm getting closer though. The Terra Logic feature is needing some attention as well, but I think I'm on the right track. It's a great feature though.
Needless to say, I'm going to sleep VERY well tonight. Looking forward to getting faster and more familiar with the bike as the days and weeks progress. I love riding with you faster guys because I learn faster- as long as I can keep up with you for any extended period of time!:lol:
Hope you enjoyed the report!