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Old 09-07-2007, 01:12 PM   #81 (permalink)
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I'm pretty sure everyone is covered for the stay & bike..
Since I've had so many inquiries, I'm still considering going up and don't have accomodations figured out yet.

I would mostly be going up to hit some of the xc trails and to hang with everyone after a great day of riding.

So Jeff I might be interested in the MVP discount.
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Old 09-10-2007, 11:30 AM   #82 (permalink)
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I have Friday off work ... so if anybody's up for carpooling up with me Friday morning, let me know!
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Old 09-10-2007, 11:37 AM   #83 (permalink)
 
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I have Friday off work ... so if anybody's up for carpooling up with me Friday morning, let me know!
Are you bringing your Nomad?
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Old 09-10-2007, 11:45 AM   #84 (permalink)
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Are you bringing your Nomad?
I sure hope so!

Sarah - are you staying at the Inn also?
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Old 09-10-2007, 12:03 PM   #85 (permalink)
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I think there is a good chance there will be a group going up early Friday morning to get some extra riding in. (I'm planning to take Monday off also for recovery.)
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Old 09-10-2007, 12:18 PM   #86 (permalink)
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Yeah Nancy, I'm bringing the Nomad - I love that bike, and it's itching for something new to ride on. :-)

I'm not sure where I'm staying yet Allison ...

Winston, let me know if a group goes up early, because I'm up for that!
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Old 09-10-2007, 01:01 PM   #87 (permalink)
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get some WIDE tires for the pumice! Chunders are good!
pfft.. no one listens to me. Ann didn't buy any either.

Wait, I mean... I'mgonnasinkindeeppumiceSpokes didn't buy any.

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Old 09-10-2007, 01:44 PM   #88 (permalink)
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are the chunders available at the path? special order?
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Old 09-10-2007, 02:03 PM   #89 (permalink)
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are the chunders available at the path? special order?
I dunno, but if you buy a Demo the tires come free
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Old 09-10-2007, 02:22 PM   #90 (permalink)
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That's kinda expensive just to get tires no? I'll be ordering Spokes some new tires for Mammoth. Do you recommend going Chunders for both F & R or F and she can use her Nevegals rear?
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Old 09-10-2007, 02:41 PM   #91 (permalink)
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That's kinda expensive just to get tires no? I'll be ordering Spokes some new tires for Mammoth. Do you recommend going Chunders for both F & R or F and she can use her Nevegals rear?
Totally up to you guys... I know they wouldn't be a year round tire for her, but if she does decide to go out for Fontana DH practice to check out the course, she'd probably like them there also. it gets pretty sandy and loose in the corners.

If she was fine in the pumice last time on the rental bike then I wouldn't worry about it too much. It's not like I'm "hooked up" like at Whistler, but the Chunders are a bit nicer than the 2.35 Nevegal's. Er, I've never ridden Neve's 2.35 in Mammoth, but I imagine the Chunders to out-perform them

You could also probably get a Neve 2.5 if it's easier to find (for the front).
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Old 09-10-2007, 03:06 PM   #92 (permalink)
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i would imagine a similar tire to the chunder will be fine... i'll be running 2.7/2.5 minions... if i can't ride, nobigtiresspokes can use my tires
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Old 09-10-2007, 06:05 PM   #93 (permalink)
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i would imagine a similar tire to the chunder will be fine... i'll be running 2.7/2.5 minions... if i can't ride, nobigtiresspokes can use my tires
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Old 09-10-2007, 07:21 PM   #94 (permalink)
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Andy,

Is the hope for Newrubberspokes to use these tires outside of Mammoth as well? If so, and you'd consider another option, definitely take a look at the Big Betty. Mine has hooked up nicely in all the loose stuff that's found down here, from the dead organic mulch of Big Bear to the talc that's currently covering Aliso, and I honestly couldn't be happier with it. Seems to run pretty large for a 2.4, too.

Little pricey, but the Triple Compound is really holding up beautifully and looks like it'll last a good while. Word has it Stan's doesn't take to them very well, though, so if you're planning to go that route you might want to keep looking.
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Old 09-10-2007, 07:27 PM   #95 (permalink)
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http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...-E+K+Tire.aspx
Grab some 2.6 kendas for $9 each. Perfect for limited use. Like a weekend in Mammoth. I think I'll do a complete set!
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Old 09-10-2007, 07:28 PM   #96 (permalink)
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like Dell said, the BB is a very good alternative to chunder and will work for a lot of conditions. Its pricey at ~$50, but i've put nearly 1,000 miles on my last one and it took a beating before some side knobs finally tore off. I believe schwalbe makes a sealant so you can run them tubeless if needed.
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Old 09-10-2007, 08:21 PM   #97 (permalink)
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I just left the Weirwolf tires (2.55) on my Nomad (came on it), and I love them. I usually run 25 psi, and it works for long xc rides and shuttles. Great tires.
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That's kinda expensive just to get tires no? I'll be ordering Spokes some new tires for Mammoth. Do you recommend going Chunders for both F & R or F and she can use her Nevegals rear?
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I used Chunders F2.5 & R2.5 at Mammoth over the Labor Day Weekend they had incredible holding power in the pumice berms, excellent terrain specific tire. [/SIZE][/FONT]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]I am hoping to ride Mammoth Sat & Sun 9/22-23. Where will STR be staying? I rode with STR at Snow Summit a couple of times last month, great group of people. [/FONT][/SIZE]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I used Chunders F2.5 & R2.5 at Mammoth over the Labor Day Weekend they had incredible holding power in the pumice berms, excellent terrain specific tire. [/SIZE][/FONT]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]I am hoping to ride Mammoth Sat & Sun 9/22-23. Where will STR be staying? I rode with STR at Snow Summit a couple of times last month, great group of people. [/FONT][/SIZE]
A big group of us is staying at the Mammoth Mountain Inn (behind the Gondola).
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Old 09-12-2007, 08:19 AM   #100 (permalink)