Mountain bike riders?

[AZMark]

N+1, cheap & fast

 

[tabbibus]

I used a trailer for the first 2 years. We just upgraded to the Mac ride. She's 2 and a half and we've just used it around the neighborhood a bit. She also just got NBD. Upgraded her Strider to this awesome Giant balance bike.



Video of it on action

New video by Eduardo Egea

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Giant bike

 

[Bottom Bracket]

Broke my old Superlight, snapped while climbing.

Replaced it with this, we are bonding well.

 

[AZMark]

I used a trailer for the first 2 years. We just upgraded to the Mac ride. She's 2 and a half and we've just used it around the neighborhood a bit. She also just got NBD. Upgraded her Strider to this awesome Giant balance bike.

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Video of it on action

New video by Eduardo Egea

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Giant bike

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One of those Mac style seats is definitely the plan when he’s big enough.
That’s a sweet balance bike

 

[I_squared_r]

We shuttled some runs on saturday. There are a lot of obstacles like jumps, gaps, horses, and ppl on motorcycles. In brazil its common to see horses alone on the trails. I passed a few at uncomfortable speeds. Another guy crashed into a dirt bike that was climbing the tight single track.

 

[2kwik4u]

@I_squared_r What does "shuttled" mean? I'm guessing you caught a shuttle of some flavor to the top, then just rode down the hill?

We have a couple trails locally that have horses allowed. Seeing them out there isn't too uncommon for us, but without a rider would definitely be cause for alarm.

 

[I_squared_r]

@I_squared_r What does "shuttled" mean? I'm guessing you caught a shuttle of some flavor to the top, then just rode down the hill?

We have a couple trails locally that have horses allowed. Seeing them out there isn't too uncommon for us, but without a rider would definitely be cause for alarm.

We have a group of riders and 1 person drives the truck to the bottom to meet the group. Then another person will drive the next time.

 

[CanTex]

We shuttled some runs on saturday. There are a lot of obstacles like jumps, gaps, horses, and ppl on motorcycles. In brazil its common to see horses alone on the trails. I passed a few at uncomfortable speeds. Another guy crashed into a dirt bike that was climbing the tight single track.

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Where about's in Rio do you ride?

I travel several times a year for work to Rio, any shops you would recommend for bike rentals guides etc? I generally stay on Barra Beach.
Thanks in advance.

 

[I_squared_r]

Where about's in Rio do you ride?

I travel several times a year for work to Rio, any shops you would recommend for bike rentals guides etc? I generally stay on Barra Beach.
Thanks in advance.

Bom dia! I am in Macae, RJ about 2 hours north of Rio. There is riding here in Macae: Serra de Macae and Mirante do Paiol. A little south of here is a DH trail in Rio das Ostras. Then north of rio is the beautiful mountains of Petropolis that a lot of Cariocas travel to on the weekend. You can google Montanha Azul, Vale das Vidieras, and Sanadu Park. South of Rio is Paraty (I haven't been there yet) Inside Rio there is a DH trail in Parque Nacional da Tijuca, but my gf says it's too close to the favela. But if you want the best mtb experience then you need to go to Belo Horizonte.

As for rentals, I can't help you. But if you ever go near Macae, we have a bike shop and cafe here that we can help you with anything else. What do you do for work? Im going to guess oil

 

[CanTex]

Appreciate the info...thanks.

Correct guess for work oil/gas.

 

[I_squared_r]

Appreciate the info...thanks.

Correct guess for work oil/gas.

A lot of people here work for oil/gas. Especially in Macae. I'm almost positive that i'm the only american not working for oil/gas lol

edit: its not difficult to bring your bike here. I travel with a Evoc bike bag and I move some parts to another luggage to avoid over weight fees. A good multi-tool is plenty enough to assemble when you arrive here.

 

[CanTex]

I've got a trip to Rio planned in early April, pending Covid and work travel restrictions. I've already starting researching the locations above.

 

[I_squared_r]

I've got a trip to Rio planned in early April, pending Covid and work travel restrictions. I've already starting researching the locations above.

I'll help with your research.. These are the closest places to Rio:

In Vale das Vidieras is a small town with a lot of trailheads there. Look for "Renato Estrella Bicicletas" and "Galpão Caipira Vale das Videiras". Look on google maps at the location and there's a lot of trails there with good views. Look out for "cachoeira" translates to waterfall.. Brazil has a TON of beautiful waterfalls.

Montanha Azul isn't too far away. That is a downhill trail and you have to earn your downhills. It's all in the sun so plan accordingly.. I tried going during the summer and it was HOT. The owner loves bikes and will show you the park. He is a very good rider.

And when traveling in Brazil.. Plan your stops for gas and don't just go to any gas station.
Lmk if you have any questions

 

[mrmeaniemeateaterman]

@Bottom Bracket Love the Pivot! Have ridden a friends, they are great.

 

[tabbibus]

It's my favorite holiday again! New bike day! Drove from ATL to Clemson SC for this Liv. Can't wait to shred with my beautiful wife.

At the same time, bitter sweet. Traded in my older bike.

 

[mrmeaniemeateaterman]

Traded in an older bike????
Can't say I've ever experienced that feeling. Can't be good. I'll just keep adding wall hangers in the garage.

 

[I_squared_r]

I rode with a guy here that has a pivot firebird 29. The trail is a dense forest with a steep grade. He told me that there used to be large monkeys and daily, about 3pm, they would make a ton of noise together. I wish that I could've experienced that.. Anyways, we arrived at the trailhead and carried our bikes vertically 700ft to the top and then rode down (2x). The trail had a lot of rock gardens, drops made of wood, and streams to cross. Very fun. We finished with beers at the local beer stand.

I am impressed by the pivot firebird. The newer enduros have 29" wheels, larger head tubes, and forks (fox 38). I really think that I could benefit with an upgrade because i'm the type of rider that throws caution to the wind and goes full speed into gnarly rock gardens. TBH, im not too sure how much longer my cannondale jekyll can survive this - I know someone who worn out the headtube by riding bike park.

So I narrowed my selection to either: Pivot Firebird, Santa Cruz Megatower, or Specialized Enduro. Going to do a X01, shimano xt brake, industry 9 wheel, fox dhx2 coil build. Anyone experience those bikes?

 

[tabbibus]

Firebird is awesome. DW link is legit man! Look at Ibis Ripmo as well, same DW suspension. I have the AF, and the carbon one is also fantastic

 

[I_squared_r]

Firebird is awesome. DW link is legit man! Look at Ibis Ripmo as well, same DW suspension. I have the AF, and the carbon one is also fantastic

I bet the DW link on the firebird is less maintenance than the santa cruz VPP and the specialized linkage. On my sc tallboy the VPP needed to be cleaned often bc dirt would find its way into the axle. But that specialized linkage is interesting looking.. it looks like the dh demo bike and the pivot is forward of the crank. The downside is that the specialized doesnt come with a coil and i'd have to build it to get what I want.

 

[AZMark]

I bet the DW link on the firebird is less maintenance than the santa cruz VPP and the specialized linkage. On my sc tallboy the VPP needed to be cleaned often bc dirt would find its way into the axle. But that specialized linkage is interesting looking.. it looks like the dh demo bike and the pivot is forward of the crank. The downside is that the specialized doesnt come with a coil and i'd have to build it to get what I want.

I’ve had a DW downhill bike and several Specialized Horst link bikes and I’ve never had any sort of linkage or bearing problems.