|   Going to Moab-- What bike to bring...... | Tis me
Apr 22, 2002 7:07 PM | | A group of us are heading to Moab in the fall and are wondering what bikes are most suitable for the riding there.For example,I have both a freeride bike with 6" travel front and rear and a cross country hardtail.Which type would me more desireable for most of the riding in that area? |
| re: Going to Moab-- What bike to bring...... | Tis me
Apr 22, 2002 7:08 PM | | " What bike would be,not me......) |
| yes, BRING the freerider | Jm
Apr 22, 2002 7:10 PM | | there is a LOT of fun stuff in the area, fast sections, drops from the size of <1' to as big as you want. There is also the "rim trail" where the lift takes you up, and you can ride down, freerider is definatly what you want there. For the other places like Porcupine Rim, a freerider is fun as well. We went to Moab over a month ago and brought freeride and DH bikes, and had a lot of fun. |
| Absolutely agree! More suspension = more fun | Sultan of Singletrack
Apr 22, 2002 8:19 PM | | Leave the hardtail at home. I speak from experience here. It's still fun on a hardtail, but you'll enjoy the trails much more with the freerider.
Make sure you stop by a bike shop and get the cheap 93 cent maps. They'll have good advice for you.
Oh, and Pasta Jay's is a great place to eat, as is Moab Brewery.
I love Moab... |
| Did you say pasta?.... | Dirt Pilot
Apr 23, 2002 5:28 AM | | ...Me and my buds are going to be in Moab the week after next and were trying to figure how to cook pasta on a grill (in a pan). I looked on the Moab info site and didn't see any italian restraunts so I thought we'd have to fend for ourselves if we wanted pasta. Pasta Jay's huh? Thanks for the tip, I'l be there.
I love pasta! |
| Pasta Jay's, no thanks! | Nat
Apr 23, 2002 6:19 AM | | I love pasta too, but that place is for the birds (my opinion of course). $18 for two stuffed macaroni shells while I was all bonky left me even more bonky.
You could pre-cook/Tupperware/cooler some pasta. We did that with a whole tray of lasagne once. |
| Holy Cow, thats pricy!.... | Dirt Pilot
Apr 23, 2002 7:23 AM | | ...Pre-cooked looks like the way to go with a variety of sauces to warm up.
Campsites should come equipped with microwaves if you ask me. |
| Fancy schmancy | Nat
Apr 23, 2002 7:49 AM | | Jay's seemed to value presentation and style over quantity. It's not coat and tie fancy by any means, but still. For a date or something it'd be alright, but when you've just finished a 5 hour ride and want something hot, brown, and plenty-of-it down your cakehole, it doesn't do it for me.
Microwaves would be a great idea. At least one $99 job sitting near the picnic tables at least.
We don't camp too much anymore. I've had my fill of that (until my kid is old enough to appreciate it at least), and stay in something with walls, a roof, beds, and a shower now.
You're going to take pics on your trip and share with us, right? |
| I'l be taking pics but.... | Dirt Pilot
Apr 23, 2002 8:51 AM | | ...I dont have a digital yet or a scanner, hopefully someone in our group will though.
I here ya about sleeping on the ground. We have a couple of those air conditioned cabins at Slickrock Campground. They have beds and walls but we'l still have to take a walk to the shower and john though. I have a pop-up camper (with a $99 microwave in it) but I dont feel like pulling that sukker 1300 miles each way...gonna have to rough it I guess. |
| Take the Freeride bike (nm) | Fat-tire
Apr 23, 2002 7:27 AM | | |
| Bring the big ass travel bike. | Tom 411
Apr 23, 2002 10:45 AM | | approved |
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