Ok, so those of you that know me, I was more of a quite hum. I rode Bent Creek (Greens Lick) yesterday on the new bike, a Santa Cruz Bronson. Ever since I ordered the bike over 2 months ago I've been eagerly waiting to ride this trail. The climb up was brutal, it was very humid, and trail was washed out from all of the rain we have had the last 40 days and 40 nights. Like I said I've been waiting to get to the top of Green's Lick for 2 months. For those who don't know Green's Lick is a very fast sometimes steep downhill full of jumps and berms. And its pretty long! How long? I'm not sure because we kept stopping and re-riding the fun sections of trail. Check the trail out if you are ever in Asheville. The bike wants to be in the air! And the landing are pillowy soft. I'm still learning how get the bike airborne buts a lot easier than the Rocky. It's a Plush bike, but at the same time it pedals very well- actually better than my Rocky XC bike. The biggest difference is the suspension design. There is no chain growth when the suspension flexes. The VPP suspension is great for bigger riders - I'm running 70 psi less pressure in the rear and its still not using all of the travel. The bike is way more capable than it's rider.
highlights: 650b wheels
6" travel
67 degree head angle
VPP Suspension
It's a Santa Cruz!
3x10 Drive train - probably going to switch it a 2x with a bash ring. Looking forward to trying out the Shimano clutch Rear Derailleur.
The Avid Elixir 5 Brakes are great. And the VPP suspension is awesome! No chain growth and suspension remains active.
Santa Cruz!
Burly Maxxis High Roller 2.3
I love this picture - wish the neighbors house wasn't in the background (may need to retake it). Oh and by the way these pics were taken before the ride- it's a little dirty now.
braaap!
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