Semi-slicks in CT?

I finally took off my studded tires from my mountain bike and put semi-slicks on in order to ride
the roads until they are safe for my racing bike. My question -- can I go mountain biking in CT on
semi-slicks? Or am I asking for broken bones? I recently moved from AZ to CT, and I've yet to go
mountain biking in CT.

Thanks.

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Bob ctviggen at rcn dot com

 

>I finally took off my studded tires from my mountain bike and put semi-slicks on in order to ride
>the roads until they are safe for my racing bike. My question -- can I go mountain biking in CT on
>semi-slicks? Or am I asking for broken bones? I recently moved from AZ to CT, and I've yet to go
>mountain biking in CT.
>
>Thanks.

There's a bit of diversity of trails in CT so it kinda depends on where you plan to ride. Generally
speaking though, you'll be fine with slicks in CT by August or so when everything gets hard and dry.
If you try to ride slicks at this time of year you'll be a mess.

Where did you move to?

-Andrew Cheers,

-Andrew

 

"Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I finally took off my studded tires from my mountain bike and put semi-slicks on in order to ride
> the roads until they are safe for my
racing
> bike. My question -- can I go mountain biking in CT on semi-slicks? Or
am
> I asking for broken bones? I recently moved from AZ to CT, and I've yet
to
> go mountain biking in CT.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Bob ctviggen at rcn dot com

I run Ritchey Speedmax on my Surly and love 'em. They're great for hardpack once we get into July
and beyond. They'll hold you back before that though, as most trails, especially wooded areas,
are still moist through June. I'll run Michelin Wildgrippers or Panaracer Fire's in the spring/
early summer.

Where are you in CT? I'm north central, and ride all over CT and MA.

Josh

 

"Josh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I finally took off my studded tires from my mountain bike and put semi-slicks on in order to
> > ride the roads until they are safe for my
> racing
> > bike. My question -- can I go mountain biking in CT on semi-slicks? Or
> am
> > I asking for broken bones? I recently moved from AZ to CT, and I've yet
> to
> > go mountain biking in CT.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > --
> > Bob ctviggen at rcn dot com
>
> I run Ritchey Speedmax on my Surly and love 'em. They're great for
hardpack
> once we get into July and beyond. They'll hold you back before that
though,
> as most trails, especially wooded areas, are still moist through June.
I'll
> run Michelin Wildgrippers or Panaracer Fire's in the spring/ early summer.
>
> Where are you in CT? I'm north central, and ride all over CT and MA.
>
> Josh
>
>
>
I work in Fairfield, live in Shelton. However, I'm moving (temporarily -- about 6 months) to
Watertown, which is above Waterbury. Know of any good trails in my neck of the woods? Supposedly,
there is a set of trails in Trumbull near route 25 that I've been wanting to try, but it keeps
snowing. This weekend, I took the snow tires off the bike and the car, and what's today's forecast?
Snow! It's April!

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Bob ctviggen at rcn dot com

 

"Andrew Thorne" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> >>
> >I work in Fairfield, live in Shelton. However, I'm moving
(temporarily --
> >about 6 months) to Watertown, which is above Waterbury. Know of any good trails in my neck of the
> >woods? Supposedly, there is a set of trails in Trumbull near route 25 that I've been wanting to
> >try, but it keeps
snowing.
> >This weekend, I took the snow tires off the bike and the car, and what's today's forecast? Snow!
> >It's April!
> >
>
> Trumbull is pretty fun, especially since you can hit it on your way home
from
> work. Park at the commuter lot off the Daniels Farm Road exit and follow
the
> crowds.
>
> There's not much that I know right near Watertown, but if you head alittle further north, there's
> some fun stuff in Harwinton and over into
Burlington
> (the white dot trail is a hoot) that connects to Nasahegon SF, which
rocks. And
> you're not too far from Nepaug in New Hartford which is my all time
favorite.
>
> As for stuff closer to Shelton, check out the shop on 25 in Monroe (the
name of
> which escapes me). they used to be pretty good about putting together
group
> rides.
>
> Cheers,
>
> -Andrew
>

Thanks, Andrew. I was planning on going to Trumbull last weekend, but I ran out of time.

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Bob ctviggen at rcn dot com

 

Bob wrote:
>
> I finally took off my studded tires from my mountain bike and put semi-slicks on in order to ride
> the roads until they are safe for my racing bike. My question -- can I go mountain biking in CT on
> semi-slicks? Or am I asking for broken bones? I recently moved from AZ to CT, and I've yet to go
> mountain biking in CT.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Bob ctviggen at rcn dot com

I do it all the time. I have Bontrager SS's on my hardtail. They aren't good in the mud or snow, but
they're fine on rocks, logs, etc...

Barry

 

Andrew Thorne wrote:
>
> Nepaug in New Hartford which is my all time favorite.
>

Join the club. <G>

Barry

 

Jim Lyons wrote:

I wonder if I've met you. Ever go to Pedal Power? I work there.

<http://www.pedalpowerct.com/about_us.htm> Click on the guy with the beard's face!

Barry

 

Not really sure I have been in Pedal Power before but not in awhile. I bought my last frame from
Newington Cycle. (Sorry) Which btw is back at Trek for a broken bottom bracket. This will be my
third frame in 5 years. And I am not a hardcore rider.

Oh well. Back to Work.

Jim

"B a r r y B u r k e J r ." <"keep it in the newsgroup "@thankyou.com> wrote in message
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> Jim Lyons wrote:

>
> I wonder if I've met you. Ever go to Pedal Power? I work there.
>
> <http://www.pedalpowerct.com/about_us.htm> Click on the guy with the beard's face!
>
> Barry

 

Jim Lyons wrote:
>
> Not really sure I have been in Pedal Power before but not in awhile. I bought my last frame from
> Newington Cycle. (Sorry)

No need to apologize! <G> Newington Cycle is a fine group of folks that does a lot to support local
riding organizations.

Hope your bike is ready soon.

Barry