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Long Trail Hill - best line?
Place : The last big hill before the loop end of long trail - I have only managed to ride this a few times without putting a foot down. It is so loose I just can't seem to get any traction. The times that I have made it in the past I first head right and then traverse left on the first steep part. After that I can make it. Now I try this line all the time, but still have low percentage of success. Maybe my Crossmarks are just too worn - how are you guys going with it?
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Have been struggling with this hill lately but have made it the last few times. Line was middle then left at the first step. Also tried a different gear combo. Started using the middle ring with the big back rather than the granny and 4 or 4 in. I found this gave me better control of the wheelspin.
Last time I went out there in December the surface was quite clear of rocks and it wasn't all too hard. Other times it's been unrideable. I always use granny + 30: I'm too old for the middle ring...
Good old WTB Velociraptors make heaps of difference: sort of makes up for the penalty you pay on the flats...