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Loving my Trek Marlin 7. Of course I’ve also been enjoying tinkering and upgrading it too!! 🤗 #trek #trekmarlin7 #marlin7 #emeraldiris #bontrager #raceface #chesters #rockshox #rockshoxrecon #29er #trailsandtreads #tracestatepark #tupeloms #Pontotoc #trekownersAnother shot from today’s ride. Notice that nice, new Rockshox Recon RL fork!! 🤗 #trek #marlin7 #mountainbike #mtb #tennesseetombigbeewaterway #getoutandride #highway25 #graffiti #emeraldiris #2020I just bought the 2020 Marlin 7 a couple of weeks ago. Since then I have swapped out: 1. The stock pedals for RaceFace Chester’s, which have much better grip than the stock pedals. 2. The stock grips for RaceFace Gripplers, which honestly may not be as good as the stock XR Trail Comp grips, but I like that it has two screw locks rather than one. (I am holding onto the stock grips for future use though.) 3. The stock fork for a Rockshox Recon RL fork. This was the biggest upgrade, and one I didn’t think I was going to do, but I couldn’t help myself. I weigh 210 lbs and after reading the reviews of the stock Rockshox XC30 fork I felt it was better to just upgrade it. I actually did the install myself which was pretty straightforward, although I did end up breaking a Park Tools star nut setter (and after a phone call, they are kindly sending me the replacement piece). Even as a new rider, the new Recon fork does feel different... not as springy, and it’s not bottoming out so easily (although a new spring for my weight in the XC30 may have resolved this, but probably not the springiness...) Anyway, I am really excited about the new fork and I feel it was a good option for this bike. So far I have about 45 miles on my Marlin now and I love it. The only other addition I am considering is a dropper seat post.... but that will have to wait. I have only been on 2 rides that were actual MTB trails and have really enjoyed those, and now that I have the new fork on, I can’t wait to go back out on those again! Anywho, these photos are from my 16 mile ride this morning. These were along the Tombigbee waterway. I started at Highway 72 and rode 8 miles to this bridge (Highway 25), then turned around and went back. I even found an old GoPro and took it along... turns out it still has plenty of battery! And on another note, if anyone is interested in a basically new Rockshox XC30 fork, let me know, we may can work something out! 😁 #trek #marlin7 #mountainbike #mtb #tennesseetombigbeewaterway #getoutandride #highway25 #graffiti #emeraldiris #2020I think the DIY PVC bike stand looks better painted black! #diy #bikestand #pvcbikestand #trek #trekmarlin7 #marlin7 #emeraldirisTwo big helps since I’ve started biking... @sethsbikehacks and @trailsandtreads If you’re on the web, check out Seth’s YouTube channel, and if you find yourself in Tupelo, MS, be sure to stop in at Trails & Treads! #bicycles #sethsbikehacks #trailsandtreads #tupeloms #trek #trekbikes #trekmarlin7 #marlin #marlin7 #emeraldirisThanks to Google I made a very effective bike stand from PVC. I was afraid the 30+ lb bike would still pull it over but it’s solid! Now I just need to paint it and add some stickers! (The stand... not the bike, I love the Emerald Iris color on my new 2020 Marlin 7!!) #diy #bikestand #diypvcbikestand #trek #marlin7 #trekmarlin7 #2020trekmarlin7 #emeraldiris #mountainbike #mtb- Follow Stick's Blog on WordPress.com
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Tag Archives: Dick’s Creek Gap
April 2016 AT Section Hike: Unicoi Gap (GA) to Deep Gap (NC)
Last weekend (April 29th – May 1st) I was able to hit the trail again! This time with 6 others, making it a pretty good size group! Earlier in the year I had talked with my buddy Chris and learned … Continue reading
Posted in Backpacking, Hiking, Trip Report
Tagged Appalachian Trail, AT, Backpacking, Bly Gap, Deep Gap, Dick's Creek Gap, Hiking, NOBO, trip report, UltraLight Backpacking, unicoi gap, ZPacks
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March AT Section Hike: Standing Indian Campground to Dick’s Creek Gap
Late last Thursday night I met my buddy Craig at Dick’s Creek Gap. We threw up a couple of hammocks, had a couple of beers and talked amongst each other until we decided we were cold enough to climb into … Continue reading
More trail, new friends and broken gear… (It’s all good though!)
Last Friday morning, Joe and I met up with Craig, Charles and Ben at Hofers (in Helen, GA) for a quick meet & greet and then some breakfast. After stuffing our bellies we drove through the rain and fog to … Continue reading
Posted in Trip Report
Tagged Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Deep Gap Shelter, Dick's Creek Gap, Hiking, Tray Mountain Shelter, trip report, unicoi gap
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