LTMTB - Resources

Resources

Merchandise
LTMTB Merchandise: https://ltmtb-pop-up-store.printify.me/products
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Bike Check
ABC Basic Bike Check Video https://youtube/JA52ajO2H6k
More Advanced Bike Check Video https://youtube/WM4svXWrI7s
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Light Options
Here are some good choices for lights. You want a minimum of 1,000 lumens. Lumens are pretty misleading but the name brands (Trek, Bontrager, Magicshine) are pretty accurate. But the generic ones you find on Amazon vastly overstate the lumens.

The lights with self-contained batteries are easier to manage than ones with cables that attach the battery to the light.

I'd recommend starting by checking out the lights at Trek Bee Cave. They have a good assortment and the Bontrager lights are great quality for the money: trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-lights/bike-front-lights/c/E416/

Here are some cheaper options from Amazon:Front + back kit <$40
https://amzn.to/3lBtdlJhttps://amzn.to/3I3JCsr

Brighter bar mount with external battery
https://amzn.to/3E15C4Nhttps://amzn.to/3xvWzGB
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Resources to help you decide on a new bike from Our Sponsor TREK using NICA discount (must be in-store purchase)
TREK Full Suspension 25% off listed prices with NICA discount
Supercaliber or Top Fuel are recommended models
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TREK Hard Tail 25% off listed prices with NICA discount
Procaliber 6 (minimum recommendation)
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/procaliber/procaliber-6/p/41615/?colorCode=red

Procaliber 9.5 Gen 3
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/procaliber/procaliber-9-5-gen-3/p/47223/?colorCode=red

Resources to help you buy or sell a used bike‍
If purchasing used, our minimum recommended specifications: Disc Brakes, Front Suspension, 1x11 or 1x12 drivetrain, Tubeless wheels and tires. You are looking for "cross country" or "XC" category mountain bikes. Cross country bikes have geometry, suspension travel, and weight combinations that enhance efficiency of effort through a variety of terrain.
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https://www.pinkbike.com/
https://austin.craigslist.org/search/bia?query=mountain+bike
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bicycleselltradeaustintx/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/572380719486341/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/txnicabuynsell/

Membership

RIDER QUALIFICATIONS
Must reside in LTISD area boundaries and be enrolled in LTISD, a private school or home-schooled.Must be at least in the 5th grade

CYCLING EQUIPMENT
Mountain Bike (if you do not have one someone may be selling one on the team.)
Helmet (less than 3 years old, fits properly, no cracks or dents)
Riding Gloves are highly recommended
Camelbak or water bottle
Compressed air cartridge and dispenser, or pumpSpare tube
Basic bike toolkit
Bike lights

RECOMMENDED READINGCore Mountain Bike SkillsMastering Mountain Bike Skills by Brian Lopes and Lee McCormac

HOW TO REGISTER
Register a Rider (Beginning October)
The following steps must be completed prior to student-athletes participating in any practices:
Create account and Fill out the required forms Playmetrics Website
$350 for all riders.
Checkout
Accept the email invitation to the NICA Pitzone. The invitation will be emailed to you by Team Director within a 2 days of registration. You must also pay NICA Texas League fee of $350 in Pit Zone to be eligible to practice. The fee covers ALL races, insurance etc. (total amount to pay the team plus the league is $700)

Be a Coach
Email ltmtbteam@gmail.com and request your invitation.
Review the NICA Coach License Program and be sure to complete at least all Level 1 requirements before the first practice.

Rider Registration fee includes:
Two Team Jerseys (Zip up and pullover)
Coach led skills instruction at practices
Team equipment and supplies
Team party
Race day food
Shop discounts
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Rider Registration fee does not include:
Travel to/from practices and races
Lodging
Bike
Bike supplies
Helmet
Any other items not specified.