What was I thinking???

[Running Mommy]

So after my big crash last week I get the wise idea to change a bunch of stuff on my bike!!
I had kenda small block 8's on her, and they are horrible for our conditions out here- loose, sandy, with rocky bits.
So Intense Tyres sports me a pair of system 2's to try. And then I see that the pink Hope brakes I've been coveting are on closeout w/ our distributor.
So now I have a new tubeless set up, with new tread, and new brakes to boot.
So I head out on my maiden voyage post nasty crash. It was horrible! My bike felt all different, and I didnt like it. I ended up walking stuff I normally can ride. But I'm still freaked out from crashing, and my bike doesn't feel "right", so I have no confidence in it. UGH.
Not a time to change things when I'm already freaked out about riding. UGH!
Why do I do things like this??
DUH!

[rocknrollgirl]

Give it 3 rides, and you will feel better. I had major changes done in the fall and went through the same thing. Three rides was what it took for us to get to know each other again.

[sundial]

LOL! You sound like me.

What about Nevegal tires? Is there really anything that works in loose sand??

[limewave]

It takes time to get confidence back. Give it a few more tries. I like to ride my bike around my neighborhood and practice riding up and down curbs, stairs, through sand pits on the side of the road, etc.--all to help build some confidence for when I get out on the trails. It helps me to know what my bike is capable of before I do a serious ride.

[Aggie_Ama]

I have little input but I know it takes me forever to get over a minor spill and you had a big one! What are these snazzy brakes you put on, they sound neat.

[alleyoop]

I'm sorry your ride was so sucky. I HATE when I loose my mojo... it takes forever to get back. Might take awhile of playing with the tire pressure with your new setup till you find the sweet-spot. Hang in there!!