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Calling all moutain bikers!

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Posted by: Fredog

Hello everyone. I'm a newbie, and I've noticed that there are several mountain bikers on the boards. I'm an avid MTB'er myself, so I thought I'd see who else is here and maybe start some conversation on one of my favorite activities.

Here are some questions to get started, feel free to add anything you think would be of interest:

1) How many years riding? For me, 3 years.
2) What kind of riding (XC, DH, FR, DS)? XC
3) What is your bike? Specialized S-Works M4 Hardtail, built it myself

SX-R '01 fork, LX/XT mix, Thomson seatpost, Titec stem, Perf. Design FR bar, Selle Flite Ti seat, LX/517 wheels, Avid Single Digit brakes, Bontrager Jones tires.
4) Favorite trail? Daley Ranch in San Diego.

Hope to talk to some of you MTB'ers soon.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

We've got a few MTB'ers lurking about around here...

I've been riding seriously for about two years now. I ride DH a couple times a year, but mostly I stick to XC (DH kills my little XC bike). I ride a full suspension 2001 Rocky Mountain Spice (mostly Shimano components). My favorite trail is the West Hartford, Connecticut reservoir. It's a nice little 8 mile singletrack loop, with lots of techinical parts. Very cool.

I'm going to start racing next Spring. I'll probably get my ass kicked, but it's all for fun!

Nice to have you aboard!!!!

Posted by: Dero

Hiya,yup I ride,BUT NOT ENOUGH!!!!

Ok,seriously though...
I've been riding for five years now,but have been taking it seriously for the last two,meaning I got myself a real bike(better then the previous piece of metal I had)...
Now I ride a Kona Blast 2000,mainly Shimano components(LX) with a Marzocchi Bomber Z4( front sus)oh yeah it's a hardtail,doh!
I do most of my riding in the Gatineau park (near Ottawa Ont.Canada HEY!!)but have started travelling with MTB in mind.Last year,I went to Whistler BC Can. (a real MTB Mecca)did mainly XC but I HAD to do some DH while I was there.A whole days worth of it,it was awesome!!! Yup,crashed and burned,at the end of the day,BUT IT WAS WORTH IT!!!!!
I don't race.I just do it for fun.But what fun,when you take it seriously,like my sig says"it's a way of living".

PS. IAB will get his ass beaten next season and it will be sooooo red,redder then it is now!!!!!

Welcome aboard!!!

Posted by: Dero

Hmmm,seem to be missing a few
MBC,The Toninator,Eagle Eye,Prince,who else?Oops Pathfinder (servus) almost forgot about you...Sorry!

Posted by: Dero

Hey AIB!!! Did you ride today?

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero
Hey AIB!!! Did you ride today?

Who is AIB?

No, I did not ride today. We spinned, but no outdoor ride.

Posted by: Dero

[QUOTE]Originally posted by I Are Baboon

Who is AIB?

Oh he's that guy,you know...

Am I Baboon??
Eel on Wheels

cough,cough,oops ,cough,cough...

Oh,nice av!!!

Posted by: Dero

OK ,so to pick up where the ball was dropped!!!
What is everybody doing with their bikes this winter???
Upgrades,dismantling,cleaning...
Maybe we can get more riders talking 'bout their rides.
Yeah we know that Ton will ride all winter long,grrrrrrr ...

I know,Texas is da place to be.
But anyhoo,
LETS TALK MTB...

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero
OK ,so to pick up where the ball was dropped!!!
What is everybody doing with their bikes this winter???
Upgrades,dismantling,cleaning...
Maybe we can get more riders talking 'bout their rides.
Yeah we know that Ton will ride all winter long,grrrrrrr ...

I know,Texas is da place to be.
But anyhoo,
LETS TALK MTB...

Is anybody here???Did Anybody get new bike parts for XMAS,
TRUING STANDS...?

LETS TALK MTB...

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero

Is anybody here???Did Anybody get new bike parts for XMAS,
TRUING STANDS...?

LETS TALK MTB...

What would like to like to talk about, Dero??

I like riding my bike. It's pretty.

Posted by: Pemburu

Dero, I found it. I'm ready to go out and DH, XC and some of that Shimano stuff now!

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Pemburu
Dero, I found it. I'm ready to go out and DH, XC and some of that Shimano stuff now!

Uh,oh...da man is armed and dagerous!!!Nice bike...
Is it all Shimano components?How nmant gears?
Tell us about your bike!!!!

Posted by: Pemburu

Quote:

Dero said:

Uh,oh...da man is armed and dagerous!!!Nice bike...
Is it all Shimano components?How nmant gears?
Tell us about your bike!!!!

It's a two speed. Go and Stop. Since this is a exercise macho board I wanted to stick with what would give me the best work out for the money. It's great for those early morning cardio sessions. Uphill is hard but okay. It's the downhill that kills the knees. Maybe I need to raise my handlebar.

ps I think the handlebar tassles are Shimano.

Posted by: El Presidente

Glad you asked!!! I ride DH in the UK and France (when I can afford it) on a Santa Cruz Bullit. I've been riding for almost 5 years, have been racing DH for 3. My favourite local trail is either Widowmaker at Holmbury (written about in Bike which is an achievement for a UK trail), or the entire DH park at Wisley. My favourite trail worldwide is the DH at Morzine in the French Alps. Here I am:

Posted by: SteveDeBeave

Wow, didn't see this post.

Been riding for 6 years. Mostly all Gary Fisher and now my best bike is a Sugar 2, 00' model.

My favorite ride is Northfork~Flagline~Southfork, it's one of the most epic rides out Bend, Oregon. 2600' elevation gain or something like that. About 8 waterfalls that you ride by on the Northfork of Tumalo creek. The flagline trail to Southfork is one of the best downhills in Oregon. Just damn nice ride, with mountain views and technical for sure!

About all I'm doing to my bike this offseason is a new chain and new Velociraptors. But hell I work on it all year so it never gets in bad condition.

Come on snow melt!

Steve

Posted by: Dero

This is GREAT!!! If we can find out more riders,hmmmmm...
Brain is over heating...smoke is belowing...)

Yes I agree with you...

MELT!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Dero

So what is everybody doing during the winter period?
That is beside hoping for a QUICK MELT!!!
I have had my bike hanging from da rafters in da basement and piece by piece slowly taking it apart and cleaning and lubbing it.
In march there is this monster bike/bike parts sale here in Ottawa,so I'll be replacing all my cables(gear and brake)buying a new rear tire (Panaracer Fire XC pro) and whatever tickeles my fancy,when I get there!

Posted by: SteveDeBeave

I take care of 5 bikes in my family. Lots to do!

Putting new Velociraptors and a new XTR chain on my Sugar, truing wheels.

Got a new Shimano splined crank and bottom bracket for my son's Joshua. Going from SPD's to Time. He's got Panaracer Fire XC's also.

Sigma Targa computer for my wifes Sugar.

Repack the hubs and true the wheels on both my daughters bikes. May even get a new front shock for the oldest's HookeKoo.

The boy and I kept running out of water on some of the long rides so we wen't to the 100oz Mule water sacks. These are real cool bags!

Ride On!

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by SteveDeBeave
I take care of 5 bikes in my family. Lots to do!

Putting new Velociraptors and a new XTR chain on my Sugar, truing wheels.

Got a new Shimano splined crank and bottom bracket for my son's Joshua. Going from SPD's to Time. He's got Panaracer Fire XC's also.

Sigma Targa computer for my wifes Sugar.

Repack the hubs and true the wheels on both my daughters bikes. May even get a new front shock for the oldest's HookeKoo.

The boy and I kept running out of water on some of the long rides so we wen't to the 100oz Mule water sacks. These are real cool bags!

Ride On!

KONA!!!

I have a KONA Blast,when I got the bike it came with Velociraptors on it,after one ride (in da mud) I got rid of them,found that they did not clear da mud,it just clumped on them,maybe it's my mud.Yeah I love those Fire XC Pro(Kevlar sidewalls)...
Looks like you have a busy winter,with all these cyclists!!!
A regular wrench!!!
Good to see a whole familly into MTB.

!!!

Posted by: SteveDeBeave

No mud here, just big knarly lava rocks that will rip your ass to shreds!

Posted by: Dero

Hmmmmm,Mont St Helen?Can't be...what other volcano is on the WET COAST,Mont ST Helen is in Washington ,RIGHT?
RIppppppp away DUDE!!!you must still be riding then?
LUCKY YOU!!!

...Grrrrrrrrrrrr

Posted by: Dero

Lets hear about the terrain you ride on...
Mud,snow,green...
What's happening???
You never can tell I might want to go in your area...or you in mine!!!
Right now,you don't want to come here (with intent to ride)winter sucks,well that's my opinion!!
But during the summer we have around Ottawa roughly about 100 miles of trails(real trails, in da woods/gnawrly singletracks and fire roads) we also have a urban network,paved recreational pathway...(that's not MTB more for Cruisers...)
We have one MTB org. NCMBA /IMBA affiliate.BTW,I'm a member of the two.
if you want imfo...
It's not Colorado or BC but it's not Missouri or Saskatchewan.
We have some elevation,but for XC it's good,DH hmmm you might get bored.
You want more imfo...Re:. MTB around Ottawa PM moi...

Posted by: Dero

Anybody getting involved in 24 hrs races,12 hrs races...???Any races???
Tell us about it...

Posted by: Stickboy

All I'm gonna do is get another chain (SRAM) and slime my tires (goatheads all over out here). Might try and find some kevlar tire liners too.

Posted by: Dero

Ah,a slimmer!!!
How much weight does it add to your tires,roughly.
Do you notice the weight difference?
Just curious...

Posted by: HELLTACO

Not slime, wine!
Chu fill 'em up an' look fer stickers.

Posted by: King Penguin

Dero...you always forget about us over the Pond.....

Very amature rider here. Riding for about 2 years XC mostly just for fun and yes even in the winter (providing no rain...hate the rain).

Ride a basic Reliegh (can't spell) 21 gear, front suspension.

I luv it!

Posted by: Dero

Ok,been away for a bit and NOBODY kept this thread on da first page!!!
Here's a pic of my ride...

Posted by: ZECH

Neat bike Dero! My Jekyll is in the shop right now getting a new piston for rear disk brake. Hopefully get it back tomorrow. I will post a pic of it when I get it back!!

Posted by: Dero

Alright...I hope others will do the same!!!
I know that some MONKEYS have new bikes!!!
Lets see some pics!!!

HintHint AHEM,Cough,cough.MBC,cough,cough,atchooooooooooooo oooo!!!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

The heck with a bike pic...here's an ACTION shot!!!

Baboon on wheels...

Posted by: ZECH

Iab where and what are you riding on. Looks rocky and wet! Cool pic though!!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

This was at a reservoir about 20 minutes from my apartment (West Hartford, Connecticut). This pic was taken two weeks ago.

Lots of water and mud on that day.

Posted by: ZECH

Quote:

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
This was at a reservoir about 20 minutes from my apartment (West Hartford, Connecticut). This pic was taken two weeks ago.

Lots of water and mud on that day.

Bet it's fun to ride in. But hell to clean up! I like to keep my bike clean if I can.

Posted by: Fade

Damn, I haven't been on my bike in a while. I need to hit some trails.

Posted by: Preacher

Newbie biker here .. just starting out (about 1 year now).

Ride:
Full Suspension Giant XTC (NRS)
Racing team

Changed the front fork to a SID (used to be a Suntour (sucks!))
also changed the brakes (used to be Julie, is Louise now).

Equipped with standard Deore Group, Carbon frame.

What can I say, I like my ride!

Picture (from the site, not mine) included.

picture

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Sweet ride, Preacher!

I am no MTB expert myself. This is really my first true full season of riding. I started riding three years ago, but my rides were limited in number, and I used a borrowed bike that was several sizes too small.

Posted by: Preacher

I followed the AVAC and SRAM evening school to know everything about my bike ...
from NRS sag control to disc brake tuning to group alignment.

Cost me a little $$$, but not nearly as much as I would have spent
on "experts" to tackle my ride.

(It's fun to know you can completely reassemble your Deore group
with nothing but your trusty McGyver).

Tip #1: never go riding without 3 spare chainlinks and two gearcables (cut to the right size)!
If you ride like me, flats are the last thing you should worry about!

Posted by: ZECH

OK....Since spring has arrived(for most of us anyway...DERO), Some people are getting ready to buy new bikes. IAB is, if he can decide what he wants! He's even got me wanting another one! So who else is getting a bike and what kind??

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally posted by dg806
OK....Since spring has arrived(for most of us anyway...DERO), Some people are getting ready to buy new bikes. IAB is, if he can decide what he wants! He's even got me wanting another one! So who else is getting a bike and what kind??

NEW BIKE, NEW BIKE, NEW BIKE! We're even taking a two hour trip to Boston this weekend to look at some Titus and Santa Cruz models.

I'm still keeping the Rocky Mountain tho'. It'll give me something to practice mechanics on.

Posted by: ZECH

I like the quasi-moto, but I still like the bullet! What is the price difference in the two??

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally posted by dg806
I like the quasi-moto, but I still like the bullet! What is the price difference in the two??

They are each about $2900 with LX components and mechanical disc brakes.

Posted by: ZECH

How much extra to go with XT components? I think you will be happier with those and get lots better performance and less weight!

Posted by: ZECH

me ride!!!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

People who own the Jekyll love them! And they've gotten great reviews. The thing is, everyone and their mother around here own Cannondales. I want something different, plus I want to be able to use any components that I so choose.

Posted by: ZECH

I have found you can use what you want, but some things are a bit more of a challange!

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by dg806
me ride!!!

Nice ride Bro!!!

Posted by: Tank316

whats the age limit on the trails you guys ride, are there guard rails and stuff so that you dont go flying off a cliff. hi dero, just had to say hi..........

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Tank, no age limits, no guard rails. And on occasion, riders do fly off cliffs. We had a local rider die last year after riding on a tight cliff trail, losing control, and plummeting 100 feet to his death. It's very scary sometimes, but you just have to know your limitations.

Posted by: ZECH

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero

Nice ride Bro!!!

Thanks Dero!

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Tank316
whats the age limit on the trails you guys ride, are there guard rails and stuff so that you dont go flying off a cliff. hi dero, just had to say hi..........

Hiya Tank,Sir(yes,he's a mod now)...
You should have seen where I rode last summer,in Whistler BC...
Man,the trails there are dangerous for novices,eh,I wiped out and was out of commission for a couple of days.
BUTT that is riding on REAL mountains!!!
Loved it!!!

How you doing Tank???

Posted by: Tank316

great. new job is a killer, but things are gonna change real soon. i havent had time to ride my bike yet.

Posted by: Dero

Have to bump up this thread to keep it alive!!!
Eh,anybody racing or going to major races this summer,MBC,IAB,still thinking of going to Mount Snow?
You never know... Let's keep in touch,maybe somebody is going to da same race as you are!!!
Eh MBC how's dat 24 hrs race you guys are taking part in,going?
What is it for,MF or MD?

Posted by: Dero

IT,how is it going with rounding up a team for dat race in Calgary?
Are the injuries getting better,have you been riding?
Let us know how the trails are around Calgary...

...

Posted by: Dero

Here is a pic of one of the trails around my place...Not a singletrack,a fire road,but what a thrill to rip through the forest,w/o having to worry of coming face to face with an ATV(a four wheeler)...Yes dat is right no MOTORISED vehicule on dis baby!!!!
See,we have some work to do on it!!!Da winter has made it's presence be felt... Downed trees and we need to cover up some of dose roots don't want to damage the trees any more then they are already...
Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. ..Get dat chain saw happening...
Hmmm we'll be doing some log lifting,who needs bbs and dbs??
He,he... J/K!!!

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Tank316
great. new job is a killer, but things are gonna change real soon. i havent had time to ride my bike yet.

So how was your ride yesterday???
Tell us about it!!!!!

PS...I see ya!!! Stop lurking and tell us about your ride TANK!!!

Posted by: LAM

Preacher...I have the same wheel as you. which size frame did you get ? I got the 16". I like it for the control especially on tight trails but for long rides with me at 6'0 it's to small anything else.

Posted by: Tank316

not bad, it couldve been longer, way to many things to do, not enough time for me any more, wtf is that all about.

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Tank316
not bad, it couldve been longer, way to many things to do, not enough time for me any more, wtf is that all about.

What is "THAT"???

Posted by: calamity528

I'm a keen mtber as well. just joined this froum today. Been racing for last coulpe of years and riding for fun for about 3 years.
I ride a Diamond Back Vertec Pro '00 model.
And just out of interest have any of you come across MTB-Orientering. (its orientering on a mountain bike on xc tracks)
Over here in wellington, New Zealand we've had a series for 2 years and i'm interested in weather its started any were else in the worl.

Never Stop Riding!!

Posted by: Tank316

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero

What is "THAT"???

i guess ''THAT'' would be, "hey i worked my ass all week" now i wanna go play in da mud and water with my bike.just seems as if there is never enough time.

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Tank316
i guess ''THAT'' would be, "hey i worked my ass all week" now i wanna go play in da mud and water with my bike.just seems as if there is never enough time.

I hear you bro!!I know exactly what "THAT" is...

There is NEVER enough time to do "THAT"!!!!!!

NOW GET BACK TO WORK !!!!

That's where I'm going pretty soon.

Posted by: Dero

Hmmmm,orientering and MTB,man you Kiwis are trend setting!!!
It has not made it accross the pond yet...
Usually orientering is left for bush wackers.
Butt EH,if that's the new thing...

Butt,you stay on da trails?RIGHT????
Or does dat involve some FREERIDING? ?

J/K!!!

BTW,welcome to da zoo,you'll like it here and yes you saw right,there is a fair number of MTBers in this community and I keep on finding more everyday...

Posted by: Dero

Eh Baboon,has this orientering/MTB made it in da STATES?I have not heard of it up here in Canuckland?

Posted by: King Penguin

Not heard of it in UK but sounds like an IDEA!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero
Eh Baboon,has this orientering/MTB made it in da STATES?I have not heard of it up here in Canuckland?

If someone explains to me what it is, I can answer the question.

Posted by: ZECH

I was thinking the same thing! Guess it hasn't gotten here yet, huh??

Posted by: Dero

Ok,orientering is you in da bushs with a map and a compase,you are given certain points that you have to find(some times you have to bring back an proof that you were there and other times somebody will be there and check you off on a list)
So I guess you do this on a Bike,so the distance can be a lot bigger as oppose to do it as a HIKER!!!

Then again,I could be wrong...

Posted by: sawheet

I try to hit the trails once or twice a week usually 12-18 miles each time. I have Mountain biked out west quit a bit, usually on my rest days from climbing. I just dont have enough time sometimes! i also do adventure racing, thoose are a blast.

Posted by: googs

onya bike hehehe
BMX boy here leaving quickly feeling very outnumbered

Posted by: Dero

So what if you ride BMX you ride a bike do'nt go away we're not like dat!!!
COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: googs

looks like I found a spot I'm like super unfit but loved riding when I was yopunger gettin back into it now to try and get fit. iused to ride for like4-5 hours a day freestyle, tricks, jumps n nstuff and really enjoyed it so I'm givin it another go

Posted by: calamity528

Actually King Penguin MTB-Orienteering is in the UK check out
http://www.trailquest.co.uk/ it has info on it if your interested.
And from what I know its most popular in France.
Theres even a MTB-O world cup across Europe.

Posted by: Tboy

Just posting one of me, on one of mine.

This is me and one of my beloved's.

Posted by: ZECH

I see nothing....

Posted by: Tboy

Look again. It screwed up.

Posted by: ZECH

oops..........now you edit!

Posted by: Tboy

Sooooo..... just how many ride monkey freaks are there here?

Posted by: ZECH

I see your highly technical!!! But you have no face!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Tboy

Yeah, I gotta fire my photographer. Not missing anything anyway.

And I would have to downgrade me to only "techinical" I am able to keep the rubber side down most of the time.

I am trying to get into trials, talk about a back work out.

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy
Sooooo..... just how many ride monkey freaks are there here?

One

PRESENT!!!!

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy
Just posting one of me, on one of mine.

This is me and one of my beloved's.

Correct me if I'm wrong,butt dat looks like a KONA!!!!!
Got too love those bikes...
Keeping da rubber down is great...He,he...

Posted by: mad_mike

There is no better cardio than mountainbiking

Posted by: Tboy

Yup! It's a Kona Stuff in stinky green. I got it in a small (14.5") strickly for urban stuff.

A ridding buddy of mine has a shop that carries them Cannucksville creations. I also have a suger 2. Once I wear that one out I'm thinking Mano Mano or Superlight.

The bar ends and bars are long gone as in the pic, went to a carbon riser.

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by mad_mike
There is no better cardio than mountainbiking

Hmmmm...Sex is up there!!!!

Posted by: sawheet

How do you like the sugar?

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy
Yup! It's a Kona Stuff in stinky green. I got it in a small (14.5") strickly for urban stuff.

A ridding buddy of mine has a shop that carries them Cannucksville creations. I also have a suger 2. Once I wear that one out I'm thinking Mano Mano or Superlight.

The bar ends and bars are long gone as in the pic, went to a carbon riser.

Cool stuff!!! I almost bought a Bear DL, but I bought a Titus Switchblade instead (two more weeks and it comes in).

Posted by: ZECH

tboy....I swear, You gonna have to fire your photography!! No head again!!

Posted by: mad_mike

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero

Hmmmm...Sex is up there!!!!

Okay how true you are but mountainbiking is the second best cardio

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by mad_mike

Okay how true you are but mountainbiking is the second best cardio

Yup.yup,yup...

Butt then again,somebody else will come with another"best cardio".That's 'cause they are not doing it right,he,he...!!!

Posted by: Dero

Okay 'nuff said!!!I'm off to a DAY OF RIDING!!!!!
Later dudes and dudettes!!!
Keep the rubber side DOWN!!!!!

Da hills are alive with the sound of BIKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Dero

It was aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawesome!!!!!!
I did close to 40 miles,the weather was perfect,blue skies,sunny and HOT(yes I love da heat!!!!),unlike today where it's really windy and much colder...Brrrrrrrr!!!
I went for an ENDO...Was coming down this singletrack and there was this 2 footer drop,launched myself and landed on my rear wheel,butt when my front wheel slammed down in da MUDD HOLE it stucked in there,it was deeper then I thought it was...
So in super slowmo,my rear went up and over,...me,...I landed head first in da mudd,he,he...(first mud bath of the year

)
Da joys of riding

No damage to da bike nore myself,just a little mud...good for da complexion,they say...

Alright lets hear some ride exploits from da weekend!!!!!

NEXT...

Posted by: I Are Baboon

I had some decent riding this weekend, but not as much as I would have liked (too many other things going on). The weather was PERFECT....sunny and around 80 degrees. I had one pretty fun crash....I decided to try a new steep, rock-face downhill. It was not very long, but kinda steep. I didn't realize all the leaves and dirt on the rock were wet, so I locked up my brakes and slid all the way down the trail at a pretty good speed and with no control. I hit a tree and got thrown from the bike onto a soft pile of sticks and leaves. It was pretty cool.

Posted by: Tboy

Quote:

Originally posted by sawheet
How do you like the sugar?

Well, It's "Sweet". I like it. I like the fisher design. It rides much like a Trek, surprised? The next bike will have more travel. 2.5" just ain't enough.

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
I had some decent riding this weekend, but not as much as I would have liked (too many other things going on). The weather was PERFECT....sunny and around 80 degrees. I had one pretty fun crash....I decided to try a new steep, rock-face downhill. It was not very long, but kinda steep. I didn't realize all the leaves and dirt on the rock were wet, so I locked up my brakes and slid all the way down the trail at a pretty good speed and with no control. I hit a tree and got thrown from the bike onto a soft pile of sticks and leaves. It was pretty cool.

SOOOOOOOOEAT!!!!
Like we say,if you don't crash,YOU'RE NOT RIDING!!!!!!!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero

SOOOOOOOOEAT!!!!
Like we say,if you don't crash,YOU'RE NOT RIDING!!!!!!!

'Tis true. If you don't wreck once in a while, you are not testing your skills enough. Knowing how to fall does help.

Posted by: Tboy

Quote:

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

Knowing how to fall does help.

Oh Yeah! Tuck~roll~ouch! Tuck~roll~*&O@#(@!

Either will work.

Posted by: Dero

Oh,that's what I've been doing wrong...I've been doing

OUCH

*(^^%&())_##$^^&

then pick up the yard sale...

He,he...J/k,yes da old tuck,roll and

%*&^$#^

ouch

then clean up da yard sale!!!

Posted by: Dero

Did that 40 miler again today...Less mud,so I cleared that 2 footer this time!!!He,he...No yard sale!!

The woods are alive with the sound of DEER FLIES
(big suckers!!)

Got bitten a few times,man they hurt

!!!
Can't stop,gotta pedal !!

FAST...

Posted by: Dero

Okay,so Tank is looking for a bike.
A- Money is a not a problem.
B-Da bike has to be solid enough to uphold his frame of 250 lbs.
C-He rides PAVE PATH mostly.(So no double booing-boing)
D-HE wants a mountain bike,to replace his ride!!!

To me,that sounds like a Steel hardtail,XC.
Lets bring him some suggestions.

BTW,Baboon,when you getting your Switblade?Must be soon...

Going to Baston to get myself a bike...

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero

BTW,Baboon,when you getting your Switblade?Must be soon...

Going to Baston to get myself a bike...

The Switchblade is "due" in Monday, but I'm not holding my breath.

When you going to Boston???

Sounds to me like Tank can get a very good bike for less than $1000 to serve his needs. How's about a Speeeeecialized Hardrock? Perhaps a Kona Muni-Mula?

Posted by: Dero

NOOOOOOOOOOOO...You are going to Baston...YOU!!!!!

www.konaworld.com is da place to go and check...

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Ohhhh...DUH.

I actually bought the bike from a shop close to home. Just a 20 minute drive. The Boston people pissed me off and lost my business.

Posted by: Dero

Oh I seeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
I bet you can't wait!!!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

No sir, I can not wait. I'M HAVING FRICKIN' DREAMS ABOUT IT!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Anyone ride this weekend????

I rode Saturday. I got injured so I could not ride Sunday. I took a nasty tumble on a DH section. I can deal with all the cuts and scrapes I got, but the sore, swollen thumb makes it impossible to grip the handlebar or shift.

Posted by: Tank316

thanks guys, i'll be going to a big bike shop in 2 weeks. i'll be checking into some rides and get back to ya all.

Posted by: Dero

Tank!!! We'll be waiting for your research papers!!!

Posted by: Dero

Baboon!!!Stay away from those "Eggbeaters"
you know they are

NOT YOUR'S

!!!!!!

Posted by: ZECH

I figure he'll find a way to end up with them!! Man I need to get back to the monkey....haven't checked in for a while!!

Posted by: snipes287

hey I am new to these bords. well registered a while back but havent been very active. anywho. I ride a 2k treck 6500, not the best but it works. expecially for how cheap I got it. any way I live in san Diego also and my absolute favorite trail is nobel canyon. ohhh my mouth just starts wattering thinking about that trail.

Posted by: Dero

Mouth watering does not sound good...In other words YOU ARE NOT RIDING 'NUFF!!!Get on your bike and go ride dat trail!!!
Eh,welcome aboard BRO!!!!
Keep da rubber down!!!

Posted by: Dero

anybody thinking of going to Mtn Snow in august???
I think it's da NORBA finals(dat early???)
Anyway,I'm THINKING of going,just want to know if there are some remote chances of meeting any of yous!!!
Let me know...
I know MBC and Baboon,maybe...

August 16 to 18 ...I think!

Posted by: MtnBikerChk

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero

Anyway,I'm THINKING of going,just want to know if there are some remote chances of meeting any of yous!!!
Let me know...
I know MBC and Baboon,maybe...

August 16 to 18 ...I think!

there is NO way we WON'T BE THERE - does that make sense?

WE WILL BE THERE.

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk

there is NO way we WON'T BE THERE - does that make sense?

WE WILL BE THERE.

Hmmmmm,I think it makes sense to me...
Two negatives = a positive...YES,you are going!!!!

Posted by: zibbler

Quote:

I know,Texas is da place to be.
But anyhoo,
LETS TALK MTB...

I'll be riding mine! That's the best time to ride down here

Perfect tempurature for MTBing!

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by zibbler

I'll be riding mine! That's the best time to ride down here

Perfect tempurature for MTBing!

I hear you

...
The thing that many people don't understand is that while riding,if you ride fast 'nuff you create a breezzzzzzzzzze,hence cooling you off in these WARM MUGGY DAYS!!!
BUTT when you stop,that's when the sweat faucets are open FULL TILT BOOGY!!!

Ride like da wind and keep da rubber side DOWN!!!

What's your ride?
Any close encounters with some crocs?

Posted by: zibbler

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero

I hear you

What's your ride?
Any close encounters with some crocs?

Tell me about it! I thought I was gonna die of heat stroke yesterday. I downed about a gallon of liquids and hosed off several times and I was still lightheaded and ready to keel over.

No close encounters with crocs/gators. The closest I've come was when I used to work on a golf course. The gators come in from the Everglades through the drainage pipes and end up in the ponds down here. Once in a while they'll come up in someones yard though. I had a close encounter with a rattlesnake though. It was coiled up on a neighbors porch, and he stepped outside and it nearly bit him.

My current ride is a low end Jamis. My dream ride which I hope to be getting soon is a Santa Cruz Juliana SL

Posted by: Tboy

Winter? What's that?

Posted by: Dero

I hate you southerners!!!!!!

What is winter he says...

...and CONGRATS DADA!!!
So,boy or a girl???
How's Daisy doing?

Posted by: zibbler

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero
I hate you southerners!!!!!!

What is winter he says...

LMAO. Actually it gets kinda old. I miss the change of seasons. We have 2 seasons here - summer and spring. I don't want to be buried up to my ass in snow, but good grief, a little relief from this heat would be nice.

Posted by: Tboy

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero
I hate you southerners!!!!!!

What is winter he says...

...and CONGRATS DADA!!!
So,boy or a girl???
How's Daisy doing?

LOL! I lived in Michagan for about 6 months. I used to go outside and sit on the porch to watch it snow.

Mama and baby are doing fine. It's a girl.

Did you know daisy74?

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy

Did you know daisy74?

What about her?? haven't seen her around here in over a year.

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

What about her?? haven't seen her around here in over a year.

Da things I do for ya...

check dis out...

Posted by: Tboy

Quote:

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

What about her?? haven't seen her around here in over a year.

Umm.... She had my baby.

Well, she says it's mine.

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...&threadid=9386

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy

LOL! I lived in Michagan for about 6 months. I used to go outside and sit on the porch to watch it snow.

Mama and baby are doing fine. It's a girl.

Did you know daisy74?

Well we talked on a few threads...Say hi to her for me,please...

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy

Umm.... She had my baby.

Well, she says it's mine.

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...&threadid=9386

Ohhhhhh. I didn't know she was your woman.

Cool!

Posted by: Tboy

Quote:

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

Ohhhhhh. I didn't know she was your woman.

Cool!

I didn't figure you had made the connection yet.

Will do Dero.

Posted by: sawheet

I just got back from a month long trip out west, and did some epic rides in Crested Butte colorado. i hate florida!!

Posted by: ZECH

Quote:

Originally posted by sawheet
I just got back from a month long trip out west, and did some epic rides in Crested Butte colorado. i hate florida!!

I can only imagine!! Florida will never match up!

Posted by: sawheet

We have very technical rides but no scenery and bad summer weather!! I like NC as well!!

Posted by: ZECH

yes I think we are fairly lucky here....we are starting to get more trials built all over the state. And the mountains are a beautiful place to be. Lots of places to ride if you know where! Wish I wasn't four hours away!

Posted by: sawheet

Damm I am 6 from georgia and 11 from the Tsali trails

Posted by: ZECH

How often have you've been to Tsali!

Posted by: sawheet

every summer except this one, for the last 4 years

Posted by: Tboy

Got any pics?

Posted by: ZECH

No, wish I did!

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by sawheet
I just got back from a month long trip out west, and did some epic rides in Crested Butte colorado. i hate florida!!

Any pics from dat epic ride?????
Welcome back!!!!

Pics from epic rides in Colo.=DROOL

Posted by: sawheet

I will put some on my web page, i did not take alot. I was paranoid about having the digital in my camelback in case of a major wipeout. I have alot of climbing pics and such.

Posted by: Dero

I hear you!!!
I have the same fear,putting my cam in my backpack!!!
Plus,when you're riding,you never remember to take pics...
Hmmmmm,I think I'll stop on the way down this hill and take some pics...NOT,ride dat hill,catch dat wind,catch dat speed!!!

Posted by: sawheet

Thats it I have riden with the cam and took zero pics!!

Posted by: ZECH

Posted by: MtnBikerChk

Quote:

Originally posted by sawheet
I will put some on my web page, i did not take alot. I was paranoid about having the digital in my camelback in case of a major wipeout. I have alot of climbing pics and such.

We bought a hardshell camera case http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/8245/14

Posted by: NickB

Ive enver been mountain biking.... i've always wanted to try it though.

Ive got a 'mountain bike'

If anyone wants to take me out, ya know, lemme know. I live about 1.5hours from sandiego (im in riverside, cali)

Posted by: Tboy

NickB, I'd love to take you, but.... I live about 24-36 hrs from you. Sorry. There are lots of online biking sites where you may be able to hook up with someone. It's really great cardio. Your first few rides may be gruelling but the fun follows and follows.

Posted by: Dero

...and follows and follows.

Posted by: Tboy

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero
...and follows and follows.

Yeah! Then comes the crashes and then the pain then the scars

(in Beavis voice) Hmm, Hmm... Scars are cool

Posted by: Dero

Yeah...Da scars!!!
Then da yardsale,I hate dose,takes time away from da ride!!!
Butt da scars!!!Chicks digg scars!!!

Hmmmm,this one I got from da time I endoed and hit da tree,dat one ,OH YA!!!When da deer came flying outta the woods and I went south into another tree...
My legs are starting to look like a road map!!!!

Posted by: Dero

Ok...MBC,Baboon and myself are going to the NORBA?Mnt Snow this weekend!
Anybody else????
Just would like to know if there's a chance of meeting you at da races...
This should be a fun filled weekend!!!

Posted by: Tboy

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero
Ok...MBC,Baboon and myself are going to the NORBA?Mnt Snow this weekend!
Anybody else????
Just would like to know if there's a chance of meeting you at da races...
This should be a fun filled weekend!!!

K' Im Jealous, I want to go...

Please take some pics and post them.

Posted by: ZECH

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy

K' Im Jealous, I want to go...

Please take some pics and post them.

Yeah me too! If I didn't live so fuq'n far I'd be there! Would love to meeet you guys! Maybe one day!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

We'll take lots of pics! We'll get Dero drunk and send him on a DH run.

Posted by: ZECH

BAAAAAAAWWWWWWAAA! That would be awesome! If you do take a video of it. I'll pay to see that!

Posted by: Dero

Hmmmmm,no problems!!!
Remember last year...I was in Whistler fo ra week...
HOW CAN YOU GO TO WHISTLER AND NOT DO ANY DH!!!
Been there,
Done dat and I have the T-shirt!!!

Ya don't need to get me drunk there Baboon!!!
He,he...
Oh and there will be pics!!!
Ya think 10 floppy discs is anuff for da weekend?

...
All packed and I'm ready for tomorrow's drive!!!
Ottawa to Vermont,7 hrs...

Posted by: Dero

Ok,I'm back!!!!!!
From...

Posted by: Dero

It was a GRAND weekend!!!
Spent the weekend with two of this site's members

Posted by: Dero

So off to the race we go...

Posted by: Dero

The following pics are from various classes/ages in da Down Hill category!!!
For those viewing these pics and don't know what DH is...
You basicaly go down this course on the side of this REAAAAALY steep mountain,on this bike that weighs about 50 pounds (made of steel) that is equiped with front and rear suspension,very much like a motocross motorcycle,but w/o the motor.
The riders wear these FULL BODY ARMOUR so that when they do take a tumble,they have a chance of surviving the fall and let me tell you THEY HAPPEN A LOT,on this course!!!
So here are some of the pics that I snapped during the DH competitions at the NORBA 2002 at Mnt Snow Vermount.Enjoy!!!

Here is an example of a fall...

Posted by: Dero

If you noticed that there was two racers and you are wondering if they are racing against each other...They are in a way.
When you depart from the start gate,the next racer will start his race against the clock 60 seconds later.
So,if you take a fall or have problems negotiating a certain part of the course you slow down,but you have to remember the racer behind you may not have fallen or had any problems so he might appear on your back faster then you think..
If you take a fall in front of him like in that previous pic,chances are that he might unintentially,run you over...
It's all about time...
Here is another one where the second racer has caught up with the first...

Posted by: Dero

This course is called THE YARDSALE...In MTB lingo,it means a crash site where all the items you carry with you are scattered all over the place as if you were displaying them for a "yardsale"
It's a very appropriate name for this course!!
On the next pic you can really feel how STEEP the course is,which is something that while taking a pic is not always visible.
Here the racer is,yes going for a dive and it does look like he might even land on me,but I stood my ground and he missed me(as if he could control his flight)

Posted by: Dero

Here on the next pic,you can see what I mean by a
"fullbody armour"and a "full face helmet"
Not much of the body is expose to the impact these riders put themselves through when taking a fall...
Plus under their jersey they have a shell like a turtle's shell which you don't see...
I think this is my best pic of the lot!!!
Again if that guy took a fall,I might had bite it...But he did'nt!!!

Posted by: Dero

So you might ask yourself,how do they do it???AND WHY?
Before the actuall competition they are aloud 1 hr to ride the course in different,what we call "lines"( a map you mentally make...)so you can choose the best line for you...BUT,things happen and you don't always end up where you want to,so that is why it's always good to get really aquainted with the whole course!!!
WHY THEY DO IT???
Same reason the rock climber will give you when he climbs
Mnt Everest..."It's there DUDE"
Yes,DHers are a special breed of riders,they've got great big balls and don't know the meaning of the word FEAR!!!
After seeing this weekend's competition I have a lot more respect for these "YAHOOS"
I tip my hat to them!!!

Posted by: Dero

Ok more DH...This guy was doing real good,until he got to this pivotal flat rock,and no he's not looking for a lost penny!
Why do I say "pivotal" from this rock the rider would choose his last line in the YARDSALE...Three choices here...Right ,center or left.The right line was (from my point of view)the hardest one,just from watching the racers that succeeded going through it without crashing.The left one seem to be the easiest and the center one the medium one.
But what do I know,I'm just an XC rider and a spectator with a camera!!!

Posted by: bigss75

It looked like you all had fun.

Posted by: Dero

See this one rider took the right line...He knew,it was the hardest so he got off his bike and ran it down the YArdsale,sometimes it's faster to run it then taking a fall,picking your self and your bike up,you are allowed to do that as long as you cross the finish gate with your bike...

Posted by: Dero

Here is my favorite picture of the whole weekend...

Posted by: Dero

Eh!!!Don't knock it,he's what 4 ,5 years old he competed at the NORBA final,he's got a race plate(racing # in front of his bike)
give him a few years and he just might be the
future DH CHAMPION...

Ok that's it for me...
For all you hardcore that did not get 'nuff here a few links where ther are more pics of Mnt Snow
and a video for those who have a fast connection(45.5 MB)it's taking me three hrs at home to do this...
A video
the video is called Diggin for Wormsv2

Posted by: Tboy

Dero,

You seem to have picked a good spot to watch some great crashes. I allways cringe when I see someone else fall. Good stuff. I wish I could go one year....

Posted by: MtnBikerChk

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy
Dero,

You seem to have picked a good spot to watch some great crashes. I allways cringe when I see someone else fall. Good stuff. I wish I could go one year....

the spot was a little too good for me. I had to move behind a tree. (very scary if someone crashed, they were gonna hit him!)

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by bigss75
It looked like you all had fun.

Yes we did!!!It was AWESOME!!!

Posted by: ZECH

Cool Pics Dero! Thanks! You should have gotten some of you with IRB and MBC!!

Posted by: Tboy

I downloaded that video. That's some pretty sic stuff! Is that were you guys where standing? Did you guys race in any events?

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy
I downloaded that video. That's some pretty sic stuff! Is that were you guys where standing? Did you guys race in any events?

Actually I have not seen the video yet...I don't have QT.
but if you go to www.vie4life.com you'll find another clip,and for more pics www.mtbmind.com check out in the photo and video section and at the bottom right of the opening page,pics of the Nekkid Crit Race...(nudity on bikes!!!)
Most of the MTB sites that counts,there will be many pics and video of Mnt Snow...
The highlite of Mnt Snow was obviously the Yardsale (DH race)...
Oh,no,MBC,IAB and myself were there as spectators...
But we have friends that did compete in the weekend...
They are still alive,also

Posted by: sawheet

I went to a downhill final two years ago in Mammoth, it was so cool!! Anybody ride in Goergia, I will be there riding over labor day weekend.

Posted by: sawheet

Well I guess ,not if anyone cares I just came back from GA, riding was good!!

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by sawheet
Well I guess ,not if anyone cares I just came back from GA, riding was good!!

Where in Georgia were you?
Where di you ride?
...
Any pics?

Posted by: EarWax

Where did you ride in Georgia?

I don't do much bike riding except on the stationary bike now

I do a lot of hiking though

Posted by: sawheet

I rode at camp Thunder and in Peachtree city, also some in fayetville. Theese are towns about an hour from Atlanta. I will be going back to Conyers on the 20th of October for the 24 hours of Adrenalin. I will have all my pics soon!!

Posted by: Dero

Hmmmm,a 24 hrs of adrenaline!!!!
I thnk they are thinking of organising one in my area,that would be the first one here...
It would be nice if it coincide with a weekend that I have OFF!
Would be nice...

Need pics,need pics...

Posted by: sawheet

They seem to be everywhere now, Moab, Tahoe look inviniting.

Posted by: sawheet

www.24hoursofadrenalin.com

Posted by: sawheet

They were in Ontario last month, check the schedule

Posted by: Dero

Butt we are going to have our own,right here in Ottawa!!!
I think it will be sometime in NOVEMBER,when the sweat will freeze on your brow!!!

It should be good though!!!
The thing is that I know what the coursse will be,I ride there all the time!!!Ok,most of the time!!!

Posted by: sawheet

Its like a big party, ride with cool ppl and consume much alcohol.

Posted by: Dero

That's what I hear...
This guy I know is thinking of mabye entering with a Tandum MTB...That would be a blast!!!

Posted by: sawheet

Me and my bike in Goergia, like the support vechicle? Ryder truck baby

Posted by: sawheet

Taking a break in Crested butte

Posted by: Dero

That looks like a place I have to go at one point...

note to self***:Add to list of places to go and ride.
Colorado is already on da list.***

Nice pics,thanks for posting them.

Posted by: sawheet

Colorado is awesome for riding, actually the Mountain bike museum and hall of fame is in crested butte

Posted by: ZECH

Very cool pic of Crested Butte! Looks like a very good flyfishing spot also! Dero, when you go let me know! I'll go with you!

Posted by: sawheet

It is, actually down south a little bit in Taylor (gunnison river) they have special cabins for that

Posted by: Dero

Hmmmm...time bring this back to life!!!
What have you done with your bike lately????
Is it a garage ornement?(Yes B you said dat)
What rides have you done,and if you have pics...POST THEM!!!!

Posted by: Max. Q

I have a 96' Specialized Ground Control A1. It's mostly used for cruising and light trail rides. I'd like to upgrade the rear shock, but for anyone who knows this bike it's not your usual bolt-on for the bottom half of the shock. Does anyone know a solution for this?

Posted by: Dero

Hmmmmmm.Sorry I can't help you on that one Max,my ride is a hardtail,so I know nuthing about double BOING BOINGS!
But I can ask some friends who are wrenching at LBS...

Posted by: Max. Q

Thanks Dero, any help/info would be appreciated.

Posted by: Tboy

ask this question at http://forums13.consumerreview.com/c...19.rOrtaT9ZnE5^0@.ee7b96c

its the shock forum at mtbr.com Once you wade through some of the BS youll gets some pretty good answers.

Posted by: MtnBikerChk

Quote:

Originally posted by Max. Q
I have a 96' Specialized Ground Control A1. It's mostly used for cruising and light trail rides. I'd like to upgrade the rear shock, but for anyone who knows this bike it's not your usual bolt-on for the bottom half of the shock. Does anyone know a solution for this?

Specialized's website has a great support section. You can ask questions (but I'll admit it does take some time for them to get back to you). There's a good chance your question is out there already.

Posted by: Tboy

Quote:

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk

Specialized's website has a great support section. You can ask questions (but I'll admit it does take some time for them to get back to you). There's a good chance your question is out there already.

She LIVES!!! Wow I have not seen you post in a while.

Posted by: Dero

Is this where you are talking of?

Posted by: MtnBikerChk

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy

She LIVES!!! Wow I have not seen you post in a while.

you don't know where to look

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