Calling all moutain bikers!

[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.

 

[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!!!!

 

[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!!!

 

[Dero]

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

 

[Dero]

Hey AIB!!! Did you ride today?

 

[I Are Baboon]

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.

 

[Dero]

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!!!

 

[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...

 

[Dero]

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...

 

[I Are Baboon]

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.

 

[Pemburu]

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

 

[Dero]

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!!!!

 

[Pemburu]

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.

 

[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:

 

[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

 

[Dero]

All right!!!

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



Yes I agree with you...

MELT!!!!!!!!!

 

[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!

 

[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!

 

[Dero]

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.

!!!

 

[SteveDeBeave]

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

 

[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

 

[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...

 

[Dero]

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

 

[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.

 

[Dero]

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

 

[HELLTACO]

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

 

[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!

 

[Dero]

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

 

[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!!

 

[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,atchooooooooooooooooo!!!