Mountain Biking - Where did everyone go?

Seems like traffic on the Mtn biking forums is incredibly light. Is everyone somewhere else? If so, where? Over at Ridemonkey?

L8R

I still be here, been over on the general forum arguing with some of the hmmm well been over there arguing my right to drive a big ugly 4 wheel drive pickup. I've also been at RM but the cool people are here too. I've received alot of help here so I always check in to see if there's any questions I can answer, or liberals to guide ;)

I can't really do any biking. I am chillin and posting a bit but without the riding there sometimes isn't much to say.

That and we are doing some massive network upgrades so I am working 12 hour days...:rolleyes:

I'm still buzzing around. Just don't have much to say these days.

Slainte:beer:

I haven't ridden my bike in the dirt since the day after thanksgiving!!! I've had an incredible streak of bad timing and missed opportunities. Every time I have commitments I can't get out of, it is GORGEOUS outside. And it's crappy when I can, of course. It has rained the last 3 weekends in a row! WTF? And, the one day that I could've gotten out there, my bike was in pieces (recall the "Sunday, I did not ride, I rebuilt her" thread...).

Oh well, my bike is in the best condition that it has been in, in a long time. And once I fix that damn freehub of mine (THURSDAY), she'll be as good as the day I floated my rent check to bring her home...:p . (Thanks to Pokey and Hunter for the much needed info.).

So, I have been reading all these threads in veign, knowing that I haven't been on the bike, so I just don't respond much...

(It has been a lot slower on here though... fair weather riders:D )

Mike

I'm here you just can't see me.

I'm still here. I recently had some laser surgery on my eyes to correct some diabetic retinopathy. Surgeon says to cut back on strenuous exercise for a few weeks. Combined with the awful weather in the UK, I therefore cannot ride my bike so I sit at home and sulk instead! I read what I can and flit through the groups.

Christmas time as well, means I chill out lunchtimes with my wife drinking cappucinos. The new year will see things back to normal. I'm tempted to go SRAM just as soon as I can find a good lbs that has it in stock. Then I'll start posting! Watch me!

Admit it boys, everyone is road biking. :)

Originally posted by Greg
Admit it boys, everyone is road biking. :)

never!!!! road biking is the devil. Hell all it does is make you stronger, tanner, and more fit


But on the downside you get an awful farmers(bikers?) tan and most of the guys shave themselves

Yeah, and you get to breath noxious carbon monoxide, asphalt off-gassing. You get to play dodge car. You get to deal will bad/angry/frustrated drivers. You get to try to avoid broken glass, and potholes. Sounds like fun!

Actually I do have a road bike and enjoy it. Keeps my reflexes and attention sharp. I just enjoy being off-road much more!

L8R

... having to much fun riding cross.

No one does that down here. Plus, the wife would kill me if I added another bike to the stable. And another thing, the weather down here is perfect right now for mtn biking. High today's near 75 and sunny!

L8R

Yeah, your weather is to nice for cross. It has to be, at most, 35 degrees with a light drizzle and an 8mph wind.

:D

Yeah, we get that down here. Except only at 4:00 a.m. for 3 days in January!

L8R

Originally posted by a2psyklnut
No one does that down here. Plus, the wife would kill me if I added another bike to the stable. And another thing, the weather down here is perfect right now for mtn biking. High today's near 75 and sunny!

L8R :) Do you know of any cheap apartments for rent. Man that temp of 75 sounds cool.

No Vacancies all over the place. Too many of you NYers have the same idea. However, I will extend an open invitation to all cyclist to camp out in my yard. Did I mention I'm a 5 min bike ride to the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico?

L8R

Originally posted by PeterG1185


never!!!! road biking is the devil. Hell all it does is make you stronger, tanner, and more fit


But on the downside you get an awful farmers(bikers?) tan and most of the guys shave themselves

LOL!!!


Originally posted by a2psyklnut
Did I mention I'm a 5 min bike ride to the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico?


a2- how long would it take to get there in my gas guzzling 4X4 pickup? ;)

It takes longer to drive, find a parking space, and walk than it does to ride your bike!

But Mike, you and your 4x4 are welcome anytime! Just don't bring any pinkos with you!

BTW, what kind of 4x4? I've got a 2001 Tahoe and a 1970 C10.
The Tahoe is the wife's, and we use it for trips, the '70 is a P.O.S., that has 33" tires and a lift kit, is in desparate need of a paint job, has had the whole drivetrain rebuilt and I added disc brakes to the front. This is my daily driver and it's amazing how people move out of my way when they see it coming!

L8R

Actually, believe it or not, the GMC is my bosse's (that be the wife), it's a 2001 4 door 4X4, very cool truck. I have to ask permission to drive it a week ahead of time. I usually drive my Jeep Wrangler. She pretty much has to have it in her job, I was stretching most of some of my other posts to rile up the pinko's :)

Wait, not all of that is true, the part about my mooching no gas buying mtn biker friends was true!!!

Originally posted by a2psyklnut
No one does that down here. Plus, the wife would kill me if I added another bike to the stable. And another thing, the weather down here is perfect right now for mtn biking. High today's near 75 and sunny!

L8R

65 and sunny damn i love the gulf coast! we're 50 miles from the gulf and sandy good times. I just LOVE bikini weather. I can wait. again.

Originally posted by Greg
Admit it boys, everyone is road biking. :)

;)...glad there is sarcasm to that haha

Originally posted by The Toninator
I just LOVE bikini weather.

The Toninator wears bikinis.

Originally posted by Greg


The Toninator wears bikinis.


You better believe it.

I've been at the shop alot lately..Trying to gin up some x-mas sales. This is the wierdest year ever, we haven't even touched $15,000 yet, and x-mas is only days away. 15,000 bones isn't much to tow a bike shop through until March!!!! I'm hoping that tomorrow will be busy. We've had alot of people coming in to see what he have, and figure out what their little kid wants yadda yadda yadda. So hopefully they'll come in an buy soon.

Sales in our shop are way down too! We decided to have a pretty big sale to help boost the quota!

Pearl Izumi Jerseys: Buy one get one free!
Pearl Izumi Shorts: 25% off!
Bikes on Sale

Haro ICS 3.0 - 19" - make offer!
Cannondale Jekyll 600 - Large - make offer!

...etc.

Crazy deals on stuff that's in inventory!

BTW, current temp is 68 degrees and partly sunny!

L8R

Originally posted by a2psyklnut


BTW, current temp is 68 degrees and partly sunny!

L8R

you're a lucky bastard. It's 34 and overcast here right now

Originally posted by a2psyklnut
Sales in our shop are way down too! We decided to have a pretty big sale to help boost the quota!

Pearl Izumi Jerseys: Buy one get one free!
Pearl Izumi Shorts: 25% off!
Bikes on Sale

Haro ICS 3.0 - 19" - make offer!
Cannondale Jekyll 600 - Large - make offer!

...etc.

Crazy deals on stuff that's in inventory!

BTW, current temp is 68 degrees and partly sunny!

L8R



Wow, wish I was there!!!

It's good to know we're not the only shop suffering. We actually put up a clearance table with computers for 10 bucks, a couple heart rate monitors for 15 bucks, some tools for 2 bucks...Just stuff we have had for awhile, and stuff we can afford to mark down that low. We had a sale going where the buyer got 30 dollars free for accessories with the purchase of a bike, but that didn't work very well. Nobody is buying accessories!! Right up until November we were selling stuf, not bikes, just stuff, but not anymore. Plus there were lots of tune ups, which is a huge chunk of profit. It'll pass, soon I hope..... :beer:

Fubes talk to me what kind of comps? are there any left? Reason I'm asking is I need one for the new bike.

Originally posted by Raiyn
Fubes talk to me what kind of comps? are there any left? Reason I'm asking is I need one for the new bike.


Man, I didn't see this. I think we may have a few left. They are Sigma Sport comps. I don't remember what models we had out there. What functions do you want? I'll be at the shop tomorrow and I'll see what I can find.

Basics are fine Speed, max speed, average, distance, trip odometer & odometer. I have a Cateye Mity 3 on my commuter. but for $10 I'll take what I can get.

Originally posted by Raiyn
Basics are fine Speed, max speed, average, distance, trip odometer & odometer. I have a Cateye Mity 3 on my commuter. but for $10 I'll take what I can get.

No problem, I'll find something.

Originally posted by fubar5


No problem, I'll find something. Lemme know

Originally posted by Raiyn
Lemme know

I've got a BC 400. It's all basic funtions, and it doesn't have bottons. It is an automatic thing, it just scrolls through all the functions. Not too exciting I know, let me know if you want it.

I sent you a PM fubar