Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
War Story
Catagory: Newbie Trail Crash
Location: Bedford, Ohio
Bike: Origin 8 CX700
Last month I tried out my new Schwalbe Smart Sam 29er tires on my newish Monstercross bike. I was being a scofflaw on a local Bridle path that has several steep sections. The tires were great, and I had that "I can cross any terrain" buzz in my brain. I was a eyeing a soggy section ahead of me while descending a steep, 20%, decline with front & rear brakes needed to control the speed while descending.
My front tire dropped into the bathtub deep marsh-of-muck and stopped cold. I went over the handlebars with the bike tumbling behind me. I did the huck-n-roll I learned while alpine skiing.
No real harm to me or the bike. I no longer pay any attention to that "I can cross any terrain" buzz in my brain.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 05-13-12 at 05:36 PM.