new to forum, getting back into riding
02-03-06, 09:20 AM
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new to forum, getting back into riding
Just wanted to introduce myself...
31 years old, just purchased an 06 Gary Fisher HKEK, after not riding for 8 years. Getting back into the sport for fun and exercise. I live in Raleigh NC. so any locals have any trail recomendations please advise.
31 years old, just purchased an 06 Gary Fisher HKEK, after not riding for 8 years. Getting back into the sport for fun and exercise. I live in Raleigh NC. so any locals have any trail recomendations please advise.
02-03-06, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by DnA362
Just wanted to introduce myself...
31 years old, just purchased an 06 Gary Fisher HKEK, after not riding for 8 years. Getting back into the sport for fun and exercise. I live in Raleigh NC. so any locals have any trail recomendations please advise.
31 years old, just purchased an 06 Gary Fisher HKEK, after not riding for 8 years. Getting back into the sport for fun and exercise. I live in Raleigh NC. so any locals have any trail recomendations please advise.
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02-03-06, 09:45 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Congrats on the new bike and welcome back to the sport. Welcome to bikeforums as well, hope you enjoy the circus. 
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02-03-06, 09:55 AM
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Welcome back DnA362. There're lots of good trails in your area (I'm in GSO).
If you haven't already, check out https://www.trianglemtb.com/.
If you haven't already, check out https://www.trianglemtb.com/.
02-03-06, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gastro
Welcome back DnA362. There're lots of good trails in your area (I'm in GSO).
If you haven't already, check out https://www.trianglemtb.com/.
If you haven't already, check out https://www.trianglemtb.com/.
not sure what GSO is?
02-03-06, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by DnA362
Thanks for the link..
not sure what GSO is?
not sure what GSO is?
02-03-06, 10:53 AM
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sounds good... thanks
I almost made the trip out there to get a bike, a KONA Hoss Delux, being they were the only Kona dealer near by (Recycle), but opted against it due to how far it would be for service or support.
I figured if my fat a$$ cracks the GF frame, the lifetime warranty would replace it, and id have the bennefit of having my lbs being close to the house. altho i dont think im gonna get hardcore enough to crack frames anytime soon.
I almost made the trip out there to get a bike, a KONA Hoss Delux, being they were the only Kona dealer near by (Recycle), but opted against it due to how far it would be for service or support.
I figured if my fat a$$ cracks the GF frame, the lifetime warranty would replace it, and id have the bennefit of having my lbs being close to the house. altho i dont think im gonna get hardcore enough to crack frames anytime soon.
02-03-06, 11:05 AM
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Yeah? Re:cycles is where I recently purchased my Kona. Merritt (Re:cycles owner) is a great guy to deal with.
Good luck with the new bike and give a shout if you ever make it this way.
Good luck with the new bike and give a shout if you ever make it this way.
02-03-06, 11:27 AM
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Merrit is who i spoke w/, he did sound like a good guy, and i like the Kona bikes, but an hour drive seemed unreasonable
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Originally Posted by highrevs
Yeah? Re:cycles is where I recently purchased my Kona. Merritt (Re:cycles owner) is a great guy to deal with.
Good luck with the new bike and give a shout if you ever make it this way.
Good luck with the new bike and give a shout if you ever make it this way.
Wait so are you the owner?
02-04-06, 06:00 AM
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Wecome from WNC.You should get with gastro and those guys you'll have a blast.
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02-04-06, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
Wecome from WNC.You should get with gastro and those guys you'll have a blast.
https://www.bikeforums.net/mountain-biking/170040-found-new-spot-today-pics.html
but my skills are a few levels below theirs, but once I get more comfortable on a bike again I plan on seeking some riding buddies here locally, and being that Greensboro isnt that far away Id like to get up w/ them and ride, hang out, and learn a few things...
02-04-06, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DnA362
Definitely looks like it would be a good time to ride w/ them based on this thread...
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=170040
but my skills are a few levels below theirs, but once I get more comfortable on a bike again I plan on seeking some riding buddies here locally, and being that Greensboro isnt that far away Id like to get up w/ them and ride, hang out, and learn a few things...
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=170040
but my skills are a few levels below theirs, but once I get more comfortable on a bike again I plan on seeking some riding buddies here locally, and being that Greensboro isnt that far away Id like to get up w/ them and ride, hang out, and learn a few things...
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02-06-06, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Specializerider
Wait so are you the owner?
(Sorry for the late reply. I dont sit at the computer very often on the weekends.)
