Fall Forum Ride '06
08-17-06 | 02:34 PM
#76
Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
Oooooo
Thats not good. Tell her we'll take good care of you.
Thats not good. Tell her we'll take good care of you.
08-17-06 | 03:02 PM
#77
Originally Posted by gastro
If you're still interested in selling that SX frame at that time, bring it along...
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08-17-06 | 09:33 PM
#78
Hey gastro, I finally took a pic of my SX Trail.
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
08-17-06 | 09:40 PM
#79
Sold the cranks with my old Enduro. Here's a shot of the Chris King headset.
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
08-18-06 | 11:00 AM
#80
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jeez i wish i could go... but i just got my license like 2 weeks ago and thats a 2,363 mile drive... haha i dont think i can make that
08-18-06 | 11:30 AM
#81
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Originally Posted by gastro
The simplest way would be to box the bike it up and ship it mtnbiker66's local bike shop. Then when you got here it'd be waiting for you. I'm not sure about international shipping issues, though. Could be delays or problems associated with that. And of course, you may have reservations about sending your bike off to someone you've never met, particularly after what you've seen here on the forums. 
). But I'd be happy to make them available.You guys all have a great time. I'm spending all my 'good favor' points with my dear better half at the Masters Worlds this year; think I'd like to stay married another 30 years so I'll just send my good wishes.
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08-18-06 | 05:21 PM
#82
Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
Hey gastro, I finally took a pic of my SX Trail.
Just between us clydes, I must mention that I thought the OE Syncros seatpost bent easily.
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08-19-06 | 05:43 AM
#83
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I'm thinking about adding a shuttle run in this year so we can get more riding in. I'm gonna hit it today,(ride it as a loop) to see if th DH is worth the drive. If it works out we could do a shuttle run early and a loop ride in the afternoon on Sat. I'll keep ya posted.
First I 've gotta get a bike and learn to ride it.
First I 've gotta get a bike and learn to ride it.
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08-19-06 | 03:14 PM
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Good news!!!!!!! The closed site is the small one up the river from the one we used. I'm gonna snag the good one early in the week so we'll have it.
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08-19-06 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gastro
Wow, that's great! Maelstrom has no excuse now.
08-20-06 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
Good news!!!!!!! The closed site is the small one up the river from the one we used. I'm gonna snag the good one early in the week so we'll have it.
Here are a couple of shots of the site from this past spring (re-post)...
Oh, I can't wait.
08-20-06 | 10:43 AM
#87
Dammit thats got me really keen too now.
/me digs out camping gear
Just wait for me at the bottom of the hills while i catch up
/me digs out camping gear
Just wait for me at the bottom of the hills while i catch up
08-20-06 | 01:40 PM
#88
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It'll be good times fer sure. The ride I did yesterday we won't do on the forum ride. It's 10 miles of pretty hard climbing followed by the most tech decent I've ever been on.It's more like an adventure type ride with a lot of "hike a bike" sections. Very remote. Part of the skin off of my knee is still smeared on a rock and my neck is sore from stopping myself by using my helmet aginst the trail.Fun stuff. Great pics highrevs, I spent some time on that rock in the 4th pic yesterday.
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Like a circus monkey on a stolen Harley......
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08-20-06 | 03:30 PM
#89
UHHHHGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Looks like I won't be able to make it this time!!! My wife is doing that 3-day 60 mile walk for breast cancer awareness (I FULLY SUPPORT SAVING BOOBIES!), the weekend before. So, my thought of bringing the family and meeting you guys for a couple of the rides is OUT!
I'm keeping it in the back of my mind however. Perhaps, (doubtfull, but you never know) I may still head up with a couple of buddies.
Looks like I won't be able to make it this time!!! My wife is doing that 3-day 60 mile walk for breast cancer awareness (I FULLY SUPPORT SAVING BOOBIES!), the weekend before. So, my thought of bringing the family and meeting you guys for a couple of the rides is OUT!
I'm keeping it in the back of my mind however. Perhaps, (doubtfull, but you never know) I may still head up with a couple of buddies.
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
08-20-06 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
UHHHHGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Looks like I won't be able to make it this time!!! My wife is doing that 3-day 60 mile walk for breast cancer awareness (I FULLY SUPPORT SAVING BOOBIES!), the weekend before. So, my thought of bringing the family and meeting you guys for a couple of the rides is OUT!
I'm keeping it in the back of my mind however. Perhaps, (doubtfull, but you never know) I may still head up with a couple of buddies.
Looks like I won't be able to make it this time!!! My wife is doing that 3-day 60 mile walk for breast cancer awareness (I FULLY SUPPORT SAVING BOOBIES!), the weekend before. So, my thought of bringing the family and meeting you guys for a couple of the rides is OUT!
I'm keeping it in the back of my mind however. Perhaps, (doubtfull, but you never know) I may still head up with a couple of buddies.
You're a boobie if you don't make it!
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08-20-06 | 06:13 PM
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mtnbiker said boobies
08-22-06 | 01:35 PM
#97
You rode how far???
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can I come too? Just saw this post and have started working the wifey already. I may be able to get a Saturday pass although not the whole weekend.
Would my Trek 830 survive without any springs???? Would I????
Would my Trek 830 survive without any springs???? Would I????
08-22-06 | 02:01 PM
#98
Originally Posted by GamecockTaco
Would my Trek 830 survive without any springs???? Would I????
I'm guessing that YES you would survive. You might be slower on the descents, but you'd have an awesome time!
What year 830? Is it a 1-1/8" threadless? If yes, you want a killer deal on a new fork**********
Check my link \/
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
08-22-06 | 02:33 PM
#99
Originally Posted by GamecockTaco
Would my Trek 830 survive without any springs???? Would I????
Ever ridden Pisgah before?
08-22-06 | 02:57 PM
#100
You rode how far???
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Trek is a 96, not sure about threadless fork or not.
As for my experience, not a whole lot of true trail stuff. Rode the Palmetto Trail at Fort Jackson here in Columbia some, but, nothing like what Pisgah will do to me.
Yep, I'll admit, still pretty much a noob, but am anxious to find more and better challenges.
If y'all will just kindly wait a little for me at either the bottom or the top...
What time does the Saturday portion of the ride typically start? Asheville is only a couple of hours from Columbia...
In a few years, I'll have a kid who wants to join in, but, for now, he's just 6 so I don't think this is the right trip for him.
As for my experience, not a whole lot of true trail stuff. Rode the Palmetto Trail at Fort Jackson here in Columbia some, but, nothing like what Pisgah will do to me.
Yep, I'll admit, still pretty much a noob, but am anxious to find more and better challenges.
If y'all will just kindly wait a little for me at either the bottom or the top...
What time does the Saturday portion of the ride typically start? Asheville is only a couple of hours from Columbia...
In a few years, I'll have a kid who wants to join in, but, for now, he's just 6 so I don't think this is the right trip for him.