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Forum: Mountain Biking
11-27-02, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By Beau

Yup, I'm a youngin at 23. Is this a fast...

Yup, I'm a youngin at 23.

Is this a fast trail? Those are so much more fun than tight trails full of roots, or deep sugar sand.

I'll be riding a black Azonic hardtail with a white Marzocchi...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-27-02, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By Beau

That's really early. I'll probably make it...

That's really early. I'll probably make it though. I'm guessing this will be on Sunday? I don't think you ever said what day.

Beau
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-02, 09:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,272
Posted By Beau

That's a very impressive history. AMP is...

That's a very impressive history. AMP is responsible for a lot of things we take for granted.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-02, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,272
Posted By Beau

That Intense looks like a really nice ride. I'm...

That Intense looks like a really nice ride. I'm 5'3" with an equally low stand over hight, so if I can safely ride it then don't twist my arm or anything. I also posted to the thread about the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-02, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By Beau

Checked out the pictures and I'm definitely in on...

Checked out the pictures and I'm definitely in on this one! Just tell me when and I'll be there. Oh the joys of being jobless.

Beau
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-02, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,272
Posted By Beau

When I do go to full suspension I'll probably...

When I do go to full suspension I'll probably just buy a frame since I'm happy with the rest of my equipment. The frames alone are a grand on the specialized site. The RockHoppers frame is not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-02, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,272
Posted By Beau

Thanks for the link. That pretty much explains...

Thanks for the link. That pretty much explains everything concerning FS bikes. Now I just wish I could fork over $1,700 for the Switchblade frame from Titus.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-02, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,272
Posted By Beau

Can somebody explain the Horst Link to me?

I've seen this mentioned in a few threads so I did a search and came up dry. The term is thrown around but never explained beyond what type of setup it is. What I've gathered is that it is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-23-02, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,011
Posted By Beau

I think I can safely say that I don't have the...

I think I can safely say that I don't have the cahones for that type of riding.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-22-02, 12:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,433
Posted By Beau

Orlando is the most dangerous city for...

Orlando is the most dangerous city for pedestrians. (http://news.yahoo.com/fc?tmpl=fc&cid=34&in=us&cat=highway_safety) click that link.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-21-02, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By Beau

Nope, none. Never have when I go for a ride. ...

Nope, none. Never have when I go for a ride. When I lift weights I've never really done stretching, just let the weight stretch me out at the bottom of the stroke if possible. If I actually have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-21-02, 01:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,433
Posted By Beau

The topic of the thread is underplaying the...

The topic of the thread is underplaying the dangers of autos so back on subject. Yes it's dangerous, everybody knows this. It's a necesary part of life the way we have designed the roadways in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-21-02, 12:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,433
Posted By Beau

I just don't think you can place all of the blame...

I just don't think you can place all of the blame on drivers. Most places there is a sidewalk or a bikelane, use it. If you ride on the street, which is intended for cars, you place yourself at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-20-02, 09:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,433
Posted By Beau

I'll tell you why I speed. I see so many drivers...

I'll tell you why I speed. I see so many drivers not following the rules, making stupid decissions, going 35 in the 45 while in the fast lane as well, not allowing right of way when they should,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-18-02, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By Beau

I'm 5'3" 125lbs and bench about 180. Being short...

I'm 5'3" 125lbs and bench about 180. Being short and light isn't the best thing when you are a guy either. Those just aren't very intimidating figures.

Beau
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-02, 08:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,409
Posted By Beau

Ok, I think it's crazy for kids to have cell...

Ok, I think it's crazy for kids to have cell phones. It's hilarious seeing them at the mall chatting on their cell phones. I didn't have an email address until I got to college and didn't have a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-18-02, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By Beau

What lubricant would you recommend for the chain...

What lubricant would you recommend for the chain and other parts?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-18-02, 09:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,433
Posted By Beau

To me it seems like the road system and...

To me it seems like the road system and crosswalks can't be changed for the most part. So education and awareness is the only choice we have for ourselves and children. I guess in a way doing a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-18-02, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By Beau

Just a little curious about what proper post ride...

Just a little curious about what proper post ride mainenance is. After you hose off all of the gunk, do you just shoot moving parts with oil? or do some parts need to be broken down and regreased?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-02, 09:24 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,152
Posted By Beau

I'm in need of new clothes so that will probably...

I'm in need of new clothes so that will probably be most of what I get. My bike is still too new to me as of now to know what I want to change on it, but I've thought about getting clipless pedals. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-02, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 511
Posted By Beau

Actually, I lucked out and found a bike in the...

Actually, I lucked out and found a bike in the For Sale forum on this site! The seller was only 2hrs away from me as well so I'm back on two wheels. Picked it up Friday night, it rained all...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-17-02, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By Beau

Who here can ride like they do in the videos?

I was watching some mtn biking videos and seeing all of this extreme riding that right now I would never attempt and wondering if anybody on this site pulls off these stunts. Maybe if I keep...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-17-02, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 596
Posted By Beau

Wow, that trial sounds 10 times better than what...

Wow, that trial sounds 10 times better than what I rode today. But then that was the first trail in Florida I've ever ridden so maybe it gets better.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-17-02, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By Beau

Ok, the video with his second attempt is called,...

Ok, the video with his second attempt is called, "New World Disorder 2, Fat Tire Fury". They show briefly his first attempt and then all of the second time around.

Beau

EDIT: The video with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-17-02, 10:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 859
Posted By Beau

That is one extreme bike. Now get some pictures...

That is one extreme bike. Now get some pictures or video of that bad boy in action! And that shin pic is freakin nasty.

Beau
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-17-02, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By Beau

I have that video on my computer but I can't...

I have that video on my computer but I can't remember which one it is. It's a 55ft drop actually. The first time he wrecked badly and then they come back a year later and he tries again. This time...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-17-02, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 712
Posted By Beau

When I lived in Connecticut and the winter came...

When I lived in Connecticut and the winter came around I almost always had boots on. Any shoe I've ever had has become wet and cold no matter how hard I tried to keep snow out of them. That and...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-02, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By Beau

I've never used one and I think I'd be looking in...

I've never used one and I think I'd be looking in it too much anyway. I'm bad with distractions, if I were a horse I'd definitely need those blinders. I think that's what they are called anyway.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-02, 07:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,409
Posted By Beau

I don't have a land line anymore so obviously my...

I don't have a land line anymore so obviously my cell is my only phone. I really like the convenience of always having a phone with me. So if there is somebody that I need to call I don't have to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-16-02, 10:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,424
Posted By Beau

One advantage that I could think of is possibly...

One advantage that I could think of is possibly allowing the rider to lean back further for downhill riding.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-16-02, 09:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,424
Posted By Beau

Why are Riser Handlebars so popular?

I'm assuming for comfort reasons only, but I thought I would ask anyway. It's been 4-5 years since I've owned a bike and just recently bought one from a forum member. Back when I used to ride all...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-15-02, 09:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 897
Posted By Beau

No threats yet. I'm not usually a smartass I...

No threats yet. I'm not usually a smartass I just can't see how most people can live without a car. Even grocery shopping is next to impossible, at least without big baskets. I would love to not...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-14-02, 12:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 897
Posted By Beau

That's cool and all, but how did you take girls...

That's cool and all, but how did you take girls on dates back in the day? I don't think they would take kindly to riding on the bars or maybe some pegs with a quickly rotating knobby tires under...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-02, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 511
Posted By Beau

I've never even seen a trail in Orlando, but...

I've never even seen a trail in Orlando, but people at bike shops tell me they exist. I don't know what Orlando has to offer so I'm just going to start with a standard XC bike. I grew up on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-02, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 511
Posted By Beau

Nice forums you have here

I've been lurking for the past few days gathering information and finally decided I want to be a part of the site. I know there is an introductions topic, but on the other message boards I go to...
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