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10-30-06, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
You can borrow my elbow and knee pads.
And I know why ya get back on, its fun.
Where the heck is that new bike of yours anyway?
And I know why ya get back on, its fun. Where the heck is that new bike of yours anyway?supposed to be here in the next few weeks.... I was starting to get impatient yesterday so I looked at turners and a couple of the specialized models... but the bike I'm riding now (the loaner) is really too big and the standover and top tube on the ones I looked at yesterday are the same or very close so I'm better off waiting...
but I want my new toy...... 
10-30-06, 10:47 AM
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I dont blame ya. Im not real good at waiting for a new bike to show up. Its the one downside to Santa Cruz, it takes a while. A friends wife rented one in Sedona and now I think she wants one too.
10-30-06, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
I dont blame ya. Im not real good at waiting for a new bike to show up. Its the one downside to Santa Cruz, it takes a while.
10-30-06, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
yeah, I'm thinking of driving up there and parking my butt on the steps until they fork it over!
Its just over the hill for me. Matter of fact there are some great trails right down the street.
10-30-06, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
Great photos Sean! Those singletracks sure look like a lot of fun! 
Yes they are. I also refer to them as the path of youth.
10-30-06, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Its just over the hill for me. Matter of fact there are some great trails right down the street.
dh works out of Santa Cruz... we moved from Scotts Valley, so I know it well... somehow I don't think sitting on the steps waiting is gonna do me any good though...
10-30-06, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
dh works out of Santa Cruz... we moved from Scotts Valley, so I know it well... somehow I don't think sitting on the steps waiting is gonna do me any good though...
Oh, you'd be suprised.
They are all locals. In other words the bike is prolly ready, but they are out riding and missed the shiping company.
10-30-06, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Oh, you'd be suprised. They are all locals. In other words the bike is prolly ready, but they are out riding and missed the shiping company.
They are all locals. In other words the bike is prolly ready, but they are out riding and missed the shiping company. true... that is kinda how the world works over there
... the bike has probably been ready for weeks
10-30-06, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
true... that is kinda how the world works over there ... the bike has probably been ready for weeks
... the bike has probably been ready for weeks Thats what Im saying. Its just the bong that confuses them ya know.
10-30-06, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Its just the bong that confuses them ya know.
... there's an ongoing joke at plantronics about what's okay... as long as you're from santa cruz... they send emails about surprise tests etc...
10-30-06, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
I'm sure there is more than one as well ... there's an ongoing joke at plantronics about what's okay... as long as you're from santa cruz... they send emails about surprise tests etc...
... there's an ongoing joke at plantronics about what's okay... as long as you're from santa cruz... they send emails about surprise tests etc...Its a pretty layed back bunch over there. Ive ridden witht them several times, they ride those trails about every day.
10-30-06, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Its a pretty layed back bunch over there. Ive ridden witht them several times, they ride those trails about every day.
with the guys/gals actually at santa cruz? ... can you go twist some arms for me?
10-30-06, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
with the guys/gals actually at santa cruz? ... can you go twist some arms for me?
Yes, I see them alot when I ride at the campus trails. They are always willing to swap bikes and let ya try out what they have. Fun to ride with, they are extremly fast decenders. My neighbor works for Fox shocks also, so its a great area for meeting people in the industry. Giro and Bell are also in SC I think. Maybe if you sent em a bag of gongie.
10-30-06, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jsigone
sounds like a fast paced ride....yah what are brakes used for again???? LOL
I think they are supposed to help ya avoid tree's, but I wouldnt know.
10-30-06, 11:31 AM
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sounds almost like a slalom course through the trees....FUN
we don't have anything like that here.
we don't have anything like that here.
10-30-06, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Yes, I see them alot when I ride at the campus trails. They are always willing to swap bikes and let ya try out what they have. Fun to ride with, they are extremly fast decenders. My neighbor works for Fox shocks also, so its a great area for meeting people in the industry. Giro and Bell are also in SC I think. Maybe if you sent em a bag of gongie.
can't you go find some of the girls and flirt your way into a favor.....
10-30-06, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jsigone
sounds almost like a slalom course through the trees....FUN
we don't have anything like that here.
we don't have anything like that here.
It is pretty much. Some area's are real steep, others are really fast and flowing. Lots of roots and log jams throughout. There are areas to relly let it roll and fly and others ya better keep the speed under control lest ya kiss a tree.
One of the trails in SC has berms 6 ft high, that is soo fun cause you can really hit em hard and not worry about it. If ya get up this way we will have to take ya to a few of the places. I know Santa Barbara has some really awesome stuff.
10-30-06, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
can't you go find some of the girls and flirt your way into a favor.....
I dont know if there are any girls that work there.
10-30-06, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
I dont know if there are any girls that work there.
10-30-06, 12:34 PM
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Tracy:
As someone who is also waiting for a Santa Cruz... my understanding unless the bike shop had a 2006 model laying around or they were able to locate one at another shop - you're now waiting for a 2007 model. Delivery date on the 2007's is around mid-December, maybe sooner but knowing Santa Cruz, probably not. So we both have to sit and wait patiently.
As someone who is also waiting for a Santa Cruz... my understanding unless the bike shop had a 2006 model laying around or they were able to locate one at another shop - you're now waiting for a 2007 model. Delivery date on the 2007's is around mid-December, maybe sooner but knowing Santa Cruz, probably not. So we both have to sit and wait patiently.
10-30-06, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BCIpam
Tracy:
As someone who is also waiting for a Santa Cruz... my understanding unless the bike shop had a 2006 model laying around or they were able to locate one at another shop - you're now waiting for a 2007 model. Delivery date on the 2007's is around mid-December, maybe sooner but knowing Santa Cruz, probably not. So we both have to sit and wait patiently.
As someone who is also waiting for a Santa Cruz... my understanding unless the bike shop had a 2006 model laying around or they were able to locate one at another shop - you're now waiting for a 2007 model. Delivery date on the 2007's is around mid-December, maybe sooner but knowing Santa Cruz, probably not. So we both have to sit and wait patiently.
wanna go sit on the steps w/me???
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Originally Posted by BCIpam
Tracy:
As someone who is also waiting for a Santa Cruz... my understanding unless the bike shop had a 2006 model laying around or they were able to locate one at another shop - you're now waiting for a 2007 model. Delivery date on the 2007's is around mid-December, maybe sooner but knowing Santa Cruz, probably not. So we both have to sit and wait patiently.
As someone who is also waiting for a Santa Cruz... my understanding unless the bike shop had a 2006 model laying around or they were able to locate one at another shop - you're now waiting for a 2007 model. Delivery date on the 2007's is around mid-December, maybe sooner but knowing Santa Cruz, probably not. So we both have to sit and wait patiently.
are you back at work? Herb and I are riding up to four corners??? on Friday morning if you'd like to come
