Amen.
Official "My name is..." "And I ride..."
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Amen.
jscusmcvet
Explorer
Great thread!
My name is John. I don't ride as often as I should, but do any of us?
I will add mine. I have been on the MTB since the early 90's. I have worked my way through about every version and now found my way to single speed. A bit different than most ss builds I think:
On One Summer Season - steel frame, 66 degree head angle
Fox Float 140
SS through the "magic gear"
Loving it.
My name is John. I don't ride as often as I should, but do any of us?
I will add mine. I have been on the MTB since the early 90's. I have worked my way through about every version and now found my way to single speed. A bit different than most ss builds I think:
On One Summer Season - steel frame, 66 degree head angle
Fox Float 140
SS through the "magic gear"
Loving it.
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Just picked up a pair of Specialized Hardrocks.
My gf is riding a 2011 model, it's her first bike and got her to go out riding with me. She talked big and bad on a quick 6 mile ride, and then we went for my typical 12 mile ride, and she didn't realize that I'm riding local dirt trails around the area and not just flat road...she's learning to ride trails
Talk about MTB shock...it broke her in real quick that it's an adventure now, not just cruisin'!
I bought a 2012 model, no frills, but better than my Giant Boulder that I road before. I contemplated getting a model with disk brakes but didn't need it for what we do, though now I think maybe it would have been a good investment as it was way cheaper than buying them later. Live and learn? Or just overcomplicating things that I don't need right now?
I handed the Giant Boulder to my bro who was previously riding my Pop's Trek comfort bike lol...he is way more pumped to ride now, the bike is a huge step up (and in the right direction) for what we want to do.
I'm already looking to upgrade (drooling over, rather) to a full suspension bike...but that'll be when I actually need it. For now I'm working my way up to kicking butt on the local trails.
I love biking because it's giving me the exercise I know I need, but I don't have to force myself to workout or go jogging.
Do y'all need pictures? I mean these are just basic bikes, nothing compared to what I've seen being ridden on here.
My gf is riding a 2011 model, it's her first bike and got her to go out riding with me. She talked big and bad on a quick 6 mile ride, and then we went for my typical 12 mile ride, and she didn't realize that I'm riding local dirt trails around the area and not just flat road...she's learning to ride trails
Talk about MTB shock...it broke her in real quick that it's an adventure now, not just cruisin'!I bought a 2012 model, no frills, but better than my Giant Boulder that I road before. I contemplated getting a model with disk brakes but didn't need it for what we do, though now I think maybe it would have been a good investment as it was way cheaper than buying them later. Live and learn? Or just overcomplicating things that I don't need right now?
I handed the Giant Boulder to my bro who was previously riding my Pop's Trek comfort bike lol...he is way more pumped to ride now, the bike is a huge step up (and in the right direction) for what we want to do.
I'm already looking to upgrade (drooling over, rather) to a full suspension bike...but that'll be when I actually need it. For now I'm working my way up to kicking butt on the local trails.
I love biking because it's giving me the exercise I know I need, but I don't have to force myself to workout or go jogging.
Do y'all need pictures? I mean these are just basic bikes, nothing compared to what I've seen being ridden on here.
whistler110
Observer
Hi, my name is Mike and I ride bikes. Here is a selection of some of my bikes I have right now, and a few previous ones.
My newest bike, Kona Entourage
I'm on the right with my DH rig for last summer, a Kona Operator. The rider in the middle is Charlie Boorman of the "Long Way..." series.
My road touring bike on the Oregon coast. It's a Kona Sutra.
My modified Kona Stinky 6
From a few years back, a modified Kona Stinky. This was an 8" travel version. I love snow riding.
At last count there were 20+ bikes in the house. Mountain biking is my lively hood and my wife used to DH race, so we have a few around.
My newest bike, Kona Entourage
I'm on the right with my DH rig for last summer, a Kona Operator. The rider in the middle is Charlie Boorman of the "Long Way..." series.
My road touring bike on the Oregon coast. It's a Kona Sutra.
My modified Kona Stinky 6
From a few years back, a modified Kona Stinky. This was an 8" travel version. I love snow riding.
At last count there were 20+ bikes in the house. Mountain biking is my lively hood and my wife used to DH race, so we have a few around.
a.mus.ed
Explorer
My name's Cayce. Kinda new to mtb'ing, since my childhood anyway. I'm riding a GT Karakorum 3.0 on the local trails here in Tucson, and to the grocery store, work, etc. I don't have the money for multiple rides, or extravagant mods, but I'm looking to make a couple upgrades once I can find someone to give me some sound advice.
Update: as of April 2012, I've got a new ride. 2011 Specialized Rockhopper Ltd. I'll get a picture up soon.
Update: as of April 2012, I've got a new ride. 2011 Specialized Rockhopper Ltd. I'll get a picture up soon.
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Just updating mine since my rides seem to change every so often.
Current rides include
Surly Karate Monkey set up as a 1x9 with SRAM X9/X0 drivetrain and Velocity P35 wheelset
Surly Long Haul Trucker - currently being built with stuff from Rivendell Bike and a sweet set of 40h Velocity Dyad wheels
Cyclocross bike on skinny street tires for now, up for sale.
Older cromoly mountain bike getting build up into a touring/trekking bike
Burley 20th anniversary Encore trailer getting modified for adventure touring
Current rides include
Surly Karate Monkey set up as a 1x9 with SRAM X9/X0 drivetrain and Velocity P35 wheelset
Surly Long Haul Trucker - currently being built with stuff from Rivendell Bike and a sweet set of 40h Velocity Dyad wheels
Cyclocross bike on skinny street tires for now, up for sale.
Older cromoly mountain bike getting build up into a touring/trekking bike
Burley 20th anniversary Encore trailer getting modified for adventure touring
Chazz Layne
Administrator
I'm Chazz and I'm officially back on 2-wheels as of January 2nd. :bike_rider:
I ride a Felt Nine Trail currently setup for light commuting and easy trails, and dream of bikepacking once I've built up the "motor" a bit more...
I ride a Felt Nine Trail currently setup for light commuting and easy trails, and dream of bikepacking once I've built up the "motor" a bit more...
Victorian
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Just got back from my first overnight trip
Salt Spring Island on the West Coast of British Columbia
My ride was my trusty Campus Hybrid touring bike. Nothing too special, just lots of mid range components that are easy to fix and easy to find while traveling. Of course there is a full set of Ortlieb panniers, Schwalbe Marathon tires to go with it.
Cheers,
Andreas
Salt Spring Island on the West Coast of British Columbia
My ride was my trusty Campus Hybrid touring bike. Nothing too special, just lots of mid range components that are easy to fix and easy to find while traveling. Of course there is a full set of Ortlieb panniers, Schwalbe Marathon tires to go with it.
Cheers,
Andreas
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Cody1771
Explorer
Just got back from my first overnight trip
Salt Spring Island on the West Coast of British Columbia
My ride was my trusty Campus Hybrid touring bike. Nothing too special, just lots of mid range components that are easy to fix and easy to find while traveling. Of course there is a full set of Ortlieb panniers, Schwalbe Marathon tires to go with it.
Cheers,
Andreas
Cool! Where did you stay the night? I used to take my bike and head to ruckel park for a night or two every year
