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dirtmistress · 11-18-2007, 07:17 PM

Don't I want a bike that makes my heart fall when I see a picture of it? When I say it's name, the sun shines brighter and the flowers bloom wider? Do I want a bike based on facts and figures and technical crap I don't get anyway? When I touch it, I'm transported to a gentle mountain breeze and an endless green meadow with deer and bunnies all lazing beside a soft and pure mountain stream! Ssshhh..when you say it's name quietly, it's like praying! yeah, that's my next bike!

mechmann · 11-18-2007, 07:21 PM

please don't tell us it starts with a T and ends with urder.

honestly though, i feel the same when buying a new bike. i build all my own and the whole process is almost spiritual. it is so incredible to see all the pieces and then put it together.

jfromlv · 11-18-2007, 07:21 PM

But what happens when you get this feeling with no less than 10 bikes in the shop when you're there?

.......I think I'm a bit of a bike whore.

BFloFoxRider. · 11-18-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jfromlv

But what happens when you get this feeling with no less than 10 bikes in the shop when you're there?

.......I think I'm a bit of a bike whore.

yea im like that too
i WANT alot of biikes but i cant get very far with no mony and no job

schleppp · 11-18-2007, 07:24 PM

That is so right. All the numbers, specs, suspension mumbo jumbo goes out the door when you ride the right bike for the first time. It is all about the feel. Besides isn't that what we ride for? The feel? Weather it is the feeling of your lungs bursting or hitting the perfect line on that super techy rock garden, or the feeling you get as you and your best buds roll to a stop at the end of great section with smiles as wide the Grand Canyon. Mountain biking is really all about feeling in one way or another.

Tedroy · 11-18-2007, 07:24 PM

... such a machine exists? Oh waitaminute... you need LOVE! or a Turner...

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Originally Posted by dirtmistress

Don't I want a bike that makes my heart fall when I see a picture of it? When I say it's name, the sun shines brighter and the flowers bloom wider? Do I want a bike based on facts and figures and technical crap I don't get anyway? When I touch it, I'm transported to a gentle mountain breeze and an endless green meadow with deer and bunnies all lazing beside a soft and pure mountain stream! Ssshhh..when you say it's name quietly, it's like praying! yeah, that's my next bike!

dirtmistress · 11-18-2007, 07:30 PM

No...not a 'urder'. or whatever you called it!

I've...I've only seen pictures of it. It makes my heart ache. I need meds!

Schecky · 11-18-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtmistress

Don't I want a bike that makes my heart fall when I see a picture of it? When I say it's name, the sun shines brighter and the flowers bloom wider? Do I want a bike based on facts and figures and technical crap I don't get anyway? When I touch it, I'm transported to a gentle mountain breeze and an endless green meadow with deer and bunnies all lazing beside a soft and pure mountain stream! Ssshhh..when you say it's name quietly, it's like praying! yeah, that's my next bike!

VENTANA!

J_Sims · 11-18-2007, 07:39 PM

SoCom

Soft pure mountain stream...... no
Stupid levels of adrenaline/high speeds/big rocks

he!! yeah

RacinJason · 11-18-2007, 07:42 PM

I see an XCL in your future.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtmistress

Don't I want a bike that makes my heart fall when I see a picture of it? When I say it's name, the sun shines brighter and the flowers bloom wider? Do I want a bike based on facts and figures and technical crap I don't get anyway? When I touch it, I'm transported to a gentle mountain breeze and an endless green meadow with deer and bunnies all lazing beside a soft and pure mountain stream! Ssshhh..when you say it's name quietly, it's like praying! yeah, that's my next bike!

Evil Chocula · 11-18-2007, 07:49 PM

Hmmm.... Jones?

DeeZee · 11-18-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtmistress

Don't I want a bike that makes my heart fall when I see a picture of it? When I say it's name, the sun shines brighter and the flowers bloom wider? Do I want a bike based on facts and figures and technical crap I don't get anyway? When I touch it, I'm transported to a gentle mountain breeze and an endless green meadow with deer and bunnies all lazing beside a soft and pure mountain stream! Ssshhh..when you say it's name quietly, it's like praying! yeah, that's my next bike!

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiner

The big revolution

11-18-2007, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirtmistress Where's Allison?	Emotion bike buying Don't I want a bike that makes my heart fall when I see a picture of it? When I say it's name, the sun shines brighter and the flowers bloom wider? Do I want a bike based on facts and figures and technical crap I don't get anyway? When I touch it, I'm transported to a gentle mountain breeze and an endless green meadow with deer and bunnies all lazing beside a soft and pure mountain stream! Ssshhh..when you say it's name quietly, it's like praying! yeah, that's my next bike! __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ Shannon; "You see the problem is that God gave men a brain and a penis...but only enough blood to run one at a time".

11-18-2007, 07:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
jfromlv trail sanitizer	But what happens when you get this feeling with no less than 10 bikes in the shop when you're there? .......I think I'm a bit of a bike whore. __________________ “Tani, dude, them Incycle guys have matching pants, we’re screwed!”-Winston

11-18-2007, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
schleppp STR Veteran	That is so right. All the numbers, specs, suspension mumbo jumbo goes out the door when you ride the right bike for the first time. It is all about the feel. Besides isn't that what we ride for? The feel? Weather it is the feeling of your lungs bursting or hitting the perfect line on that super techy rock garden, or the feeling you get as you and your best buds roll to a stop at the end of great section with smiles as wide the Grand Canyon. Mountain biking is really all about feeling in one way or another. __________________ "It doesn't get any easier, you just go faster." Greg LeMond

11-18-2007, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
dirtmistress Where's Allison?	No...not a 'urder'. or whatever you called it! I've...I've only seen pictures of it. It makes my heart ache. I need meds! __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ Shannon; "You see the problem is that God gave men a brain and a penis...but only enough blood to run one at a time".

11-18-2007, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
J_Sims An Illustrated Scumbag	SoCom Soft pure mountain stream...... no Stupid levels of adrenaline/high speeds/big rockshe!! yeah __________________ If you don't live for something... You will die for nothing That's right 1/2 Horse power baby http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

11-18-2007, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
mechmann STR Veteran	please don't tell us it starts with a T and ends with urder. honestly though, i feel the same when buying a new bike. i build all my own and the whole process is almost spiritual. it is so incredible to see all the pieces and then put it together.

11-18-2007, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Evil Chocula I drank the 29" kool-aid.	Hmmm.... Jones? __________________ And my straw reaches acroooooooss the room, and starts to drink your milkshake... I... drink... your... milkshake!

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