wayyy off the back

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by pastamon

yo STR,

Some people I know who live in your neck of the woods suggested I visit here, to check out threads and to sell some bike stuff that they think y'all would like.

I'm a non-racing MTB rider. I have been riding for a little while (about 12 years) and I have accumulated some nice bikes & parts over the past 5 years or so -- more than I need, more than I can use -- and I'm trying to sell off the stuff I don't use often enough. I hate having stuff sit around and not get used.

So if you're interested in some good deals on well-maintained bikes and parts, look for my thread in The Market Place.

yeah...as others have said, dont be "shy". if you need an e-hug, you definitely came to the right place!

i know you have lots of killer stuff to sell so hopefully once you have a few more posts you can post (what is it, like 10 posts needed?)

Originally Posted by pastamon

Sure, be happy to. But you've probably heard them from others.

The slow acceleration out of corners is a problem for me. The weaker wheels (unless you pop the $900 or whatever for I9) is a problem for me. The flexier rear assembly on a FS bike is a problem for me. The taller stance of the FS bike is a problem for me. The bike's desire to keep moving forward, and not want to be tossed around, is a problem for me.

All those things are positives on a fully rigid or hardtail SS, in my view. But for technical trail riding, especially when twisty and tight, the 26" wheel seems more fun to me.

I tried the 26" and 29" FS bikes back to back on several trails I know well late last season. The ones where I like the 29" FS better are wide open, bigger turns. Those types of trails exist where I ride, but they're not in the majority.

If I were racing XC I would have a different view. I don't race, and I don't care about racing, and I don't ride like a racer -- I don't compete with my pals for top of the mountain firsts, or other XC-racer-styled stuff.

The 29" holds momentum better, but takes more energy to get there. In tight twisty trails, it's a negative. Unless I'm on SS, where I'm pushing harder anyway.

i agree with your assessment entirely. i bought my 29er FS to fill the gap between my SS and my 35+ lb 26er FS geared bike. While i do love my more XC-oriented 29er FS bike, i am sure a 26er FS similar bike woudl also be great but yeah...for SSing, 29er is unambiguously the way to go.


EDIT: Dear Big Dick, I just noticed you provided a thanks...DO NOT thank me as it is very patronizing...now go eff yourself!

pastamon, please ignore Big Dick as that is precisely what he is. He is a total racer wannabee and while i dont blame him for coming to STR to learn the ins and outs of racing, he is nothing but a douchebag so please dont generalize the whole of STR based on his idiotic ways

[pastamon]

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

Sorry I came off like and ass. It wasn't intended that way.

From your original post it did sound like you just saw this place as a swap meet. I am glad that is not the case.

Welcome and enjoy!

No worries, BrewMaster. I think the thing I found strange is the idea that someone selling good gear at good prices to STR regulars somehow is NOT contributing to a "community." Maybe down in SoCal everyone is rich and therefore they don't need good deals on well-kept used gear? I don't know. I don't live there. But I do have an aunt and uncle down in Oxnard CA so does that count?

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by pastamon

No worries, BrewMaster. I think the thing I found strange is the idea that someone selling good gear at good prices to STR regulars somehow is NOT contributing to a "community." Maybe down in SoCal everyone is rich and therefore they don't need good deals on well-kept used gear? I don't know. I don't live there. But I do have an aunt and uncle down in Oxnard CA so does that count?

kewl...oxnard? that is the adjacent city to me. do you ever visit them?

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

kewl...oxnard? that is the adjacent city to me. do you ever visit them?

What U going to cheat on Burner........

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

What U going to cheat on Burner........

yep...feel free to have sloppy seconds if you want. i kicked his azz to the curb some time ago

[kbteachme]

Originally Posted by pastamon

Thanks Fred.

The Sultan is one of the things I will be trying to sell, if BrewMaster doesn't mind!

What size is your Sultan and how much do you want for it? PM me.

BTW - Welcome to our community

[pastamon]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

kewl...oxnard? that is the adjacent city to me. do you ever visit them?

I haven't since I was about 7. That's a long freakin' time ago. I keep threatening to do a road trip down there but with gasoline around $4/gallon and a truck that gets only 22 mpg on a good day, I can't afford it until I pull a Jed Clampett and miss a rabbit and strike oil with my rifle.