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biggsean · 07-20-2008, 11:52 AM

Hey guys, I was referred to this site by JeffJ, and just wanted to formally introduce myself. My name is Sean, and I'm from the Santa Clarita area. I used to ride on a regular basis 5-6 years ago, and have taken a hiatus since then. I've decided to get back into the scene again and hit the trails. I'm not your conventionally sized rider, being that I'm 6'10" 265, so gear is a little hard to come across for me, and I'm not as faster as some of you smaller guy.

I primarily ride a 21" Trek Y-33 that's decked out with Shimano XT hydros, and mainly XT/XTR components. As of late, I've been considering investing in a Gary Fisher HiFi Pro 29er, as I've heard they are great for tall riders.

Anyways, since I've been out of the game for so long, my conditioning is not what it once was. I used to regularly go on 25-30 mile rides, and I'd like to get back to that point again, but for now I'd like to ease into it and find some beginner trails around the Santa Clarita area.

Here's some pictures of my main rig:

Blue Rat · 07-20-2008, 11:53 AM

DBD · 07-20-2008, 11:59 AM

from Simi

jeffj · 07-20-2008, 12:08 PM

Welcome

and glad to see you 'onboard'.

I'm only 6'5", but I've got a couple of pounds on you at 267.4lbs as of this morning

I think we'll be riding later today around 5pm or so if you'd like to join us. Shoot me a PM or mention it here if you're interested.

JoeTruth · 07-20-2008, 01:00 PM

What the hell is with all of you from Santa Clarita and being giants? I mean, 6-10, 6-5, 6-7, what the hell is in the water?

Wow, I didn't know there was still Y's still in one piece. I was certain every single last one of them snapped in half and most while hanging from garage rafters.

Welcome. Now get our and ride your bike, damn it!

scottay · 07-20-2008, 01:40 PM

WElcome! I'm in CC too, maybe see you on the trails!

scott
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Laggdawg · 07-20-2008, 02:04 PM

Welcome aboard

northshore · 07-20-2008, 03:22 PM

ddmansprty · 07-20-2008, 03:51 PM

Hey Sean.

I was with Jeff yesterday. Good to see you found the board. Welcome!

jeffj · 07-20-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddmansprty

Hey Sean.

I was with Jeff yesterday. Good to see you found the board. Welcome!

Mike, this isn't the same Sean.

I steered this Sean here from empty-beer.

biggsean · 07-20-2008, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. It's refreshing to find the smaller, more friendly forums that cater to your geographic area. I hope to be getting back in the saddle on a regular basis so I can experience the adrenaline rush that comes from riding.

lmnop · 07-20-2008, 08:43 PM

Hey Sean, I've ridden with Jeff from time to time and am also another tall rider (6'3") from up here in the SCV. If you want to try out a XL Fisher 29er sometime, let me know.

By the way at 6"10", you may want to consider going custom, especially if you really get back into the riding thing.

biggsean · 07-20-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lmnop

Hey Sean, I've ridden with Jeff from time to time and am also another tall rider (6'3") from up here in the SCV. If you want to try out a XL Fisher 29er sometime, let me know.

By the way at 6"10", you may want to consider going custom, especially if you really get back into the riding thing.

I would LOVE to try out an XL Fisher 29er. Which model do you have? I just need to take it up and down the street to see if I'm comfortable in one.

Pain Freak · 07-20-2008, 08:53 PM

Hey Sean, nice to have you.
Were pretty close in size ,I'm a tad under 6'11", just a tad.
Hope to ride with you someday.
I used to live in CC, off White Canyon on Nadal St.

Wrecker · 07-20-2008, 08:56 PM

From OC

biggsean · 07-20-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Hey Sean, nice to have you.
Were pretty close in size ,I'm a tad under 6'11", just a tad.
Hope to ride with you someday.
I used to live in CC, off White Canyon on Nadal St.

Wow, I live on Delight St. near Leona Cox elementary school. Two giants, both into mountain biking, living in the same neighborhood. What are the odds of that???

jeffj · 07-20-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Hey Sean, nice to have you.
Were pretty close in size ,I'm a tad under 6'11", just a tad.
Hope to ride with you someday.
I used to live in CC, off White Canyon on Nadal St.

Just a 'tad'.....

Here's Mike on his 36'er...

Mike, you crack me up

lmnop · 07-21-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggsean

I would LOVE to try out an XL Fisher 29er. Which model do you have? I just need to take it up and down the street to see if I'm comfortable in one.

I ride an 07 Paragon hard tail. I find it to be more than enough bike for most of the stuff around here.

If you decide to make me up on the offer, take the bike in the dirt to really get a sense of it. If you just wanted to run it up and down the pavement, you could just go over to the local GF dealer (Valley Cycles). They have some XL 29ers in stock.

mtbgurl26 · 07-21-2008, 07:47 AM

SnglTrckMnd · 07-21-2008, 08:10 AM

from Camarillo!

07-20-2008, 11:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
biggsean Tallest rider ever?	New guy from Santa Clarita Hey guys, I was referred to this site by JeffJ, and just wanted to formally introduce myself. My name is Sean, and I'm from the Santa Clarita area. I used to ride on a regular basis 5-6 years ago, and have taken a hiatus since then. I've decided to get back into the scene again and hit the trails. I'm not your conventionally sized rider, being that I'm 6'10" 265, so gear is a little hard to come across for me, and I'm not as faster as some of you smaller guy. I primarily ride a 21" Trek Y-33 that's decked out with Shimano XT hydros, and mainly XT/XTR components. As of late, I've been considering investing in a Gary Fisher HiFi Pro 29er, as I've heard they are great for tall riders. Anyways, since I've been out of the game for so long, my conditioning is not what it once was. I used to regularly go on 25-30 mile rides, and I'd like to get back to that point again, but for now I'd like to ease into it and find some beginner trails around the Santa Clarita area. Here's some pictures of my main rig:

07-20-2008, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
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07-20-2008, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
DBD Old man goin' downhill	from Simi __________________ "Freeriding is not just about freeriding"

07-20-2008, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
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07-20-2008, 03:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
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07-20-2008, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
jeffj Bloated Ogre	Welcome and glad to see you 'onboard'. I'm only 6'5", but I've got a couple of pounds on you at 267.4lbs as of this morning I think we'll be riding later today around 5pm or so if you'd like to join us. Shoot me a PM or mention it here if you're interested.

07-20-2008, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
JoeTruth	What the hell is with all of you from Santa Clarita and being giants? I mean, 6-10, 6-5, 6-7, what the hell is in the water? Wow, I didn't know there was still Y's still in one piece. I was certain every single last one of them snapped in half and most while hanging from garage rafters. Welcome. Now get our and ride your bike, damn it! __________________ "The perfect lover is one who turns into a pizza at 4:00am."

07-20-2008, 01:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
scottay Senior Member	WElcome! I'm in CC too, maybe see you on the trails! scott ,

07-20-2008, 03:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
ddmansprty SCV MTBer	Hey Sean. I was with Jeff yesterday. Good to see you found the board. Welcome! __________________ "Make sure the fortune that you seek, is the fortune that you need" Riding 07 SlayerSXC http://chaingangmtb.com/ http://www.newhallbike.com/

07-20-2008, 08:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
biggsean Tallest rider ever?	Thanks for the warm welcome guys. It's refreshing to find the smaller, more friendly forums that cater to your geographic area. I hope to be getting back in the saddle on a regular basis so I can experience the adrenaline rush that comes from riding.

07-20-2008, 08:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
lmnop Member	Hey Sean, I've ridden with Jeff from time to time and am also another tall rider (6'3") from up here in the SCV. If you want to try out a XL Fisher 29er sometime, let me know. By the way at 6"10", you may want to consider going custom, especially if you really get back into the riding thing.

07-20-2008, 08:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	Hey Sean, nice to have you. Were pretty close in size ,I'm a tad under 6'11", just a tad. Hope to ride with you someday. I used to live in CC, off White Canyon on Nadal St. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

07-20-2008, 08:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	From OC __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

07-21-2008, 08:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
SnglTrckMnd Senior Member	from Camarillo!

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