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[2wheel_lee]

spookydave,
I first tried to "hook" her with my hardtail dirtjumping/play bike (with only a 38t chainring up front), and she seems to like riding, so I've had my SLX sitting around that hasn't seen much use at all (I built up a singlespeed right afterward, and the SLX was kind of forgotten). And one of my biggest problems is that I never get around to selling stuff, so I have a ton of really nice parts that don't have much use. The SLX has some sweet parts on it: older CrossMax disc wheels (non-UST), Hayes discs, 2003 XTR stuff, and a Minute 3 fork. Since the 5th Element shock is kind of heavy, I replaced it with an RP23 (I had to buy that, but the price was right). Heck, if I needed to, I'd be happy to ride this bike!

We'll see how long her interest lasts. I can always keep the bike.

[spookydave]

so sould we start a poll to see what lasts longer.
1. the bike
2. the girl

j/k mang

[2wheel_lee]

No worries!

Well, if I have the bike for sale again, you may know the answer! On the other hand, since I fail to seem to sell stuff, I may ....I'll just put my foot in my mouth now...

[Pain Freak]

Welcome Lisa, as you'll see we have a pretty good size womens group here too. There is a Lady's Forum, but George won't let me in it, but Sharky does throw out some porn once in a while, but it's not the kind we guys like.

[dstepper]

Welcome aboard Lisa, with the time change around the corner I will be riding El Moro or Aliso Tuesdays and Thursdays after work.

I do not know why Mr. P. Freak knows so much about the Women's forum. I tried to sign up as Steven Jackson's sister Stephanie, but for some reason my account was cancelled.

Dean

[Sharky]

Big WELCOME Lisa. Yea lots of stuff in there the guys would have NO apreciation for!!
But I really thought you'd like that one Mike...
I'll behave See ya on the trails...I've ridden Aliso a few times.Much fun !!
These smiley faces are too much fun...

[Chopper]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Thanks for the Welcomes...

I usually ride around OC. Since I mostly ride alone I don't know too many trails. I usually stick around Whiting, Peter's, Santiago, El Morro, Aliso Woods, etc.

Thought if I got in on some group rides I can learn some more spots and get more familiar with the ones I presently ride. My internal compass sucks so I usually find a loop and stick with it rather than get lost...

Lisa, the SHARE Tuesday Night Rides will be starting up at El Moro as soon as the time changes (next week). We get a good group with a vast variety of skill levels and plenty of gals. The first few rides of the season will be pretty small groups but we have had as many as 50 riders. I will post details here later this week. BTW - You do not have to be a member of SHARE to ride with us.

[Wrecker]

Lisa,

When do you get out on the weekdays? I usually have Mon and Thurs off and try to get a morning ride in, let me know if you can ride.

Lee--let me know if that gf of yours wants a singlespeed, I need to sell my KHS soft tail (it has a Bomber shock, so there's some cush). And what the hell is up with sheltering her from SJT? You pushed me down it after I had been on my bike for only a few months.....guess that's the diff between friends and gfs

[Burdman]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Hello, per the Webmaster I am starting a new thread to introduce myself to the "STR Community".

Mountain biking is a hobby I don't share with any of my friends, so I thought I'd sign up here and see if I might be able to catch up with some people to hit the trails with.

Once I figure out how to manage my profile on this site, I'll look forward to meeting some of you!

Lisa,

Welcome to the site....I myself just recently joined as well, although I know quite a few people on the forum.
There's a ton a great people and rides out there, so feel free to just throw out a day, place & time you'd like to ride and I'm certain you'll find company.

FYI- Now that the time has changed; there's a Share ride every Tuesday night in El Moro @ 6pm. You don't have to be a member...all are welcome...and there's usually a pretty diverse group of fitness levels & abilities. They meet at the top gate on Ridge Park.

Cheers-
Scott

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by Chelle

Lee--let me know if that gf of yours wants a singlespeed, I need to sell my KHS soft tail (it has a Bomber shock, so there's some cush). And what the hell is up with sheltering her from SJT? You pushed me down it after I had been on my bike for only a few months.....guess that's the diff between friends and gfs

Unfortunately, I'm sure your SS is too big for her.

At that time, your skills were a lot better than hers are now. And what do you mean I pushed you down? You fell down that ravine all by yourself! And man, that was a nasty fall! But that was your second or third time there, right? didn't you have the red Specialized at that time? If that were me, it would have been a hospital trip...again.

[Wrecker]

THAT fall was probably my second, and it made the MTBR site--I'm changing my name.

Not wanting to copy CrashMaxwell, I'll need something new, fresh, different, yet something that expresses my notoriety for that crash, the one at the Shimano Sprint Series, VQ, and the others that I've forgotten after being hit in the head too many times

I'd sure like to find something else that I'm good at

[SAR_boats]

Welcome to our site Lisa. Thank you for introducing yourself and I hope you find STR to be a great group.

[Keith B]

Hey Lisa, lots of fun group rides and mixed riding styles to join in with - you'll have a blast.

[ka0t1c07]

Welcome Lisa. Just to let you know Pain Freak is a female rider. They just banned her from the ladies forum because she looks like a MAN. LOL