New Old Guy

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by Break n Bones

Hi All
Lurker for awhile now I want to be a member

Im not new to mountain biking , Been doing it scents 1986 but after a bout with a poor fitting bike , I gave up riding in 2001 , At that time I had a bare frame that needed to be built-up but it took 2 yrs to get it rideable by then life had dealt a few blows , Final getting to ride again last year I was once again riding.
Problems now are Im WAY over weight and my legs are noodles and Im old making riding not so enjoyable...So again I stoped riding .....Until last week when I was looking at my bikes on the wall and got the itch,,,

Questions : How do I get back into the groove again , Lose some weight and enjoy the trails ?

Anyway Hi to all you so-cal members
and a special note : Watch out for that CPATCRASH guy
Hes way nicer then he appears

What a great bast from the past

Back in the day that was the da $hit. Always wanted one but at the time would not part with my Merlin ti.

Welcome back!

Get get out and RIDE. Don't over do it and gently push yourself. You will be back in no time

[CPATCRASH]

That's a very rare Mantis too. I bought it from The Bike Beat back in the day and it was one of the ones RC built. It even has the rivited cable guides. The rear is origional as well.

Ride the BBQ chumba and save the Mantis!

[Break n Bones]

Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

That's a very rare Mantis too. I bought it from The Bike Beat back in the day and it was one of the ones RC built. It even has the rivited cable guides. The rear is origional as well.

Ride the BBQ chumba and save the Mantis!

Its 1 of 12 he made if I remember

I have to say its the best bike Ive ever owned and I still ride it now & then Im just more careful with it.

nowadays
The BBQ bike is going to be the main ride

Ive wanted to put Barney ( the older chumba ) back together just to ghost ride it off a cliff...WORST bike I ever had..16" seat tube with 21" top tube The guy this was made for has to look like an ape ( short legs LONG arms )

[CPATCRASH]

Originally Posted by Break n Bones

Its 1 of 12 he made if I remember

I have to say its the best bike Ive ever owned and I still ride it now & then Im just more careful with it.

nowadays
The BBQ bike is going to be the main ride

Ive wanted to put Barney ( the older chumba ) back together just to ghost ride it off a cliff...WORST bike I ever had..16" seat tube with 21" top tube The guy this was made for has to look like an ape ( short legs LONG arms )

WTF! Who are you callin an ape? I have a 34" inseam. Just cuz you have legs like a stork....

And I think the top tube is 23 1/2 to 24 if you measure it effective.

[Break n Bones]

Sorry wasnt saying you are an ape , Just the bike is built for one , Even when you owned it you quit riding for a time...remember before your Heart problem In fact I bet this bike caused it...