Another new guy ~

[DieselSmoke]

Hey all, noob to the forum and just getting back into the sport after a few years away.

Been riding since about 1983 when I got my Schwinn High Sierra, yeah back when mtb's were a chunk of steel that you would dread throwing on your back to hike a hill. Went through a few less than spectacular bikes before getting my '95 GT LTS-1 which I loved, but 2 broken rear triangles, and one at high speed (ugly crash) left me with no confidence in my ride and I basically quit riding for a while. Kept on the dirt bikes all along (WRF400 and CRF250), and just recently picked up an 07 Spec Enduro SL Comp - and I'm pumped on the sport again. (Funny what dropping $3k can do.)

Ridden the local hills and typical South OC spots for most of 20+ years, along with good summer trips in the Western states (Moab, Durango, Mammoth, 14'ers region in the Rockies) and just recently rode Saxon trail in Tahoe, aka Mr Toads.

Anyway, looking forward to meeting some new friends to share rides, crashes, blood, and a cold beer.

D

[J_Sims]

I am in Dana Point and ride a couple of times a week when I am home...

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by DieselSmoke

Hey all, noob to the forum and just getting back into the sport after a few years away.

Been riding since about 1983 when I got my Schwinn High Sierra, yeah back when mtb's were a chunk of steel that you would dread throwing on your back to hike a hill. Went through a few less than spectacular bikes before getting my '95 GT LTS-1 which I loved, but 2 broken rear triangles, and one at high speed (ugly crash) left me with no confidence in my ride and I basically quit riding for a while. Kept on the dirt bikes all along (WRF400 and CRF250), and just recently picked up an 07 Spec Enduro SL Comp - and I'm pumped on the sport again. (Funny what dropping $3k can do.)

Ridden the local hills and typical South OC spots for most of 20+ years, along with good summer trips in the Western states (Moab, Durango, Mammoth, 14'ers region in the Rockies) and just recently rode Saxon trail in Tahoe, aka Mr Toads.

Anyway, looking forward to meeting some new friends to share rides, crashes, blood, and a cold beer.

D

Love your user nameSome of my riding buds call me the Diesel. Not fast.....but good for the long run

[allison]

We'll chill at your place after a San Juan ride!!

[denmother]

Originally Posted by DieselSmoke

Hey all, noob to the forum and just getting back into the sport after a few years away.

Been riding since about 1983 when I got my Schwinn High Sierra, yeah back when mtb's were a chunk of steel that you would dread throwing on your back to hike a hill.

D

The Schwinn High Sierra was my first MTB too!!! I used to ride it on the same trails where I rode my horse in the Mira Loma/Riverside area.t

[foofighter]

welcome!

[genusmtbkr5]

Welcome, Half of #20 here. Hope to see out on the trails. I'm in South County also(Mission V)

Originally Posted by SAR_boats

Welcome to the madness. A few notes to help familiarize yourself with some of the other members.

1. Don't ever let ShinKen set the pace on a ride. You will die
2. CeeDub is a sandbagger, don't make any "friendly bets" with him before a ride.
3. LBMTB commonly tells people to "Stay thirsty, my friends." He means beer.
4. You get five points if you can guess what brand of bikes the following people ride: TurnerRob, ChumbaJason, TitusChick, TurnerWhore
5. When FoShizzle says "You're Ghey", just take it as a compliment.
6. MTBer3737 is the oldest mountain biker in the world. He is also faster than you or me.
7. Report to CC for "kickstand inspection" at the first ride you attend.
8. Report to SheClimbs after you get your kickstand inspection, for a "rearend and final drive inspection". Pray she doesn't give you "the shocker"
9. STR is way better than MTBR or Ridemonkey
10. Support JensonUSA and Adrenaline Bike Shop since they provide financial support for STR
11. Don't be stingy with the "thanks" button, it is free to use
12. No matter what your personal feelings or exeriences are, don't ever tell Dino Brown that Iron Horse bikes suck.
13. Don't ever challenge Guero to a drinking competition, you will lose.
14. FiredYoMomma, however, is a lightweight. I've seen girl scouts and Mormans drink him under the table.
15. Don't ever expect Integradriv3r to wake up in time for a ride, you will be waiting for a long time.
16. The only reason why Ladd Jasper is so nice is because he pitys the slow
17. Don't try to have more posts than TKblazer. It is impossible.
18. If I am ever on a ride with you, expect to hear a lot of cursing followed by crashing noises. Call 911 when this happens.
19. 2WheelLee and Hoosierdaddy can do one-handed wheelies up hills you or I would walk up. You will learn to hate them as much as I do.
20. AndyakaRut and Genusmtnbiker are the official STR ambassadors to every bike race available.
21. If you can catch Sauce, you get to kiss her. (Don't bother trying)
22. *Fill in the blank: I don't always drink beer, but when I do I drink _____________.*
23. *If I can see the coins in your pocket, you had better use them to call a tailor.*
24. 53,482: The number of bikes Rob will have to work on to pay off his bike parts and hot wing debts
25: 15.31: Number of seconds, on average, that a post by GabrielZink stays on the forum before it is deleted
26: JordansRealm has a better job than you, or me, or anyone that doesn't work at the playboy mansion.
27: LetyRides does roller derby. She is tougher than you.
28: Don't compare tattoos with JSims or QueenWilhemina. You will lose.
29: ~Pakiha~ was once the owner of the largest bruise in the history of man.
30. PainFreak thinks his moustache make him look manly.
31. Don't talk to Gurp13 about dogs.
32. For that matter, don't talk to Shudder about chopped Harley-Davidsons either
33. Dstepper makes the tough choices look easy: "Hmm I broke my Turner 5-spot frame, so should I get another 5-spot frame, a Turner RFX or a Niner RIP9? Eh, I'll get all of them and sort it out later."
34. Avoid hucking contests with CalEpic
35. Report all Steven Jackson sightings immediately. You'll know him when you see him
36. Mechmann and Allison don't really have jobs, all they do is go on bike trips
37. Carbonman and Shugamama ride the same trails as everyone else. But they do it on a tandem, pulling a trailer (seriously)
38. If you use words like cheers, bloody good, smashing, footy, tuppence, wot wot, guv'nor, or have ever said "God save the Queen" and meant it, then you will get along great with KeithB, Lefty Kev and Lazy Brit
39. Yes, I do love my bikes almost as much as my wife and daughter.
40. 1x1Clyde is faster than he looks. A lot faster.
41. Jackieo gives new meaning to the term "starved for attention"
42. PacMan has been seen recently racing around on his bike, eating dots and running from ghosts
43. You may know TurnerRob by his Indian name: Supah Wrench
44. When One_leg_rolled_up gets done with a ride in his reeboks and jeans, there is usually a bunch of pissed off riders on bikes that cost 4x as much as his that got dropped somewhere
45. Kid A excels at ignoring the doctor's orders
46. The following members are broken: Kid A, slowSSer, ChumbaJason, ~Pakiha~, mcgyver0302, Keith B,
47. There is no sex in the champagne room.

Most importantly: No one gets left behind. Ever.

*Stolen from "The most interesting man in the world" but very true

Welcome to STR

[Steamrolen]

Just Ride.........................man!

[Wrecker]

[Neccros]

Ahhhhh the GT LTS-1.... I had a '97 once... a friend owns it now

[ride hard]

[DieselSmoke]

Thanks for the welcomes. Seems that I stumbled upon a good group. These two particular lines intrigued me....

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

21. If you can catch Sauce, you get to kiss her. (Don't bother trying)
22. *Fill in the blank: I don't always drink beer, but when I do I drink _____________.*

So the first one stands on its own - how many guys have died trying anyway ?

And the fill in the blank - after a ride I'm drinking whatever is cold and in front of me. Sitting in a pub with the boys, likely a pitcher of a good IPA, or Dos Equis if the salsa is present.

See you in the dirt !