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L8 APEKS · 03-01-2008, 08:52 PM

I should be there...first ride in a LONG time! Could someone bring a reeeeealllly stiff tire lever? I've got fairly new tires and skinny rims and I have a flat in the rear. My tire levers were not up to the task of getting the tire back on the rim - they folded in half!

Pugz · 03-01-2008, 08:52 PM

Somebody will have tire levers, i have some and they should be strong enough

faded1004 · 03-01-2008, 08:56 PM

just rode 5 miles to test out my bike... makeing some last minute adjustments... to front deraileur... tomorrow will be fun! i am very excited...

2wheel_lee · 03-01-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by katonk

Guys, just to review:

Following 2Wheel_lee ANYWHERE = bad idea. Unless of coarse, you're Chuck Norris. Remember, this guys wins pro races. His idea of "easy" or "no problem" is not in line with reality.

Uh...I've only raced vet pro DH once, and it was a mid-pack finish. But, I was only riding a hardtail. The real pros would run away from me like I was standing still.

Anyhow, assuming the women who'll be with me will be up for doing that much of the loop, I'd gladly lead you guys and gals through the extra credit stuff past the dam.

Elvia, although it may feel odd having the shorter stem on your bike, I think once you get used to it, you'll like it. It may be a little more difficult to climb with, but it should improve your confidence on the downhills. Make sure you add air to your shock!

When I get to the parking lot, I may have to fit the gals onto bikes - one of them will be severely challenged by having to ride my 4X bike, which doesn't have a wide range of gearing (no, it's not the new one, but my trusty ol' Azonic).

bighit8 · 03-01-2008, 09:20 PM

2 wheel lee, I have my mongoose she could use, but it has candy,s on it. I can ride my dh rig, We could put my platforms on the goose, or she can just ride the dh. It has gears at least with a granny ring.

Rockinthecasbah · 03-01-2008, 09:32 PM

i built a duct tape chain guide for my 29er so I'm gonna be throwing gears and going slow the whole ride lol

Lambda_drive · 03-02-2008, 03:25 AM

wow, we've got a nice size group this Sunday, should be a fun time.

L8 APEKS · 03-02-2008, 07:35 AM

Clear and sunny 7 miles from the loop in Anaheim/GG. Regardless, apparently I'm "special" and cannot for the LIFE of me get my IRC tire back on my Sun rim. God I feel like a dolt.

Who makes gnarly tire levers? Not those little snap-together 3-piecers?

Pho'dUp · 03-02-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by L8 APEKS

Clear and sunny 7 miles from the loop in Anaheim/GG. Regardless, apparently I'm "special" and cannot for the LIFE of me get my IRC tire back on my Sun rim. God I feel like a dolt.

Who makes gnarly tire levers? Not those little snap-together 3-piecers?

The path sells levers with steel cores. Good stuff. Buy a handful of them so you'll never be without'em.

faded1004 · 03-02-2008, 11:20 AM

came back, it was very nice... my street tires didnt' do well on the hills... so i had to hike it up alot... after i get my girlfriend into more milage, i will switch to better tires...

it was good to meet all of you guys! i think i forgot everyone cause i was too busy looking and thikning about the trail...

Lambda_drive · 03-02-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by faded1004

came back, it was very nice... my street tires didnt' do well on the hills... so i had to hike it up alot... after i get my girlfriend into more milage, i will switch to better tires...

it was good to meet all of you guys! i think i forgot everyone cause i was too busy looking and thikning about the trail...

You did really well, I on the other hand didn't do so good, I had to cut at the train tracks. I guess not riding for two weeks will do that to you.

katonk · 03-02-2008, 01:46 PM

Great ride Pugz! Thanks.

Lot of new faces today, and a lot of new single speed bikes. WHEN WILL THIS SINGLE SPEED FAD BE OVER?! We had a larger than normal group and although the over all speed was a little slower than normal, it was a little more fun than normal. Those of you who didn't go to Hero's afterwords missed out.

hoovermd · 03-02-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by katonk

...WHEN WILL THIS SINGLE SPEED FAD BE OVER?!...

When gears become necessary

Pugz · 03-02-2008, 08:47 PM

These rides really are a lot of fun and it is great that more and more people are coming on them.

faded1004 · 03-02-2008, 08:55 PM

i am sorry i didn't get to go to heros, can someone explain what that is? resturant right?

do you normally hang out afterwards? i particularly left to take my gf to aliso after... after taking the fully loop, i knew she would not get past the first hill...

Pugz · 03-04-2008, 05:47 AM

This will be the St. Patrick's day version of the Sunday Loop so wear your green.

Lambda_drive · 03-04-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugz

This will be the St. Patrick's day version of the Sunday Loop so wear your green.

I don't need to wear green.

katonk · 03-04-2008, 06:46 AM

No ride on the 9th?

Quote:

Originally Posted by faded1004

i am sorry i didn't get to go to heros, can someone explain what that is? resturant right?

do you normally hang out afterwards? i particularly left to take my gf to aliso after... after taking the fully loop, i knew she would not get past the first hill...

It's a sports bar and restaurant. Huge selection of beer, massive omelets.

katonk · 03-08-2008, 07:57 AM

Based on the underwhelming response I'm guessing there will be no ride on the 9h.

Lambda_drive · 03-08-2008, 08:04 AM

There isn't a ride on the 9th?

03-01-2008, 08:52 PM	#121 (permalink)
L8 APEKS I'm a FUN-GI!	I should be there...first ride in a LONG time! Could someone bring a reeeeealllly stiff tire lever? I've got fairly new tires and skinny rims and I have a flat in the rear. My tire levers were not up to the task of getting the tire back on the rim - they folded in half! __________________ -Sean - Founding Member of the DNF-6 Race Team! 2007 KHS XC204 :: 1990 Alpine Stars Al-Mega E900 SS 36/18 "Justin had a warm spicy sausage...which I slowly munched on while I sipped Perpetuem and Pepsi." - Allison

03-01-2008, 09:20 PM	#125 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	2 wheel lee, I have my mongoose she could use, but it has candy,s on it. I can ride my dh rig, We could put my platforms on the goose, or she can just ride the dh. It has gears at least with a granny ring. __________________ DINO BROWN:I am a BIG fan of the G-Spot! You can quote me on that! JASONMASON: Dude you didn't get lost...Thats where the trail ends!!!!

03-01-2008, 09:32 PM	#126 (permalink)
Rockinthecasbah A.D.D. unleashed	i built a duct tape chain guide for my 29er so I'm gonna be throwing gears and going slow the whole ride lol __________________ All Previous Races and Events 50% offf check it out !!!!!!!!!!! Get that pic you almost bought for half off !!!! http://www.RobbinsPictures.com

03-02-2008, 07:35 AM	#128 (permalink)
L8 APEKS I'm a FUN-GI!	Clear and sunny 7 miles from the loop in Anaheim/GG. Regardless, apparently I'm "special" and cannot for the LIFE of me get my IRC tire back on my Sun rim. God I feel like a dolt. Who makes gnarly tire levers? Not those little snap-together 3-piecers? __________________ -Sean - Founding Member of the DNF-6 Race Team! 2007 KHS XC204 :: 1990 Alpine Stars Al-Mega E900 SS 36/18 "Justin had a warm spicy sausage...which I slowly munched on while I sipped Perpetuem and Pepsi." - Allison

03-02-2008, 01:46 PM	#132 (permalink)
katonk DFL > DNF	Great ride Pugz! Thanks. Lot of new faces today, and a lot of new single speed bikes. WHEN WILL THIS SINGLE SPEED FAD BE OVER?! We had a larger than normal group and although the over all speed was a little slower than normal, it was a little more fun than normal. Those of you who didn't go to Hero's afterwords missed out. __________________ This space for rent.

03-01-2008, 08:52 PM	#122 (permalink)
Pugz Fat guy in a little coat	Somebody will have tire levers, i have some and they should be strong enough

03-01-2008, 08:56 PM	#123 (permalink)
faded1004 STR Veteran	just rode 5 miles to test out my bike... makeing some last minute adjustments... to front deraileur... tomorrow will be fun! i am very excited...

03-02-2008, 03:25 AM	#127 (permalink)
Lambda_drive λ_drive	wow, we've got a nice size group this Sunday, should be a fun time.

03-02-2008, 11:20 AM	#130 (permalink)
faded1004 STR Veteran	came back, it was very nice... my street tires didnt' do well on the hills... so i had to hike it up alot... after i get my girlfriend into more milage, i will switch to better tires... it was good to meet all of you guys! i think i forgot everyone cause i was too busy looking and thikning about the trail...

03-02-2008, 08:47 PM	#134 (permalink)
Pugz Fat guy in a little coat	These rides really are a lot of fun and it is great that more and more people are coming on them.

03-02-2008, 08:55 PM	#135 (permalink)
faded1004 STR Veteran	i am sorry i didn't get to go to heros, can someone explain what that is? resturant right? do you normally hang out afterwards? i particularly left to take my gf to aliso after... after taking the fully loop, i knew she would not get past the first hill...

03-04-2008, 05:47 AM	#136 (permalink)
Pugz Fat guy in a little coat	This will be the St. Patrick's day version of the Sunday Loop so wear your green.

03-08-2008, 07:57 AM	#139 (permalink)
katonk DFL > DNF	Based on the underwhelming response I'm guessing there will be no ride on the 9h.

03-08-2008, 08:04 AM	#140 (permalink)
Lambda_drive λ_drive	There isn't a ride on the 9th?

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