San Juan SS suffer-fest, er I mean group ride

[allison]

Just wanted to bump this so anyone planning on going can RSVP so we make sure to look out for you at the trailhead.

I'd like to meet at 8:30 and be RIDING by 9 am. Currently planning on doing the Old San Juan route, but depending we may do a Chiquito stint.

SS's preferred, but those riding geared are welcome. We just get to tease you all day. Oh, and you bring the beer!

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by allison

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SS's preferred, but those riding geared are welcome. We just get to tease you all day. Oh, and you bring the beer!

ha ha!! i'm down with that one for sure!!

[Keith B]

So back down to important issues............Its Heroes tonight....only 3 epsiodes left !!

[bjammin]

Hey guys/girls. I just got back from Jenson with my new SS frame and a nice set of Mavic hoops, so I'm looking forward to riding with you all again on Sat.
I'll post a photo or two after dinner tonight when I get it all together.
Ben

[allison]

Originally Posted by bjammin

Hey guys/girls. I just got back from Jenson with my new SS frame and a nice set of Mavic hoops, so I'm looking forward to riding with you all again on Sat.
I'll post a photo or two after dinner tonight when I get it all together.
Ben

Definitely! Would love to check it out.

[andino]

humm this looks fun...i guess i'll throw some stuff together onto my Dos Niner lol...i don't have my 29er wheels or fork yet so 26er stuff from my Stumpy build will suffice

[bjammin]

Hey Justin/Allison, and anyone else in the SD area. You guys want to join me on my maiden ride with the new SS at Hodges wed. night? I can start any time as long as we're done by 9.
Ben

[Keith B]

So anyway never mind Ben's SS what about tonights Heroes

I kind of hope they dont stop Syler because hey how can we have series 2 of heroes with no dysfunctional watch repair man?! Show me the powers baby!

[Sprockethead]

There needs to be a Hero's thread in the water cooler section. BTW, I didn't particularily like tonight's episode, kinda boring. Back to LOST.

[jcampbell]

Only three more seasons of Lost Andy... should be fun.

[Keith B]

Originally Posted by Sprockethead

There needs to be a Hero's thread in the water cooler section. BTW, I didn't particularily like tonight's episode, kinda boring. Back to LOST.

You need to embrace the darkness man! Its not everyday someone stabs their own mother through the chest with a large pair of scissors you know - thats the kind of thing that would make you want to go atomic!

Ideas for watercooler threads:

Heroes
Battlestar Galactica
LOST (I hear its awesome but never saw it)

[bjammin]

Originally Posted by Keith B

So anyway never mind Ben's SS what about tonights Heroes

I kind of hope they dont stop Syler because hey how can we have series 2 of heroes with no dysfunctional watch repair man?! Show me the powers baby!

Nice...
I can feel the love from here...
I love Lost, way too many theories floating around in my head.

[allison]

Originally Posted by Keith B

You need to embrace the darkness man! Its not everyday someone stabs their own mother through the chest with a large pair of scissors you know - thats the kind of thing that would make you want to go atomic!

That was kind of accidental, though, wasn't it?

Do you guys think there's going to be, like, a different set of people next season or something? I'm kind of confused by some of the comments. I assumed it'd just be the same people, maybe some new ones, maybe a few others might be brain food.

If there isn't a Heroe's thread yet, I'll start one.

[Tom Cosgrove]

What gears are good for sjt?
I am a little concerned about getting stuck on the exposed switchbacks in the middle. I am currently running 32x16. Might be a little heavy for a 96er on this ride.

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by Tom Cosgrove

Might be a little heavy for a 96er on this ride.

wait!! is there such thing as a 96er?

[allison]

Originally Posted by Tom Cosgrove

What gears are good for sjt?
I am a little concerned about getting stuck on the exposed switchbacks in the middle. I am currently running 32x16. Might be a little heavy for a 96er on this ride.

I basically have NO SS skills, so I'm running 32X21 on my 26". Justin will be riding a 32x22 on his 29er.

Aqua uses a 22T also, but not sure what chain ring he uses up front.

A stronger climber should be fine with 32x18 on 26 and maybe 32x20 on 29?

[Tom Cosgrove]

actually 69er sounds better.

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by Tom Cosgrove

actually 69er sounds better.

Is this the new toy?

[Keith B]

The switchbacks are tight and twisty and there are plenty of places where you'd normally be cruising the granny ring...even a few places where you have to get off so this should truly be a suffer-fest.....Allison is clearly into torture.......hmmmm but then we all signed up for it too........

(I'll be running 32:20 on 26")

[allison]

Originally Posted by Keith B

The switchbacks are tight and twisty and there are plenty of places where you'd normally be cruising the granny ring...even a few places where you have to get off so this should truly be a suffer-fest.....Allison is clearly into torture.......hmmmm but then we all signed up for it too........

(I'll be running 32:20 on 26")

Me?! You're running a harder gear than I am Either way it's going to be a tough day for me