Trading in the Slicks for Knobbies

Well, at least for a few days a week...

Hey everybody. My name is David. I've just decided my hiatus from the dirt trails has gone on for far too long (my last MTB was a Trek Y22...). So my birthday present to myself this year was a new 29er full suspension.

I'm always looking for fun people to ride with, on the dirt or on the road. I'm down in Costa Mesa but would happily make the trek to meet up.

Look forward to riding with y'all.

[EDIT: Added picture]
2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29er Comp

 

Way to get back on it.
Have fun!

PS...where are the pic's of the new bike?

 

Welcome! I ride both as well but usually need a lot more motivation to get out on the bike with slicks.

 

PS...where are the pic's of the new bike?

+1 on the pics and welcome from chino

 

Welcome from Las Flores

 

Not the Greatest Pic

Not the best pic, but it's all I have at work right now.

2011 Specialized Stumpjump FSR Comp 29er

[EDIT: Moved pic to top for ease of viewing]

 

Welcome from Riverside!! Check the calendar and come out for some rides.

BTW, nice bike!!! Specialized is definitely gaining market share in SoCal!

 

welcome! and nice bike

 

Welcome to STR

 

welcome back!

we're riding oaks (i think) this wednesday afternoon if you want to get that new rig dirty.

 

Sounds like fun. Hopefully my car will be out of the shop by then. I'll PM you tomorrow if it looks like I can make it. Thanks!

 

Welcome from Mission Viejo. Nice ride! And it's OK to ride on skinny slick tires, I do and I'm OK...kinda...sorta LOL. If you want to go on a road ride PM me and we'll ride some nice roads in South OC., and just check Upcoming Events for the fun dirt.

 

Howdy from a former Y-22 owner.
Y-22= stick
FSR= self guided missile
enjoy the ride

 

Not to hi jack the thread but What level ride would this be ? Never been to oaks but i would like check it out.

 

Welcome! I've got the same bike and have been riding it a few days per week since purchasing in January. Awesome ride! I'm usually found at the STT/Luge, Whiting, Aliso or Oneill. FYI: I was having a few issues with the front derailleur and my local shop (rock n road-mv) informed me that it was on "recall" so they switched it out. Hopefully you will not have the same issue but wanted to give you a heads up.

See you on the dirt!

 

If you are coming from the road, you might want to swap out those platform pedals for some clipless. Don't get sucked into the platforms just because its a mountain bike. Unless you are really riding some heavy duty DH, you probably won't benefit from them on XC style riding. I know a lot of guys that use clipless even with advanced DH. What type of rides will you be doing?

 

Thanks. My plan is to keep those on for a few more weeks until I'm comfortable again, but then I am definitely going back to clipless. What are the good types out there now? I have an old pair of Shimanos (I think that's what they are) and a pair of Crank Brothers somewhere as well.

 

moderate pace (fun first!), starting around 4, but we could meet you in the park (like the top of zips) if you can't start till later. we'll probably ride until dark, but there are lots of bailout points to make it shorter. pm me for details or questions.

dacaboose--hope you can make it (i just realized your screen name isn't a compound word: daca + boose. duh).

as for pedals, i just switched from cranks to shimano xt's--much more solid feel, way more durable, and adjustable. OTOH, crank bros. have great customer service (and they need it!).

 

Welcome from San Clemente. Sweet Ride!!!!

oh and BTW..... a well organized garage is a sign of a sick mind. hahahaha

and so it looks like you're in the right forum! hahahahhaa

Enjoy!

 

Lots of choices out there!!! You can also check out these threads:


Noob on clipless pedals

Shimano vs. Crank Brothers clipless pedals

Confidence and Clipless??

Making the brave move to clipless