The Bicycle Thread (11 Viewers)
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lumbee1
Native American
That was an old pick I postedI've had a couple steel rigid single speeds but I'm old now. I'll take the maintenance penalty for 120mm f/r suspension
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I've updated the bike with a RockShox Reba 100mm and Shimano hydraulic brakes. So much faster and more fun. I still miss rigid riding though.
JJ - I have and still ride a Kona Unit. I too replaced the rigid front fork with a 100mm RocShok due to wrist pain after a few hours on the bike.
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From my house to Sam’s Branch and back -45.2 miles. And they finally put in a tunnel out there. Not quite open but soon.
just swapped a bunch of parts onto the Chameleon. Carbon 35mm bar, xtr brakes, eagle drivetrain, Cane Creek Coil with 140mm. Absolute black oval chainring. Rage face dropper. Local guy laced up some Spank wheels to I9 hubs. The yeti has a bit too much travel for Charlotte so this is my Clt bike
Sweet
lumbee1
Native American
I stilll have my Waltworks custom steel fork and hope to install it on another bike in the future.
Sam's Branch is my usual put-in when I'm getting a ride in after work. I hadn't been out there due to the 'Rona, so it's nice to see they're working on the new section! Then you can park at Deep River and ride and come back for a beer!
I’ve had my lefty Cannondale ( Crack and Fail) for about 8 years. This is my third frame but still a great XC bike.
So, without reading 17 pages, do you guys go mountain biking as a group? I haven't rode USNWC trails in a long time.
lumbee1
Native American
No but we've talked about it a lot. Lately the trails in the Triangle have been closed due to wet weather conditions. Wet trails cause erosion which then leads the park rangers to shutting down the trails even longer so they can dry out and recover.
I'd be down for a low key group ride. I'm a slow and steady biker though, you "EXTREME BIKING" folks would have to wait for me at the end of the trail - I've done a few group rides with guys in their 20's and yeah... my old ass can't keep up.
I'm in the same boat. Turning 50 next yeah. I'm in decent shape, but don't have anywhere near the energy that the 20-somethings have.
Yep, that and the lack of fear or perhaps the lack of understanding of how precious life is? Or maybe my balls have shriveled up - as a father of 4 older kids that's looking forward to watching them grow up and have families... Too many near misses and unnecessary risks for the enjoyment level achieved, in my opinion.
AKA - juice is not worth the squeeze. Danger's my middle name - but the rush needs to be worth the risk and it hasn't been for me since I stopped "BMX" riding in the early 90's.
AKA - juice is not worth the squeeze. Danger's my middle name - but the rush needs to be worth the risk and it hasn't been for me since I stopped "BMX" riding in the early 90's.
I have a bell on my bike for 20 year olds - GTFOOTW - ;<)
Just kidding. Just turned 50 and ride alot.
Just kidding. Just turned 50 and ride alot.
lumbee1
Native American
I purchased and started riding a nice bike in 2004 and upgraded to a nicer bike in 2005. I wasn't very good and was ALWAYS last in group rides. I rode a LOT but skills, climbing, descending, and endurance were lacking. Fast forward to a couple of years ago and I'm going on infrequent group rides with younger people at work. They are having a hard time keeping up with me on my rigid singlespeed. I'm either good or they suck really bad.
jfz80
Cruisin’
Quality first post stuff right there bots folks.
In search of, decent 26 or 29 inch mtb, or info about them. Been away from bikes for a long time, and am tryin to get into a shape other than pear. LOL
Also, will probably sell my vintage 1993-94 GT RTS-3 full suspension bike. This was GT's mid grade suspension bike, aluminum frame, shimano components. Frame is 16 inch, which was too small for me after I banged up my shoulder, and could never get comfortable on it. Trying to assess value on the bike, is like trying to get a value from B A T .
Also, will probably sell my vintage 1993-94 GT RTS-3 full suspension bike. This was GT's mid grade suspension bike, aluminum frame, shimano components. Frame is 16 inch, which was too small for me after I banged up my shoulder, and could never get comfortable on it. Trying to assess value on the bike, is like trying to get a value from B A T .
