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Didn't this NG used to be about mountain biking?
I'm not posting to discuss how Ride-A-Lot rides only on
sidewalks and how so many others go slow thru 'beginner' sections of trails. Nor am I posting to talk about how mountain bikes are inexorably destroying the environment and/or all mountain bikers are liars. LIARS! :-) I actually wanted to talk about a bike...my Surly 1x1. After much contemplation, I have decided it's too big. Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but at 6'5", I actually _do_ want a smaller frame on the SS. The XL just doesn't give me the ability to get around on the bike as much as I desire with a rigid SS. However, I don't think I'll buy a new Surly frame retail for ~$400, because, well...I'm cheap, and it's Winter. I got plenty of snowboarding time to reload SS's. I'm keeping my eye out for a bargain, and that includes even swapping back to an SS conversion (maybe an old steel Specialized again). So if anyone knows of any options (especially you AMB-ID crowd), drop me a line... Will likely be dealing the XL Surly 1x1 frame too... G out |
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Didn't this NG used to be about mountain biking?
Smaller = more rigid. What do you think about a Klein Adept Race frame
for $500.00? I'm cheap, too. Tom Gman wrote: I'm not posting to discuss how Ride-A-Lot rides only on sidewalks and how so many others go slow thru 'beginner' sections of trails. Nor am I posting to talk about how mountain bikes are inexorably destroying the environment and/or all mountain bikers are liars. LIARS! :-) I actually wanted to talk about a bike...my Surly 1x1. After much contemplation, I have decided it's too big. Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but at 6'5", I actually _do_ want a smaller frame on the SS. The XL just doesn't give me the ability to get around on the bike as much as I desire with a rigid SS. However, I don't think I'll buy a new Surly frame retail for ~$400, because, well...I'm cheap, and it's Winter. I got plenty of snowboarding time to reload SS's. I'm keeping my eye out for a bargain, and that includes even swapping back to an SS conversion (maybe an old steel Specialized again). So if anyone knows of any options (especially you AMB-ID crowd), drop me a line... Will likely be dealing the XL Surly 1x1 frame too... G out |
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Didn't this NG used to be about mountain biking?
I actually wanted to talk about a bike...my Surly 1x1. After
much contemplation, I have decided it's too big. Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but at 6'5", I actually _do_ want a smaller frame on the SS. The XL just doesn't give me the ability to get around on the bike as much as I desire with a rigid SS. I'm 6'3" and I never found my XL Surly 1x1 any too big. What kind of riding are you doing that think you want a smaller bike - are you hucking the thing or what? I think you'd be miserable on a shorter frame if you ride XC trails of any distance. Not to mention you'd look like a goob. -Vee |
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Didn't this NG used to be about mountain biking?
Gman wrote: I'm not posting to discuss how Ride-A-Lot rides only on sidewalks and how so many others go slow thru 'beginner' sections of trails. Nor am I posting to talk about how mountain bikes are inexorably destroying the environment and/or all mountain bikers are liars. LIARS! :-) I actually wanted to talk about a bike...my Surly 1x1. After much contemplation, I have decided it's too big. Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but at 6'5", I actually _do_ want a smaller frame on the SS. The XL just doesn't give me the ability to get around on the bike as much as I desire with a rigid SS. However, I don't think I'll buy a new Surly frame retail for ~$400, because, well...I'm cheap, and it's Winter. I got plenty of snowboarding time to reload SS's. I'm keeping my eye out for a bargain, and that includes even swapping back to an SS conversion (maybe an old steel Specialized again). So if anyone knows of any options (especially you AMB-ID crowd), drop me a line... Will likely be dealing the XL Surly 1x1 frame too... G out I'd consider trading with someone riding a large. Craigslist.com is pretty big in NYC. Maybe try putting up a sign in your LBS? /s |
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Didn't this NG used to be about mountain biking?
Gman wrote: I'm not posting to discuss how Ride-A-Lot rides only on sidewalks and how so many others go slow thru 'beginner' sections of trails. Nor am I posting to talk about how mountain bikes are inexorably destroying the environment and/or all mountain bikers are liars. LIARS! :-) I actually wanted to talk about a bike...my Surly 1x1. After much contemplation, I have decided it's too big. Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but at 6'5", I actually _do_ want a smaller frame on the SS. The XL just doesn't give me the ability to get around on the bike as much as I desire with a rigid SS. However, I don't think I'll buy a new Surly frame retail for ~$400, because, well...I'm cheap, and it's Winter. I got plenty of snowboarding time to reload SS's. I'm keeping my eye out for a bargain, and that includes even swapping back to an SS conversion (maybe an old steel Specialized again). So if anyone knows of any options (especially you AMB-ID crowd), drop me a line... Will likely be dealing the XL Surly 1x1 frame too... G out Hey! My Man! Good to see you drop in. I figgerd you for first up to Bogus last week. I'm still riding, but waiting for it to get really cold for the good rides. The ng has been hijacked from some idiot that's allowed to post from his state hospital activity room. That's what you get when the liberals get control of congress... heheheh But let's hook up. I know you still drink beer.. CDB CDB |
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Didn't this NG used to be about mountain biking?
Paladin wrote:
snip The ng has been hijacked from some idiot that's allowed to post from his state hospital activity room. Dude, it's just my living room. Really! ;-) Shawn |
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Didn't this NG used to be about mountain biking?
On 5 Dec 2006 09:33:10 -0800, Paladin wrote:
Hey! My Man! Good to see you drop in. I figgerd you for first up to Bogus last week. ....and you'd be right. Even tho coverage was a bit thin, nice powder from that storm. Waiting for the next dump and the rest of the terrain to open. I'm still riding, but waiting for it to get really cold for the good rides. Missed my opportunity for my last ride up Shaw 3 weeks ago, maybe on the frozen ground with the SS sometime... But let's hook up. I know you still drink beer.. U know it brutha. U got my #. Whenever you're ready. Might even talk me into a cold ride sometime too... |
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Didn't this NG used to be about mountain biking?
I'm 6'3" and I never found my XL Surly 1x1 any too big. What kind of riding are you doing that think you want a smaller bike - are you hucking the thing or what? I think you'd be miserable on a shorter frame if you ride XC trails of any distance. Not to mention you'd look like a goob. I ride XC and on the greenbelt with my daughter. The Surly XL is 22", and a big 22 at that. My last SS was the size of the L (20") Surly and it fit me better. Basically the Surly's are sized big w/ not a lot of standover...just don't like that. My seat is only up like 6" and I wouldn't mind lowering it a bit. |
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Didn't this NG used to be about mountain biking?
Gman wrote: But let's hook up. I know you still drink beer.. U know it brutha. U got my #. Whenever you're ready. Might even talk me into a cold ride sometime too... Well, since you mentioned it, I'll be taking my barney class up to Tablerock tonight, via Shaw mtn, TR rd, and onto dirt from there... I think after 7 mos they oughta be able to handle it. We'll see who shows, and who can make it to the top without 3 or 4 breathers. Leaving MR parking lot across from the archery range at 430 if there's any chance you drop by. Considering what I expect to be a fairly slow pace, we could load your backpack up with rocks and you'd probably get a decent workout. CDB |
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Didn't this NG used to be about mountain biking?
Vee wrote: I actually wanted to talk about a bike...my Surly 1x1. After much contemplation, I have decided it's too big. Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but at 6'5", I actually _do_ want a smaller frame on the SS. The XL just doesn't give me the ability to get around on the bike as much as I desire with a rigid SS. I'm 6'3" and I never found my XL Surly 1x1 any too big. What kind of riding are you doing that think you want a smaller bike - are you hucking the thing or what? I think you'd be miserable on a shorter frame if you ride XC trails of any distance. Not to mention you'd look like a goob. -Vee He's a clueless newb and needs a smaller frame.... CDB |
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