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I was expecting a Diablo TR.
Where's the stoke? Where are the pics?
The only guy who had any interest in going to Diablo w/ me this year snapped his tib and fib at Snowshoe last saturday. Looks like I'm going to have to travel solo if I go. You guys got any plans to go back?
trip fell through for this past weekend. not sure when it will be back on. going to bolton valley this weekend. and for the record, i take about 1 photo for every 200 hours i spend on skis or a bike, less when i'm travelling, so basom needs to heal up and get back on the bike before you'll see anything.
Hey I don't have to work this weekend and my wife is out of town Sat. nite. If you are sticking atound I'd be up for beers. Or if you have a spare DH bike I'd be up for riding at BV on Sat. I have a hardtail but I expect you'd be riding more techie, techi gnar gar stuff. I have a camera too.Quote:
Originally posted by mildbill.
trip fell through for this past weekend. not sure when it will be back on. going to bolton valley this weekend. and for the record, i take about 1 photo for every 200 hours i spend on skis or a bike, less when i'm travelling, so basom needs to heal up and get back on the bike before you'll see anything.
as a matter of fact, there is sort of a communal freeride bike (basom's), but it might be a touch on the big side for you (although APK has ridden it and i think he did fine until cracking the non-drive bb cup and skipping town), it is a 19" ellsworth joker. the fork leaves a little to be desired though. i don't know if i'd DH on it.
are your phone#s still the same? we'll figure something out for beers at the least. i think i'm staying in burlington saturday night.
19" might be on the big side but it might do. Home phone is still the same pm for cell, you box is full.
if you want it for the weekend let me know. BB needs work before the bike will go though.
and bill is one fine bike tech http://tetongravity.com/ubb/icons/icon12.gif
do you have a non-drive crank to use--the one on there is shit.
its at john's in the north end. sick deore badass super flexy!Quote:
Originally posted by mildbill.
do you have a non-drive crank to use--the one on there is shit.
damn. don't think i'll have time to get those. helping NHalpineturns put his new 21' proline in the water tonight.Quote:
Originally posted by basom
its at john's in the north end. sick deore badass super flexy!
clean your box.
bill do you have alpineturns cell number?
If it isn't a huge deal to fix it would be cool to ride some DH, if it is a big pain in the ass and will take a gigantic effort on bill's part then I'll definitely use it. It would make up for the 3-4 times he bailed out on coming to Smuggs/ notch routes last season. [winky guy here]Quote:
Originally posted by basom
if you want it for the weekend let me know. BB needs work before the bike will go though.
and bill is one fine bike tech http://tetongravity.com/ubb/icons/icon12.gif
heh.Quote:
Originally posted by Vinman
If it isn't a huge deal to fix it would be cool to ride some DH, if it is a big pain in the ass and will take a gigantic effort on bill's part then I'll definitely use it. It would make up for the 3-4 times he bailed out on coming to Smuggs/ notch routes last season. [winky guy here]
billy, i could pick up cranks tonight for you?
bike is in arlington.
edit: box is so clean you could eat off it.
if you are going to be in the n.end anyway that woudl be cool. see if john has any old bb cups left over.
i thought you had an extra? i'll ask, and i'll go get the cranks.
feeling like hooking up vinmang could translate into a floor to crash on at Smuggs maybe once this season.
ha.
tricky basom.
i have an extra bb cup, but it's in weston.
and thats, like, on the other side of the universe.
This might be a possibility as long as there is beer involvedQuote:
Originally posted by basom
i thought you had an extra? i'll ask, and i'll go get the cranks.
feeling like hooking up vinmang could translate into a floor to crash on at Smuggs maybe once this season.
so you are saying you have to be drunk in order to put up with my nonsense?Quote:
Originally posted by Vinman
This might be a possibility as long as there is beer involved
fine, i'll bring beer.
No the beer is help convince my wife to let my internerd friends stay at the house.Quote:
Originally posted by basom
so you are saying you have to be drunk in order to put up with my nonsense?
fine, i'll bring beer.
i will offer many non-nerdy gifts to your kind and better half.Quote:
Originally posted by Vinman
No the beer is help convince my wife to let my internerd friends stay at the house.
Ooh! Ooh! I found one!Quote:
Originally posted by bagtagley
Where are the pics?
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/...807245042l.jpg
vin--your pm box is full, but 1030 tomorrow. i'll call if any mechanical problems arise with the biek and it becomes a no-go. don't forsee any of that though.
Quote:
Originally posted by mildbill.
vin--your pm box is full, but 1030 tomorrow i'll be getting out of bed. i'll call when mechanical problems arise with the biek and it becomes a no-go. my shit is always broke, so I most likely won't be there.
Good luck mang.... Hopefully better than last time and take a fuckin' camera.
box is now squeeky clean,Quote:
Originally posted by mildbill.
vin--your pm box is full, but 1030 tomorrow. i'll call if any mechanical problems arise with the biek and it becomes a no-go. don't forsee any of that though.
Where should I meet you guys. and what kind of pedals, I have SPD cleats on my shoes? Should I bring my MTB pedals and a wrench just in case
the elsworth is running flats, so if you like being clamped in you should bring your own pedals.
have fun doods.
and bring a camera ;)
camera, check
pedals, check
shoes, check
wrench check
small first aid kit, check
camelbak, check
health insurance up to date, check
Bolton, huh?
Keep the flats on.
(Don't forget the pictures)
why?Quote:
Originally posted by trainnvain
Bolton, huh?
Keep the flats on.
Just a personal opinion. I just don't see a lot of people, or hardly any at all, riding lift-serviced DH on clipless due to the bail out factor (especially if it's rained at all and it's greasy). I'd bring some flat shoes just for variety.
Not saying you'll need flats, but they do inspire a lot more confidence on the steep techy stuff IMO.
Flat pedals for DH and dirt jumping, always, b/c I suck.
Cool, bail out factor is probably a good reason, thanks.
I've always ridden flats with toe clips previously for DH, but since I had the clipless pedals I was thinking I might want them, so I guess I'll stick with the flats. Thanks