Toshi's thread

Barbaton

Turbo Monkey

Jul 8, 2002

#281

so I was at international bike today, and the dude recommended an intense uzzi SL. Any opinions? He's also apparently pissed at Santa Cruz cause they don't have their **** together and haven't gotten their frames out on time this year.

Toshi, which intense were you previously the proud owner of?

WTGPhoben

Monkey

Jul 8, 2002

#282

Originally posted by Barbaton

Toshi, which intense were you previously the proud owner of?

I'll beat him to the punch and tell ya it was the uzzi sl

Toshi

Harbinger of Doom

Jul 8, 2002

#283

Originally posted by Barbaton
so I was at international bike today, and the dude recommended an intense uzzi SL. Any opinions? He's also apparently pissed at Santa Cruz cause they don't have their **** together and haven't gotten their frames out on time this year.

Toshi, which intense were you previously the proud owner of?

Intenses are expensive -- no way you'll make a $1400 cutoff. But you probably already knew this. Anyways, I had an Uzzi SLX. Zonic Man here had an Uzzi SL which he broke; then again, he would have been much better suited with the SLX from the start, and he is abusive to bikes.

The DBR guy just accepted my offer btw.

Both Ari and I will have new (old) toys to enjoy.

Toshi

Harbinger of Doom

Jul 8, 2002

#284

Originally posted by WTGPhoben

I'll beat him to the punch and tell ya it was the uzzi sl

Close, but no cigar :rolleyes:

Barbaton

Turbo Monkey

Jul 8, 2002

#285

boy their tazer ht looks funny without a seat tube. i guess it must be strong enough.

Toshi

Harbinger of Doom

Jul 8, 2002

#286

Originally posted by Barbaton
boy their tazer ht looks funny without a seat tube. i guess it must be strong enough.

You probably don't want a bike like that (or like my Evil) with a really slack seat tube angle, because it will make a horrible xc ride.

Barbaton

Turbo Monkey

Jul 9, 2002

#287

yeah, i know. I was just looking through the catalogue. it's for dual slalom, isn't it?

Toshi

Harbinger of Doom

Jul 9, 2002

#288

Originally posted by Barbaton
yeah, i know. I was just looking through the catalogue. it's for dual slalom, isn't it?

My bad. It is a ds rig, yes. Isn't it tempting to take a freakish bike and set it up for xc, tho? :eek:

I was considering a Schwinn Straight 8 downhill frame before I snapped up the Intense, and if it had front derailleur capability I would have been all over it. And that would have been a big mess.

WTGPhoben

Monkey

Jul 9, 2002

#289

so what's all this hubbub about HUCA getting psyched about racing MTB? I know we're lazy (and some of us are trials riders in disguise), but I'm feelin' we could bike fast for prizes, eh?
(or at least convert some of those pavement dwellers to fat tires)

thoughts?

Toshi

Harbinger of Doom

Jul 9, 2002

#290

Originally posted by WTGPhoben
thoughts?

In the fall when they solicited comments on their mtb racing plan I said I'd race if there was dh or trials.

I've had enough xc, tho.

Quadari

Monkey

Jul 9, 2002

#291

Originally posted by WTGPhoben
so what's all this hubbub about HUCA getting psyched about racing MTB?

Where did you hear this?

Toshi

Harbinger of Doom

Jul 9, 2002

#292

Originally posted by Quadari

Where did you hear this?

keith wrote:

either toshi or I would be the people to talk to. The problem with us is
that, we don't do this whole "organization" thing very well. I'd say the
best thing to do as far as getting all those roadies involved is to get me
their email addresses, and we can add them to the list and have some
HUMBA-HUCA bonding specific
rides. At any rate, the only way they're going to know what's up with us
is if they just get on the list. We don't do nearly as high a volume as
HUCA, so It shouldn't bother anyone.

~keith

On Tue, 9 Jul 2002, Thad Sze wrote:

>
> what do you guys think of this exchange? I'm probably not the right
> person to be dealing with it.
>
>
> Thad
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 12:37:35 -0400
> From: Amy E. Kerdok
> To: Thad Sze
> Subject: Re: [HUCA-Summer]Mountain biking anyone?
>
> Cool... I think HUMBA and HUCA should talk, as there was alot of interest
> in MTN bike racing this fall to round us out more as a team. I'm a mtn
> biker turned roadie, but still love to mtn bike

, and think all can
> benefit from learning the balance skills needed in mtn biking and the pedal
> stroke consistency needed in road riding.
>
> Are you a good contact person from HUMBA that perhaps we could work on
> joining forces with?
>
> Amy

>
> At 12:11 PM 7/9/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >we do have some people who compete, but we don't really have enough to be
> >that formal about it yet. Part of the reason for the hesitancy may be
> >that HUMBA started because the HUCA people were kinda cold about MTB.
> >Anyway, I'll keep you aware of rides, and we're always looking to expand
> >if you know of interested people. If we get enough we could formalize a
> >race team.
> >
> >Thad
> >
> >On Tue, 9 Jul 2002, Amy E. Kerdok wrote:
> >
> > > Ya I am aware of HUMBA. But at the last meeting of the year for HUCA when I
> > > suggested we combine forces and also have a MTB racing team, folks were
> > > hesitant... so Niki said she'd talk to HUMBA about it. In the meantime,
> > > folks just want to learn what mtn. biking is about and I said I'd help out.
> > > It's not an official thing or anything - just some fun rides. But thanks
> > > for the info!
> > >
> > > Amy

> > >
> > > At 11:01 AM 7/9/2002 -0400, you wrote:
> > >
> > > >I don't know if you know, but there is a harvard mountain bike club as
> > > >well. Someone is riding almost every day, usually to the Fells but also
> > > >occasionally Lynn and urban messing around. We have a list, which you
> > > >should join, but since a lot of people are touchy about email, we usually
> > > >use a ridemonkey thread to announce rides, etc. the link for that is
> > > >http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16951
> > > >
> > > >I'm in the process of replacing a stolen bike right now, but as soon as I
> > > >have a ride I'll be back on the trail. if you want, I'll make sure you
> > > >get on the email list as well.
> > > >
> > > >See you out there,
> > > >
> > > >Thad
> > > >
> > > >On Tue, 9 Jul 2002, Amy E. Kerdok wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hi there gang. I was hoping to start up a weekly mountain bike ride.
> > > > >
> > > > > Unfortunately Friday mornings work best for me, despite that
> > conflicting
> > > > > with the other ride. Depending on the interest, this can either be a
> > > > > beginner ride (or at least have some specific beginner weeks) or a more
> > > > > advanced go out and take out your weeks frustrations in the mud kind of
> > > > ride.
> > > > >
> > > > > In any event, I will be leaving from outside of Diesel Cafe in
> > Davis Square
> > > > > at 6:30 on Friday morning to head to the Fells with whomever else
> > wants to
> > > > > join me. Time is flexible, so if you want to come, but prefer
> > > > > later/earlier, just let me know!
> > > > >
> > > > > Amy

> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > _0
> > > > > '\ \~
> > > > > ( ) / ( ) /^\
> > > > > ````````````````````````````````
> > > > > Amy E. Kerdok
> > > > > [... snip, snap, pop]
> > > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > > huca-summer mailing list
> > > > > huca-summer@hcs.harvard.edu
> > > > > http://lists.hcs.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/huca-summer
> > > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _0
> > > '\ \~
> > > ( ) / ( ) /^\
> > > ````````````````````````````````
> > > Amy E. Kerdok
> > > [... contact info snipped]
> > >
> > >
>
>
> _0
> '\ \~
> ( ) / ( ) /^\
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> Amy E. Kerdok
> [...]
>

WTGPhoben

Monkey

Jul 9, 2002

#293

some of the HUCA crowd emailed thad about doing some rides, and in classic HUCA form they want to get all serious(translate: get up before 10am). Some racing would be fun but we need a bit of interest, and I'd prefer if it didn't just become an offshoot of HUCA.

EDIT: but I'd be psyched to meet some more riders as long as we don't have to get up at the crack of dawn

Quadari

Monkey

Jul 9, 2002

#294

Originally posted by WTGPhoben
but I'd be psyched to meet some more riders

Maybe some of them will be female...

NO...bad ari. :nope:

Barbaton

Turbo Monkey

Jul 9, 2002

#295

i agree that we shouldn't become integrated into them. 6:30 am is rediculous.

Barbaton

Turbo Monkey

Jul 9, 2002

#296

actually, any one want to go for a ride with the roadies? I always felt weird cuz i didn't know any of them. I know it's awfully early. i'm sure it's much more fun if it's not december and dark and 15 degrees...

Barbaton

Turbo Monkey

Jul 9, 2002

#297

...and it could be a good opportunity to meet these interested people.

(sorry, forgot that part.

)