where did he find him?dhtahoe said:
What Happened to Chumba Wumba?
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Yeah, Marlopez, they are there. It is down near the angels stadium a block or two off of Katella. They don't have the front shop like they used to but Ted is usually around. Bob is also gone, apparently he retired. I would call first to make sure they have what you need...I believe you are looking for a floater and I just bought one from them a couple of weeks ago so you never know how much he keeps stocked. Same old phone #.
I found him hiding behind my couch, sneaky bastard.LukeD said:
I hear that's how he finds most people.
lol i'll have to go check. sorry for joking i know it's serious for people that say that, but i can't stop thinking of forrest gump. "have u found jesus yet gump?" "i didnt know i was suppose to be looking for him sir"Jesus said:I found him hiding behind my couch, sneaky bastard.
I hear that's how he finds most people.
I was joking too. When it comes to religion, there is plenty to joke about. People take it waaaayyyy to seriously.LukeD said:
marlopez said:
Email them.
What do you need? I work 10min down the road from them, maybe we can work something out. Otherwise keep calling, everytime I stop in Ted is either there or in route.
Oh yeah, I also live in Bellflower so could possibly save you some drive time.
Oh yeah, I also live in Bellflower so could possibly save you some drive time.
wow thanks for your help. i crashed and the threaded insert in the derailleur hanger got pulled out so i dont know if i need a new one or it can be put back in properly. and i was wondering if they had any new floaters for the f4 where the brake mounts above the swingarm.Pegboy said:
thanks a lot pegboy!
The floater I just bought for my F4 holds the break above the swing arm. The rod still connects below, (picture a boomerang with the axel hole in the middle). This uses a IS mount but is designed for the 160mm configeration. In otherwords, I had bought a set of Juicy 5's 203mm that came with the 203mm adapter, I had to switch to the 160mm adapter to mount the brake. The rod required for this floater has to be at least 16.5 inches long, so if you have a floater now measure the arm to see if it will work. Also, when I bought the bike (used) it came with a new unmounted floater. Ted let me trade in that one towards the price of the new one, which made it very resonable.
I know we have never met, but I think we know/ride with some of the same people. I also know how frustrating it is waiting for parts ect.. From previous posts, I believe you are somewhere around LA so if you wanted to meet at my house I would be willing to bring your stuff by Chumba at lunch. PM me if you are interested.
I know we have never met, but I think we know/ride with some of the same people. I also know how frustrating it is waiting for parts ect.. From previous posts, I believe you are somewhere around LA so if you wanted to meet at my house I would be willing to bring your stuff by Chumba at lunch. PM me if you are interested.
thanks for you offer pegboy. but the thing is i have a brand new chumba/mrp chainguide that i bought from them back in december and never used so i am hoping ted will let me exchange it for a new floater plus whatever is left over.
as for the floater, thanks for letting me know how long the rod is because now i know i need a completely new arm too because the arm on mine is only 13", it is the older one where the brake mounts below.
so i guess what i basically need to know are if they have a floater that will work w/ my shimano xt calipers (4 pot) w/ 8" rotors and if they are able to fix my derailleur hanger. Also the odds of me driving down there and ted being at the shop because he isnt responding to emails or picking up the phone. because orange is a long way with all the traffic im gonna hit. haha
thanks again for all your help.
as for the floater, thanks for letting me know how long the rod is because now i know i need a completely new arm too because the arm on mine is only 13", it is the older one where the brake mounts below.
so i guess what i basically need to know are if they have a floater that will work w/ my shimano xt calipers (4 pot) w/ 8" rotors and if they are able to fix my derailleur hanger. Also the odds of me driving down there and ted being at the shop because he isnt responding to emails or picking up the phone. because orange is a long way with all the traffic im gonna hit. haha
thanks again for all your help.
Update: Chumba has moved again to a location in the same complex that they have listed on their site, different adress though. They also have a shop phone now so no more Ted voice messages. the number is: 714 986 9180
waiting on a Zulu DH for Rochester. the bike taking care of it sucks ballz...
went back for a cracked down tube. and painting it black....
we've tried to call and e-mail. but one time my friend got through he said that only the bike shop owner could call. this kid just needs his frame back. hell the locals here gave him a planet X hardtail just so he could ride with us.
went back for a cracked down tube. and painting it black....
we've tried to call and e-mail. but one time my friend got through he said that only the bike shop owner could call. this kid just needs his frame back. hell the locals here gave him a planet X hardtail just so he could ride with us.
Pegboy said:
That the enterprise street on or they back by the old location?
I believe it is 3325 Miraloma ave. unit #123, Anaheim CA
OK, final update.
I went by the new location today and it was very encouraging. For the past year or so I've had the feeling that Chumba might up and fold at any second. Ted seemed to be spread very thin and working on a lot of different projects leaving the bikes on the back burner.
It seems there has been a rebirth. The new location (listed above) has the chumba signs up again and a large impressive showroom floor with alot of posters and marketing stuff that I haven't seen before. Ted also has a new(?) partner named Alan Kang who was asking about local mechanics that they could posibly talk to. I am assuming that they are planning on doing a maketing push or at least an increase in production. Either way, I left with a good feeling that Chumba (new name; dropped the wumba) will be around for a while and proving much better customer service.
Here is the full name, adress and contact info:
Chumba Racing
3325 E Miraloma Ave. suite #123
Anaheim, CA 92806
www.chumbaracing.com, Alan's email: alan@chumbaracing.com
Ph 714 986 9180
fx 714 986 9105
They also said that the new website is in the works so stay tuned.
I went by the new location today and it was very encouraging. For the past year or so I've had the feeling that Chumba might up and fold at any second. Ted seemed to be spread very thin and working on a lot of different projects leaving the bikes on the back burner.
It seems there has been a rebirth. The new location (listed above) has the chumba signs up again and a large impressive showroom floor with alot of posters and marketing stuff that I haven't seen before. Ted also has a new(?) partner named Alan Kang who was asking about local mechanics that they could posibly talk to. I am assuming that they are planning on doing a maketing push or at least an increase in production. Either way, I left with a good feeling that Chumba (new name; dropped the wumba) will be around for a while and proving much better customer service.
Here is the full name, adress and contact info:
Chumba Racing
3325 E Miraloma Ave. suite #123
Anaheim, CA 92806
www.chumbaracing.com, Alan's email: alan@chumbaracing.com
Ph 714 986 9180
fx 714 986 9105
They also said that the new website is in the works so stay tuned.
Very cool to hear, Ted's a great guy and has some good ideas, hopefully we'll get so see some.
Glad to hear all is well at Chumba.
The recent absence of Chumba was due to the near fatal mountainbiking accident sometime in 2004
of someone very close to Ted while on an xc ride.
Since then that person has healed.
(I read this is some MTB mag a few months back.
Surprised noone else on this forum knew about this.)
After that happened he became very focused on religion, travel
and missionary work. Which doesnt surprise me at all knowing Teds character.
So good to hear all is well at Chumba.
When I owned a Chumba, dealing with Ted was an absolute pleasure. I have nothing but respect and admiration for him.
BTW the Chumba F4 is the best handling DH bike I have ever ridden period. If you ever get the chance 2 try it do so because its an amazing experience to feel how good that bike works corners.
the only reason why I sold mine was because where I ride there are more ''10 foot drops to uphills'' than there are berms and jumps
and the F4 was not designed for mega droppage
after all it is a race bike.
The recent absence of Chumba was due to the near fatal mountainbiking accident sometime in 2004
of someone very close to Ted while on an xc ride.
Since then that person has healed.
(I read this is some MTB mag a few months back.
Surprised noone else on this forum knew about this.)
After that happened he became very focused on religion, travel
and missionary work. Which doesnt surprise me at all knowing Teds character.
So good to hear all is well at Chumba.
When I owned a Chumba, dealing with Ted was an absolute pleasure. I have nothing but respect and admiration for him.
BTW the Chumba F4 is the best handling DH bike I have ever ridden period. If you ever get the chance 2 try it do so because its an amazing experience to feel how good that bike works corners.
the only reason why I sold mine was because where I ride there are more ''10 foot drops to uphills'' than there are berms and jumps
and the F4 was not designed for mega droppage
after all it is a race bike.
Yeah, it was a really bad accident involving a 60ft or so fall off the edge of a trail. He's also had some other business stuff going on that's a little more profitable that the MTBs, but i think now that it's up and running the bikes are turning back into his thing. He's got some really cool ideas for new bikes so we'll see if they pop up in the near futureFLdragon said:Glad to hear all is well at Chumba.
The recent absence of Chumba was due to the near fatal mountainbiking accident sometime in 2004
of someone very close to Ted while on an xc ride.
Since then that person has healed.
(I read this is some MTB mag a few months back.
Surprised noone else on this forum knew about this.)
After that happened he became very focused on religion, travel
and missionary work. Which doesnt surprise me at all knowing Teds character.
So good to hear all is well at Chumba.
When I owned a Chumba, dealing with Ted was an absolute pleasure. I have nothing but respect and admiration for him.
BTW the Chumba F4 is the best handling DH bike I have ever ridden period. If you ever get the chance 2 try it do so because its an amazing experience to feel how good that bike works corners.
the only reason why I sold mine was because where I ride there are more ''10 foot drops to uphills'' than there are berms and jumps
and the F4 was not designed for mega droppage
after all it is a race bike.
We are still in the same business complex just a much larger multi level building. Check out CHUMBARACING.COM for more details.
We have your bushing set in stock also .
Check out the online store.
We have your bushing set in stock also .
Check out the online store.
3325 E Miraloma Avenue ,Unit #123 Anaheim Ca 92806 U.S.A.
Here is the web site www.Chumbaracing.com Call tole free and ask me any questions.
We now have a full line of bikes.
Thanks Jason
Here is the web site www.Chumbaracing.com Call tole free and ask me any questions.
We now have a full line of bikes.
Thanks Jason
Nice talking to you Dave .
If you have nothing nice to say then go play somewhere else.
I believe that the questions I answered are not spam. I was just trying to help people. Maybe I should leave that up to you Big Dave.
BTW read the questions before commenting.
Calling people a Douch Bag is not to intelligent.
I believe that the questions I answered are not spam. I was just trying to help people. Maybe I should leave that up to you Big Dave.
BTW read the questions before commenting.
Calling people a Douch Bag is not to intelligent.
I met Alan Kang a few weeks ago at the PV trails. Very cool guy and from the way things sound Chumba is really gearing up to become a contender in the race scene.
Better late then never I guess...ehh?If you have nothing nice to say then go play somewhere else.
I believe that the questions I answered are not spam. I was just trying to help people. Maybe I should leave that up to you Big Dave.
BTW read the questions before commenting.
Calling people a Douch Bag is not to intelligent.
Nice way to promote your business. Do you think starting crap on a forum looks good for Chumba?If you have nothing nice to say then go play somewhere else.
I believe that the questions I answered are not spam. I was just trying to help people. Maybe I should leave that up to you Big Dave.
BTW read the questions before commenting.
Calling people a Douch Bag is not to intelligent.
Calm down Beavis
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