Normally I'd be calling Aprils fools on T but that bush and wall are in his backyard!
If you don't mind the drive, a few of us have the same agenda as last week.
Saturdizzle - Laguna
Sunday - Claremont
Perfect spots to break in both new big bikes don't you think?
All right guys we need to take this "XC ride DH style" thing to whole new level.
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/trail-talk/16383-ultra-quest.html
http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=13237
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/trail-talk/16383-ultra-quest.html
http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=13237
I'd love to join you guys but I've got a bachelor party Saturday night so I'm iffy for Sunday.
crap on a stick!!!
Not sure how I feel about Laguna. Possibly. Also kinda thinking San Juan is long overdue.
I closed the browser right after I read, "Climb San Juan."
If study a map enough I'm sure you could a point to point that excludes the heavy climbing but includes the fun DH. Bell Ridge is supposed to be gnarly!
Even if it was 20 miles and included 5k of DH it would be pretty darn fun on the big bikes.
Even if it was 20 miles and included 5k of DH it would be pretty darn fun on the big bikes.
Gotta sell it, thought I had a buyer but he flaked out at the end AFTER I had bought the Demo.
The plan is to break it in proper this Thursday after work at the Jedi gap. I'm not much of a hucker but I figure the extra travel will do its job.
is it Demo 7 or 8, i can't really tell... don't know Spec. bikes by looks alone
Its a Demo 8pril Fools
Damn you.. and Scott tooIts a Demo 8pril Fools
you fukin had me on this one, I was already picturing you hittin' the Jedi gap.
:huh:Its a Demo 8pril Fools
I studied that wall and plant for a minute before I put that comment up.
Ya, there were actually 2 jokes in there; that I got the bike and that I'd ever hit the Jedi gap
Taylor has family in Los Altos too!
Hmm, maybe...just maybe...nah.
Its funny, I didn't even realize that when I picked it. I just was looking for something that didn't have snow in the background
MD, looks like we'll be blessed with some dry weather this weekend in the OC. Has to be true if Jackie Johnson said so.
I'm willing to beat those are real.
I'm willing to beat those are real.
i bet you are
opps...Freudian slip.
wow, randy, wow.
clear skies according to the less-sexy weather.com too.
i'll talk to the locals and see about mobilizing the forces.
clear skies according to the less-sexy weather.com too.
i'll talk to the locals and see about mobilizing the forces.
I'm trying to generate a trip down to SD on Saturday. Anyone in the OC area willing to allow me use of their joint to shower and change after the ride at Laguna, assuming Laguna or some other OC ride?
I know randy hates the pedal, but San Juan, anyone?
Haybear and or Deezul, whassup in SD?
I know randy hates the pedal, but San Juan, anyone?
Haybear and or Deezul, whassup in SD?
Laguna @ 8am - 10am. Peeps will trickle in between those times but I'll most likely be there at 8.
However, if you decide to hit some SD DH trails, I may be up for that depending on how far south.
Adam, you're more than welcome to come to my spot afterwards, but it'll be 20+ miles out of the way for you.
However, if you decide to hit some SD DH trails, I may be up for that depending on how far south.
Adam, you're more than welcome to come to my spot afterwards, but it'll be 20+ miles out of the way for you.
Koolio - What city are you in Randy? Any place is better than driving all the way back to LA 
Any interest in hitting Teds? I've never been. I've got a post in a thread for Haybear. We could see what is up with Dezul43. He rides there all the time.
Any interest in hitting Teds? I've never been. I've got a post in a thread for Haybear. We could see what is up with Dezul43. He rides there all the time.
wow, stanton is a bit backwards from where i wanna go. i've got a post up in the Ted's thread in this forum. I'll see what I can do to get peeps to host us. if we hit that far south, i may have a closer place to crash post-ride.
and - It's Alive!!!
sorry they are crappy, but my battery died before i could get the lights and angles set up well. T$ is gonna need to come by for some glamour shots
sorry they are crappy, but my battery died before i could get the lights and angles set up well. T$ is gonna need to come by for some glamour shots
Looks good!
What cranks are you running now?
What cranks are you running now?
Thanks man. I've got the Hone crankset on there now. They feel good in the parking lot :?
Canyon Acres lot, 8AM.
Bring protection.
Bring protection.
i like the Edgy plan. I'm gonna need directions to the Laguna meeting spot.
not sure i can make it there by 8am, but i'll be there soon after to catch a later shuttle run.
not sure i can make it there by 8am, but i'll be there soon after to catch a later shuttle run.
PM sent Adam. What kind of brakes you running?
gots the pm.
i'm running the magura louise carbon. i got them from the guy who sold the frame and wheelset to me.
got her floating around 41lbs now. only real places to drop weight now are the fork and rear shock. i could go down another 1 to 1.5lbs by going to a totem or a boxxer world cup. i've considered it, but passed on the cash outlay for this year. the rear shock, i could go ti or air, but i don't wanna but the coin yet. that would kill another pound. i guess i could ease up on the wheels by a 1/2 pound with lighter rims too.
I had the bottle rocket setup anywhere from 38.5 to 43lbs over the life of it in various configurations. i didn't notice much of a difference in any of the setups feeling notably better or worse. as i am comfy with everything as it is, i will leave it for a bit.
i'm running the magura louise carbon. i got them from the guy who sold the frame and wheelset to me.
got her floating around 41lbs now. only real places to drop weight now are the fork and rear shock. i could go down another 1 to 1.5lbs by going to a totem or a boxxer world cup. i've considered it, but passed on the cash outlay for this year. the rear shock, i could go ti or air, but i don't wanna but the coin yet. that would kill another pound. i guess i could ease up on the wheels by a 1/2 pound with lighter rims too.
I had the bottle rocket setup anywhere from 38.5 to 43lbs over the life of it in various configurations. i didn't notice much of a difference in any of the setups feeling notably better or worse. as i am comfy with everything as it is, i will leave it for a bit.
Randy-
How much does your Glory weigh? Have you made any changes to it?
How much does your Glory weigh? Have you made any changes to it?
No changes yet Nags. Looking into going single ring within the next month or so which will save a lb or so. I'll also eventually go with a diff wheelset and give tubeless a try. Not in a real hurry to swap anything else out until it breaks.
I'm sitting dirty at 46.
Your rig done yet?
I'm sitting dirty at 46.
Your rig done yet?