The Official MS Bike Talk Thread - motors need not apply

[EvilAsPie]

Hey Mike- good seein' ya out with the GBS guys last night. I actually chased and caught the guy on the Sugar at the whoopdee.

Ha. I think that guy on the Sugar was me. Been riding since I was in high school, but only seriously riding since the beginning of August when I got that bike used. Been on two rides with GBS guys, and first time through most of those trails.

 

[ShagginWagon]

Pretty frame! I like those older sugars. Try just rolling through that whoopdee next time (no brakes)- it's a lot more fun. Glad you're getting out!

 

[saabaru]

Bike is back, managed to get out of the shop for under 200. Not too bad considering the bike is almost 10 years old. Hopefully take her for a spin today with daughter in tow.

 

[mikebike357]

Nice!!! If you need a trail-a-bike (not sure if your daughter is big enough to ride it yet) let me know. I know someone who is giving one away.

 

[ScoobySnax]

Hey I don't know if Im off topic but I ride 1-2x a week on my MTB, just bought a new Haro Mary XC Elite(29inch baby!) cause ive found you can beat the bananas out of a haro for like 1/2the price of other bikes. Its a bit heavy but I love it. Live in Cumberland, get at me someday for a ride yall.

 

[mikebike357]

I don't think we've ever had a Mainely Subarus Group RIDE... is it time?

 

[Chris]

I don't think we've ever had a Mainely Subarus Group RIDE... is it time?

I'd definitely go on a group dirt ride.

 

[ScoobySnax]

Yeah def do a dirt ride sometime.

 

[Pedro]

I don't think we've ever had a Mainely Subarus Group RIDE... is it time?

tried to do a MS team for that allspeed canned food charity ride last year.

I was the only one that showed

 

[Chris]

Riding on the road is boring...

 

[mikebike357]

Yeah... road riding is kinda boring, but I do it anyway.

The AllSpeed food drive should be coming up again...

 

[saabaru]

Rode the other day, when I got on the bike it still skipped. Reminder. I have a new chain a new cassette, what else could it be,

mike, Maybe next summer. She is only 2 1/2

 

[Pedro]

I am down again. I had a good time last year. It was all intown Portland, so it was interesting and the terrain changed depending on your route (which was completely up to you so it could be even more interesting)

I did it last year on my singlespeed MTB.

 

[saabaru]

Pedro, when is that this year?

Hook us up with some details.

 

[Pedro]

no idea, here is the website: http://cranksgivingportland.blogspot.com/

 

[mikebike357]

Since you're replaced everything in the drive train minus the front rings, I'd say start there for the skipping. Is it a big chunky skip or just little skips? Sound like it's the back or front?

Rode last night on my new Maxxis Ignitor rear tire. Me likey. Hooked up nicely. Too bad my seat rail broke... at least it was near the end of the ride.

 

[saabaru]

no idea, here is the website: http://cranksgivingportland.blogspot.com/

Thanks. My neighbor growing up did that

Looks like we have a little time. But I think I really want to do this.

 

[ShagginWagon]

Hey Mike-

I have a spare Rocket V (steel rails) that you can use tomorrow if you need it. Drop me a email directly if you want me to toss it in the car.

Bent my new mavic. Overpriced french crap FTL.

Bradbury 12 hour race tomorrow- 9/17. Come hang out, eat some BBQ and watch the race. 8A to 8P, Knights Wood side of the park.

 

[mikebike357]

Thanks Ted... I snagged the seat off my road bike. I checked to make sure it's road AND mtb. Was surprised when I took it off the road bike too. It's carbon with titanium rails! haha! It's also hard as a rock. Good thing I got new bike shorts.

If you need 26er wheels, I have some kickin' around... but only the fronts are disc.

 

[Chris]

So, any plans to do a group type mountain bike trip?

I just finished completely breaking my bike, so now it's back together and should be good for a while...