New Toy... new bombing possibilities.

[joel]

Well, after 2 months of waiting my new bike finally came yesterday. My size frame was backordered nationwide, so I had to try to be patient since they hand make all these babys. Took it out for a short spin yesterday and it was definately worth the wait!!



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As for bombing... lighter is better. Since I spent a small fortune on this thing though, upgrades will have to wait a little while.



Of course, it snowed here (Western WA!!) last night so I won't be riding it outside for a while. That's OK, I'll do a snow MT Bike ride tonight.



Any other bicyclists here?

 

[dieselboy25]

Good to hear I am not the only one pushing pedals here. I have Kestrel 500ci with 650c Spinergies. Tons of mods weighting in at 17. 6lbs. Do you compete in road racing or triathlons?

Eric

 

[Diesel Freak]

Bicycles can get spendy real quick. I have a Cannondale SV700 Carbon..... it is set up more for downhill than XC..... Magura brakes. . shorty stem. . and a few other realy beafy parts.

If I were to total up everything... I would guess over 3K.



joel, ever ride in Tahuya, Capital Forrest, or Tiger MT. ?

 

[Big P]

I've been out of mountain biking for a while now, about 3-4 years. I've been real busy with work, but before this I rode alot. I got a Trek carbon fiber full suspension Y-bike. I bought just the frame and built it. The best part is the wheels, Ti-Dye titanium spokes on Ti-Dye Mavic rims, spent almost a thousand on just the wheels. I'm guessing the whole bike was about 4,200.

 

[joel]

no racing, just general fitness.

No racing. I'd like to maybe get to where I can do some of the long distance rides like STP or one of the AIDS rides. Yeah, I know about the controversy - I just want to be able to ride from Montreal to Portland, ME supported! I'm also planning on commuting to work 2-3 days a week, once I build up a base and I have more daylight to use.



The bike's a Litespeed Tuscany (3/2. 5 Ti) with full Ultegra, Mavic Open Pro wheels, Thompson Elite post, Flight Ti saddle etc etc. Haven't weighed it, but should be around 18 lbs or so (59 cm frame).



I also have a Specialized Enduro Pro for my off road activities. The road bike is to get me into better shape and peddling form so I can climb better in the mud! Well, than and I just hate running, so I need something to get me back in shape.



DF - haven't ridden those areas, though I've heard of them. I live less than a half mile from 3 or 4 access points to the Anacortes Community Forest Lands and no more than a 10 minute drive/20 minute ride from any of the 3 areas of the AFCL. Some good riding. I've also ridden some in B'ham (Galbraith, Padden, Chuckanut), Winthrop, and even Mt. St. Helens.

 

[Diesel Freak]

have not been to St. Hellens, but I will be this year..... my bike has gathered way too much dust lately. Are you going to the NW Bombers Pendelton BOMB party?

 

[DEZLPWR]

Tahuya rocks!

My in-laws have a cabin on the Hood Canal near Belfair State Park and we hit Tahuya all the time, especially in the summer... Lotta dirtbikes and horses though!

 

[Diesel Freak]

Done Tahuya on both dirt bikes, and mountain bikes..... it is much more fun with a motor fastest time on the whole Overland Trail was 45 minutes. . that was Haulin Butt.



Raced the BTB out there ... ... . while mountain bike racing is fun... the XC crowd sure whines a lot... ... ... downhill is much more fun!





Steve... if you ever get a chance do the Sun Top ride off forrest road 63 past Greenwater..... 21 Miles total. The first 7 miles is all up hill ... . close to 3000' gain in elevation... . the next 7 miles is all downhill single track back to the river..... then you follow the river back to the trucks.



This is a very technical ride, and has destroyed a few bikes and almost killed a buddy of mine. . (only thing that saved him from falling to the bottom of the canyon was bashing his shin on a log). . it is a blast !

 

[Ken B]

Joel and others!



It's great to see other cyclists on the site! Congrats on the purchase Joel... you'll be very happy for years to come... but speaking from experience... I think bikes (road or mtb) are ALMOST worse than our trucks... can't leave em' alone, always have to have the newest and best stuff (I'm not complaiing)! I used to race Road and XC MTB, but like others mentioned... work is taking up way too much time. Currently in the stable I have a Giant TCR-1 Road bike, Kona Jake The Snake Cyclocross bike, Kona Kula MTB, and VooDoo Bizango MTB. I better get off the computer and go ride... . that's right... . it did snow here again today in the Seattle area... maybe I'll just stay on the TDR a little longer and think about more Bombing!



Have fun, -Ken

 

[klenger]

Nice bike! I read in a Bicycling magazine one time about a guy who bought a titanium frame/bike. His wish upon his death was to be creamated and buried in his bike frame. He new his remains would be in tact forever.



I have a 10th anniversay (1990) Eddy Merckx TSX frame with Durace (1990 vintage) from hub to hub.



Me and my Merckx on Ride the Rockies in 1990