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Mikey McFly · 07-20-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinky_180

I'll be riding this Saturday for the following event:
Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Depending on time, I may go all the way up Blackstar to Beeks place. Any takers?

I'd like to make it out to this.
Hopefully I get more people going

than

at my bike.

Looks like a lot of hiking with a 40lb bike.

stinky_180 · 07-20-2011, 01:22 PM

i think your better off riding your dh sled somewhere else. this area is all new territory for orange count and i highly doubt there will be any good dh trails... yet alone the traffic from IRC

Mikey McFly · 07-20-2011, 02:16 PM

I pretty much freeride anyways, but yea. They'd probably be all like "WTF dude! Rare plants maaan!"

TW it is. I'm gonna see if I can one shot it next time I go. Just bomb it like its cool.

*Vatche* · 07-24-2011, 12:42 AM

me and steve are hitting up a new trail in between lake forest and oceanside. san mateo canyon loop. planning to meet 830am sunday.

this is last minute but we just decided.

714- three 28- 71 four 6

stinky_180 · 07-25-2011, 10:49 AM

How was the ride Vatche?

*Vatche* · 07-25-2011, 11:35 AM

it was different than i expected. we did a lot of single track exploring. some of it was shittty and some of it was fun. my bike did ok, but i need to ride fullerton with it so i know what changed on my bike. cuz im so used to fullerton.

but yeah san mateo canyon was ok. not my favorite scenery tho. but it was technical. we bypassed a single track trail because there was a rattle snake. we are assuming that if we continued past the rattle snake we would have been on the main trail instead of the overgrown trail we ended up on for a short time

stinky_180 · 07-25-2011, 03:26 PM

Weak, but there is that mountain biker saying:

'If you're not bushwhacking or not lost, you aren't mountain biking'

I'll be riding Santiago Truck Trail to Old Camp then down the Luge tomorrow night? Any takers? Meet up time will be around 7:00pm, meet at cooks corner where El Toro becomes Santiago Canyon Road.

keistyle · 07-25-2011, 03:29 PM

i snapped my derailler hanger, allowing my derailler to get caught in my wheel....2 miles in, on the way down though.
No problem. The fix? 32w belt and a ziptie. no pedal no care.

Does anyone have a spare 9spd derailler they won't mind selling?
I had a shimano deore xt.

stinky_180 · 07-26-2011, 09:46 AM

Hrmmm, who do you go to for your LBS (Local Bike Shop)? What make model is your MTB again? I would highly recommend going to The Path Bike Shop. They stock many derailleur hangers and have a large selection of parts. They even have a 'take off' wall section for even cheaper parts in new condition.

Any takers on STT-Old Camp-Luge tonight? Ride meet up around 7-730pm at cooks corner.

If you haven't been before, here is some information to give you an idea of what this ride is like:
http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=44446

We can skip the old camp climb and head down the luge if you're tired.

keistyle · 07-26-2011, 03:32 PM

I go to a place called cyclery usa, people there are super helpful. i should check that place out. I'll see if i can scavenge some parts from friends.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinky_180

Hrmmm, who do you go to for your LBS (Local Bike Shop)? What make model is your MTB again? I would highly recommend going to The Path Bike Shop. They stock many derailleur hangers and have a large selection of parts. They even have a 'take off' wall section for even cheaper parts in new condition.

Any takers on STT-Old Camp-Luge tonight? Ride meet up around 7-730pm at cooks corner.

If you haven't been before, here is some information to give you an idea of what this ride is like:
Geoladders -- STT-Old Camp-Luge

We can skip the old camp climb and head down the luge if you're tired.

azndummie · 07-26-2011, 03:57 PM

Here's my ride
GT Sanction 3.0 7in front travel and 6in Rear
36 lbs
Fun!

MWH_Photo · 07-26-2011, 03:58 PM

If any of you go to Jenson you should hit me up so I can oggle your cars while you wait in will-call...

stinky_180 · 07-27-2011, 11:04 AM

Nice GT! But, you should remove those ugly reflectors off your wheels ;p

Hahaha, hook it up with an 'employee discount' and maybe I'll stop by with my ugly S13

Last nights was ride was amazing. Great weather, clear skies, bright lights below. I rode with a rider from another forum and he killed it! He gave me so many new tips, I already feel like a stronger rider lol. Anyways, I'm riding again this Saturday for my monthly volunteer work at El Moro BackCountry (Crystal Cove State Park). This ride will be at a slow and easy pace so come out!!

*Vatche* · 07-27-2011, 10:55 PM

im down to ride saturday at a slow pace matt

*Vatche* · 07-27-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MWH_Photo

If any of you go to Jenson you should hit me up so I can oggle your cars while you wait in will-call...

do you work in chino hills?

[email protected] · 07-28-2011, 10:25 AM

yummy!

stinky_180 · 07-28-2011, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vatche

im down to ride saturday at a slow pace matt

Sounds good! It'll be a very slow pace, I'm still recovering. What time works for you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

yummy!

damn!!!! you drifting on your dh bike???? lol

*Vatche* · 07-28-2011, 11:17 AM

whenever is good for you matt, how long you expecting the ride to be? i have some plans towards the evening.

stinky_180 · 07-28-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vatche

whenever is good for you matt, how long you expecting the ride to be? i have some plans towards the evening.

Ride shouldn't be more than 2 hours long. I was thinking in the early afternoon, like around 1pm?

*Vatche* · 07-28-2011, 02:38 PM

yeah thats fine with me, it would be like riding at the hottest part of the day though. but thats fine.

lemme know where to meet you at and what time to be there

Mikey McFly · 07-29-2011, 02:16 AM

I'm running TW around 9am or 10am if anyone wants to roll out and spot each other. Some sections get a little hairy. =P

MWH_Photo · 07-29-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vatche

do you work in chino hills?

Nah, I'm in Riverside..

We have a Corona retail store and Riverside is corporate/will-call

Sold my bike so I could buy an S13 after the wedding, but it's getting harder and harder not to just go out and get another MTB =/

stinky_180 · 08-04-2011, 12:11 PM

I'll be riding this Sunday at El Moro again. Didn't realize I scheduled myself to volunteer two weekends in a row... sucks! Anyone interested?

Hey Vatche, did you have time to install the pedals I gave you?

airhead · 08-06-2011, 01:08 PM

I want to get my self in this.

What bike will you guys recommend for a beginner?
Im not trying to spend a lot!
I have been checking GL for a used bike they seem to start out at $1000

Mikey McFly · 08-06-2011, 04:15 PM

How much are you looking to spend. A couple of guys here have hard tails and they're not really expensive. Just search downhill, free ride, or full suspension and see what comes up. Hit up a bike shop, they might hook you up with a deal with last year's models.

stinky_180 · 08-06-2011, 07:35 PM

I would highly recommend getting a hard tail first as you will learn most of your skills better on one. A full suspension will only handicap you when you're starting off. Some things to keep in mind when buying a mountain bike.

Make sure you buy a bike that fits you. How tall are you? You don't need the newest technology in your new bike (V-brakes and front suspension will do). Start off easy, you don't want to scare yourself off the trails.

Mikey McFly · 09-02-2011, 04:47 AM

Where'd everybody go?

*Vatche* · 09-02-2011, 03:24 PM

my bike needs to be taken in, and i have no money so im currently not riding.

my fork is too tall and it needs to be adjusted internally and i dont want to risk taking it apart myself.

other than that, guy at rei couldnt adjust my derailer after 2 hours, and couldnt figure out my creaking. wanted me to leave it but i rather take it somewhere else. prolly the path.

Mikey McFly · 09-02-2011, 04:04 PM

Bicycle Warehouse down here off Kearny Villa Rd do an awesome job. It's a bit of a drive for you but they work quick and do really great work. They're all downhill junkies and specialize more in mountain bikes than the other Bicycle Warehouse shops who focus more on road bikes.

tac 1 · 01-13-2012, 11:53 PM

Couple of co-workers and I went to ride at turnbull canyon last Tuesday. We had a blast! Except we got lost, but that was part of the whole experience. Parked at Beverly bld, went up at the water tower, down 7th st alley then got carried away and ended up at the residential area. Lol. We some how stumbled a spot called Hell's gate (creppy as fck!) then from there lost track till we got back to Turnbull canyon Rd Hahaha all in all great experience with our "wall mart" bikes! Lol

07-20-2011, 01:22 PM	#122
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 36 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	i think your better off riding your dh sled somewhere else. this area is all new territory for orange count and i highly doubt there will be any good dh trails... yet alone the traffic from IRC __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

07-25-2011, 10:49 AM	#125
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 36 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	How was the ride Vatche? __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

07-25-2011, 03:26 PM	#127
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 36 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Weak, but there is that mountain biker saying: 'If you're not bushwhacking or not lost, you aren't mountain biking' I'll be riding Santiago Truck Trail to Old Camp then down the Luge tomorrow night? Any takers? Meet up time will be around 7:00pm, meet at cooks corner where El Toro becomes Santiago Canyon Road. __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

07-25-2011, 03:29 PM	#128
keistyle Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: rancho cucamonga, ca Age: 31 Posts: 1,580 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	i snapped my derailler hanger, allowing my derailler to get caught in my wheel....2 miles in, on the way down though. No problem. The fix? 32w belt and a ziptie. no pedal no care. Does anyone have a spare 9spd derailler they won't mind selling? I had a shimano deore xt. __________________ Tacoheroi.com

07-26-2011, 09:46 AM	#129
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 36 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Hrmmm, who do you go to for your LBS (Local Bike Shop)? What make model is your MTB again? I would highly recommend going to The Path Bike Shop. They stock many derailleur hangers and have a large selection of parts. They even have a 'take off' wall section for even cheaper parts in new condition. Any takers on STT-Old Camp-Luge tonight? Ride meet up around 7-730pm at cooks corner. If you haven't been before, here is some information to give you an idea of what this ride is like: http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=44446 We can skip the old camp climb and head down the luge if you're tired. __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty Last edited by stinky_180; 07-26-2011 at 09:49 AM.. Reason: route information added

07-20-2011, 02:16 PM	#123
Mikey McFly Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I pretty much freeride anyways, but yea. They'd probably be all like "WTF dude! Rare plants maaan!" TW it is. I'm gonna see if I can one shot it next time I go. Just bomb it like its cool.

07-26-2011, 03:57 PM	#131
azndummie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: orange county Posts: 1,362 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Here's my ride GT Sanction 3.0 7in front travel and 6in Rear 36 lbs Fun! __________________

07-26-2011, 03:58 PM	#132
MWH_Photo Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Moreno Valley Age: 34 Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If any of you go to Jenson you should hit me up so I can oggle your cars while you wait in will-call...

07-27-2011, 11:04 AM	#133
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 36 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	Nice GT! But, you should remove those ugly reflectors off your wheels ;p Hahaha, hook it up with an 'employee discount' and maybe I'll stop by with my ugly S13 Last nights was ride was amazing. Great weather, clear skies, bright lights below. I rode with a rider from another forum and he killed it! He gave me so many new tips, I already feel like a stronger rider lol. Anyways, I'm riding again this Saturday for my monthly volunteer work at El Moro BackCountry (Crystal Cove State Park). This ride will be at a slow and easy pace so come out!! __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

07-28-2011, 10:25 AM	#136
[email protected] Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Porter Ranch Posts: 1,326 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yummy!

07-29-2011, 02:16 AM	#141
Mikey McFly Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I'm running TW around 9am or 10am if anyone wants to roll out and spot each other. Some sections get a little hairy. =P

08-04-2011, 12:11 PM	#143
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 36 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	I'll be riding this Sunday at El Moro again. Didn't realize I scheduled myself to volunteer two weekends in a row... sucks! Anyone interested? Hey Vatche, did you have time to install the pedals I gave you? __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

08-06-2011, 01:08 PM	#144
airhead Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IE/OC Posts: 1,885 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	I want to get my self in this. What bike will you guys recommend for a beginner? Im not trying to spend a lot! I have been checking GL for a used bike they seem to start out at $1000 __________________

08-06-2011, 04:15 PM	#145
Mikey McFly Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	How much are you looking to spend. A couple of guys here have hard tails and they're not really expensive. Just search downhill, free ride, or full suspension and see what comes up. Hit up a bike shop, they might hook you up with a deal with last year's models. __________________ "No one will ever know who said this quote" - Anonymous

08-06-2011, 07:35 PM	#146
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 36 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	I would highly recommend getting a hard tail first as you will learn most of your skills better on one. A full suspension will only handicap you when you're starting off. Some things to keep in mind when buying a mountain bike. Make sure you buy a bike that fits you. How tall are you? You don't need the newest technology in your new bike (V-brakes and front suspension will do). Start off easy, you don't want to scare yourself off the trails. __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

09-02-2011, 04:47 AM	#147
Mikey McFly Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Where'd everybody go? __________________ "No one will ever know who said this quote" - Anonymous

09-02-2011, 04:04 PM	#149
Mikey McFly Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Bicycle Warehouse down here off Kearny Villa Rd do an awesome job. It's a bit of a drive for you but they work quick and do really great work. They're all downhill junkies and specialize more in mountain bikes than the other Bicycle Warehouse shops who focus more on road bikes. __________________ "No one will ever know who said this quote" - Anonymous

01-13-2012, 11:53 PM	#150
tac 1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Couple of co-workers and I went to ride at turnbull canyon last Tuesday. We had a blast! Except we got lost, but that was part of the whole experience. Parked at Beverly bld, went up at the water tower, down 7th st alley then got carried away and ended up at the residential area. Lol. We some how stumbled a spot called Hell's gate (creppy as fck!) then from there lost track till we got back to Turnbull canyon Rd Hahaha all in all great experience with our "wall mart" bikes! Lol

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