NWIC Mountain Bikers

Gray Ghost · 05-31-2009, 11:46 PM

who wants to Mountain bike in the NWIC?

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TrickNipple · 06-01-2009, 12:41 AM

I will be working

so all of you should stay away from my work so I don't have to work on your bikes. You and I need to talk so I can get your bike tuned to stage 2

A1Fiddler · 06-01-2009, 01:09 AM

Sounds like fun, but I probably couldn't keep up as I haven't ridden in ages.

jojotherider · 06-01-2009, 01:17 AM

monroe is too far of a commitment for me right now. maybe later in the summer. is there a good mix of terrain up that way? I haven't done much riding on my bike yet and still trying to gain some confidence on it again.

hoping to put together a get together at Colonade some evening after work.

-joel

Gray Ghost · 06-01-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jojotherider

monroe is too far of a commitment for me right now. maybe later in the summer. is there a good mix of terrain up that way? I haven't done much riding on my bike yet and still trying to gain some confidence on it again.

hoping to put together a get together at Colonade some evening after work.

-joel

Yeah, there is a good variety of terrain. Hills, singletrack, streams to cross, waterfalls, open area, wooded trails. Hardly anyone out there either. Some great riding out by you next to the round about at the end of Hwy 203 and Falls city. Been out there a couple times.

If Sunday works better that would be fine for anyone interested. Conditioning is no biggie. Just out to have fun!

Loubaru · 06-01-2009, 11:35 AM

I bought a mountain bike on Friday and probably road it 20 miles this weekend (thats a lot for me, I haven't ridden a bike further than a mile or two since I was 14). Its a lot more fun than I thought it was going to be...but I'm too far up north to ride with you guys, plus I suck at riding.

Does anything know of a good mountain bike forum/review site? The bike I bought came carzy aggressive wide mud tires on it that don't get any traction in gravel, I need some good hybrid tires but know nothing about bicycles.

Gray Ghost · 06-01-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loubaru

I bought a mountain bike on Friday and probably road it 20 miles this weekend (thats a lot for me, I haven't ridden a bike further than a mile or two since I was 14). Its a lot more fun than I thought it was going to be...but I'm too far up north to ride with you guys, plus I suck at riding.

Does anything know of a good mountain bike forum/review site? The bike I bought came carzy aggressive wide mud tires on it that don't get any traction in gravel, I need some good hybrid tires but know nothing about bicycles.

Where are you at? Which bike did you buy? What size tires?

Dcups · 06-01-2009, 11:50 AM

Down to go but the bike needs a tune badly...

Anyone have any recommendations on where to go and get it tuned at?

kaspur_eh · 06-01-2009, 11:54 AM

mtbr.com

Gray Ghost · 06-01-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dcups

Down to go but the bike needs a tune badly...

Anyone have any recommendations on where to go and get it tuned at?

PM NickLipert. He does great work

RedHotLama · 06-01-2009, 01:54 PM

I need to get a rack for my new car so i can toss the bike on and start going out again.

jojotherider · 06-01-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

Yeah, there is a good variety of terrain. Hills, singletrack, streams to cross, waterfalls, open area, wooded trails. Hardly anyone out there either. Some great riding out by you next to the round about at the end of Hwy 203 and Falls city. Been out there a couple times.

If Sunday works better that would be fine for anyone interested. Conditioning is no biggie. Just out to have fun!

Are you talking about tokul? someone mentioned that to me the other day.

i'm just trying to get some skills down over at the park in my neighborhood. need just get out there and ride though.

-joel

Loubaru · 06-01-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

Where are you at? Which bike did you buy? What size tires?

I'm up in B'ham. I got a 2006 Gary Fisher hardtail with a 4" travel front shock that can be locked out. I don't remember the model but it is an aluminum frame and pretty nice (I think it was around $600-800 new). Tire size is 26", I think my boss is going to give me the factory tires off his super nice full suspension specialized (he replaced them with street tires).

I have already bought a couple things for the bike... Its nice coming from modding a car to modding a bike, instead of spending $200-1000+ for parts I'm spending $15-40, lol. If I have time tonight I'm going to find some bar ends online.

RuskeR · 06-01-2009, 06:20 PM

Where is a good place online to read up on the good trails in Western Washington?

daleyswanson · 06-01-2009, 06:22 PM

i'd be down but there is a rallitek garage sale car show thing goin on that day i think...?

Doobie Scoo · 06-01-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuskeR

Where is a good place online to read up on the good trails in Western Washington?

I have a book that shows all the trail heads in the puget sound area, I will try to remember to post the title when I get home.

GDBF · 06-01-2009, 06:41 PM

Actually I'm thinking to buy a decent mountain bike with the price range of $500-$650. I found one for $650 at Performance Bicycle with full suspension, disk brakes with hydraulic. Any recommendation on which bike and where to buy it? I live in Auburn.

mr soul · 06-01-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GDBF

Actually I'm thinking to buy a decent mountain bike with the price range of $500-$650. I found one for $650 at Performance Bicycle with full suspension, disk brakes with hydraulic. Any recommendation on which bike and where to buy it? I live in Auburn.

In that price range I would suggest a hardtail. All the bike manufacturers jumped on the full suspension wagon years ago but to get the costs down on those entry level models they put really lousy components on them. A hardtail in the same price range will have better brakes, better shifters etc. This matters as pieces wear. You'll have a much better ride on a bike that works well compared to a full suspension bike that won't shift and breaks. My 02 cents.

Also, CRAIGSLIST, as usual is a great place to find slightly used, higher end equipment at a good savings.

Erconcepts · 06-01-2009, 07:31 PM

I'd be down for sunday riding, I have school all day saturday, We should hit up colonade though, its easier for everyone of different skill levels, plus we can all get a chance to chill out together.

Erconcepts · 06-01-2009, 07:32 PM

Craigslist for a bike for sure, people always have awesome deals on there.

Erconcepts · 06-01-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

Anyone interested in going for a ride next Saturday morning the 6th? Go out and pedal for a couple hours? Have some great forest roads and double/single track just north of Monroe. Let me know if you are interested!

Let me know about sunday as I would be interested in riding some terrain I haven't ridden before.

jalm111 · 06-01-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doobie Scoo

I have a book that shows all the trail heads in the puget sound area, I will try to remember to post the title when I get home.

http://evergreenmtb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
http://www.dirtworld.com/trails/traillist.asp?id=47

I'd be down but don't really feel like going all the way to Monroe....

Luke

Gray Ghost · 06-01-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojotherider

Are you talking about tokul? someone mentioned that to me the other day.

i'm just trying to get some skills down over at the park in my neighborhood. need just get out there and ride though.

-joel

I think that is the place. Good spot to ride with varied terrain for beginners to experts. Nice terrain park too.

Erconcepts · 06-02-2009, 06:48 PM

Alright so are we doing anything this week.

SPKA_89 · 06-03-2009, 11:48 AM

Leavenworth!

June 6th Bavarian Bikes and Brews. A MTB Race with Bands and a Beer Garden.

I would love to join the NWIC for a ride someday.....

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06-01-2009, 12:41 AM	#2
TrickNipple A L I M I T Moderator Member#: 86213 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Wild wild Northwest Vehicle: 2006 Disrespect whole OT	I will be working so all of you should stay away from my work so I don't have to work on your bikes. You and I need to talk so I can get your bike tuned to stage 2

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A1Fiddler Scooby Specialist Member#: 184118 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Kent, WA Vehicle: 1986 GL Wagon Black	Sounds like fun, but I probably couldn't keep up as I haven't ridden in ages.

06-01-2009, 01:17 AM	#4
jojotherider Scooby Specialist Member#: 70730 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Snoqualmie, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX ltd AW 02 WRX, 00RS - sold :(	monroe is too far of a commitment for me right now. maybe later in the summer. is there a good mix of terrain up that way? I haven't done much riding on my bike yet and still trying to gain some confidence on it again. hoping to put together a get together at Colonade some evening after work. -joel

06-01-2009, 11:35 AM	#6
Loubaru Scooby Specialist Member#: 155489 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: NW WA Vehicle: 07 STi	I bought a mountain bike on Friday and probably road it 20 miles this weekend (thats a lot for me, I haven't ridden a bike further than a mile or two since I was 14). Its a lot more fun than I thought it was going to be...but I'm too far up north to ride with you guys, plus I suck at riding. Does anything know of a good mountain bike forum/review site? The bike I bought came carzy aggressive wide mud tires on it that don't get any traction in gravel, I need some good hybrid tires but know nothing about bicycles.

06-01-2009, 11:50 AM	#8
Dcups Scooby Newbie Member#: 194885 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seatown Vehicle: 05 Saabaru	Down to go but the bike needs a tune badly... Anyone have any recommendations on where to go and get it tuned at?

06-01-2009, 11:54 AM	#9
kaspur_eh Scooby Specialist Member#: 80569 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bend, Oregon Vehicle: 1996 OBS	mtbr.com

06-01-2009, 01:54 PM	#11
RedHotLama Scooby Specialist Member#: 104791 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: LicksNipple Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS Aspen White	I need to get a rack for my new car so i can toss the bike on and start going out again.

06-01-2009, 06:20 PM	#14
RuskeR Scooby Specialist Member#: 5824 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Hoquiam, WA. Vehicle: 2005 STi Aspen White 1990 240sx "SR20"	Where is a good place online to read up on the good trails in Western Washington?

06-01-2009, 06:22 PM	#15
daleyswanson Scooby Specialist Member#: 205604 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland Vehicle: 87J Robinson R22	i'd be down but there is a rallitek garage sale car show thing goin on that day i think...?

06-01-2009, 06:41 PM	#17
GDBF Scooby Specialist Member#: 108473 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lakeland Auburn, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX Blouch 340whp/363wtq	Actually I'm thinking to buy a decent mountain bike with the price range of $500-$650. I found one for $650 at Performance Bicycle with full suspension, disk brakes with hydraulic. Any recommendation on which bike and where to buy it? I live in Auburn.

06-01-2009, 07:31 PM	#19
Erconcepts Scooby Specialist Member#: 59669 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Mt Bachelor, OR Vehicle: 04 Forester Java Blk Pearl	I'd be down for sunday riding, I have school all day saturday, We should hit up colonade though, its easier for everyone of different skill levels, plus we can all get a chance to chill out together.

06-01-2009, 07:32 PM	#20
Erconcepts Scooby Specialist Member#: 59669 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Mt Bachelor, OR Vehicle: 04 Forester Java Blk Pearl	Craigslist for a bike for sure, people always have awesome deals on there.

06-02-2009, 06:48 PM	#24
Erconcepts Scooby Specialist Member#: 59669 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Mt Bachelor, OR Vehicle: 04 Forester Java Blk Pearl	Alright so are we doing anything this week.

06-03-2009, 11:48 AM	#25
SPKA_89 Scooby Newbie Member#: 186344 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Renton, WA Vehicle: 08 WRX Black	Leavenworth! June 6th Bavarian Bikes and Brews. A MTB Race with Bands and a Beer Garden. I would love to join the NWIC for a ride someday.....