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Sombeech
07-08-2005, 11:20 AM
Just curious as to what everybody rides. Mine is a 2000 Klein Mantra Comp.

http://uutah.com/forum/files/bsl_trail_2.jpg

BrainDamage
07-08-2005, 11:58 AM
I have a 2004 Raleigh 4.0

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0WgAAACcbVq1OmJyiTQvG3W3S3Bm7M6qCpcnk0k984doygf3mz eIj9Gt6feGG0f7WoX7acRH7dKNLtrhw9edi73MMNdvyYR2!bFa !!glRx5gKjtkuE6P3cr1KaJ47WKAOkkj5CAsox9o/7-4-05%20039.jpg?dc=4675529812682162721
this is the first bike I have owned in at least 10 years
http://www.raleighusa.com/images/items/mtnat/full/04Ral_Ram4-f.jpg[/img]

crazy horse
07-08-2005, 01:28 PM
Transition Preston, from a company up in Seattle. Its sort of a freeride bike, but i have mine built up with lighter stuff so its not a pain to pedal uphill. Still rocks on the downhills though.

accadacca
07-08-2005, 01:39 PM
Nice looking rides boyz....Well I guess here is my old dinosaur. It is called a Cadex (made by Giant) It was a high end Giant back in its glory days. A few years ago I tore everything down and replaced everything but the frame. XTR all around and some other nice parts. I Love the bike! But I will have to bite the bullet and get a full suspension one of these days.

http://uutah.com/forum/files/p6250107.jpg

I bet I could still take any of you on a downhill. :nod:

rockgremlin
07-08-2005, 01:47 PM
Your guys' bikes suck!! Check out this sweet ride:

http://brandscycle.com/merchant/278/images/large/kettjunior.jpg

That's what I'm talkin' bout!! :haha: :haha:

Shan
07-08-2005, 03:33 PM
I ride a 2003 Diamondback Apex.

I am currently saving my pennies for a Santa Cruz Superlight! My body can't take the beating any more, I'm always sore after a big downhill or long ride. I just sold my car (last night) so that's $1200 blings right there!

Sombeech
07-08-2005, 03:57 PM
Cool.

Are you not a fan of disc brakes? I don't have them either, but I've never tried them.

live2ride
07-08-2005, 05:49 PM
I ride a trek fuel 95, full xt, I love it! I am looking into getting a turner also??

Shan
07-08-2005, 08:27 PM
Cool.

Are you not a fan of disc brakes? I don't have them either, but I've never tried them.

They were low end mechanical disc brakes and weighed alot. Plus the bike shop guy switched them out for Avid 7s for free, which were better and lighter. You don't really need them out here, I'd imagine they are more for Pacific NW stuff?

My hubby has a Superlight and luckily we both ride mediums. So I can take his when he's not riding!

What type of riding do you all do? I'm mainly XC.

Is that the BST Sombeech?

live2ride
07-08-2005, 09:04 PM
I love to ride cross country and am a fanatic about climbing, in regards to Shans post I need to get up and do some cross country riding up in Logan. Also, the bike that I have noe has disk brakes and I love them, and I had avids before but I don't think I can ever go back to good old normal rim brakes. Sombeech, we need to get a ride together up at snowbasin, I hit it today and it was great!!! :2thumbs:

crazy horse
07-08-2005, 11:35 PM
My type of riding is more aggresive trail riding and a little bit of freeride. I don't mind mixing in a little cross country every now and then, but i would much rather ride downhill than up. Oh, and I love disc brakes too, i would never go back to rim brakes again. They have so much more stopping power, especially in muddy or wet conditions.

DickHead
07-09-2005, 01:23 PM
I've got a small herd.....
Jamis Comet roadbike
Jamis Dakar Sport Mountainbike (no photos)
Surly Crosscheck cyclocross bike, mostly used for commuting.

accadacca
07-09-2005, 01:56 PM
I'm just a road geek!
Hey you said it. :lol8:


Cyclocross, in action!
What the hell is that? I have no clue...... :ne_nau:

BrainDamage
07-09-2005, 03:58 PM
I love my hydro disc brakes. but I havenever had any thing else.

I will almose ride any thing, but my favorite is tight .Single Track.

DickHead
07-09-2005, 07:39 PM
I'm just a road geek!
Hey you said it. :lol8:


Cyclocross, in action!
What the hell is that? I have no clue...... :ne_nau:

Seriously?
http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/

Sombeech
07-11-2005, 08:16 AM
Is that the BST Sombeech?

Yeah, the ogden one. I'll be trying the one above fruit heights soon. I'm STILL trying to get us Ogdenites to go on a steady once a week schedule.

Have you been on the Ogden BST?

Sombeech
07-11-2005, 08:18 AM
ISombeech, we need to get a ride together up at snowbasin, I hit it today and it was great!!! :2thumbs:

I know man, I've been itching to go there. I'm waiting for Chivato and KillEmAll to work out the kinks with their bikes (hopefully today) and we can all start hitting these trails with you.

Shan
07-11-2005, 12:14 PM
I haven't been on the BST yet, but I hear it's one of the first trails clear in the beginning of the season. I guess I'll have to page you next spring to see if it's ready.

Sombeech
07-11-2005, 12:38 PM
I'm trying to ride it once a week.

KillEmAll
07-12-2005, 11:12 AM
I don't ride this but I'd sure love to! My co-worker snapped a photo of this guy downtown.

KillEmAll
07-12-2005, 11:16 AM
I've upgraded from the walmart special, to a GT IDXC 1.0.

live2ride
07-14-2005, 10:03 PM
Upgrade???? J/K!!! Hope the bike is working well after the little hang up you had.

live2ride
07-14-2005, 10:07 PM
ISombeech, we need to get a ride together up at snowbasin, I hit it today and it was great!!! :2thumbs:

I know man, I've been itching to go there. I'm waiting for Chivato and KillEmAll to work out the kinks with their bikes (hopefully today) and we can all start hitting these trails with you.


I wouldn't recomend the BST in layton right now, very sandy, crowded and occasional horses, the ogden part is much nicer and much more enjoyable; however, if it is rainy or has been wet the trail will be rideable. I will be hiting snowbasin friday evening and sat morning? maybee I will have to hook up with you two and ride sat? Where is the trail at?

fourtycal
07-15-2005, 10:23 PM
Rocky Mountain Switch SL

crazy horse
07-16-2005, 09:38 AM
Those RM bikes are sweet. I was thinking about getting a Switch before i got my bike, but i couldn't find one for the right price anywhere.

Sombeech
07-17-2005, 08:33 PM
Rocky Mountain Switch SL

Looks like you had some fun.


I wouldn't recomend the BST in layton right now, very sandy, crowded and occasional horses

Thanks for the warning. I was thinking about doing that.

live2ride
07-19-2005, 03:07 PM
hey lets get out and ride? I went up snowbasin yesterday afternoon didn't see a single person on the trails, saw two bull moose wading in a pond and had a great time!! :rockon:

Sombeech
07-19-2005, 03:25 PM
That sounds awesome. I'm out this week though.

Maybe monday? We're thinking Mueller Park on monday, but I'd love to hit Snowbasin.

live2ride
07-19-2005, 03:33 PM
Hey I am down for Mueller, that is a great ride. Snowbasin is a little rocky and bit more technical. Do you like to climb alot? I would be down for heading to mueller, it would be worth the ride to rudy's flat!!

eddy1911
07-19-2005, 07:49 PM
My wife and I ride have one of these. We love em!

Sombeech
07-20-2005, 09:16 AM
My wife and I have one of these. We love em!

Lucky dog. I wish I could go with my wife.

I'm getting guilt trips for going a couple times a week. I tell her that I'm getting into shape, but.... :nono:

accadacca
07-20-2005, 09:48 AM
My wife and I ride have one of these. We love em!
Yeah the slayer is a classic model. I have looked at them. :nod: It will be a model that I seriously consider when I get a full suspension. Everyone knows that Rocky Mountain makes good downhill bikes. How does the slayer do for climbing and XC? Sweet bike!! :headbang: Now I WANT one! :doh: How is the company doing? Do you know or anyone? Good? :ne_nau:

eddy1911
07-20-2005, 04:28 PM
This is my first full suspension bike, so I don't have a lot to compare it to. My previous bike was a rigid frame with no suspension.

Our Slayer 70's have taken everything that we have thrown at them from Wasatch Crest to Porcupine Rim to Thunder Mountain. With the 5 " of travel front and back, it does make for nice riding. We feel very fortunate to have them.

Yes, I am lucky to have a wife that likes mountain biking. It does make it easier to get out and do more biking when she wants to do it too.

Thank you for the nice compliments.

Eddy