I DIDN'T Ride My Bike Today, Cuzz....

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  1. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Sorry to hear that. Give me the exact coordinates and I will cuss out the rocks and gravel at that spot when I am out there riding it next month.
     
  2. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Yes, definitely. In fact just changed from fanitidine to omeprazole to help address it.
     
  3. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Bummer, J.J. What's the prognosis?
     
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  4. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Damn, James, that was more than losing skin. Hope you get it figured out soon. OTOH, when you play it safe nothing ever happens... forget that noise. Go for it or bust. :thumbsup:
     
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  5. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I DIDN'T ride my bike today through the Cherry Canyon ST because....

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    I only had 20 minutes to kill between work stops so I hiked/jogged/walked it instead. :D
     
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  6. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Wind. Cold.
     
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  7. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I haven't ridden since last Sunday and I see no ride for me coming in the immediate future due to weather, work, and just life. Work gets all bunched up on me in the first week of every month. I am SLAMMED right now.
     
  8. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    I bailed on my friend today, that hurt. By the time my work was done, so was I.

    I’m telling ya, these strains this year are burly and long lasting. The wife is also trying to kick hers out in TX. Pesky shite.
     
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  9. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    Bled brakes for the first time, got shimano mineral oil in my eye. Says to call a doctor but I flushed it and having a beer now, feels fine. Brakes work great too!

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  10. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Mineral oil with a beer chaser....:thumbsup:
     
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  11. blixet

    blixet Well-Known Member

    Location:
    San Gabriel Valley
    Name:
    Tom
    Current Bike:
    Transition Scout, TJ Ti
    And a roll of tp...
     
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  12. Derkderkall

    Derkderkall iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Monrovia
    Name:
    Derek Allison
    Current Bike:
    2020 Specialized Fuse 29
    Did you use a certain kit? I need to bleed my xt's, but there's a variety of options of kits to order....
     
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  13. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    Just the basic Shimano kit that has the funnel and syringe, also picked up a jug of the brake fluid from the bike shop. I am sure the XT’s are like mine and will require a 7mm wrench to open the valve to squeeze the oil through.

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  14. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Outcome would have been different if it was DOT fluid...gotta love mineral oil. Note to self...eye pro not a bad idea either. Good on you for home wrenching, Corndaddy.
     
  15. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    Note to self....don't put your eyes so close to the Bleed Cup..

    I have bled a bunch of Shimano brakes the last month. Silly simple.
     
  16. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    It was actually from the syringe flapping around when I was trying to tighten it onto the rear brake. I put glasses on after that, dumb mistake but little mess and brakes are good as new. Indeed stupid simple but impressed my wife.
     
  17. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    Still healing, skin loss was substantial. Small 2sq" section was deeper than I realized. Still really sensitive.
     
  18. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Take care of yourself!
     
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  19. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    I think it was obvious for anyone who looked outside today. But if the weather didn't smack you between the eyes, it's been windy, cool, and off & on sprinkles today.

    But tomorrow I shall attempt to make up for it.
     
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  20. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    ...Cuz I did homework and trailwork...
     
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  21. Because, weekends are really hard to cut out on my family. And the 2.8 year old is driving me nutz. Stressed. Can’t wait to go to work tomorrow.
     
  22. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    Funny you say that, I said those exact words to my dad earlier when I was telling him today is not a good day to visit because our 2.25 year old refused to nap and was a zombified monster all day. “I cannot wait to go to work tomorrow.”
     
  23. I have a 9 year old and 6 year old also, but the little one is really starting to mess with us all and turn everything upside down. Stressed, frustrated, and my legs are crying. Last time i tried towing her in the burley trailer she wanted out the whole time so that option is burnt to. Stressed and looking for overtime at work.
     
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  24. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Wait... It gets worse. A lot worse. :p
     
  25. pperrelle

    pperrelle iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Oracle, AZ
    Name:
    Paul
    Current Bike:
    Ripley V4 & Ripmo V2
    But then they move out and finish up their education and you all of a sudden have a bunch of free time and extra $ in your bank account.
     
  26. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    Happening as we speak and the wife and I are enjoying it.
     
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  27. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    I am ashamed to admit that I have only ridden twice in the past two weeks and by the end of this week, number three, it will have only been three rides. Still backlogged with work and now I am having back spasms. Working in pain SUCKS!!! :mad:

    Longer days starting this Sunday is gonna wake me arse up, though. :D
     
  28. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    No ride today....probably not tomorrow as well.

    Finished up the bike prep for this weekend. With only 1 bike, can't afford to break anything.
     
  29. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Cuzz...hacky sack won out. :oops::geek:
     
  30. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Mainly because my lazy a$$ didn't crawl outta bed early enough to commute.

    But what the heck...DST begins Sunday!!!
     
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