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Discussion in 'Say Hello!' started by MegaLurker, Dec 10, 2016.


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  1. MegaLurker

    MegaLurker Member

    Location:
    Anaheim Hills, CA
    Name:
    Gary
    Current Bike:
    2011 Specialized S-Works 29er
    Long time IMTB / SoCalTrailriders / MTBR, countless other forum lurker here! Having been off the bike for a few weeks with a sick wife, 2 year old, and 8 week old... and with plenty of downtime between meals, diapers, and naps I figured its time to get social!

    The only previous interwebz interaction I've had was a number of years ago on Geoladders when J questioned whether or not I was really riding a single speed (I REALLY needed that extra 3 points to thrust me in to that coveted 87th place spot for the week).

    95% of my rides these days are solo, so hoping this forces me to reach out and glom on to some of these BStar-Motorway and Maple-Motorway night rides rides in prep for CC next year.

    Current ride shown below (2011)
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    And my new build which will hopefully be done before Christmas... 2016 Vassago VerHauen Black Label. Going SS rigid with this one as well... I don't like bike maintenance .
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  2. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Well... "hopefully" you have completed enough therapy that we will be able to change your name from @MegaLurker to something more appropriate to reflect your new social vows...:sneaky:
    I'm hoping you chose to join imtbtrails cuz we are socially acceptable, informative, actually ride bikes (a lot!), have the usual gambit of characters, and that we strictly enforce what I now have simplified to be the "No Dick" guarentee, ha ha.
    If you know (of) J-Zilla then we may already have issues. He's trouble, but since it sounds like he practically has his own forum "Ask J" here on the site then it would seem inappropriate to give him the cleated boot!:laugh:

    Ride lots, post lots, Welcome to imtbtrails!
    Mikie
     
  3. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Welcome, @MegaLurker!

    As the host of a few of those Motorway night rides, I look forward to seeing you out there!

    p.s. That's some nice looking steel... I started the SS journey on a steel hardtail, and will probably own another at some point. :thumbsup:
     
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  4. MegaLurker

    MegaLurker Member

    Location:
    Anaheim Hills, CA
    Name:
    Gary
    Current Bike:
    2011 Specialized S-Works 29er
    @Mikie - Thanks for the welcome, and absolutely... through my lurking found IMTBTrails to be very informative with some great reads; now looking forward to jumping in the mix with my own contributions.

    @Faust29 - I started off with steel as well (a used, beat up Gary Fisher Rig SS that cracked a chainstay weld a month after I got it), then picked up my SWorks which has been absolutely bulletproof the last 5 years... but recent hard downhill runs and a couple of spills have made me feel like I'm on borrowed time with that frame. Considering that many of my PR days are behind me, I no longer need a 17# rocket, and wanted to give steel another shot.
     
  5. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Welcome @MegaLurker ! Looks like the torture-loving-hardtail-singlespeed riders are taking over! :eek:

    Ride a lot. Write a lot. As you know from your lurking, we're a friendly bunch. :thumbsup: :cool:
     
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  6. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    What's up, MegaPoster :cool: Welcome, and congratulations on your amazing transformation :thumbsup:
     
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  7. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Welcome......I'm still not 100% convinced that you are riding a SS. :unsure: :cautious: :D Yes....I have trust issues. :whistling:

    There should be plenty of opportunities for big rides....I usually throw together something ridiculous on a weekly/semi-weekly basis. @Faust29 throws the weekday evening quickies.

    So Anaheim Hills......Oaks rider?
     
  8. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Welcome aboard Mega. Mikie's right...you will need a different username now.

    As others have said ride lots, post about it, but above all get some gears!!!:whistling:
     
  9. singlespeedrider

    singlespeedrider Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Phoenix AZ
    Name:
    Mark
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC advanced single soee
    No need for gears, stay single and ready to mingle.
     
  10. MegaLurker

    MegaLurker Member

    Location:
    Anaheim Hills, CA
    Name:
    Gary
    Current Bike:
    2011 Specialized S-Works 29er
    OK OK... so I really didnt think ahead on the Username :Roflmao

    @mtnbikej - Yep, I've got Deer Canyon right outside my garage, and I'll take that up to Weir and eventually make my way over to Oaks. Given tight riding time constraints with the kiddos, I've lately been choosing to turn the pedals from the garage than drive to BStar / Maple / Harding.
     
  11. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    The screen name "Damp Hero" is still available... grab it while you can!

    Beautiful looking bike! I'm a bit of a steel guy, but I do have those pesky gears on many of them!
     
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