spicewookie

I finally remembered to mark that biotch as SOLD last year. 

Might have to check this out!

Long wheel bases save lives.

How fast can you go slow?

On 9/25/2023 at 12:34 PM, Chongo Loco said:

A few of us came to camp & race at bluff creek / Warda around 95. A few months later came back with my wife to visit her family and rode BCGB and City Park and maybe the old rifle range by Reimer’s. Loved it all but dabbed tons. Second time ever riding city park was on a visit in 97 riding with a friend from home. we got caught in a storm midway thru a lap. It was the storm that had the tornado that wiped out 183/1431 in cedar park then hit Jarrell.  We had no cellphones and no idea til we got back to our hotel. CP in the rain on a hardtail for 2 techie beginners was nutz!

the rifle range had it's own tech and obstacles......the old man that ran the place was nuttier than a squirrel turd.

On 9/1/2023 at 9:16 AM, Taco Man said:

shout out to Leif D aka Wookie for Starting Pace Bend.

That place is still rad!

city park in the late 80’s with a styrofoam cooler helmet. Bike before that was another Diamond Back with a rigid fork, friction shifters, and toe clips. 

1 hour ago, AntonioGG said:

 

Mesmerizing.

I waited around and even yelled out several times, but no one ever came to the hole. 

I don't mind riding in summer weather as long as it's in New Mexico or Colorado.

Blue valve caps are all that we’re waiting on. Aquarium has moved on to a new owner and probably making them hydroponically happy. 

Shorter stem and riser bars. 
 

“chicks with mullets ride better”

- Shane McAnally 2021

More blue bits being added by me today. 

Taking Mrs. Wook to Spider for her second taste Saturday morning. Anyone else planning to shred the gnar at SM Saturday?

Canyon Cycles did an Extreme Bike Makeover on the ol lady’s rig. Salsa Spearfish went mullet, way wider tires, dropper post, and more merica. Her bike was too XC and not very stable. We’ll be shaking down these drastic changes till it’s sofa king hot we can’t stand it. 
 

new build pics to follow. 

5 minutes ago, AntonioGG said:

I had some GT Brahma knock-off take-offs for my Univega.  I don't know anyone that had actual Brahma bars.  Also, one finger technique noted.

What fork is on there?

Fork is a Trek OEM RS mag 21 takeoff. It came on some high end trek (stealth with no markings) and the guy that bought the Trek wanted to show off and swapped to a “real” mag 21. Believe i got it from a mechanic at Northcross Sun & Ski. Stuck it on my straight blade fork Diamondback Apex. Been running “slack” ever since. 

1 hour ago, AntonioGG said:

Brahma bars!!

Scott AT-3?  Had to cut the ends off of some odi mushrooms and hockey tape the tree hooks. Please note the 1-finger braking technique on those cantis. 

Emma Long late 1980’s. 

9 minutes ago, AntonioGG said:

Can you still Superman?

Come find out. 

See you there!

8:30am. It. Is. On. 

Ok! Major plan change. Just spoke with Cullen and we are riding SM when they open Saturday. He’s good for half a day and lunch/beverages. I may/may not go back for more after lunch. Might go back to PB and jump in the lake a grill a steak at the compound. Anyone want some of that????? 

Haven’t been on the bike since last summer. My Banshee is park-worthy and has AF, Vail, WP, 512 trips/trails under its belt. It’s currently getting fresh sealant and a brake bleed. Bike is no issue. 
 

I’m physically in better shape than I was 1, 2, or 10 years ago, but my ass hasn’t touched saddle in a while. I can handle a bike and I shred so hard that my nickname is Coleslaw. 
 

How does Spider compare to AF? In this heat, how trashed am I going to be after getting rad?

1 hour ago, olddbrider said:

Turns out I actually know a guy who is going to be up there this weekend. He's not on this forum, but his name is Jacob. I would imagine his approach will be pretty similar to what you described above. He's been going to Spider with us, but isn't exactly "sending it" as the kids say...

I can put you in touch if you want.

Well shit, now I’m thinking about staying here and trying Spider Mountain. Never been. 

On 6/4/2021 at 8:12 PM, Tree Magnet said:

Congrats Leif! Super excited to see you owning your future like this. Gigantor not going to shred with you? Cullen and I are taking about a Father’s Day trip so we’re just missing you by a couple of weekends.


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Giggy has work obligations. Anyone else going to be up there this weekend?

29 minutes ago, olddbrider said:

Whoa! A Wookie sighting! Glad to hear you are alive and well. Congrats on the new gig!

Sounds great, but I just got back from Bentonville so I can't swing another bike trip for a while...

glad you had some fun.  you completely fit the bill as someone i know AND like!