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Old 14-10.-2004, 02:41 AM   #1
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Hey just wondering what style everyone on here rides. I run mainly street with a little bit of trials flavor, what about you?
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Old 14-10.-2004, 03:01 PM   #2
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mostly XC and prettymuch a bit of everything else
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Old 14-10.-2004, 10:27 PM   #3
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Wow, I was really expecting more of a responce. Does anyone on here actually ride?
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Old 15-10.-2004, 01:45 AM   #4
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Wow, I was really expecting more of a responce. Does anyone on here actually ride?


LOL! Yeah, this forum is kind of funny like that. I've posted a few up here with little or no repsonse. Other times I get what I really need; a lot of great feedback and advice.

As for me; style? Just get out and ride. As long as you're not in the office, break from other people, and out in the woods (or road for that matter), who cares what style? If I was to classify it, it would be, "Get Away From Everything and Clear Your Head" style. Cheers!

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Old 15-10.-2004, 01:59 AM   #5
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Hey just wondering what style everyone on here rides. I run mainly street with a little bit of trials flavor, what about you?

My style tends toward Ralph Lauren and whatever fits at TJMAXX. Although I wouldn't mind some Hugo Boss or Versace, but that would cut into the money available for clif bars and carbon & titanium bits for my bikes.
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Old 15-10.-2004, 03:28 AM   #6
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LOL! Yeah, this forum is kind of funny like that. I've posted a few up here with little or no repsonse. Other times I get what I really need; a lot of great feedback and advice.

As for me; style? Just get out and ride. As long as you're not in the office, break from other people, and out in the woods (or road for that matter), who cares what style? If I was to classify it, it would be, "Get Away From Everything and Clear Your Head" style. Cheers!

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Awesome man, I totally use biking as a way to relax and get away from everything. Good to know there are other people like me!
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Awesome man, I totally use biking as a way to relax and get away from everything. Good to know there are other people like me!


If it wasn't for riding, I would be pinned up in a padded cell everyday... Oh Yeah, I am locked up in a padded cell everyday, it's called a cubicle.

I work, therefore I ride.

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RubberSideDown, I'm just wondering what kind of bike you are riding?
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RubberSideDown, I'm just wondering what kind of bike you are riding?


I mostly ride my Cannondale Scalpel in the dirt. I also have a Kona Hahanna that I dust off every once in a while. On the pavement, I ride a Trek 2100. You?
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RubberSideDown, I'm just wondering what kind of bike you are riding?

On the road, a 1981 vintage cromo Colnago with friction shift and super record campy - or, my way cool new Specialized Roubaix Pro - or, a KHS Tandem to ride with my son.

On the trail, a 1997 vintage Cadex carbon fiber hardtail with a retrofitted Proflex 956 fork - or a 1999 ProFlex 956 full suspension (Way comfy!)

On the track - a custom Spectrum from Tom Kellog (1980), or as soon as I finish building it, a Colnago Dream Pista.
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Old 15-10.-2004, 04:13 AM   #11
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I mostly ride my Cannondale Scalpel in the dirt. I also have a Kona Hahanna that I dust off every once in a while. On the pavement, I ride a Trek 2100. You?
Right now I am building myself a new urban/park hardtail and although it may not have the best spec list I am VERY happy with it.

Frame: Kona scab
Fork: Rock Shock Judy TT
Wheelset: Alex MX22
Single speed

EDIT: So what kind of bike is everyone riding?? Also if you can link to a pic! I will try to get some up asap!
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Old 15-10.-2004, 04:28 AM   #12
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Hey, I have been mountain biking for several years, but recently got into urban assault style riding. My only problem is that my current rig is a 19" GT cross country rig, and I want a more aggressive style frame/components . If anyone could lend some advice on new frame choices/ components that I should replace, I would really appreciate it. I want to spend somewhere around 300$ for a new frame and a little extra cash upgrading some components (stem, chainrings, handelbars etc.). Most of the components however, I plan on taking off my current ride. Also, I also need a bike comfortable enough to ride to class everyday on top of this so I am thinking of something in the 15-16" range for a frame.
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Old 15-10.-2004, 04:38 AM   #13
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Hey, I have been mountain biking for several years, but recently got into urban assault style riding. My only problem is that my current rig is a 19" GT cross country rig, and I want a more aggressive style frame/components . If anyone could lend some advice on new frame choices/ components that I should replace, I would really appreciate it. I want to spend somewhere around 300$ for a new frame and a little extra cash upgrading some components (stem, chainrings, handelbars etc.). Most of the components however, I plan on taking off my current ride. Also, I also need a bike comfortable enough to ride to class everyday on top of this so I am thinking of something in the 15-16" range for a frame.

Way to highjack my thread JK but anyway as for a good urban frame look into the norco ryde or 4hun or somthing along thoes lines. The more you ride it the better it will feel, where i live it is really hilly but I still love having single speed! It feels so soild, no chain slap, and best of all it's really easy to maintain once set up properly. The best tip i ever got when I was starting to build my bike was keep it simple. The less crap you have on it the more reliable it will be. Also by emliminating gears and a front brake you can do mad bar spins!
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Old 07-03.-2005, 05:48 AM   #14
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Right now I am building myself a new urban/park hardtail and although it may not have the best spec list I am VERY happy with it.

Frame: Kona scab
Fork: Rock Shock Judy TT
Wheelset: Alex MX22
Single speed

EDIT: So what kind of bike is everyone riding?? Also if you can link to a pic! I
will try to get some up asap!

hello! its good to finaly see someone else riding a kona scab. i thaught i was like the only one i ride a kona scab 2003 with 2005 marzocchi dirt jumper 3 forks azonic equilizer dh stem truvativ hussefelt isis cranks and sun rims ditch. it sounds like youre starting quite a nice bike there youve got a great frame which is the most important part but you should always remember that it doesnt matter what others think its what you think
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Old 28-03.-2005, 10:35 AM   #15
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Urban+Street+Trials+riding around(comfort)=My style.

Also, how's the Kona Scab? Have any of you riders try it with the rigid fork? Can you tell me in detail how giid is the bike overall? Thanks. I found one of these bikes in a 2nd hand bike shop.
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