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Don't forget your lights!

Don't forget your lights!

Should be fun. T-storms not predicted 'til after midnight, temps nice and cool.

this weeks ride! woo hooooo!

Come on out and play in the dirt!

http://facebook.com/events/344936225599556/

I'm out for tonight...hanging with kids, then driving to Altoona late.

Damn, I wish I could come. I haven't had a good ride in a month, and it'll probably be my last ride on this bike before I sell it.

I need to take my dog out though, she's been cooped up inside all week.

Are you replacing it? You aren't giving up on the woods are you?

dirt is mean & trees are evil,

Trees don't text. And dirt is softer than asphalt.

I like dirt.

I'll be joining you all in the future, but on my first ever mountain bike outing last week, I killed my front wheel. I should be back in business by next week! And I do need to learn some skills obviously.

OT - Shawn, I need to get your tools back to you. LMK when would be a good day to meet up, and I'll bring them with me.

Are you replacing it? You aren't giving up on the woods are you?

Oops, just saw this.

I haven't given up on dirt, I just wasn't particularly fond of how the Trek handled switchbacks and other slow speed things. I always questioned why many mfgs don't put out a small sized 29er, but I gave it a shot anyways. Long story short, I think the compromises made don't fit how/where I ride. I'm sure if I rode somewhere other than Frick, where the trail opens up a little and is more flowy, I wouldn't have this complaint.

I picked up an On One Whippet frame which has a steeper HT angle and shorter chainstays. It's built for 26" wheels, but it seems to be a good platform for 650b conversion. I'm a sloppy rider and could use the larger wheels.

I honestly don't know what will happen since I'm changing 10 variables at once, but I'm hoping for the best. The new bike also satisfies my need to tinker.

RR you may want to head out to settler's cabin instead of frick.

the trails out there are a bit more open, fun stuff but it isn't 900 miles of switchback crammed into 35 sq feet.

Bavington, man. Flowy.

yeah dont bother stopping at settler's just drive the extra 20 minutes to bavington. just make sure you do it at night or on a sunday since its all game lands.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qmQrEM5rVA

This 4 yr old would probably whoop my ass.

Yeah that kid is faster than me and can jump better.

the ride is on tonight btw. Chrish Beech from Thick Bikes is leading in my stead as stef and i will be on our way down to snowshoe for the weekend.

That kid has sick skills, but the running commentary/disbelief is what makes that video awesome. What was he riding, a 16 inch bmx?

most likely at 4 he's on a 16". but if you want sick skills from little kids check this out: local kids too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmMpkV0g2Kk

"Can you see OK?"

"No, I don't have to pee."

I have a 4yr old. That part of the video gave me lols.

@cburch watching 8-10 year olds throw tail whips over doubles lets me know how weak my trail bike-fu is.

sure they can throw tail whips. but can they outrace a pat bus thru rush hour?

Well they were 6 and 8 in that video and considering that they are both national champs in bmx racing they probably could beat a bus through town.

Also I'm doing a night ride out at bavington tomorrow night. It's a great place to get introduced to night riding as the trails are nice and flowing and much less technical than frick.