_bob_ Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 A bit of a hijack. Hey Candz, just visted the site in your signature - how's the biking in that part of the world? - pics on the site look good. Looks like a nice place to visit when I need to get out of town for a day or few Hijack off ...and as far as pedals are concerned, I had a set of those flat-on-one-side-spd-on-the-other (the metal ones with "spikes" on the flat end) and they just did damage to my shins and calves when I fell off the bike when I couldn't unclip. _bob_2009-06-12 12:08:04
Candz Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Hey Bob..yeah we have a lot of fun with a mixed bunch of abilities...We do off road motorbiking etc..and Im always looking for peeps to ride with..we kinda see a path and ride it... Moral of the story with the pedals...dont fall LOL!!!
_bob_ Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Apparently falling is part of the fun, for those watching anyway @SilverMountain - went for a test ride today and all I can say is I think you'll enjoy the mongoose. I think a thanks is in order to those who invented dual suspension on mountain bikes, my teeth and my backside thank you As for the 27th, I'll try make it, although I'm not really fit enough to do any racing just yet. Might just come and watch and support the beer tent and watch the Marathon vs. Goose challenge.
SilverMountain Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Bob, sounds like you are positive about the Mongoose. I am still waiting for the one I asked the LBS to put together. Was hoping for this weekend however it seems like it is going to take longer.
Tumbleweed Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 had my first little spin on a canaan - a demo model at the shop - today. the ride is nice. the sus is very plush, although i struggled to set it up for my weight. there's a tendency to bob under heavy in-the-saddle stoking. a little bonus: i found this bike to be the easiet dual-sus to wheelie. i always have to work to find the balance point on a sprung bike, but the front end on this one came up easily and settled nicely. ps, also played with a gt marathon today...hated it.
GTfan Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 Had a little 'goose vs Raleigh yesterday at the Sardine Classic, Raleigh won hands down hehe.. although it was a close contest, funny enough there was another oke with the same bike as me and two other dudes with 'goose Canaan Comps, so it was quite fun
Candz Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Its was the riders...you cant go racing the granpa's on the kiddies route..and make that statement Fruity.
GTfan Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 Its was the riders...you cant go racing the granpa's on the kiddies route..and make that statement Fruity. Huh, they were okes in my age group nog al
_bob_ Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Had a little 'goose vs Raleigh yesterday at the Sardine Classic' date=' Raleigh won hands down hehe.. although it was a close contest, funny enough there was another oke with the same bike as me and two other dudes with 'goose Canaan Comps, so it was quite fun[/quote'] Was this the cause of your superman-over-a-rock fall?
GTfan Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 Had a little 'goose vs Raleigh yesterday at the Sardine Classic' date=' Raleigh won hands down hehe.. although it was a close contest, funny enough there was another oke with the same bike as me and two other dudes with 'goose Canaan Comps, so it was quite fun[/quote']Was this the cause of your superman-over-a-rock fall? yeah I think that had something to do with it..
_bob_ Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Thought so. Was going to stir some more, but thought I might have to put my money where my mouth is and I'm in no shape to do that......yet
Stretch Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 There is a shiny new golden 'goose in my garage today.......all ready for a beating this weekend!
GTfan Posted June 26, 2009 Author Posted June 26, 2009 There is a shiny new golden 'goose in my garage today.......all ready for a beating this weekend! hehe, you're gonna give a good working??
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