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That jogger was stretching right in the middle of that downhill, so I didn't get a chance to reach my terminal velocity.

 

heh. I caught up to her right at the crest of that hill. I was starting to really pick up speed as I passed her and worried that I might throw up a few rocks at her but I didn't care. I wanted to haul some *** down that hill .

I got my bike derailleurs adjusted today and the bike shifts perfect now

 

I'm down (if I'm invited )

 

I'd be game too, if it's an open invitation event. I still need to fix my freewheel, but will have that done before then.

Oh, BTW, I'm more of an uphill type of guy. I'm a wuss when it comes to the downhills and ride my brakes. I live for the steep climbs. I'll make a deal...I'll wait for you guys at the top if you'll wait for me at the bottom

Also, what types of bikes are you guys sportin?

 

See, Mike is really fast (or a helluva lot faster than us) uphill, and I'm pretty quick downhills.

I have a 2002 Marin Nail Trail.

 

Oh you ride hardtail then. I have sworn off of those ever since I switched over to dual suspension. Some people actually prefer that, though. To each his own. The only time I ride no suspension is when I'm flatlanding. What do you other bikers ride?

 

I really want a 2005 Cannondale Prophet 600 but the need to upgrade just isn't there (IE: wife said no)

 

I've got a GT Avalanche 2.0 woot!11 It only has front suspension and a new Shimano crank. I am teh sukc at the uphills, but love the downhills.

Anyone know anything about a trailer type hitch for a bike rack? Are there trailer hitches available for WRXs? And what would the price be compared to a roof rack?

 

I'm the exact same way (ripped my arm open at Downieville on a downhill ) so don't worry. My favorite ride at Lake Lagunitas is a great climb.

I ride a Klein Mantra which I picked up back in 1998. At the time, it was the best climbing FS I could find.

PS: Our rides are always open invitation. You should really think about a trip up to Sac. We ride on some of the best trails in Northern Kalifornia.

 

You can get a hitch installed at U-Haul and Yakima sells a trailer hitch mount.

 

I may be selling my Da'Lan hitch soon. I was using to haul tires to the track via my Tire Tail, but I'll probably be getting a trailer for next season. The Da'Lan fits perfectly with my aftermarket exhaust and is a bolt-in installation (20 minutes, tops).

Da'Lan hitch: http://www.izoomgraphics.com/index.p...products_id=32

Installation: http://www.egansworld.com/oldsite/sti_tiretail.html

 

That might be just what I need. How noticable is it? Does it stick out past the bumper or is it pretty well hidden? How much would you want for it?

 

It must be pretty well hidden since you've never noticed it.

 

dang, sounds like i missed a good ride...was that clemetine?
34.7...that's no fair! was that in the road or the trail? if that was pavement, that's cheating!

bagh! spent all sat morning driving around killing time with our daughter, while the wifey was being pampered!
we did go out to samurai sushi that night on the way home though!:banana:

i ride a Novara Aspen (REI house brand bike)...it's a decent bike...has treated me well, but i'm looking at trying to get into a FS bike...but i won't get one unless i can get a lockout rear...which puts me in the OMG!$$$!!! range...

time to sell a car to get one...maybe a Trek Fuel EX9 or an Iron Horse Warrior Elite...
even the new Giant Maestro suspension looks efficiant...

 

Nope, Quarry Trail again. Matt hit that on the last big downhill section before getting back to the lot (near where you took a wrong turn ).