Hello

Hey all... Was on STR for years and used to ride a lot more. Think the last time I rode was the loop when I still worked at Price Point.com So yeah its been years. Went through a rough patch in life, basically was almost homeless, dealt with depression (mostly over it) and my bikes have sat untouched since then. I guess they could be considered "vintage" at this point. I do not have money to buy something modern so I will be riding these until they die or I do...

Had to sell off my roadie to afford to move when I did but still have a single speed conversion I used mostly as my beach cruiser, a geared Santa Cruz Chameleon hardtail and a old Specialized Enduro.

So it seems this is where STR peeps are these days so if you remember me, feel free to say Hi or even if you dont know me, feel free to say hey!

Neccros aka Brian

 

Hi Neccros! Wanna ride the graveyard shift with me? I'll bring vintage bike too, so we'll fit in.

 

Welcome.

Do update your avatar before the mods turn it pink.

 

Sure but it will be a while before I get back on the trails.

 

Done

 

So your GTi breaks down constantly?

I hope you have better luck with your mountain bike.

 

Nope... been super reliable... Not sure what's peoples issues with VWs.... Worst thing I've had issues with was a coolant hose break

 

Fair enough. Welcome the Jungle. Sensitivity is discouraged. Talking Sh!t is highly encouraged.

Also, never trust my advice.

 

Just reduce air pressure and add tokens...

 

Isn't it increase air pressure and take tokens out ? ?

 

No.

Yes.

 

Welcome (back) @Neccros - I do recall the screen name from STR days. Sounds like you had a very rough patch but are digging out. I hope you get to ride soon and often. But please know that you don't have to ride to contribute amazing commentary to this fun family forum.

See you soon!

 

XC…pfft.

 

Welcome Brian, @Neccros does ring a bell. Glad you found us refugees here, great group of guys, check out (Whos riding where) thread, join someone riding or put out an invite.

 

Thanks!

 

Thanks!

 

Tokens??? Thought you were talking video games (another hobby of mine)

 

Tokens AKA volume spacers. Individual results may vary, but I don't run any as my fork performs best without them.

 

I've been out of it so long I have no idea what those are.... I think the newest thing I own is a 2014 Fox fork I grabbed from the employee returns sale at Price Point.... And that's still sitting in the box brand new... LOL

 

Well, if you're bike is old, than it probably doesn't have a motor. So, nothing wrong with it.

 

eBike?

 

He said the word! Everybody DUCK!

 

I hate eBikes.... its like people want to ride but they are lazy AF.... Sorry never liked them from day 1

 

You'll fit in fine with the remaining 7 people on this site.

My stance has always been, if you need one, ride one - but don't be a douche when you ride. Be courteous and don't tempt hikers to want to ban all bikes as a result. That goes for non ebikers too, BTW.

It's just that e-mtbs have brought a whole new category and quantity of humans out onto the trails.

 

I thought they banned eBikes from trails... At least in the beginning they did... I guess they lobbied to get them approved? I recall it was like $1000 fine at one point

 

HAH! It has been a while!

No my good sir, the exclusion of e-bikes was rarely if ever enforced. And since all mtb manufacturers (save a couple of holdouts) and all purveyors of bicycles found that bikes with motors outsell every other bike by about a 7-1 margin or something like that - the die was cast and the war was over. There may still be signs at the park entrances saying they are not allowed, but there are also signs that say max speed 10 mph.

 

AGREED!!
Welcome back @Neccros . Your name does ring a bell.

 

I remember @Neccros from STR!
Welcome amigo!
I think imtbtrails has finally anniversaried longer than STR. It’s been a survival from your typical angry keyboard warriors who awesome on tue trail but act like dicks online.

I try to keep it civil, so enjoy yourself.
Welcome back!

Mikie

 

welcome, nothing wrong with old bikes. But the old components can be a problem. Lube can be applied, wheels can be trued, but chains stretch, derailers get wonkie, cables get sticky, tires get brittle, brakes get squeeky. The best plan is to ride the bike and not worry about the little stuff. I still have old bikes that ride great.
Happy tails newbie