Danimal
iMTB Addict
Maybe both...but I got new glasses just a couple weeks ago.
That I think that's accurate....That would be my guess. He has gone soft.
New Bike Day!
- Thread starter littlewave
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herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
Full bike for less than a NukeProof. Although it turned out to be an expensive bottle of chain lube!
I jokingly said, "got any mid travel 29ers you're looking to unload at a ridiculous price?" Well - there was this frame on the wall and a number thrown at me. Suddenly I'm back on Yeti.
And it's not replacing the Revel - just a placeholder until I can get back to riding the trails that make the Rail happiest! But for Whiting-STT, Wrightwood, San Juan, Holy Jim, Skyline, Front Range LA, Palm Canyon and anything else I would be riding these days, I don't need a 165mm mullet.
Looking forward to throwing the Rail down Laguna gnar soon though - maybe next spring or summer. After my new titanium body parts are installed.
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DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
Front range LA and Palm Canyon are chunky right now.
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
Cool! So if you still had your Smash, would that be your weapon of choice for Mt. Lowe, MM, Sunset and El Prieto?
EDIT: Actually, maybe you still have the Smash...
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SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
It fits into that new class of mountain bikes, "Super-Gnarly-Down-Country".
buggravy
iMTB Addict
The Smash is gone? Say it isn't so @DangerDirtyD .
DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
I would select the biggest bike in my stable, which is the Smash @buggravy .
buggravy
iMTB Addict
Phew
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
So this just happened an hour ago…
18 year old Thule T2 broke at 80 mph on the 91. Far left lane. Had to drag the bike behind me across 6 lanes to get to the shoulder.
Only broke the handlebar and scratched the stem beyond use. Scratched the brake levers a little. No other dents or scratches or broken parts anywhere. Friggin’ miracle. If it had fallen off completely it would have caused a multiple car pile up for which I would have been liable.
18 year old Thule T2 broke at 80 mph on the 91. Far left lane. Had to drag the bike behind me across 6 lanes to get to the shoulder.
Only broke the handlebar and scratched the stem beyond use. Scratched the brake levers a little. No other dents or scratches or broken parts anywhere. Friggin’ miracle. If it had fallen off completely it would have caused a multiple car pile up for which I would have been liable.
DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
I hear there’s a sale @PlanetCyclery if you still trust the bars. Was it a crash, or did a gnat land on your cockpit while climbing?
Edit: @Voodoo Tom , do you think the Yeti Voodoo is in play here?
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
I’m currently waiting for REI to open in Rancho Cucamonga to buy a new rack.
I choose to see the Yeti Voodoo as extremely positive in this case, since nothing but the bars broke or were damaged. That’s how I choose to see it. Not that the bike chose to jump off my rack and escape…
I choose to see the Yeti Voodoo as extremely positive in this case, since nothing but the bars broke or were damaged. That’s how I choose to see it. Not that the bike chose to jump off my rack and escape…
DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
So you drove a roof-mountain MTB into a building?
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
Did you not read my post? The bike fell off my car at 80 mph. Well the front half did anyway.
The part that clamps over the front wheel ejected. See the empty hole. It was securely locked in position when I left home.
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mtbMike
iMTB Rockstah
That sucks. REI doesn't sell 1Up racks which is what every MTB'r needs. Glad to hear it wasn't worse. If you're still coming to Prescott, Bikesmith generally has the best selection of parts on hand.
Voodoo Tom
MTB Addict
Oh damnit why did I have to see this
. That is not the way to trim your bars down...Sorry Chris that really sucks but as you said it could have been so much worse. Thankfully the carnage seems minimal considering an 80mph get off. I don't even know what else to say
. Best of luck getting her fixed up fast and being able to salvage your trip.
Danimal
iMTB Addict
That sucks, like totally completely blows on the bike damage! After 18yrs time for a new rack anyway, but not the way you wanted to get one.
DangerDirtyD
iMTB Hooligan
My bad, I didn't see the text below the photo while browsing on my phone. Seems like all things considered, it's a positive outcome, and you got to meet my nephew and fabulous red headed sister.
Obsidian
iMTB Rockstah
Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
That's a true bummer, Chris. Not a good way to start a vacation. Hope it works out.
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
@DangerDirtyD it was nice to meet your sister and nephew, though I was quite distracted with the FaceTime call and trying to figure out if I wanted to wrestle with the new rack in the parking lot.
Buddy picked up a new Renthal bar and Spank stem for me: it’ll be waiting for me when we get there. In Blythe now.
Buddy picked up a new Renthal bar and Spank stem for me: it’ll be waiting for me when we get there. In Blythe now.
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SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
That's brutal Herz. Glad it wasn't too bad. Someone is watching out for you.
Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
How will you be cutting edge?
Danimal
iMTB Addict
Damn, that was quick!
Glad it's back to almost new....never ridden....now go ride and party on!
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
Me too! That would have been disastrous. But I’m still amazed that I could drag a bike on the freeway and not experience severe and total damage. Handlebar, stem and grips. That’s it.
Fueledbyex8
Well-Known Member
Sick looking Yeti @herzalot congrats dude!
Voodoo Tom
MTB Addict
Yay, just as sexy as last night.
