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Sundays dirt ride was a 20 mile out and back on forest service roads. 2 friends joined me for the ride on an old washboard dirt road along the upper Chewuch River. It was supposed to be a loop ride,...

If you spend too much time focused on dying you miss all the good stuff! So, I'm in denial.

Spent my 50's feeling old, not just sitting around, but lamenting about my 30's & 40's, focused on...

NICE BIKE ForestBiker!
I did about 8 miles today. Single & double track nice rolling trail with a few hills thrown in. Beautiful riding thru the balsamroot in bloom...trail lined with yellow. ...

Dirt time with the dog is the best. I started trail riding again just to exercise the dog. Just start slow, for both you and the dog. I found a nice flat trail loop out to a river and back, about 5...

No squeaks or drag. It does sound like the disc is dragging, or maybe check with your bike shop. My LBS set it up including the air shocks, I have had no problems, love the bike and the ride.
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I've had my new FS Trek FuelEX 8 about a week...it's the best ride I've ever had!
Today I did a ride, which 10 years ago was a grunt but a favorite. I'm either stronger now or it's the new bike, but...

I took all your advise and looked tried other models. I really wanted to buy at my LBS, they had a Trek Fuel EX 8, 15.5", matte black, that met my geometry (i didn't really need a WSD) and I bought...

Thanks for the info... I haven't checked out Specialized (except online). Guess I'll need to take a trip and find a Specialized dealer. The Era looks fantastic, however a bit out of my price range....

I am looking at getting back into Mtn Biking. I used to own a hardtail Marin but recently rented a Full Suspension Kona Four and...WOW... I gotta have a FS bike. I'll be riding single track trails...

OMG:eek::eek::eek:
I got an email back from Kona! They love what I did to their Dr Dew - The reply email had a photo of a pink Kona with Woody's fenders, the guy really likes them.
Joe,my LBS...

Sorry for not getting back to everyone sooner, busy day Friday.
Thanks again for all your comments, its fun that everyone likes what I put together.
Dr Artsy Fartsy is not really a Mountain Bike,...

Glad everyone likes Dr Artsy. Think I will send her photos to Kona.:cool:

Off to ride to work.

Thanks, the fenders are made by Woody's Fenders in Bend, OR. He has so may designs it's hard to decide, but the "Artsy Fartsy's" were love at first sight. They are surprisingly durable and strong,...

thanks Lisa, I've been drooling over your Luna since you posted it. I wanted something different on a little smaller budget and the Dr fits.

Wow, I got a Hummina from ZEN! You like?

water bottle is a Klean Kanteen 27oz stainless steel. The only place I've seen the colored ones are at REI website.

It does come in blue tweed, no red.

Glad you like her.:D

Here is my new upgraded Dr Dew... I call her Dr Artsy Fartsy
I have a short 2 mile commute, use a shoulder bag to carry lunch and will use a backpack to shop. I can't stand to cover up the pretty...

Finally finished my new ride... a 2008 Kona Dr Dew with a few upgrades. I call her Artsy for short. She is my around town, go anywhere, commuter (well I only have a 2 mile commute), rolls smooth on...

WOW!!! that's an awesome story and experience!!
Well Done!!!:D

oakleaf,
Lookes like I hijacked my own thread with new bike news...oops

Thanks for the advise, always thought I had a nice spin, but I probably need to get on the trainer and spin... or I've lost...

Not to be a copy-cat but I got Black...it is just too sexy!

I've got a honey colored Team Pro S Brooks, Brooks Honey leather grips (I'm putting on Soma Sparrow 49 bars) and some totally cool wood...

thanks Knot,

guess I'm a slow twitcher... the important part is having fun, right? I don't know who I'm competing with anyway:rolleyes:

PS. ordered my Surly, I'll post when she comes in and I...

I have been trying to increase my cadence. I know it makes you more efficient and go faster, easier on knees, but I'm frustrated :(

Yes, I'm old (58) but in good shape, not overweight, ride 25-35...

Colorado Cyclist... PLUS +1 great shop, top end equipment, very helpful and if not I know the owner. ;)