It’s a sad fact that many mountain bikes never see dirt, but there are plenty, like mine, that never see pavement. So if you’re a woosy poser who likes to be seen round town but can’t cut it in the dirt, then get off this newsgroup and go insult someone else. Have you ever thought that no-one here talks about riding on the road ‘cos no-one wants to?
And then there are some of us who would love to be able to ride the trails all the time but have a fulltime job, family responsibilites, etc. and we have to ride on the road sometimes. I do ride on the trails at least 1-2 days a week but some days it is impossible. It’s a sad fact that many mountain bikes never see dirt, but there are plenty, like mine, that never see pavement.So if you’re a woosy poser who likes to be seen round town but can’t cut it in the dirt, then get off this newsgroup and go insult someone else. Have you ever thought that no-one here talks about riding on the road ‘cos no-one wants to.
Then again there are some of us who ride the asphalt and have to dodge cars which cross the center lane purposely trying to hit you, or those who would love to BUMP you off the road. I’ll bet riding on the streets of Guam would be a lot more challenging than some of those trails. (not to say that there are no other place with STUPID drivers.) I’m just peeved that my bike and I became hood ornaments because some idiot decided he could drive on the wrong side of the street, then I get home and read that I am named a woosy poser. When I get my bike fixed and my digital camera, I’ll show y’all (on my web page) the awesome but somewhat dangerous trails available on guam. By the way, I am looking for a marin rift zone or a cannondale v500 (I think) the 96 model, I believe it runs around $500 – $600? Any info would be greatly appreciated.