Go forth and ride, then bring back pics

[Laps]

Ha. I am right in the middle of where you were in the “extra back story”. I am lookkng at all the same bikes but the izzo is hard to ignore with the parts spec.
Thanks for the info!


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[alpinevibes]

Ha. I am right in the middle of where you were in the “extra back story”. I am lookkng at all the same bikes but the izzo is hard to ignore with the parts spec.
Thanks for the info!


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For sure. I’ve got a buddy who’s been in parallel to me but decided to wait out for a Spesh , then a Spur and now a Ranger - all that he’s had on order. A lightly used Ranger just fell into his lap so the saga is over.

I knew that anything I spent $5000-7000 as a short travel 29er was going to be a move in the right direction for me. And when the bike showed up 10 days after ordering it, the deal was sealed.

The updated Izzo builds are a small downgrade for a higher price (same as every other brand), but still major value for the $$$. I’m glad they ditched the lockout.

[smartyiak]

Posted in “view” thread earlier, but: from the 4th:



But also cool, b/c on July 4, 2011:



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[grskier]

^ that’s quite the haul, having driven it I can’t say Id want to drive it again no less bike it. is NY the end and if so what part?

I'm just biking as my pit stops. We are on a family trip, Kids and wife flew to Kentucky, I drove.
Headed to Monticello, NY this afternoon (won't get there until tomorrow) to see my side of the family. Kids and wife will fly back and I'll start driving.

[VTskibum]

Morning dawn patrol


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[BobbyBill]

Inspired by Le Tour, we mixed it up and went for a road ride for a change

[snowaddict91]

[ridinshockgun]

[hick]

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[smartyiak]

Go forth and crash and bring back pics!






I look like I belong in the peloton!


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[Supermoon]

Yikes! Hope you’re ok

[huckbucket]

Yikes. That's a road crash. Heal up man. Any damage to the noggin?

Helmet looks like mine from 4 weeks ago. I'm a POC fan for life after this.

[smartyiak]

Yikes! Hope you’re ok

From worst to first:
-Brain bleed,
-Partially collapsed lung,
-concussion
-5 broken ribs
-7 stitches
-various cuts, bruises, scrapes, and road rash.

But all that considered, I'm ok-ish.

Hit a pothole at 35-40…definitely road crash.


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[smartyiak]

Also, pics don’t show true damage. I shutter to think of injury has I not been wearing.

WEAR YOUR HELMETS, KIDS!!!!


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[Andeh]

From worst to first:
-Brain bleed,
-Partially collapsed lung,
-concussion
-5 broken ribs
-7 stitches
-various cuts, bruises, scrapes, and road rash.

But all that considered, I'm ok-ish.

Hit a pothole at 35-40…definitely road crash.


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Road riding is fucking terrifying to me. Y'all are nuts... I'd much rather land on some dirt & rocks at 1/4-1/2 that speed.

[meter-man]

good god, hope you and huck recover smoothly and quickly!

Almost saw this guy...



From my anniversary trip with the wife to OR last week

[muted reborn]

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looks like an area I scouted to ski on Google Earth....not sure if there was ever enough snow to make it worthwhile on a regular year. But looks rad to bike!

[Supermoon]

From worst to first:
-Brain bleed,
-Partially collapsed lung,
-concussion
-5 broken ribs
-7 stitches
-various cuts, bruises, scrapes, and road rash.

But all that considered, I'm ok-ish.

Hit a pothole at 35-40…definitely road crash.


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Damn. That’s rough. Heal fast man!

[toast2266]

Damn smarty. Heal up!

good god, hope you and huck recover smoothly and quickly!

Almost saw this guy...



From my anniversary trip with the wife to OR last week

That's an awesome picture!

[buttahflake]

From this evening in central Vermont

[Dantheman]

From worst to first:
-Brain bleed,
-Partially collapsed lung,
-concussion
-5 broken ribs
-7 stitches
-various cuts, bruises, scrapes, and road rash.

But all that considered, I'm ok-ish.

Hit a pothole at 35-40…definitely road crash.


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Holy shit!

[buttahflake]

Jesus dude, I didn’t see this. Glad you’re still with us, Smarty.

[TBS]

From worst to first:
-Brain bleed,
-Partially collapsed lung,
-concussion
-5 broken ribs
-7 stitches
-various cuts, bruises, scrapes, and road rash.

But all that considered, I'm ok-ish.

Hit a pothole at 35-40…definitely road crash.

Pro tip - yer supposed to keep the helmet side above the tire side at all times.

Another pro tip - POC helmets have a crash replacement discount. Same with Giro.

When I was in ER ~10 years ago with a concussion after MTB crash, doc said “be sure to replace your helmet”.
“For sure, and Giro gives you a discount on crash replacement”
“It’s really sad that you know that” she said.

[smartyiak]

I will 100% not be wearing that helmet. I’m giving it to the neighbors kids!


I’m joking. But I am gonna hang it on a wall out something.


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[brutah]

Damn, glad to hear you're okay-ish for the most part. At least, you haven't lost your sense of humor. I wish you a full recovery and hopefully speedy, but don't rush it especially with a brain injury.

With the high temps and 1-yr old at home, I've found odd hours have been working best for me this year. Last night was a real treat with what turned into a slow burn sunset followed by cool temps for a 3000 foot descent down the bird.