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  1. StanInTheVan

    People of Allaire

    I'm not here to talk about the people who don't say hi back (well I guess I did). I am here wondering if anyone else noticed the guy in full bib overalls carrying a crow bar? What do you do with a crow bar in ALLAIRE?
  2. StanInTheVan

    Is buying a better bike worth it?

    I'm here to answer that question, not ask it. My answer is YES. I started MTB with a Walmart bike with a turned-around fork (the fork was damaged so I turned it backwards to clear the frame and I thought I could "get by"). The JORBA guys at Allaire told me to never ride that bike again...
  3. StanInTheVan

    More Good News - Recreational Trail Grants

    I wrote to the government a couple of months ago at JORBA's suggestion. I received this email today. CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION OF $755,000 IN RECREATIONAL TRAIL GRANTS FEDERAL FUNDING WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE TRAILS AND ENHANCE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPPORTUNITIES...
  4. StanInTheVan

    Bikes for Sale

    Moderators, The Site Related/ Marketplace/ Bikes For Sale/ Tips For Selling sticky thread might be more effective if the thread was cut down to Pooriggy's and FFT's posts. These two posts are informative. The other messages could be deleted or archived elsewhere. The other posts about...
  5. StanInTheVan

    Why am I slow?

    Well, here is the chance for those who know me (and those who don't) to get a good shot in. This is my 2nd summer of MTB. I am in my 50s, far from an athlete but not a total wreck, yet. Why am I slow?:confused: I am not totally convinced it is physical. My legs don't get too tired. I do...
  6. StanInTheVan

    Bicycles are #1

    Razors, scissors, and clippers are #2. Ouch. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/11/the-top-ways-we-injure-our-genitals/265106/#
  7. StanInTheVan

    What does this mean?

    When I tell my wife or co-workers about a fall or a crash I start laughing. I even smile to myself when I think about it. It's not embarassment. I don't know why. Maybe I'm crazy.
  8. StanInTheVan

    With apologies to Pete Townsend and all who read this

    I've got my clipless, helmet Lead me to the trails Yeah, I'm off to the civil war I've got my baggy shorts, my mtb shoes I'm ridin' in the rain Gonna ride till my butt is raw Slip kid, slip kid, second generation And I'm a bike rider at thirteen Slip kid, slip kid, realization...
  9. StanInTheVan

    Sette Element Shoes w/ Time Atac Alium Pedals

    Manufacturer: Sette Shoes and Time Pedals Product: Sette Element Shoes w/ Time Atac Alium Pedals How Long Used: 1 day Similar Products Used: Platform pedals and sneakers Overall Rating [1-10]: 7 Positive: It only cost $100 to go clipless with this shoe and pedal combo. The pedals are wide...
  10. StanInTheVan

    I've fallen and I can't get up

    Me = StanInTheVan W = Stan's Wife Me: (Opening box) W: What's that? Me: Clipless pedals and shoes W: Oh. What are they for. Me: All the cool kids have them. W: Oh Me: I'll be falling down for a while, but they'll make me a better biker. W: Why do you want to fall down Me: I'll be a...
  11. StanInTheVan

    Bike Care

    I am an adult (in age, anway). I just started "seriously" riding this summer. (Remember, my serious and your serious may not be the same thing) My first mountain bike was a full suspension from Walmart, bought 15 or more years ago. It really didn't get much use. The fork was turned around...
  12. StanInTheVan

    Buying Used Bikes

    I am looking at used bikes on Craig's List. In my (low) budget, I see fairly new bikes with low end equipment and older bikes that had high end equipment at the time they were built. How do I decide which is better to buy? Is it beter to buy a $600 (when new) bike for $300, or a $1200 (when new)...
  13. StanInTheVan

    Hello from Brick

    Hi guys. I've met some of you at the Tuesday night rides at Allaire. I'm the guy on the cheap bike breathing hard. :o I now know about sugar gliders and snot rockets. :) I'm learning a lot and having a lot of fun. I also try to get out Saturday or Sunday morning and hit some other trails at...
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