Dirt_DadConnecticutAbout Me
Been riding 3 years now and I can’t get enough. My wife calls this my midlife crisis but is thankful it’s this and not a new girlfriend.
The Fixation will make my fourth bike in since I started riding. My third bike and by far, I think my favorite, is a rigid, singlespeed 29er called the Qball. Riding with my kids has become a big part of my riding activities, whether its with my daughter on her rigid, singlespeed mountain bike on rail trails and easy trails, to pulling my sons in a Burley trailer, it’s wonderful to share these experiences with them. For more general riding information check out my ride blog: http://ctmtblog.blogspot.com/ Contact me at: membership@ctnemba.net My Bikes
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Nothing new there. DEP says everything is multi-use unless otherwise posted.
Left by Dirt_Dad 4 days ago
Hey DD -- Was riding Day Pond last week and saw a new metal badge nailed to a tree "Blue Trail - No Bikes". Is the state cracking down because there is so much insane building going on now (by building I mean stunts -- which is obviously a result of the bike industry producing bigger hit bikes). What is your inside NEMBA perspective on this issue?
Left by Eric 5 days ago
I have the Edge 305. It's extremely accurate but lacks any good features. What's the drawback with the next gen? Granted, Garmin Topo maps suck, only go to 1:100,000 scale. The other drawback, at least with the Edge 305 is that you can't upload multiple tracks and have a map that you can follow. I thought you could do that with the 705 but I haven't really checked it out.
Left by Dirt_Dad on May 26, 2008
Hey DD -- which cycle computer/GPS do you use? I'm looking to get one. The Garmin Edge 605/705 looks really cool with the color screen... but I hear it has a way to go before the maps & interface are useful for mountain bikers.
Left by Adam on May 26, 2008
Heck yeah man, the monkey is the only way to roll. I see you've got the 29er disease as well. I sold all my other rides and recently picked up a Sin Pro 24 incher...its going to be a fun summer....if I dont bust myself up....
Left by CoalesceKid on April 18, 2008
If you need a little help getting your stanchions up I can lend you my fork pump. You're going to need at-least 140mm.
Left by Adam on December 13, 2007
I like to use a wax lube in the winter.
Left by Eric on December 13, 2007
Yeah buddy! Just don't forget the lube otherwise it won't start out easy for you but I am sure you will warm up to it!
Left by Dirt_Dad on December 13, 2007
Hey DD how do you feel about riding Myanus soon? Its going to be pretty muddy so I would suggest wearing extra protection. You have 7 or 8 inches up front, right? I've been told thats what you need to really experience the whole ride.
Left by Eric on December 13, 2007
STX RC derailluer. about tens year old. still works great. no spacers
Left by reelinfeele on July 05, 2007
If you are a member of NEMBA, we have a member's ride on July 10 at Penwood, starting at 6 PM. If you are not and would like to join, just show up and I can give you a referral card in which you will be entered into a drawing for a new Fox Fork.
Left by Dirt_Dad on June 30, 2007
Before I forget, we should def. get out for a ride sometime this summer.
Left by Adam on June 30, 2007
It's a Manitou Splice 130mm. Came stock on my Giant AC that I switched out for another Manitou fork when I was selling the AC because the buyer didn't like that there was a wheel rub on the crown. Works great, though.
Left by Dirt_Dad on June 17, 2007
What'd you put on? I'm looking at the Manitou Minute 100/130... cheap.
Left by Adam on June 17, 2007
Holy cow, what a difference! 130mm rocks on the Fetish. Need to try more technical trails, but todays ride was like buttah!
Left by Dirt_Dad on June 17, 2007
Not yet - still have to get another crown race for my Cane Creek S-3 headset. I'd like to find one on the cheap, but if I can't get one that way in the next month then I will just order one from directly from Cane Creek.
Left by Dirt_Dad on April 27, 2007
Did you put on the splice yet? So far mine is working out great, but I'm interested to see how the transition goes from rigid to 130.
Left by Cacafuerte on April 27, 2007
It's already a fixed gear. Strange, making the switch to fixed. I got on my Trek today and was waiting for the resistance in the pedals.
Left by FredrockinVA on April 02, 2007
Not sure I can see it - does it take awhile to replicate to the server outside the firewall?
Left by Dirt_Dad on March 07, 2007
The new comment feature you mentioned is implemented (receiving an email
when someone else comments on the same thing you commented on). To edit
the settings, click "Edit Account" from your profile page. It's turned on by default
for bikes, pictures and blogs. Thanks for your input.
Left by Adam on March 07, 2007
What GPS? I used to have the Garmin Forerunner 201 for trail running... but it always lost signal under tree cover. So I sold it and now the the Apple iPod Nike + system instead. No GPS, but better distance accuracy.
Left by Adam on March 04, 2007
There you go. Had to grab your lng/lat coordinates.
Left by Adam on March 04, 2007
Thanks, I'll put it in. Profile editing has long been broken. I'll fix that with the addition of the "comment notification" feature. Probably do that tonight.
Left by Adam on March 04, 2007
Yeah, you're missing a zipcode. Can I have your zip-code? I'll put it in.
Left by Adam on March 04, 2007
(by the way, I really appreciate suggestions. I want to take this site in a lot of new directions, and it really helps when actual users have something to say about what they'd like.)
Left by Adam on March 04, 2007
Thanks for the feedback. The "comment notification" idea has been on my mind for a while, so I'll probably be implementing that soon. The forum isn't my software, which is why I haven't been too excited about it. I'd been meaning to write my own so that it integrates well with everything else. As for a central picture repository, I'd have to create a "gallery" system... where you can create seperate folders. Then from blogs, etc... you could either upload the standard way or link to an existing image as you suggested.
Left by Adam on March 04, 2007
I haven't even gotten to the drive system yet. How does a half link work?
Left by FredrockinVA on March 02, 2007
I have a flip flop on it now. either i put a chain tensioner on it or I find a frame with horizontal drop outs.
Left by FredrockinVA on March 01, 2007
Live in Newtown (western part of the state). Like to ride Upper Paugusset SF (next to my house and building a trail there), Huntington, West Rock, Pequonnock River Valley (aka Trumbull), Trout Brook, Mianus, and Bennetts Pond. I alse ride else where in CT but not as frequently and in Westchester County near the office.
Left by Dirt_Dad on January 06, 2007
What part of CT are you from? And what trails do you ride?
Left by Adam on January 06, 2007
Fixation arrived today!!!!
Left by Dirt_Dad on January 03, 2007
Cranberry Lambic is an aquired taste, or desparation, depending where you are in the sampler pack the wife brought home because she is simply nekulturny (uncultured) when it comes to beer.
Left by Dirt_Dad on January 03, 2007
i'm a beer nerd, but Cranberry Lambic sounds like robotussin. Weyerbacher Winter Ale and Rogue's xmas Ale has been good to me lately.
beer nerd's unite!
Left by maximumsmashism on January 03, 2007
Have not taken delivery of the frame yet. Anxiously waiting its delivery.
Left by Dirt_Dad on January 01, 2007
Hay Dad, ya , i guess you can ride and ski anywhere if ya live around here. lol ..... the Novara climbs well with the spv in both the front and rear , it workss nice. how ya like the fixation
Left by fullytwisted on January 01, 2007
Oh yeah. Nothing like Samuel Adams Cranberry Lambic in the fall!
Left by Dirt_Dad on December 23, 2006
is that a delicious beer you are drinking?
Left by maximumsmashism on December 22, 2006
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Rides: Mountain,Road
Brands: Quiring Qball 29er, Fetish Fixation, Iron Horse MKIII, Cannondale
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