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January 21, 2008 at 14:57 #73031
A new user requested help with acronyms often used in mountainbiking. This is by no means a complete listing, and can be added to by other users here.
MTB:
Mountainbike
XC:
Cross-Country- May refer to a mountainbike or race. XC bikes tend to have less than 4″ of suspension travel and may be hardtail or full-suspension.
DH:
Downhill
AM:
All-Mountain
FR:
Freeride
FS:
Full-Suspension; also may be referred to as “Full-Susser”, which is often used by UK riders. “Squishies”, “Dual-Bounce”, & “Double-Squish” may also be used in referrence to a full-suspension mountainbike.
Hardtail:
Mountainbike with no rear suspension, but may have a suspension fork.
Softtail:
Mountainbike with a flexible rear triangle, most often offering less than 2″ of travel.
Rigid:
A mountainbike with no suspension.
SS:
Single-speed; a mountainbike with only one available gear.
29’er:
A mountainbike with 29″ wheels. Frequently found as single-speed and rigid variations.
69’er:
A mountainbike with one 26″ rear wheel, and one 29″ front wheel. Also a name for a mountainbike with these features by Trek.
650B:
A new mountainbike wheel that is 27.5″. More often found on touring or city bicycles in Europe.
BB:
Bottom-Bracket; or the cups, bearings, & axle/spindle that the cranks attach to and rotate on.
Front Triangle:
The shape of a bicycle frame section described by the junctions of the head-tube, down-tube, seat-tube, and top-tube.
Rear Triangle:
The shape of a bicycle frame section described by the junctions of the seat-tube, chain-stays, drop-outs, and seat-stays.
Seat-Stay:
The section of frame that runs from the seat-tube down to the rear dropouts.
Chain-Stay:
The section of frame that runs from the Bottom-Bracket to the rear dropouts.
Dropouts:
The section of frame into which the wheel axles slide into. Bicycle forks also have dropouts, into which the front-wheel axle is fitted. May be horizontal or verticle, depending on the type of bicycle. Horizontal dropouts are most commonly found on SS mountainbikes, BMX bikes, and city/touring bicycles. Verticle dropouts are found most commonly on any bicycle with gears.
Hanger; Derailleur Hanger:
A small part that is threaded to accept a rear derailleur, and is fitted to the rear triangle.
Head-Tube:
A short section of tubing through which the fork steer-tube runs.
Head-Tube Angle:
The angle at which the headtube is situated. This angle is also described as part of a bicycle’s “Geometry”.
Seat-Tube Angle:
The angle at which the seat-tube is situated. May be anywhere from 58 degrees to 74 degrees. This angle is also described as part of a bicycle’s “Geometry”.
Geometry:
The angles at which a bicycle’s frame tubes are set. These angles affect the handling of the bicycle. Smaller angles are described as being “slack”, and are often used on DH or FR mountainbikes. Larger angles are described as being “steep”, and are often used on XC mountainbikes.
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January 25, 2008 at 12:08 #73032
Endo – You’re on your back, and the wheels are between you and the sky. Or something like that. Discovered that one on one my first trail rides – and the importance of a helmet as the bike crashed solidly into my helmet. Just got a scratch on my hand and that was it. 😮 Of course, that wasn’t the last one.
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January 26, 2008 at 00:30 #73033
Superman – Results are the same as Endo described above but in this case it’s the actual act of coming free of the bike (in most cases) and flying over the handlebars.
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January 28, 2008 at 10:48 #73034
FacePlant Well….. uh ….. you get the point. 😃
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January 28, 2008 at 20:10 #73035
BUNNY HOP-To jump manually,to not use a jump to jump.Imagine jumping in the air from your feet,now do that while on your bike.
Good for jumping over obstacles where there isnt a jump and the obstacle is too big or too challenging to get over without crashing.Also will save your wheels from abuse,so you dont have to true your wheels as often.
True-A mechanical process of readjusting(tightening or loosening spokes that are connected to the area of rim that is bent or out of true).nice skill to know not to just save money going to a mechanic,also is good to know to keep you on the trail and your wheels rolling smooth as silk.
Nose stand-To be able to navigate while rolling on the front wheel alone.This skill will become more apparently valuable the more you challinge yourself with technicle trails and skills.Especially on switch backs and turns with tight and minimal area to maneuver your bike.Same goes for the rear wheel as well.
Track Stand-To be completly stopped on your bike and still have your feet on the pedals and hands on the handle bar grips.To balance one self while still on your bike without falling over or putting a foot down to hold and keep yourself upright on the bike,and also not leaning on anything to hold you and your bike upright.
Trials riding-Trials riding is a particular sport that requirers the afformentioned skills to an extreme level.these guys can track stand like a horse stands in the pasture all day long,everyday of there lives.
Rock Garden-A Rock Garden is an area of trail,usually somwhere between 15 feet to 30 feet long,that requires mad skills to navigate most of the time.These Rock Gardens will be packed full of rock of varying sizes,random placment,and absolutely no familiar feel of the beaten path.And if you crash on these,or even put a foot down in them,you had better know that an injury is only a breath away if your not in the right frame of mind to crash with apparent ability to deffend yourself from getting hurt while crashing.A Rock Garden is like riding on a huge pile of car parts,if that makes sense.let me know if it does,im curious.hahahahaha.
Half pedal stroke-I gave this one my own term on the account I cant remember if I’ve ever heard this being called anything at all.This comes in handy when either the rocks are too high to your pedals or the slope of the trail has too much grade to make a full revolution of the pedals without them hitting and being stopped from going around and doing there job of keeping you supplied with power to move forward.
Spinning-Spinning is a form of style of pedaling your bike.Spinning is the base form of pedaling,meaning when you pedal in this manor,it is non aggressive force.The idea is to make imaginary perfect circles with your energy force in your pedaling.This takes much conditioning and consistant persistance to achieve a masterful technique.whew,i thik i blew a seal explaining this one,I myself am trying to learn the better half of this skill.hahahaha.
Tire Grazing-hahahahahaa,had to put somthin kinda funny in here,after all,having fun is the most important isnt it?It’ll even sharpen your balance skills a little.hahaha.anyway,when your riding partner is riding in front of you and toatally not expecting it,ride up on his rear tire with your front tire so that it makes a loud ominous buzzing noise when the knobbys rub togther.hahahaha,it’ll make em wonder what the hell is going on with there bike.have fun and always ride to live and live to ride.
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January 29, 2008 at 05:05 #73036
Here is a local term because we have many MTB’ers in CT:
QM or QM’ing which is the act of walking or riding up to a stunt but not actually doing it, in order to check whether it’s within your ability, or you are just scared sh!tless by it and don’t want to appear like the chickensh!t that you really are, so you want to check it out first.
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January 29, 2008 at 07:45 #73037
What does "all mountain" racing consist of? I am wanting to get started in racing, but am not sure what to start out in. Any suggestions?
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January 29, 2008 at 23:07 #73038
I just looked real quick and found what is called super d racing.any bike will do,although all mountain bikes with 4,5,6 inches of travel work really well.The best part is that the races are not radical like real downhill or real cross country races where you have to be highly skilled or in great shape to race.A beginner can jump into super d race and be pretty comfortable because although there is some pedaling involved,and some down hill,it’s not hard core like sponsored rider’s races are.hope that help’s.
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January 29, 2008 at 23:16 #73039
An all mountain bike will(like my stumpjumper)cover pretty much a little of everything involved with mountain biking.My fork has a travel adjustment that switche’s from 100mm,120mm,140mm travel.At 100 mm of travel i can do some climbing or cross country riding.At 120mm travel,it is good to use for trail riding and tecnical rock sectionsl and just a general all around setting.At 140mm setting,it is good for doing some downhill.although not all out downhill runs like some of those 190mm travel beast’s.
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January 30, 2008 at 06:30 #73040
That helps a lot, thanks. I should be looking into Super D races. I have seen a couple coming up through th MBAA I believe. I have an Ironhorse Warrior hardtail, nothing special but it works for me.
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January 30, 2008 at 15:38 #73041
Awsom attitude dude.I am experiencing full suspension life these days,although it is still new to me cause i’ve rode hard tails my whole life.You just cant go wrong with hard tail or ridged bikes.Their cheaper,simpler,and way more maintenance free.I almost feel that even downhill could be done on a hard tail/ridged bike if someone could come out with wheels durable enough to handle a full on downhill course.course there wouldnt be anyone racing except tall people with long enough legs to do what a downhill suspension bike does to handle a downhill course.(my imagination runs wild somtimes,hahahaha.)
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January 30, 2008 at 17:16 #73042
YARD SALE- When you crash and all your stuff goes everywhere! 😮
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February 24, 2008 at 22:50 #73043
Pump Track – ?
Read that recently in an article about a new biking area in NY, Im guessing it would be the eaquilivent of a practice track, is that right?
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February 25, 2008 at 04:10 #73044"AK_Dan" wrote
Pump Track – ?
Read that recently in an article about a new biking area in NY, Im guessing it would be the eaquilivent of a practice track, is that right?
Sort of, from what I understand it’s flat, with curves that are banked to get you up on them. Sounds fun.
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February 27, 2008 at 17:37 #73045
I think a pump is just like a bmx track but for mountain bike type rigs.
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April 3, 2008 at 21:13 #73046
just in case you havent read the may 2008 mountain bike action magezine,read the encyclopedia of modern monkey motion.there is a 16 page guide to suspension terminology.
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April 4, 2008 at 06:02 #73047
I will definatly check it out if it ever gets here in the mail. Seems like it always arrive during a business trip and not before so I wind up buying another magazine for the trip. Maybe I’ll get lucky today and it will arrive before I leave.
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April 8, 2008 at 11:05 #73048
Baby Heads – rocks the size of well…….kinda disturbing
Rookie marks – chainring grease marks on the back of your calf
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April 20, 2008 at 00:06 #73049"AK_Dan" wrote
Pump Track – ?
Read that recently in an article about a new biking area in NY, Im guessing it would be the eaquilivent of a practice track, is that right?
To pump, most simply put, is to use body leverage to generate speed.
A pump track is a track that is ridden by pumping.Video on how to pump
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/2321 … n-stay.htm
Videos of some dudes riding pump track
http://leelikesbikes.com/Stories/010405/ -
April 25, 2008 at 06:36 #73050
Chain Tattoo:
The greasy chain marking on the inside of your leg when you are new to riding or brush your leg against the chain. (Also called a "[i:2nnux9cc]Tiger Stripe[/i:2nnux9cc]" in some regions)Bark Tattoo:
The brown/green markings left on your skin when you graze a tree or plant at high velocity.Singletrack:
A single lane path through nature, wide enough for one bike alone; almost always man-made.Doubletrack:
A double lane path through nature, wide enough for two bikes.Fire Roads:
Dirt or gravel roads through the woods, found commonly in New England, and often overgrown with grass due to infrequent use. The actual use of these roads is for accessibility to the woods in the case of fire.Racing Stripe:
The solid mud stripe that goes up your back from your rear tire during spring riding. (Also called "[i:2nnux9cc]Pinstripe[/i:2nnux9cc]")Swamp Ass:
The wet marking all over the backside of one’s pants/shorts from excessive sweating seen once the rider has dismounted.Saddle:
Biking lingo for “seat.†-
June 2, 2008 at 14:17 #73051
Tree clipping
Invented it myself went over a jump caught a tree limb and spun comletely around without fallin over. I counldn’t do it again if i wanted to -
June 19, 2008 at 06:48 #73052"xcrhino" wrote
Tree clipping
Invented it myself went over a jump caught a tree limb and spun comletely around without fallin over. I counldn’t do it again if i wanted toHoly cow, I did almost the exact same thing once, only it was on a very strong… vine?… in Framingham, MA… I was coming around a turn way to fast and grabbed onto it, swinging myself and my bike. I threw myself off the trail, but I kept my balance… complete fluke. I thought I was Batman for 3 days afterwards.
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July 10, 2008 at 18:25 #73053
[url:wutu0t2h]http://www.trails-edge.com/bikedic.htm[/url:wutu0t2h]
Here’s a link I found that is a pretty good list.check it out.
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July 13, 2008 at 04:12 #73054
"Tag a wheel" Follow another rider or group of riders on a trail, usally you do not know them. Great way to meet riders.
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August 5, 2008 at 21:00 #73055
Yard Sale-I thought that was a ski term.
Lots of good terms here.
Thanks
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August 12, 2008 at 12:00 #73056
Hammerhead- rider who pushes themselves to the extreme, or a rider who enjoys constant uphill riding. At the end of the ride one would say "whoo I’m hammered".
Or it could mean somebody who completely hard headed and stubborn.
Which ever fits the situation better.
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August 12, 2008 at 12:39 #73057"Mongoose" wrote
[quote="spazjensen":lzrf9xno]
Or it could mean somebody who completely hard headed and stubborn.
Which ever fits the situation better.
😆 😆 Jeez ‘spaz’, you nailed my wife right on the money!! 😆 😆
Harder than hard and as stubborn as a mule, and not sceeered to admit to it! I love it![/quote:lzrf9xno]
Whoops…
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August 29, 2008 at 16:13 #73058
Potato Chipped – landing hard on the side of your wheels causing them to bend and end up looking like a potato chip
Taco / Tacoed – see Potato Chipped
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January 9, 2009 at 18:10 #73059"steve32300" wrote
I think a pump is just like a bmx track but for mountain bike type rigs.
Close, it sits on flatish ground, using evenly spaced rollers to gain speed. By timing/pumping the bike through the rollers teachs good flow. Tight hi berm corners, teachs cornering, idea is not to pedal and never touch brakes.
Riding is life all else is waiting
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February 15, 2009 at 04:01 #73060
paved road + gravel road = pavel rides (roads)
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June 4, 2009 at 03:02 #73061
Great post guys! It really helped a newbie like me. I now learned and understood some of the terminologies of MTB. Really great post guys!
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June 8, 2009 at 12:39 #73062
Hey, good stuff, thanks a bunch…..
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October 12, 2009 at 16:09 #73063
One my mom made up first time she joined me on a ride lol
"that’s a burner"
Burner- steep or tough section of trail that makes your leg muscles burn.
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March 19, 2010 at 17:45 #73064"GreenGiant" wrote
Superman – Results are the same as Endo described above but in this case it’s the actual act of coming free of the bike (in most cases) and flying over the handlebars.
….OTB 😆
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May 12, 2010 at 15:30 #73065
I was laughing pretty hard at some of these. It’s amazing what words take on a whole new mening in another country.
What country referes the the bar end plugs as "butt plugs"?I’ve also heard the term "Taking a soil sample" around here. Referes to eating dirt involuntarily.
I’m still trying to distiguish more between freeride, all mountain and cross country riding…
I ride singletrack here in Indiana. Mostly dirt trails winding thru the woods. Some long downhill runs are pushing the limits of my suspension as roots, and bumps take their toll, otherwise it’s just rolling hills, occasionaly logs, and rocks, but not rockgardens. -
June 8, 2010 at 07:59 #73066
I just came up with a new one Sunday…
Pole-vaulting. When you’re riding singletrack cut into the side of a hill, and your pedal closest to the hill catches and digs in and sends the all or part of you and your bike into the air. -
August 10, 2010 at 15:35 #73067
What does BB mean? I’m new here and I see it used a lot but no definitions D:
Here’s an example from: viewtopic.php?f=83&t=5240#p27397
"element22" wroteYour getting all new technology in that unit with a revised BB which is very similar to one which I had reviewed on the Respond crankset.
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August 15, 2010 at 11:59 #73068
Yes, that helps me a lot. Thank you very much.
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September 5, 2010 at 14:49 #73069
wow, i am only XC bike for a month now, and i am learning new things fast. thanks!
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October 25, 2010 at 09:29 #73070
TACO- When you bend a rim after crashing hard and it takes on a taco shell appearance. 😆
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December 21, 2010 at 11:46 #73071
Auger In: Is a deep soil sample
Flying W: Both feet become unclipped and rise above your head as you try to save it. Usual result; refer to Auger In.
Just a couple off the cuff that were missed. 😄 Later,
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March 24, 2011 at 14:44 #73072
Trail Gnome: What we blame for crashes that just have no other explanation.
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March 25, 2011 at 09:10 #73073
How about a "Bleed a Minute Vine"? 😄 Later,
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April 4, 2011 at 22:13 #73074
SS:
Single-speed; a mountainbike with only one available gear.when i used to live upstate, here in MI, idk how many times i saw ppl on single-speeds! what are the advantages to only having one available gear?
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April 4, 2011 at 22:16 #73075
oh yeh, you guys forgot the bacon!! 😃
bacon: scabs on a rider’s knees, elbows, or other body parts.
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April 8, 2011 at 08:36 #73076
How about the "Wait a Minute Vine"? Like a Bleed a minute vine just no thorns. 😄 Later,
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April 13, 2011 at 14:45 #73077
How about "Mach Stupid?" Used to describe a speed that no one in their right mind should be going through a particular section. 😄
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April 13, 2011 at 18:38 #73078
Is that like "Velocity Stooge"? Just asking. 😄 Later,
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June 16, 2011 at 19:03 #73079
Cobweb Duty: The first rider on any given trail in the morning ends up with a face full of cobwebs.
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June 16, 2011 at 19:08 #73080
Dirt Dart, That says it! 😄 Later,
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June 22, 2011 at 21:48 #73081
Hello,
I am looking to replace a bent wheel. However the original wheels I have say "32h SSW26". Ihave no idea what that means. Should I look for wheels that match that size exactly or is there a range I should look for?
Thanks
steve
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June 23, 2011 at 04:32 #73082
TACO is the word. 😄 Later,
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June 30, 2011 at 16:36 #73083"fat_billy" wrote
TACO is the word. 😄 Later,
I thought bird was the word…Have you heard about the bird??? 😆
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June 30, 2011 at 17:23 #73084
The Bird was the word untill I tacoed a wheel on a dinosaur turd. 😄 Later,
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August 26, 2011 at 13:07 #73085
Like Whoop-Dee-Doos if you’re comparing to dirtbiking. Great workout! We have a 90,000 square foot riding arena nearby and they have two awesome pump tracks. Great workout!
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August 26, 2011 at 13:44 #73086
Whoops are cool but it is the deedoos that cause issues. 😄 Later,
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December 22, 2011 at 15:04 #73087
I cannot believe ya’ll left out "Huck" the art of jumping an obstacle without a traditional ramp 😼
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December 22, 2011 at 19:21 #73088
To Huck requires Luck, doesn’t it? 😄 Later,
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December 22, 2011 at 19:55 #73089
Fat Billy….. Yes!!! Luck, and a big set that clanks!!! 😆
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December 23, 2011 at 04:26 #73090"fat_billy" wrote
To Huck requires Luck, doesn’t it? 😄 Later,
No, just having FUN!
Hucking a ledge drop is the bomb!
Good point made 1sikkHucker, a just term that was left out…. 😄
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December 23, 2011 at 05:22 #73091
thought of one last night, it came to me in a dream…(yes I eat, sleep, and dream of MTBn) don’t you?
–[u:3ksg06qm]Guerilla Run[/u:3ksg06qm]- Kinda like guerilla growing for all the "plant" enthusiast out there 😎 or guerilla warfare for the history buffs, it’s the act of seeing a sexy ass trail from lets say a road side and looking beyond those pesky little "No Tresspassing" signs and go for it ie: "Allen and I are going on a guerilla run to check out these power lines we found" 😼
hope its used and I guess I have to include a stupid a$$ diclamer for all the legal b.s. and so I don’t get banned from this site so here goes: I don’t advocate riding on private property we must all respect hikers, horse riders.. blah blah blah -
December 23, 2011 at 05:24 #73092
–also cool signature Bonsai lets here it for the elderly who still have their bawlz (myself incl) LATER
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December 23, 2011 at 07:17 #73093"1sikkHucker" wrote
–also cool signature Bonsai lets here it for the elderly who still have their bawlz (myself incl) LATER
LOL! …Thanks bro! Death smiles at us all, all we can do is just smile back, so I refuse to tip toe through life to only arrive safely at death!
Though I just lost part of my RT foot (partially amputated), and still recovering from it, I will still ride hard & have fun! 😄
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December 27, 2011 at 09:39 #73094"Trail_Rat" wrote
FacePlant Well….. uh ….. you get the point. 😃
Face plant which is usually followed by a [u:17co2css]SCORPION[/u:17co2css]–when your feet touch the back of your head…..not fun but nature of the beast
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December 29, 2011 at 08:23 #73095
A Pedal Bite – when platform pedal hit your shin, resulting in some blood and possible "bacon"
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December 29, 2011 at 13:26 #73096"1sikkHucker" wrote
thought of one last night, it came to me in a dream…(yes I eat, sleep, and dream of MTBn) don’t you?
–[u:28cz29hc]Guerilla Run[/u:28cz29hc]- Kinda like guerilla growing for all the "plant" enthusiast out there 😎 or guerilla warfare for the history buffs, it’s the act of seeing a sexy ass trail from lets say a road side and looking beyond those pesky little "No Tresspassing" signs and go for it ie: "Allen and I are going on a guerilla run to check out these power lines we found" 😼
hope its used and I guess I have to include a stupid a$$ diclamer for all the legal b.s. and so I don’t get banned from this site so here goes: I don’t advocate riding on private property we must all respect hikers, horse riders.. blah blah blahHeck yea, I love it! I’m all about the Guerrilla rides and now have a cool name to call them, thanks! I do a lot of guerrilla riding at this massive commercial lot that never got developed when the economy tanked. I figure hey, this guy is running his dogs, that guys flying a kite, oh and look over there, that guy is fly a remote control helicopter! By george, I’m riding this spot!
I’m always looking at power-line trails thinking to myself, you should ride that man! Why? Because it'[s there! Well guess what, now I’m going to do it 😼
Thanks for putting a name to my madness 😃
"Plant" enthusiast…..nice, I just put 2 and 2 together 😉
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December 30, 2011 at 12:11 #73097
Jayzilla- hey man glad you like the term, I really like power lines, scenery isn’t all there but because the maintenance trucks go down them they already cut a path with nice ruts and uneven terrain also, and this is a big plus "trail snails" <–(another term maybe?) -slow ass riders who block up a trail and the snobby ass riders stear clear of them leaving just me and some sweet terrain
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December 30, 2011 at 14:39 #73098"1sikkHucker" wrote
Jayzilla- hey man glad you like the term, I really like power lines, scenery isn’t all there but because the maintenance trucks go down them they already cut a path with nice ruts and uneven terrain also, and this is a big plus "trail snails" <–(another term maybe?) -slow ass riders who block up a trail and the snobby ass riders stear clear of them leaving just me and some sweet terrain
Yea man, It’s got my mind reeling around the idea for a logo for guerrilla riderz 😉 a breed apart!
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December 30, 2011 at 15:42 #73099"jayzilla" wrote
[quote="1sikkHucker":8u00kidt]Jayzilla- hey man glad you like the term, I really like power lines, scenery isn’t all there but because the maintenance trucks go down them they already cut a path with nice ruts and uneven terrain also, and this is a big plus "trail snails" <–(another term maybe?) -slow ass riders who block up a trail and the snobby ass riders stear clear of them leaving just me and some sweet terrain
Yea man, It’s got my mind reeling around the idea for a logo for guerrilla riderz 😉 a breed apart![/quote:8u00kidt]
Right On!!! I saw your other design (for ST.com) and responded Dude you are extreamly talented I might commision you for a Tattoo idea I’ll run some ideas by you via PM sometime later -
December 30, 2011 at 17:00 #73100Right On!!! I saw your other design (for ST.com) and responded Dude you are extreamly talented I might commision you for a Tattoo idea I’ll run some ideas by you via PM sometime later
Thanks bro, at least I’m good at something 😉 It’d be sweet if they picked it up for a shirt design! And yea man get at me about that tattoo design. I’m also an inkslinger so I can hook it up 😀 Check my portfolio links in one of my post on the shirt design thread, one of them is to my tattoo portfolio.
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December 30, 2011 at 17:53 #73101
I think with all the positive feed back from your design they’d be unsane not to pick it up but we really should carry this to either another forum (not acronyms/terms) or PM ’cause we need to save this space for a whole new language so to justify this space being used here goes:
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January 12, 2012 at 10:30 #73102
OVER THE HILLER: Old fart (like me) trying to rediscover his youth by acting half his age. Or LUNATIC: What my wife calls me every time I go MTBing.
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January 12, 2012 at 10:46 #73103
Over the Hiller is good. Just don’t become a DITCH MAGNET. It is easy to become a ditch magnet when trying to get around a TRAIL-OPPOPOTAMUS in a tight section. Just saying. 😄 Later,
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February 7, 2012 at 21:05 #73104
Bark Shark– One who is drawn to just about every tree on the trail and as a result from the impact has stripped some bark off of it.
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February 22, 2012 at 15:05 #73105
Just discovered a new one!!! When Spanish Moss gets tangled in your gear cluster- A DEMI !!! As in Demi Moore(google her if you haven’t seen it yet) Yikes!
Also had to pull moss out of both sides of the rear hub. MADONNA’S!! Google her "pits" in ’86!
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March 2, 2012 at 05:48 #73106
Did anyone else find themselves laughing, and or remenessing?
Funny, and also informative! 😏
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April 20, 2012 at 10:58 #73107
When riding your MTB to the trails and you fall on the pavement usually results in the area of skin that contacts the pavement becoming a "street pizza". Yuck! 😄 Later,
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April 20, 2012 at 11:25 #73108"fat_billy" wrote
When riding your MTB to the trails and you fall on the pavement usually results in the area of skin that contacts the pavement becoming a "street pizza". Yuck! 😄 Later,
Happened to my buddy just this week. We were heading back after the ride and he came in way too hot on a street corner with lots of fine gravel on the road. Very nasty, ended up going to the ER. Way worse than most injuries I see on the trail!
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April 21, 2012 at 03:38 #73109
Skin gives piss poor traction on pavement for sure. 😄 Later,
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June 29, 2012 at 14:19 #73110
‘casing a jump’- you’ll know it when it happens. and it will happen.
‘berm’- (if it hasn’t been mentioned already) a built up and raised area at the outside edge of a corner allowing you to maintain a higher speed than would a flat corner. ‘rail the berm’
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September 16, 2012 at 07:34 #73111
Studder Bumps. You know the small braking bumps before a tight turn. They are the number one excuse for overshooting a turn. The studder bumps could be fiction but it makes your crash story more easy to explain. What’s also funny is when you make up the studder bumps other riders will say the same thing happened to them in the same turn. Maybe anti lock brakes could be the solution. 😄 Later,
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January 24, 2013 at 07:17 #73112
FUBAR- F#[<ed Up Bike And Rider
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January 24, 2013 at 07:21 #73113"PSIME84" wrote
FUBAR- F#[<ed Up Bike And Rider
haha This one I like
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October 19, 2013 at 12:40 #73114"CraigCreekRider" wrote
Endo – You’re on your back, and the wheels are between you and the sky. Or something like that. Discovered that one on one my first trail rides – and the importance of a helmet as the bike crashed solidly into my helmet. Just got a scratch on my hand and that was it. 😮 Of course, that wasn’t the last one.
OMG!. I haven’t been on here in a while and your post was the first one I see. Believe me when I say, "I am NOT laughing at you, but with you". Thanks for the chuckle. 😆
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June 8, 2014 at 01:50 #73115
Very helpful information. Thanks
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June 18, 2014 at 08:47 #73116
As a noob, this is very helpful, now i don’t have to look like even more of an idiot than i already do lol
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September 25, 2014 at 19:41 #73117
Guinea pig/guinea pigging – being the first person to hit a feature (jump, drop, etc) as seen here
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October 5, 2014 at 11:45 #73118
[u:3nmmnonl]FLATS[/u:3nmmnonl]: flat pedals
[u:3nmmnonl]Jay Hop[/u:3nmmnonl]: to lift the front wheel then the rear wheel. like a bunny hop only more useful on the trail
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March 27, 2017 at 07:41 #211151
Going to bump this with the term “roller” since Jim asked about it.
Roller: A trail feature, generally sculpted out of dirt, that riders can simply roll over without having to lift the front or rear end of the bike off the ground.
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June 3, 2019 at 14:37 #263502
I term I never heard before but recently read in a book by Chris Froome:
“‘Rhoid buffer” – a descent steep enough that you get low off the back of the seat with your derriere near the rear wheel.
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July 3, 2019 at 00:14 #265278
Shralp. I dont know what it means, but i sure do shralp the gnar…
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