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10-10-2007, 08:30 AM
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Actually, I have a road bike. I just got a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL this past June. A carbon frame is such an upgrade over aluminum.
There is an old railroad line that was converted to a bike trail a few years back. It's 25 miles long and feeds into some beautiful country roads with what we consider "hills" in south LA.
A group of us ride with our sons on the weekends, usually about 50 - 60 miles. We just completed the MS Society's Tour for Cure 150 mile ride this past weekend. It's split over two days and was a blast.
There is an old railroad line that was converted to a bike trail a few years back. It's 25 miles long and feeds into some beautiful country roads with what we consider "hills" in south LA.
A group of us ride with our sons on the weekends, usually about 50 - 60 miles. We just completed the MS Society's Tour for Cure 150 mile ride this past weekend. It's split over two days and was a blast.
Our team raised over $4500.00 for the Maine Lung Association.
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10-10-2007, 11:00 AM
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(though I cannot condone the name calling even though it might be appropriate) Does anyone care to second the motion?
10-10-2007, 12:16 PM
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LOL... glad you thought it was funny. I normally refrain from any type of name calling, but someone posting an ignorant message calling one of our own (G owner) a "tool" because he's asking for help doing something gets what's coming to them, especially when it's someone's second post ever.
10-10-2007, 08:01 PM
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NICE!! We ride Specialized also! My rig is an 05' Stumpjumper Elite FSR with PUSH Ind. shocks. My son rides a 96' Ground Control. My daughter, can carve the trails really well with an 06' Rockhopper, I might have to buy her a better full sus mtb. The wife will ride with us only if we don't plan on hitting the trails hard, she has a '02 HT Stumpjumper.
06-25-2008, 01:06 PM
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Was this squabble and issue ever rectified. I'm getting into mtn biking and need to get something on the back of the G to get me to the trails.
Makes me wish I never sold my WRX wagon sometimes, for two reason, the utility factor is nil with the G and the G owners are very judgemental.
Makes me wish I never sold my WRX wagon sometimes, for two reason, the utility factor is nil with the G and the G owners are very judgemental.
06-25-2008, 02:48 PM
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Was this squabble and issue ever rectified. I'm getting into mtn biking and need to get something on the back of the G to get me to the trails.
Makes me wish I never sold my WRX wagon sometimes, for two reason, the utility factor is nil with the G and the G owners are very judgemental.
Makes me wish I never sold my WRX wagon sometimes, for two reason, the utility factor is nil with the G and the G owners are very judgemental.
06-25-2008, 03:56 PM
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Actually it does fit, or , can be made to fit. I bolted it on the bumper after a little modding. It was not difficult. Use the service manual to remove everything. To keep from having to cut the bumber cover, bolt it on the front side of the bumper. That way, when not in use you can hardly see it.
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Thanks a bunch!
06-25-2008, 09:16 PM
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I will post a photo this weekend but it's almost too simple for that and there are G35 threads you can use to guide you. Just order the Curt Hitch for the 08 G35 Sedan. Cut off the arm that bolts to the toe hook, drill holes in the bumper beam, buy some hardware and bolt it on. I am not responsible for anything after that.
06-26-2008, 12:30 PM
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When I was looking at a replacement for my vette I had 2 reqts: 4 seats and space for my bike. Before buying my G37S I did a run through with my bike (Cervelo Dual). I have to remove one of the pedals and loosen the headset to point the bars down (it's a tri bike with aerobars), but it fits into the trunk with the backseat down. Obviously, that also includes removing the front wheel. All told it takes about 4 mins (I timed it).
The limiting factor is actually the space between the trunk and the interior - if it was about 1" higher I wouldn't have to remove one of the pedals.
This allows me to trasnport my bike to races without having to take my wife's SUV. Personally I'll never put a bike rack on this car (nor did I put one on the vette).
The limiting factor is actually the space between the trunk and the interior - if it was about 1" higher I wouldn't have to remove one of the pedals.
This allows me to trasnport my bike to races without having to take my wife's SUV. Personally I'll never put a bike rack on this car (nor did I put one on the vette).
06-26-2008, 03:54 PM
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Spare it .....from what?
Here are some photos for those that asked. I don't see what the fuss is all about but to each his own. I would never add something garish to the top or sides or front of my car. I'm not a bumber sticker person. Plate frame yes, but I draw the line there. This tiny receiver hitch adds a little utility without taking anything away from the car.
Here are some photos for those that asked. I don't see what the fuss is all about but to each his own. I would never add something garish to the top or sides or front of my car. I'm not a bumber sticker person. Plate frame yes, but I draw the line there. This tiny receiver hitch adds a little utility without taking anything away from the car.
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