very much like street BMX biking, but with a good quality, fullsize bicycle. urban mountain bikes have front-fork suspension and a hardtail, with a low-clearance top-tube and low seat. its an action sport with a small number of devoted practicioners who are recognizable by their deeply pocked, purple shins, tolerance, friendliness, maverick mentality, and sexy, athletic build.
by akary January 30, 2006
Get the urban mountain bikingmug. an outlet of affection for a childless woman. often dressed up and pampered like a baby in lieu of an actual kid.
what to buy mum before you go off to uni.
what to buy mum before you go off to uni.
by akary March 23, 2007
Get the dogmug. the adjustable bolt through the bushings and hanger of a skateboard truck that hold these parts to the baseplate.
when tightened, the skateboard does not turn as easily.
when tightened, the skateboard does not turn as easily.
by akary May 06, 2005
Get the kingpinmug. by akary October 19, 2004
Get the shtookermug. a discipline of mountain biking originated in vancouver's north shore. northshore riding takes place in the woods, on elevated, often extremely narrow wooden constructs such as "adirondack ladders" and "hamster wheels." a typical northshore bike has 6.5" travel front and rear, 26" wheels, and beartrap pedals.
by akary January 30, 2006
Get the northshore mountain bikingmug. by akary October 19, 2004
Get the shtookmug. (longboard skateboarding)
a hole that closely fits the baseplate of a truck is cut through the deck, the baseplate the truck is removed from the hanger, then both are reattached with the deck between. the bolts are used upside-down for this.
trucks are dropped to lower the riding surface for stability in speedboarding and sliding, and to give a more comfortable push for cruising. the closer the deck surface is to the ground, the less the distance one must step down to push is.
also, the dropped deck will cradle more than tip than a conventional or risered one. this causes a dropped deck poorer geometry for traction because it centers the rider's weight toward the wheels outside of a turn and gives a strange feeling while carving.
if the riding surface is below the axle, the board is probably TOO low.
a hole that closely fits the baseplate of a truck is cut through the deck, the baseplate the truck is removed from the hanger, then both are reattached with the deck between. the bolts are used upside-down for this.
trucks are dropped to lower the riding surface for stability in speedboarding and sliding, and to give a more comfortable push for cruising. the closer the deck surface is to the ground, the less the distance one must step down to push is.
also, the dropped deck will cradle more than tip than a conventional or risered one. this causes a dropped deck poorer geometry for traction because it centers the rider's weight toward the wheels outside of a turn and gives a strange feeling while carving.
if the riding surface is below the axle, the board is probably TOO low.
"the drop-thru kebbek flushcut with compIIs, ceramic rockets, and 83mm flys feels much better than anything else i've ever ridden at speeds between 55 and 70mph"
by akary May 06, 2005
Get the drop-thrumug.