Rhitter Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Fantastic run out on your part though My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeneverwinter Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Speaking of my biking, any of you at Sea Otterhttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/18/d84a9dd91c09193d5f6a97bba197e7cc.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/18/9695229628e19c3904c14b1042ebaece.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/18/a2ffd1704a0b960d9ff058066c4e8652.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I wish! The past 2 years it's fallen the weekend before finals for me. I'll go eventually 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Anyone here ridden steel hardtails? Curious what the feedback is on them. I am looking at the On-One 456 frame, which looks pretty sweet. Edited April 22, 2015 by Rhitter My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miatabear Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Anyone here ridden steel hardtails? Curious what the feedback is on them. I am looking at the On-One 456 frame, which looks pretty sweet. What's a good beginner bike and where is a place I can ride so that I don't break any bones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 What's a good beginner bike and where is a place I can ride so that I don't break any bones? As far as bikes go there is a broad range of "beginner bikes" and it greatly depends on what riding style you are going to do. If you are just looking for cross country riding the type of bike you will use will be greatly different than a downhill bike. Personally I really like all mountain style bikes as you can still pedal them up hill without much difficulty and they also are able to do downhill. I have a Santa Cruz nomad and that style bike is perfect for just about everything. My suggestion to find a good bike that fits you and is comfortable is to go demo bikes until you find the right match. As far as where to go riding there are tons of trails around the Bay that offer a riding style for everything and unless you are somewhere with big built features there are ways around most jumps or features if you aren't feeling up to them. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miatabear Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 As far as bikes go there is a broad range of "beginner bikes" and it greatly depends on what riding style you are going to do. If you are just looking for cross country riding the type of bike you will use will be greatly different than a downhill bike. Personally I really like all mountain style bikes as you can still pedal them up hill without much difficulty and they also are able to do downhill. I have a Santa Cruz nomad and that style bike is perfect for just about everything. My suggestion to find a good bike that fits you and is comfortable is to go demo bikes until you find the right match. As far as where to go riding there are tons of trails around the Bay that offer a riding style for everything and unless you are somewhere with big built features there are ways around most jumps or features if you aren't feeling up to them. Cool thanks. I am not too familiar with mountain bikes so I thought I'd ask. I have worked with fixed bikes/track bikes when I was in college though. I had couple Fuji feathers, Bianchi Super Pista, and Surly Steamroller. Now I am deciding if I should get a road bike or a mountain bike...but from the videos you guys be posting...it looks dangerous lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Road Biking - Cars are the main concern. My brother in law used to do that until he was put into a coma by a truck swerving into him. Mountain Biking - yeah you break bones / bleed occasionally. But it's a lot of fun. Edited May 7, 2015 by Rhitter My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Road Biking - Cars are the main concern. My brother in law used to do that until he was put into a coma (short day long one) by a truck swerving into him. Mountain Biking - yeah you break bones / bleed occasionally. But it's a lot of fun. AND you don't have to breathe exhaust fumes while mtb, unless there are ATVs around.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 agreed. if want to risk my life being on two wheels on public roads surrounded by cars, i'll be on my motorcycle. riding my mtn bike for the first time this season on Thursday. anticipating limping into work on Friday lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Rode some singletrack for the first time this year. So tired. Also, met a LGT wagon at the trailhead and talked for a minute. Good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTurbo Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Road Biking - Cars are the main concern. My brother in law used to do that until he was put into a coma by a truck swerving into him. Mountain Biking - yeah you break bones / bleed occasionally. But it's a lot of fun. Another plus - mtn biking can provide you with better balance, and depending on the terrain, a great upper body workout as you push/pull over rock/root features!! Rode some singletrack for the first time this year. So tired. Good day. Me, too! No wreckage, and love that "good tired" feeling. As my long time biking pal says - "re-cycle":lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrei Wolf Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Just found this thread. Here's my set up. K2 Zed 4.9 It's got the RockShox XC28 w/ lockout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTurbo Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Killington - back when the wagon and the Specialized were newish. Both still going strong. No injuries that trip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Anyone follow Downhill Memes on facebook? I choked on my lunch reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Take all my money!! My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 anyone here ride a KTM? looking at getting my son a new mountain bike. choices through the team shop are KTM, a Fuel or a Scalpel. reviews on the KTM's seem pretty good..minus the fact that the company is having a hard time getting them into the US. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Keep my 06 Stumpjumper FSR Pro (26er, w/ Brain) or sell and pick up a very reasonably priced 2011 Giant Anthem x3 29er? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddA Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 ^^^Just how reasonable? If 29" is what you're after, sure. I think you'll like it, though its pedaling platform may feel a bit active. No less efficient, but different. Either way it'll be faster for sure. Make sure you inspect the seat tube/top tube juncture. They didn't hold up so well. There is a 3rd option:) Ride the old bike for another season or two and pick up something newer. The jump from '06-'11 was huge. From '11 to now? Arguably more so. Essentially, you can get (near) xc efficiency with all-mountain fun, and you needn't break the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I could probably get the Anthem for <$1000. I am intrigued by the 29er platform, so I think it'd be a good change up. There was a recall in the earlier batches, but this one doesn't to have been affected by it. I'm not in any particular rush, so I guess I could pick up the Anthem and toss a feeler on CL for the SJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Is there anyone over here who rides 07+ enduro SX trail? I have an 04 that I love. I wonder if the newer ones are really 'better'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddA Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 ^^^Yes, everything is better. Really. This has no correlation to how much fun you have on your current bike, however. I have to remind myself of this on a weekly basis to keep me from doing something stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddA Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I am intrigued by the 29er platform, so I think it'd be a good change up. The only thing I might suggest is budgeting for a stiffer wheelset. Inherently flexy wheels were one of the things that kept folks off 29ers for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 ^^^Yes, everything is better. Really. This has no correlation to how much fun you have on your current bike, however. I have to remind myself of this on a weekly basis to keep me from doing something stupid. Which year do you own? And what set up do you have (shocks, tires)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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