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Re: Mountain Bikes - Apoc - 03-10-2010
Kinda sorta related: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://techcrunch.com/2010/03/10/google-maps-bicycles">http://techcrunch.com/2010/03/10/google-maps-bicycles</a><!-- m -->
The hard core guys will probably hate on it, but I think it's neat. Before it, I wasn't aware of a way to measure distances that included things like W&OD.
Re: Mountain Bikes - V1GiLaNtE - 03-10-2010
Wow, had no idea we had a MTB thread.. I guess by any chance anyone here have a 18" frame laying around they want to sell? Trying to build up a budget SS with left over parts to get back into riding with.. Already have all the components just need a frame and crankset
Re: Mountain Bikes - Evan - 03-10-2010
I have a 19" 29er SS with a short stem I wouldnt mind selling
Re: Mountain Bikes - V1GiLaNtE - 03-11-2010
I would be all over it but I already have 90% of the parts I need to build this thing up..
Have:
2x wheels and tires
1x Rock Shox Dart Fork
1x Head Set
1x Dmp SS Kit
1x V-Brake Kit
1x Grip Set
1x seat Post
2x Wellgo Pedals
1x MTB Stem
1x MTB Handle Bars
Need:
18-19" MTB Frame
1x Crank Set
1x Seat
Re: Mountain Bikes - .RJ - 03-11-2010
SS? Ditch the squishy fork
Re: Mountain Bikes - ScottyB - 03-11-2010
Apoc Wrote:Kinda sorta related: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://techcrunch.com/2010/03/10/google-maps-bicycles">http://techcrunch.com/2010/03/10/google-maps-bicycles</a><!-- m -->
very cool...i've been looking for some trails/"greenways" in a particular town and this helped me find them alot faster.
Re: Mountain Bikes - Mike - 03-11-2010
.RJ Wrote:SS? Ditch the squishy fork
especially a dart. i don't know shit, but i do know most bikes are better off without suspension at all than a dart.
Re: Mountain Bikes - Evan - 03-11-2010
.RJ Wrote:SS? Ditch the squishy fork
says the guy who just bought a double squish
Re: Mountain Bikes - V1GiLaNtE - 03-11-2010
Mike Wrote:.RJ Wrote:SS? Ditch the squishy fork
especially a dart. i don't know shit, but i do know most bikes are better off without suspension at all than a dart.
This is a budget build and I happen to have a Dart lying around..
Re: Mountain Bikes - .RJ - 03-12-2010
Evan Wrote:.RJ Wrote:SS? Ditch the squishy fork
says the guy who just bought a double squish
So I could run the others rigid
Re: Mountain Bikes - CaptainHenreh - 03-12-2010
Wow. I never thought Mountain Biking could be so homoerotic...
Re: Mountain Bikes - Mike - 03-12-2010
V1GiLaNtE Wrote:Mike Wrote:.RJ Wrote:SS? Ditch the squishy fork
especially a dart. i don't know shit, but i do know most bikes are better off without suspension at all than a dart.
This is a budget build and I happen to have a Dart lying around..
trade it.
Re: Mountain Bikes - ScottyB - 09-13-2010
thought i'd dig this up from the abyss. since moving from Atlanta i've started to rekindle my love of mountain biking. as a teenager i used to bike everywhere, all the time and loved it. i didn't previously have much time for the hobby in Atlanta and there weren't many decent trails within the area even if i did (that is changing now though). now i'm surrounded by nice singletrack only a few minutes away and in the past 2 months i've probably put about 200 miles on the bike, most of it on the trails.
it's been fun getting reaclimated. i can't climb worth a damn and although i don't like to blame equipment my bike is pretty busted and obselete. the plus side is that it's forcing me to work with a pretty limited performance envelope and push it harder to keep a good pace. i also like knowing that if i make rookie mistakes in this stage and bend the bike i won't feel bad about it.
this thing was a classic in 2002 baby :bow: v-brakes, a hideous but comfy DJ saddle i got for pennies, non-adjustable air shock, platform peddles...
![[Image: files019.jpg]](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o193/bradfosk06/files019.jpg)
i went on my first group ride today with the local TORC (triangle off-road club) chapter. wow was it humbling. also hilarious pulling up to the pack with my POS and wearing regular shorts, a t-shirt, and running shoes :lol: when everyone else looks like their about to qualify. i had been to the local trail system quite a bit but could only keep with the back half of our group. after we were done i was wrecked. speaking of which, i had a close call shaving a tree with my forearm when i leaned in too much, and eventually did catch my bars on a tree, crossed up, and got dumped on my ass at about 15mph. thankfully into leaf litter and not the rock garden about 100 ft. up the trail.
anybody wear forearm guards? i have an issue with overheating/dehydration so i hate to cover up any exposed skin for airflow, but i'm getting sick of pouring hydrogen peroxide on my arm wounds after every ride. i know its nothing compared to the skin removal tactics that most of you guys possess but it's cool to show off riding scars right?
![[Image: arm.jpg]](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o193/bradfosk06/arm.jpg)
Re: Mountain Bikes - Evan - 09-13-2010
not bad, coincidentally I did the same thing on saturday. I clipped a tree in a fast downhill section of trail and ate it pretty hard on a rocky/sandy section. My leg took the brunt of it though. have some nice scrapes on my shoulder and hip too
![[Image: 61272_824391171399_7806493_46534784_2914375_n.jpg]](http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs332.ash2/61272_824391171399_7806493_46534784_2914375_n.jpg)
I have arm guards (Rockgardn landing zone) but I generally only wear them when downhilling. Ive had knee injuries recently so I will probably start wearign lightweight knee armor even on xc trails though.
dont worry too much about your bike. I rode a 1999 Trek 8000 for years and years and only replaced parts when they broke. I got a new XC doublesquish machine just last year.
Maybe invest in some SPD pedals and shoes when you are ready, they make a huge difference. Shorts with an ass pad make it lots more comfortable on longer rides too. Other than that, ride what ya got!
Re: Mountain Bikes - Mike - 09-13-2010
just upgraded my pretty sweet ride (in 2001) with this: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.sunandski.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=7706063931015&Click=282&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=7706063931015">http://www.sunandski.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=7706063931015&Click=282&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=7706063931015</a><!-- m -->
hopefully will get me out on the trails some more... my legs still say little to no running, and with the cold coming, the large amounts of road riding i've been doing will dwindle.
Re: Mountain Bikes - Evan - 09-21-2010
my DH and XC bike had a baby
![[Image: 1017394097_eLbxZ-L.jpg]](http://evan55.smugmug.com/Bikes/Bikes-and-Bike-Rides/P1000926/1017394097_eLbxZ-L.jpg)
cant wait to get it to the mountains. unfortunately doesnt look like that will happen this weekend
Re: Mountain Bikes - Mike - 09-21-2010
sold my old bike tonight. sort of felt like selling a child. i learned to ride on that thing... stored it under my bed in college for four years... man.
Re: Mountain Bikes - Ole - 09-22-2010
Evan Wrote:my DH and XC bike had a baby
cant wait to get it to the mountains. unfortunately doesnt look like that will happen this weekend
grass needs cuttin'
Re: Mountain Bikes - Evan - 09-22-2010
you should see the back yard.
If I could find a mexican who would actually show up to cut my lawn.....
Re: Mountain Bikes - Sijray21 - 09-23-2010
Evan Wrote:you should see the back yard.
If I could find a mexican who would actually show up to cut my lawn.....
..dude...you live off of Rt 50. now you're just being lazy