Ok, so I'm gonna be seeing some mountain action this weekend after almost a 2 week break since I pulled a leg muscle. I should probably wait 2 more weeks but I'm itching to get back on my bike. Pics to come.
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Any mountain bikers??
- Thread starter iamdenialNJ
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What you pay for it? Mountain bike is on my "to buy" list
EDIT: I guess it helps to click on the link, huh?
EDIT: I guess it helps to click on the link, huh?
What you pay for it? Mountain bike is on my "to buy" list
EDIT: I guess it helps to click on the link, huh?
LOL.. yeah got it used for a great price, it was spotless until I road it on the trail last night.
as in "New Bike Day"!
I purchased this:
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It does 'Rocketh!
Ooh.... Ti frame! Light, I'm sure. One of these days I'm going to get myself a nice hardtail, probably a steel Chromag.
@mac tony: The main thing to know is that it's FUN. Rode(& walked 
)my old SS around my local main ride this morning. I catch myself laughing on the descents- it's just fun. It's a woopin calorie-burner too, so you sometimes get/need to eat a lot.
)my old SS around my local main ride this morning. I catch myself laughing on the descents- it's just fun. It's a woopin calorie-burner too, so you sometimes get/need to eat a lot.
@mac tony: The main thing to know is that it's FUN. Rode(& walked
Ain't that the truth! I love getting out on the bike....even for casual evening cruises. But, you know what is almost just as fun? Swinging! I started using the swingset in my local park and wow, what a great feeling. Biking and swinging...boy, it doesn't get much more fun.
You could find the right frame size for yourself and scan ebay/other for recommended entry level/other mtb's. Quite a few folk here like the idea, buy the bike, use it a few times and then it sits in the garage practically unused until they decide to put it up for sale. The only problem is finding the right frame size for yourself there. I got back into biking around two years ago, was loaned a friends full sus for the downhill runs and bought an entry level hard-tail for cross country. I'm looking to upgrade soon but nothing too full-on, to be fair the entry level bike has coped with everything very well including some pretty tough graded trails, no worries. Do a little research into the bikes you consider in your range and the kind of riding you want to go with, it's a great buzz and a nice way to cover distance and take everything in.
So when the description says something along the lines of "Fits such and such height to such and such height," is that usually pretty accurate? If I am 5'7" with a high butt and long legs, should I be on the tall end or short end of the allowable scale?
What is hard tail? Does that mean the seat and/or real wheel doesn't have as much give?
What is hard tail? Does that mean the seat and/or real wheel doesn't have as much give?
Well there are a few variables for personal preference and ergonomics, I'm 6ft and a 19 or 20 inch frame fits well. Here's a rough chart to see what you may be looking for, it recommends a 17 or 18 for your height, something around that mark I would say, but yes with the leg length I'd look at the higher end.
Bike Sizing | Help | Evans Cycles
Bike Sizing | Help | Evans Cycles
No worries, I'd hit the guys in the Biking '11 thread with a few queries, they are a lot more up on it than I
I ride a small (15") but I'm right on the cusp. I'm also 5'7" but I have freakishly short legs so I'm guessing you'd ride a medium. Hard tail means there's only suspension in front, it doesn't have rear end "give" but that teaches you to be a better rider.
Let me know when you score a bike, we should organize a OC/SoCal TB ride!
What you want to research is the "Standover Height" (the height of the top horizantal tube that you will straddle when standing over). This measurement can be found in the "geometry" specs pertaining to a particular bike. Measure your inseam, use that info to figure out what bike size fits you best.
Since you are 5'7" ... a 16" , 17" , or perhaps an 18" (due to having long legs) might do the job. Each bike company will have a bit different stand over measurements ... so you can't go solely by what they refer it to be.
... as for myself, I'm 5'10" ... I ride a 17" because I only have a 30" inseam (pant size). I should be on an 18", but personally, I like having a bit more room for my man berries, and an 18" is just a bit too close for comfort. So I just keep my seat post high-ish.
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A "hard tail" simply means that the frame does not have a suspension shock absorber. The frame is one complete piece.
Hope you find this helpful. The best thing to do is research, research, and research. EBay and Craigslist are two great places to pick up good used bikes for much less than they are new. See what kinds you can afford, and research the heck out of them. Reviews are pretty helpful too.
Ah, that makes sense! So that's why Steve rode his hard tail on the street, rather than the mountain. As a total newb, will I die if I take a hard tail out in the terrain for the first time?
And I will be getting a bike, mark my words. Will take some time though; this is quite the investment!
