Mountain bikers - questions for y'all

[KillahBee]

So I decided to go with a mountain bike instead of a road bike (trails are probably fun, plus I can ride this bike on the road too). What gear do I need to get with it? I figure helmet, some sort of tire patch kit and electronic mile thing should do me good.

 

[pintoca]

Magura breaks (hydraulic)

clip on shoes (shimanos are ok)

a good water bottle, scratch resistants shades, GOOD gloves (don't save on those), helmet, puncture kit

car rack...

that is about it

 

[hotzie]

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8315/gotballs8xt.jpg

 

[NJjuice22]

killah

 

[KillahBee]

I knew this thread was destined for shittiness

 

[swole]

Either way man it sucks, you post in C&C for the likelihood someone will reply something useful due to the massive trafficking of orbs, but you will suffer from bastard comments...or you can post in the specialty forum and get 1 reply per week from each member of the cleaver family.

 

[NJjuice22]

Either way man it sucks, you post in C&C for the likelihood someone will reply something useful due to the massive trafficking of orbs, but you will suffer from bastard comments...or you can post in the specialty forum and get 1 reply per week from each member of the cleaver family.

we all dont contribute as well as you do.

 

[NJjuice22]

I knew this thread was destined for shittiness

dude..what is there to figure out...


1. you get the bike
2. if you dont mind looking like a tool, you get a helmet.
3. you ride that shit.

 

[KillahBee]

dude..what is there to figure out...


1. you get the bike
2. if you dont mind looking like a tool, you get a helmet.
3. you ride that shit.

I can just picture myself 40 miles from my house in the middle of woods and something goes wrong (flat tire, some shit with the chain and/or brakes) and I have to walk my fat ass AND the bike home. hence, the question, dick for short.

 

[NJjuice22]

I can just picture myself 40 miles from my house in the middle of woods and something goes wrong (flat tire, some shit with the chain and/or brakes) and I have to walk my fat ass AND the bike home. hence, the question, dick for short.

dang, thats a far distance to ride..what are you freakin lance armstrong all the sudden.

 

[KillahBee]

dang, thats a far distance to ride..what are you freakin lance armstrong all the sudden.

nah, he's bigger than me.

 

[hardrock]

gloves, water, shorts, helmet, tube, levers and a Co2 pump. Clipless pedals and shoes will only help. Get a couple cycling jerses too. Lube and maintain the drivetrain.

BTW, what did you get?

 

[KillahBee]

gloves, water, shorts, helmet, tube, levers and a Co2 pump. Clipless pedals and shoes will only help. Get a couple cycling jerses too. Lube and maintain the drivetrain.

BTW, what did you get?

levers? is a patch kit good enough or should I really get a tube and pump?

I got this:

http://www.harobikes.com/mtb/vseries-v3.php

I had a $550 gift certificate to this place from work. My other option was a Specialized Rockhopper for $500. The Haro was $425. I figured I wanted the extra loot for a helmet and gear. Plus I am a beginner

 

[hardrock]

Fuck a patch kit. Good to get ya home, but nothing I'd rely on. Get a nice under seat bag.

Bt levers, I meant tire levers.

Not to knock, but Suntour is crap IMO. Other than that sounds pretty solid. I'd have gone with the Rockhopper myself, but them I am a Specialized man. I sell them and I love them. Very innovative.

 

[KillahBee]

Fuck a patch kit. Good to get ya home, but nothing I'd rely on. Get a nice under seat bag.

Bt levers, I meant tire levers.

Not to knock, but Suntour is crap IMO. Other than that sounds pretty solid. I'd have gone with the Rockhopper myself, but them I am a Specialized man. I sell them and I love them. Very innovative.

Thanks for the tips rock. Like I said, I am a beginner and essentially this bike and the gear will be free. Once I get more into it I may feel that I need an upgrade, which I will take care of when it happens.

 

[perkele]

Just saw Killah giving karma in this thread.

 

[RottenWillow]

In 15 months I've never gotten a flat. The repair kit and C02 cannister would be low on my list. You need some of the biker shorts with the padded ass, a water bottle and a bag for carb drinks and snacks to keep yourself fueled. And even though people are likely to dissagree with me if only on priniciple, the helmet and pads are really only neccesary if you plan to haul ass and go balls to the wall like some of the dudes I see on the trail. Try it first and if you find you end up prefering to ride like that, then you can buy your helmet and pads.

 

[NJjuice22]

You need some of the biker shorts with the padded ass.

holy crap thats geigh.

killah, get these.
http://teddygirl.com/hip-butt-pads.html

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

...It needs tires.

LOL. You city people should stay on the blacktop.

 

[KillahBee]

...It needs tires.

LOL. You city people should stay on the blacktop.

Listen, vaginanothaver, don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining. I haven't set foot on a bike since I was 13yo. I wish I had though, cause I just smoked a blizzy and went for a ride - good stuff. plus I drove by some SMOKIN milf washing her car in a bikini top and jean shorts - daisy duke steeez. I had to stop behind a vietnamese restaurant and wack one out.

 

[hardrock]

In 15 months I've never gotten a flat. The repair kit and C02 cannister would be low on my list. You need some of the biker shorts with the padded ass, a water bottle and a bag for carb drinks and snacks to keep yourself fueled. And even though people are likely to dissagree with me if only on priniciple, the helmet and pads are really only neccesary if you plan to haul ass and go balls to the wall like some of the dudes I see on the trail. Try it first and if you find you end up prefering to ride like that, then you can buy your helmet and pads.

Flats? I've gone years without one. The again a due at my work got 9 in one ride. Granted it was a century.

Co2 is the way to go. Gets you filled in 20 secs vs. the 15 mins itmight take you to inflate using a small carring hand pump.

HELMET IS A MUST. If not for your riding ability, for unforseen circumstances. cars, other riders, pot holes, trees. It's basically cheap insurance.

Eyewear is another thing you should consider. Cruising along at any speed and getting something in you eye could really throw you off.
check these out- http://specialized.com/bc/SBCEqSection.jsp?sid=05EquipOptics
The first eyewear designed specifically for cycling. Photochromatic lenses (self dimming) for different lighting conditions. Made with NXt. The same shit that is usd in Appache helicoptors. Shatterproof with very little visual distortion. Hnads down the best cycling lenses available. There are mountain and road specific. I currently have Smiths' and will be purchasing these soon.

PM me if you want to know more. i work in the industry and it is my life

 

[Dial_tone]

In 15 months I've never gotten a flat. The repair kit and C02 cannister would be low on my list. You need some of the biker shorts with the padded ass, a water bottle and a bag for carb drinks and snacks to keep yourself fueled. And even though people are likely to dissagree with me if only on priniciple, the helmet and pads are really only neccesary if you plan to haul ass and go balls to the wall like some of the dudes I see on the trail. Try it first and if you find you end up prefering to ride like that, then you can buy your helmet and pads.

You're really hot but you need an ass beating for telling him he doesn't need a $3 patch kit and a helmet that could save his life. Even if he is going 5mph it just takes one other ass clown barreling the trail to get hurt.

- side note - I put in 35 miles on my road bike today, right down the beach from Redondo Beach to Hermosa Beach to Manhatten Beach to Santa Monica.

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

Listen, vaginanothaver, don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining. I haven't set foot on a bike since I was 13yo. I wish I had though, cause I just smoked a blizzy and went for a ride - good stuff. plus I drove by some SMOKIN milf washing her car in a bikini top and jean shorts - daisy duke steeez. I had to stop behind a vietnamese restaurant and wack one out.

Get the pink helmet then