Mountain bikes

[CampMaster]

In truth, I do own and ride a mountain bike... I only ride it behind the gates though. It is about the only way to get back far enough down the logging roads to where the elk are and it makes packing one out a whole lot easier.

For me it's not about the quality of the bike so much as it is the strength and the durability. I need to be able to ditch it on the bushes and still be able the have it hold the weight of a quartered elk for packing out.

[mudderducker]

Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
Motherf<span class="ev_code_BLACK">u</span>cker (), I like the Kikapu a lot. It has "mooseknuckle" grips- must be made for wimin.

potty mouth! but, yes, I can be one sometimes. I have those grips on my bike too, everybody needs mooseknuckles.

[Albie]

Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
Anyone know anything about mountain bikes? (and bored enough to answer some questions?)

I am looking into getting one- hopefully soon. I really like the Specialized line. I had one before and it was pretty nice.

I like these two:

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...sid=06Hardrock

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13297

The second one is a woman's bike. What is the difference? Does anyone have any suggestions? Or ride something they really like?

I want a good bike that I can add on to if needed later on. I cannot justify over $900.- at this point and that's even pushing it.

I used to race till i gained alittle weight... I think your best bet if Daddy will let u.


http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/2002_Ful...ct_86860.shtml

[mudderducker]

I think the problem with full suspension bikes are how they're used. they're great downhill but a lot of work on flat ground. all that flexing wears you out faster and is unnecessary for banging around the hood and the local park. but of course they look cooler


agreed?

[DDWH]

Originally posted by mudderducker:
I think the problem with full suspension bikes are how they're used. they're great downhill but a lot of work on flat ground. all that flexing wears you out faster and is unnecessary for banging around the hood and the local park. but of course they look cooler


agreed?

Yes and No!
Depends on the quality and type of dual suspension bike your riding. Most of the higher end dual suspension bikes use VPP or some form of the Horst linkage of which Specilized hold the patents and rights too, but did not develop it...i.e. Specialized, Giant, Santa Cruz, Intense, etc. You can set them up for a no bob platform. Depends on if your out doing a casual ride or racing. Casual trail or bike path ride cushy is okay, your not hammering....when XC racing everything is pretty much locked down, you only need suspension for the bigger hits and want zero bob on your climbs. If your racing DH well thats a whole different setup and I doubt thats what CP is looking for.

It all comes down to budget and what your going to be doing....

[Albie]

Originally posted by DDWH:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mudderducker:
I think the problem with full suspension bikes are how they're used. they're great downhill but a lot of work on flat ground. all that flexing wears you out faster and is unnecessary for banging around the hood and the local park. but of course they look cooler


agreed?

Yes and No!
Depends on the quality and type of dual suspension bike your riding. Most of the higher end dual suspension bikes use VPP or some form of the Horst linkage of which Specilized hold the patents and rights too, but did not develop it...i.e. Specialized, Giant, Santa Cruz, Intense, etc. You can set them up for a no bob platform. Depends on if your out doing a casual ride or racing. Casual trail or bike path ride cushy is okay, your not hammering....when XC racing everything is pretty much locked down, you only need suspension for the bigger hits and want zero bob on your climbs. If your racing DH well thats a whole different setup and I doubt thats what CP is looking for.

It all comes down to budget and what your going to be doing.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I would have to concur with Him. My bikes all have lockouts......It comes down to price.

[mudderducker]

after riding one a few years ago, I haven't gotten back on one. I'll have to check em out again.

[DDWH]

Heres plush and no lockouts! 8" front/10" rear travel with floating disc brake

[Andy C]

Here is a pic of my mountain bike - taken this morning, it is a Kona - I like it.

It doesnt handle for crap when you run over a Gator though.

[mudderducker]

sweet! did you run up and grab that gator by the tail?

love that bike and rack! I need to look into front reciever hitch options for the h3.

[Andy C]

Not that one - it was a huge bastard - I did get closer to this one though.

[Andy C]

We have some wild off road obstacles down here in Florida.

[h2co-pilot]

ANDY! That's NOT real is it?!?!?!


Albie, I like that one and "Daddy" might okay it- depends on how many "favors" I'm willing to give - I just got a new car and -a puppy that cost just as much as that bike.

Sweet bike DD.

You guys are starting to talk nerdy and it is making me block you out. I will not do anything hardcore- maybe try a few jumps on slick rock in Moab or the occasional log or tree root here at home. Mostly just for throwing on my ipod and booking around the neighborhood or light dirt/sand off-road trails in the State park near-by.

I didn't look at them today- I will prolly wait till Kenny gets home. I get nervous talking to sales people by myself. Specially when I will be mounting stuff and asked how things feel- it will freak me out.

[Andy C]

Yup it was definately real - here I am having a mental breakdown and touching one.

[mudderducker]

Originally posted by Andy C:
Yup it was definately real - here I am having a mental breakdown and touching one.

and looking the wrong way

[VTSTOMPER]

I have a Gary Fisher Joshua XO - I use it quite a bit, and have been really happy with it.

[jfox]

Specialized Hardrock in the garage for home use, Hummer bike at work to ride during lunch.

J.

[Mr. I - Man]

I have an Ironhorse for a year or two. I like it. Check out Randall Scott Cycles on the web, some pretty good deals!

[RMST]

2005 Stumpjumper. Love it. Very light. Great ride. Great component package.

[CO Hummer]

CP, Get this NOW!

Yeti ASR-SL: