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kntr

12-18-2007, 08:10 AM

Post some pics of those bikes.

This is the bike I ride now. 2008 Intense Socom
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC00965.jpg

Wifes bike is a 2005 Specialized Big Hit.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/BH.jpg

My 2006 Foes Fly that I just sold.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/Foesw66.jpg

My 2003 Foes Fly from awhile back.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/02.jpg

My first real mountain bike was a 2000 Specialized Big Hit.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/00BigHit.jpg

Pics of me riding in Canada.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01762.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01761.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01760.jpg

Local riding
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC00408.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC00410.jpg

Whistler Canada
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/manager-1.jpg

Dizzyliz

12-18-2007, 08:36 AM

I used to have a Cannondale- but I sold it because it was out dated.
(More street worthy than trail worthy)

My spouse has a Rocky Mountain Switch that I have fun on from time to time- ...but I would rather do the trails on foot- I prefer running over trail riding :)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q60/lizzdizze/silly3.gif

fishit

12-18-2007, 09:37 AM

Grew up racing road in Colorado. Switched to Mountain to race on the Fort Lewis College Mountain bike team in Durango Colorado, they win collegiate nationals almost every year. I raced on the non traveling team for one year, left for two years, planned on returning and racing on their traveling team, never did. Now I just ride for fun. Bought a house across the street from trailhead so now I have no excuses. Mountain biking is the reason I have always gravitated to jeeps. They are kind of the same breed, cut from the same cloth.

Piginajeep

12-18-2007, 10:04 AM

sweet pictures, I'd kill myself if I tried that. I'm getting fat and out of shape.

the wife and I ride together. If we are not riding mountain bikes. we're walking the dogs.

Goose

12-18-2007, 10:40 AM

I'll have to dig around for pics of my current rides, but the list is...

2007 Kona Coilair Supreme
2002 Surly 1x1 singlespeed (my baby, I've had several 100+ mile days on it)
2005 Surly Pacer road bike W/1992 8speed Dura ace
Mid 90's Fat Chance Wicked Lite built as a single speed townie
Mid 90's Bontrager Race Lite Frame (wall art for now)

I just sold quite a few bikes as our apartment is small and they were accumulating too quickly. I agree with Fishit, I think bikes and Jeeps complement each other very well. A lot of the trails I used to ride in the last place I lived were 4x4 access only.

Fishit... I used to race against you guys! I went to Mesa State up in Grand Junction. Only raced on the team for a year, and we were a club sport. The only race I traveled to that year was the Road Apple/Durango race. I'm still pissed about what happened to me in the slalom!

Kntr.... That looks like quite the build on your Socom. What do you think about the strokers? I haven't ridden them yet, as I'm a Shimano fan for brakes, but I've built a few bikes with them on. They felt great out of the box.

I realized that I didn't mention above, I manage a bike shop in Park City. Nice place here, but I miss the riding in the desert.

79shark

12-18-2007, 03:34 PM

I do some riding, not as much as I did 10 years or so ago. Still enjoy it though. I have an old GT LTS3000 with lots of upgrades. It's heavy as hell, but pretty rugged. I wish there were some betterplaces to ride around here, btu I'm stuck in flatland Illinois. THere are a couple of nice trail areas nearby, but nothing like what the above pics show. ANyone ever catch that show Drop In on cable? Those guys are insane!

kntr

12-18-2007, 07:58 PM

I love the Hayes Strokers. You can adjust them so easily and they modulate a lot better than the old Mags.

I just put the I9 wheels on the Socom last week. They are super light and strong. The bike weighs 38 lbs with the I9s and lighter DH tires. It weighs 41lbs with the heavy DH wheels and heavy DH tires.

Biking has kept me from getting fat. Out of high school I gained 50 lbs. When I started mountain biking in college I lost all 50 lbs in 60 days!! Now I ride to stay in shape and in the off season I work out to stay in shape for bike season. Id be a fat mofo without biking. :)

I bought a flat bar road bike last year and did a lot of road riding until the snow melted. Its Kona Deluxe Dew. Its cheap but it has held up to some rough gravel roads and a lot of road riding.

Goose

12-18-2007, 11:21 PM

I love I9 wheels. I've worked on quite a few of them, including a few builds. A very quality product.

My Coilair is about 33 pounds and it's the lightest big bike I've ever had. My everyday XC ride several years ago was a 44 pound Foes Fly. That bike pedaled so well that the weight just didn't seem to matter. Too bad it broke. I replaced that with a Foes FXR and broke that too. No more Foes for me. Since then has been an Azonic Saber, Devinci Johnson, Titus Supermoto, and now the Coilair. I won't waste anyones time with the pre-foes days. Too many bikes to mention!

I actually chanced into bikes after blowing my knee out skiing. It was part of the rehab for the surgery, so I just rode and rode and rode. I'm a complete addict.

By the way... a funny bit of news about Hayes, which is actually HB performance systems. They don't own the name "Hayes." All of the Stroker brakes are being shipped without the Hayes name on them because their partner in Taiwan owns the name and has filed a cease and desist order over violation of intellectual property. Depending on the outcome of the trial, Stroker may be the new name of the brakes for good. Funny world.

kntr

12-19-2007, 07:06 AM

Funny, I broke my 2002.5 Foes Fly too. It was my do all bike for a long time. Foes was terrible at replacing it. Terrible customer service!! I had to pay almost the entire amount to get it replaced. Where did yours break?

Goose

12-19-2007, 08:09 AM

Where did yours break?

It broke on the monocoque arch that went around the shock. It cracked on the inside of the monocoque and was working its way toward the middle of the arch. There were several Flys in the town where I lived and they all broke. :naw: Yeah, I won't touch a Foes again. Not only did both of their bikes that I owned break in under 6 months, but they tried very hard to not warranty them. All of the FXRs in town broke too. At 155 pounds and 5'11", I shouldn't be breaking bikes like that. Especially not an 8" bike that's meant for hucking. Where did yours break?

2k2wranglerx

12-19-2007, 11:23 AM

Does anyone ride a mountain bike?

I ride a gary fisher paragon 29r with a bunch of work done and my gf rides a gf tassajara gs disc

kntr

12-19-2007, 04:00 PM

Mine broke where the seatstay meets the bottom bracket. My warranty card said, replacement warranty was 50% of MSRP. $2200 was MSRP. They wanted to charge me $1800!!! They tried to say the warranty changed. I told them I didnt care if it changed.... I bought it with the 50% MSRP replacement warranty and thats what I wanted. They said no. I ended up talking with Brent Foes and he got the price down to $1550. It was still not what my warranty card said but oh well. I will never buy another Foes either. They lost a customer. I rode the warrantied frame for 2 seasons and sold it.

2k2wranglerx

12-19-2007, 04:05 PM

Goose

12-19-2007, 04:09 PM

i broke my GF right where the seat meets the upper tube.

was replaced for free with no questions asked by my dealer.

That's one of the things I've liked about dealing with Fisher/Trek in the past. They warranty ANYTHING. I had a customer give me his old beat to $#it level betty that was cracked. It was 8 years old and fisher still gave me a warranty replacement.

Goose

12-19-2007, 04:11 PM

Foes tried to tell me that my FXR breaking was my fault because I'd used too soft of a spring. When I told them that I used a spring that was 50# heavier than suggested, they just looked for another excuse. Come to find out, after they tried to tell me that it was my fault, they had a bad tubing spec on the downtubes. They tried to make me pay for their screw up. The shop I was at dropped Foes after that one. Too bad the company sucks, because the bikes rode really well.

2k2wranglerx

12-19-2007, 04:14 PM

our bikes/bikehauler

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/flyry110/compassbikes2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/flyry110/compassbikes.jpg

Ctimrun

12-19-2007, 06:22 PM

I have not ridden for 6 months due to an injury at work, but I ride both mountain and road religiously. I recently sold a Santa Cruz Blur with high end parts cause I hated to see it sit here not being ridden. Plus it give me an excuse to build up a new one next year. I have a Cannondale F3000SL hard tail to ride until I build up a new one. My road bike is a Serotta Legend Ti. SoCal has some great riding, I'm very lucky. Just can't wait to get over this injury and get back to normal.

Goose

12-19-2007, 10:18 PM

My road bike is a Serotta Legend Ti.

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Serotta builds such a nice bike. I don't spend enough time on my road bike to justify the expense, but I'd love a nice ti ride.

2K2, that's a nice bike hauler! Have you thought about a hitch rack for it? My mileage went up a ton when I switched to my rear rack. Of course, I pretty much always have my Jeep and a bike with me at all times. I'm obsessed with both, just ask my wife.

kntr, where in Montana are you? I've been up there a few times to visit a friend, do a little back packing, and a little riding. I love that area.

kntr

12-20-2007, 06:17 AM

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Serotta builds such a nice bike. I don't spend enough time on my road bike to justify the expense, but I'd love a nice ti ride.

2K2, that's a nice bike hauler! Have you thought about a hitch rack for it? My mileage went up a ton when I switched to my rear rack. Of course, I pretty much always have my Jeep and a bike with me at all times. I'm obsessed with both, just ask my wife.

kntr, where in Montana are you? I've been up there a few times to visit a friend, do a little back packing, and a little riding. I love that area.

Im in the Kalispell/Whitefish area by Glacier Park. There are tons of trails for mountain biking and tons of paved back roads for road riding. This summer I went on a few 20-30 mile road rides and only saw a couple cars. It was nice. I hardly ever see people when mountain biking, too.

Some pics
pics at the lake in the fall.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00886.jpg

looking back
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00884.jpg

looking up
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00881.jpg

pics of the lake mid summer
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00626.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00627.jpg

some pics of the last ride of the season
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/DSC00068.jpg

this pic was taken from my house looking up where the last pic was taken... same day. I goo up there to the top a lot.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/DSC00063.jpg

Ctimrun

12-20-2007, 10:58 AM

Im in the Kalispell/Whitefish area by Glacier Park. There are tons of trails for mountain biking and tons of paved back roads for road riding. This summer I went on a few 20-30 mile road rides and only saw a couple cars. It was nice. I hardly ever see people when mountain biking, too.

Some pics
pics at the lake in the fall.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00886.jpg

looking back
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00884.jpg

looking up
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00881.jpg

pics of the lake mid summer
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00626.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00627.jpg

some pics of the last ride of the season
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/DSC00068.jpg

this pic was taken from my house looking up where the last pic was taken... same day. I goo up there to the top a lot.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/DSC00063.jpg

kntr where exactly do you live? It is beautiful there! How bad are the winters?

kntr

12-21-2007, 08:46 PM

I stated where I live in the previous post that you quoted.;)

We do get snow in the winter. We havent had any that stayed this winter though. I love it here.

Ctimrun

12-21-2007, 09:06 PM

I stated where I live in the previous post that you quoted.;)

We do get snow in the winter. We havent had any that stayed this winter though. I love it here.

OH sorry, sometimes I have trouble with attention to detail, and attention span. :crazyeyes: :D

kntr

01-01-2008, 06:26 PM

Any other mountain bikers?

Anyone intersted in a trip to Whislter this summer?

Dirt_101

01-12-2008, 07:32 PM

2k2wranglerx

01-12-2008, 07:41 PM

Another biker, lived in SoCal for 6 yrs, worked for Horst Leitner at AMP Research (who remembers thier bikes..)..moved to NE in 97. Try to hit Moab or Colo couple times a year. This is from the top of Poison Spider Mesa in Moab...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/dirt1_0_1/Moab%2006/pspidermesa1.jpg

Hey how is moab for a fairly novice rider? my fiance has plenty of bike (that tass in the pic), but she's not a big fan of the woods out here. The tight twisting trails with lots of lifts (over logs and what not). What's moab like? is it more open?

out here i ride these rough cut trails that aren't bench cut, you're sidesliding a lot (why i have a hardtail) and always dealing with tight switchbacks and trees.

Goose

01-12-2008, 10:18 PM

Another biker, lived in SoCal for 6 yrs, worked for Horst Leitner at AMP Research (who remembers thier bikes..)..moved to NE in 97. Try to hit Moab or Colo couple times a year. This is from the top of Poison Spider Mesa in Moab...

Wow... Horst Leitner! No wonder you ride a Specialized. I still love the horst link. I've ridden a lot of different bikes, but still can't find anything that touches a true 4-bar for my style of riding.

Hey how is moab for a fairly novice rider? my fiance has plenty of bike (that tass in the pic), but she's not a big fan of the woods out here. The tight twisting trails with lots of lifts (over logs and what not). What's moab like? is it more open?

out here i ride these rough cut trails that aren't bench cut, you're sidesliding a lot (why i have a hardtail) and always dealing with tight switchbacks and trees.

Moab has terrain for every ability level. What I will say though, is that there isn't a ton of beginner/intermediate stuff. You can find it if you know where to look, but the classic trails tend to be more along the advanced side of things. Let me know if you want more info on Moab. I'm pretty familiar with the area. :yup:

Dirt_101

01-13-2008, 08:52 AM

yeah, thier trails labelled beginner are still pretty tough, a couple easier rides might be the Monitor and Merrimac trail, Bar M Loop, Klondike Bluffs is easy but long and you get to see the dinosaur tracks in the rock..the slickrock is like riding on 180 grit sandpaper..your tires stick and you can climb crazy stuff. I love Moab..or Mecca as I like to refer to it...

Horst was an amazing engineer/designer and definitely one of the innovators in mountain suspension, Ive always had Specialized bikes and love the way they ride, but a couple years ago I bought a Kona Dawg, made one trip to Moab with it and it was an amazing machine, soaked up everthing you could put in front of it..had it two months before some puke walked in my garage and took it and my wifes Trek road bike...insurance company bought my FSR for me...

Dirt_101

01-13-2008, 08:53 AM

not to get off topic but anyone have The Collective and Roam dvd's, Ive been eyeing them for along time and just bought the set, not here yet though.

kntr

01-13-2008, 08:54 AM

not to get off topic but anyone have The Collective and Roam dvd's, Ive been eyeing them for along time and just bought the set, not here yet though.

Ive got almost every mountain bike video made..... get em they are awesome.

Goose

01-13-2008, 09:11 AM

Horst was an amazing engineer/designer and definitely one of the innovators in mountain suspension, Ive always had Specialized bikes and love the way they ride, but a couple years ago I bought a Kona Dawg, made one trip to Moab with it and it was an amazing machine, soaked up everthing you could put in front of it..had it two months before some puke walked in my garage and took it and my wifes Trek road bike...insurance company bought my FSR for me...

Ouch... One of my favorite bumper stickers that I've seen said "bike thieves will be shot on sight."

I'm actually on a Kona Coilair right now, and just came off of a Dawg. I loved the Dawg. I had pulled the RP23 that came on it and was running a DHX Air with an extra 1/4" of stroke. It bumped the travel up by a measured .6" and made for an even better riding bike. I had to decide between it and the Coilair, so the Dawg went away. I'll eventually be back on a horst bike, but everyones true 4-bars are so expensive, it may be a while before I decide to swing the cost.

I'm guessing by your ride that you lean more toward the XC side of things. Do you have a bigger hit bike at all? Something like what Kntr has?

2k2wranglerx

01-13-2008, 06:19 PM

Wow... Horst Leitner! No wonder you ride a Specialized. I still love the horst link. I've ridden a lot of different bikes, but still can't find anything that touches a true 4-bar for my style of riding.

Moab has terrain for every ability level. What I will say though, is that there isn't a ton of beginner/intermediate stuff. You can find it if you know where to look, but the classic trails tend to be more along the advanced side of things. Let me know if you want more info on Moab. I'm pretty familiar with the area. :yup:

i might bug ya man. i've been out there in the jeep, but never on the bike. Kim and i are going on our honeymoon in november. we were kicking around going somewhere cool out west.

how is moab in november? cold?

Goose

01-13-2008, 06:46 PM

i might bug ya man. i've been out there in the jeep, but never on the bike. Kim and i are going on our honeymoon in november. we were kicking around going somewhere cool out west.

how is moab in november? cold?

Mmmmmmm.... Moab in November. :yup: November is not only my favorite month in that town, but also one of the best kept secrets about Moab. There are a few days that are hit or miss, but for the most part the weather is ideal for riding. 60's to 70's and sunny almost every day. Of course, it depends on what time of the month you head there. We were there during Thanksgiving this past year and we woke up to snow on Friday. :sad2: It melted off pretty fast, but it was chilly. Had we been there a week earlier it would have been great.

Feel free to hit me up anytime about the Moab area!

NSRider

01-14-2008, 11:51 AM

Sold the Santa Cruz and bought a Yeti 575 last summer. That is a very cool bike and I couldn't be happier.

Dirt_101

01-14-2008, 12:16 PM

Yeti 575, one of the nicest bikes Ive had the privelage to pedal, was out of my price range at the time I was looking to replace my Kona, they are an awesome bike. Good choice..

Goose

01-14-2008, 01:46 PM

NSRider

01-14-2008, 04:17 PM

Thanks! Yeah, it has been an amazing ride so far. I got it for almost 50% off when I bought it. I lived in Colorado, and like you dirt, it was just out of my price range. I moved to Kansas City for a job and just happened to find a local shop blowing it out the door. Most people around here are riding hardtails or 29er's and they just couldn't get rid of it. Lucky for me! :yup:

bodybrdng

01-14-2008, 04:21 PM

I have a trek fuel 80. I don't really take the bike out in winter here, but in the summer almost every weekend

NSRider

01-14-2008, 04:41 PM

The 575 is such a great bike! If you haven't seen the redesigned one yet, you should check it out. We had one in here a few weeks ago. They did a great job on it for this year. All hydroformed tubing, stiffer rear end, same plush travel, but the shock mount design is a little better now. They dropped the knuckle that they'd used in previous years that was right in front of the forward shock mount.
That being said, if I were on a 575 I'd probably still wait a little to trade up. The old one is a great bike and not worth getting rid of.

I did finally get to see one in person a couple of months back. It's a great looking bike for sure. I can't help but think that it kinda looks like everything else coming out right now though. It seems that everyone is using the hydro-formed, curvy top tube now. If this design rides as good as my '07 ( I have heard it is better), I will probably upgrade to it when I wear mine out.

Dirt_101

01-14-2008, 05:01 PM

RuBob, I remember that screen name from ROF, I think we ordered our TJ Rubis about the same time...spring of 05?

Flatland Crawlin'

01-16-2008, 11:12 AM

RuBob, nice ride. I'm on a black VP Free, but with the boxxer shock. Love the thing.
Also, a heavily-augmented & highly dented Trek 8000. I'll see if I can dig up some action shots.

?????

01-28-2008, 12:29 AM

Nice Bike Kntr, I have a Socom too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/TJKrawler/n7000690_35058985_5836.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/TJKrawler/DSC04076.jpg

BWORKING247

01-28-2008, 12:38 AM

Sorry guys, since I permanently separated my collar bone from my shoulderblade, I stick to the road. It sticks up compared ti the other side and moves up and down about an inch both ways.

Kuota - "KOM" Carbon fiber frame + fork(Italian) 15.2 lbs. Complete
Dura-ace drivetrain and brakes
Speedplay pedals
Kuota carbon fiber seatpost
Kuota "Katch" carbon fiber handlebar
FSA "OS 115" stem w/carbon fiber face plate
Selle Italia "Flight Titanium Rail" saddle
Zipp 440 Carbon fiber tubular wheels
Tufo S33 Special 21mm tubular tires

Each year I put as many miles pedaling as I drive.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d175/bworking/Kuota001.jpg

kntr

01-28-2008, 07:28 AM

Nice Bike Kntr, I have a Socom too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/TJKrawler/DSC04076.jpg

Do you go on RM too. I think Ive seen this pic.

Anyone ever go to Whistler BC for riding in the summer?
Im planning a trip. Anyone wanna meet up and ride?

rroberto

01-28-2008, 07:35 AM

i love mountain biking. i used to ride more when i was single; i fact i was 3place cross country in my local city in 1992:cool: :yawn: :yawn: now i own a 1999 mountain cycle san andreas; 2005 f800 cannondale and i just received my brand new 2008 caffeine f1 cannondale...:yup:

?????

01-28-2008, 10:32 AM

Do you go on RM too. I think Ive seen this pic.

Yes

Anyone ever go to Whistler BC for riding in the summer?
Im planning a trip. Anyone wanna meet up and ride?

I haven't been, but if I can get an architecture internship in the PNW this summer I will be all for it.

I'm planning on riding in Moab some for spring break.

?????

02-02-2008, 09:03 PM

Another biker, lived in SoCal for 6 yrs, worked for Horst Leitner at AMP Research (who remembers thier bikes..)..moved to NE in 97. Try to hit Moab or Colo couple times a year. This is from the top of Poison Spider Mesa in Moab...

Cool... the first full suspension bike that I got was an Amp B4 with the Amp linkage fork and disc brakes. I think that was around when I was 12, back in 99.

Goose

04-15-2008, 01:54 PM

Finally got out for a ride this weekend. :yup: Took this pic from the top with my cell phone.
It was very nice to be back out on the bike. :2thumbs:
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh171/utahgoose/Shoreline.jpg

kntr

05-25-2008, 05:41 PM

Lets see some pics of bikes and riding.

I got my bike ready for the season and Ive been out a couple times. Bike weighs 37.8 lbs. Not bad for a DH bike that I can ride uphill. XC/Epic rides are going to be fun this year.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC01412.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC01413.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC01414.jpg

Here is a pic from last years last ride.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC00884.jpg

voodoojk

05-26-2008, 12:50 AM

im riding a 2005 cannondale prophet 800. the funny thing is ...since i moved to colorado ive ridden on more pavement in 3 months then my entire life!!!!!! i had more access to trails back in pa in the philly bburbs then i do living in the rockies. go figue. either every trail here is too steep and not ridable or its still covered in 5 feet of snow. :( i cant waite for summer and hitting up crested butte and stuff but man...im used to riding down the road to state park in pa and not seeing a person or hard road for hours once i hit the trail. i live about 1/2 hour from snowmass/aspen so when that opens it should be fun. now i need a DH ride!!

pearl-drum-man

05-26-2008, 04:38 AM

I have an el cheapo bike that I've racked up over 5K miles on (mostly pavement). I do get to ride a few general use trails, but Ohio is pathetic for dedicated single track (much like off-roading for the Jeep). This is why I am moving to Colorado in a couple years. After the move, one of the first things I'll be doing is buying a decent, trail worthy bike. I'd also like to ride the bike for transportation (something that is quite easy to do in many parts of the Rocky Mountain West) but again not a real option in Ohio.

michiganjeep2008

05-30-2008, 07:43 PM

I'm looking to purchase my first mtn bike - don't want to invest alot of $$$$ - just want to ride xc trails, nothing agressive. I'm thinking about something like a Trek 3700 or Trek 4300. Any advice or recommendations on an entry bike?

kntr

05-30-2008, 09:54 PM

Look at the Giant Reigns.

WranglerDan

06-01-2008, 09:32 PM

'nuther MTBer here. I ride an old-school Fat Chance steel hardtail that's been through several build-ups including XC race and singlespeed. Curently running LX, slight risers, Skarebs and USTs as a light trail bike. Always tempted to upgrade to a dually but for the riding I do (all hilly, flicking, switchy singletrack), my trusty Fat puts a smile on my dial every time.

fishit

06-02-2008, 12:06 PM

Just finished a new hard tail 29er build.
http://my.project-jk.com/data/1227/medium/IMG_9074.jpg

voodoojk

06-03-2008, 12:27 AM

i love fat chance frames. i was friends w/ a girl that was very good friends w/ chris chance. we got to hang out and ride w/ him anytime he came around. we all got together for the 1998 mt snow world cup dh . went out drinking w/ chris, palmer, lopes, insane wane and a few others. wild night!!!

the good ol days! some names i can remember! all i need now is my Tomac shirt and throw on my onza porcupines and hit the trails!

WranglerDan

06-03-2008, 04:56 AM

Just finished a new hard tail 29er build.
http://my.project-jk.com/data/1227/medium/IMG_9074.jpg

Schweeeet ride!

WranglerDan

06-03-2008, 05:00 AM

the good ol days! some names i can remember! all i need now is my Tomac shirt and throw on my onza porcupines and hit the trails!

Don't forget your Oakley Frogskins for "thermonuclear protection"

voodoojk

06-03-2008, 06:11 PM

nothing beat the ringle moby post..how bout this. i had a girvin flex stem...google that one! i also had the manitou 2 fork. grip shift x-ray with the bass worm so it worked with the shimano derailure!

kntr

06-04-2008, 10:22 PM

SWEEET pics. Miles Rockwell and Missy Giove..... You are my hero.

07Rubi2dr

06-04-2008, 10:47 PM

Havent read the whole thread, but nice pics on the first page, neds atomic dustbin on mt. seymour, and whistler "the manager" rock. All this is right in my back yard (vancouver), and yes i ride bikes as well, Currently a 2005 Santacruz VP-Free, and a Cove Stiffee!

deanthemachine04

06-04-2008, 11:16 PM

kntr, how much did your intense socom run you? i really like the looks and capability.

kntr

06-05-2008, 09:14 PM

kntr, how much did your intense socom run you? i really like the looks and capability.

About $5,000 as pictured above.

I dont think many people love mountain biking as much as me.

Dylanjam77

06-06-2008, 09:28 PM

Just finished a new hard tail 29er build.
http://my.project-jk.com/data/1227/medium/IMG_9074.jpg

IF frame... very nice indeed. Still nothing as supple as a steel frame that is well made with thin tube walls and custom fit for the rider. Hope the new rig treats you well. I'm too short to enjoy the benefits of a 29'r

That being said, I ride a Specialized Epic dual suspension. Even out here with the east coast's rocks and roots it has held up great with countless hours on some serious trails. I treat it more as a trail bike than a cross country racer and it has served me very well although I am on the lighter side. That may be helping it out a bit. My other ride is an old Specialized M2fs hardtail. As far as all the "big" manufacturers, I can only report nothing but great luck with Specialized.

bikerglen

06-14-2008, 10:30 PM

Just checking in here. I'm in Fort Collins, Colorado, and ride a Rocky Mountain Slayer 90.

-Glen

MOWrangler

06-15-2008, 12:20 AM

Trek 4300 hardtail here... nothing wild or exotic, but it works pretty well for my needs. Coming from a Crap-mart special before, the Trek rides really nice! :thumbsup:

michiganjeep2008

06-18-2008, 08:01 PM

This is my new 08 Giant Rincon - just picked it up today.
10145

bikerglen

06-25-2008, 09:59 PM

Well, I almost added another bike to my fleet--an Intense M6. Unfortunately, I tore the MCL in my left knee on the demo ride a week and a half ago. :banghead:

Now I'm going to hold off on buying it until the Spring when the '09s come out. It really sucks walking by my Slayer in the garage and not being able to take it up to the top of the local hill--or even just go for a spin in the cul-de-sac. As long as my ACL isn't torn too, I'm hoping to be back on the Slayer on low-torque flat stuff by mid-August.

Until then, the JK will be my only way to get out into the woods. I guess life's not too rough, but I really do miss getting out and riding.

-Glen

kntr

07-02-2008, 08:38 PM

Watch this video. The name of the trail is "Stinc"

http://www.litterfilms.com/littermag/stinc.html

pebblehoppertj

07-05-2008, 10:33 PM

Heres my Haro Shift R5 ....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/pebblehoppertj/4-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/pebblehoppertj/led.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/pebblehoppertj/l_d6572072a19ac25569574feba7da4b6d.jpg

Some pics of us @ our camp

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/pebblehoppertj/4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/pebblehoppertj/3.jpg

pearl-drum-man

07-06-2008, 05:35 AM

Watch this video. The name of the trail is "Stinc"

http://www.litterfilms.com/littermag/stinc.html

Wow, insane. Definitely major skills there. After the first minute or so I was like "where are the wipe-outs", then the first montage of pain started:D.

AZchris

07-23-2008, 01:08 PM

I ride a Gary Fisher hardtail 29er. Its sad though that my bikes tires are the same size as my Jeeps. I need some tires for the Jeep.

The riding up here in Prescott, AZ is great!

2k2wranglerx

07-23-2008, 01:32 PM

I ride a Gary Fisher hardtail 29er. Its sad though that my bikes tires are the same size as my Jeeps. I need some tires for the Jeep.

The riding up here in Prescott, AZ is great!

Just picked up a Demo HiFi 29. going riding tonight.

my bike is a GF paragon 29r hard tail that's fairly decked out.

kntr

07-23-2008, 08:56 PM

I had a bad crash this weekend in Fernie BC. I got knocked out for about 30sec-1min. I have/had a stage 1 concussion. Oh well, its my first concussion. We leave for Whistler on Friday for a week. I hope Im good to go by then. The vision is a little off still, but the nausousness and dizzyness are gone. I fell off a 10-12ft stunt and landed on my head and back. I went over the handlebars. I broke my NEW carbonfiber $400 helmet... first ride with it too. I still love moutnain biking and this is not going to stop me. I love it. BTW the bike made it through without a scratch.

ProphetMan

07-23-2008, 10:31 PM

did you do the helmet drop? you ALWAYS need to give your helmet its first scratch or it will HAUNT you...

Anyway hope your ok btw! Hope you have fun riding, i'm super jealous...

2k2wranglerx

07-23-2008, 11:19 PM

so i'm headed to the bike shop tomorrow with a list of parts to buy.

i killed my crank so i'm going to do a lighter crank, change it over to a 1x9.
American classic 29 disc wheels
Carbon Seat post
New seat
Possibly some other weight saving bits :)

i already have carbon bars, ritchey stem, ti bolts, Chris king headset, extended the travel in the Reba to 100 mm, etc etc etc.

kntr

07-24-2008, 08:08 PM

did you do the helmet drop? you ALWAYS need to give your helmet its first scratch or it will HAUNT you...

Anyway hope your ok btw! Hope you have fun riding, i'm super jealous...

I did NOT do the helmet drop. All my buddys told me to do it before we went riding. I didnt listen.... I seem to be ok today. The dizzy spells are gone and vision seems to be good. I hope the balance is back. Silver Star and then Whistler. I hope to post some pics. Sometimes Im having so much fun I forget to take pics. :)

We are planning a "guy" trip to Whistler Sept 14-20th. Anyone wanna go?

kntr

07-25-2008, 08:28 PM

I made it to Silver Star. We leave in a few days for Whistler.

07Rubi2dr

07-26-2008, 12:45 AM

I made it to Silver Star. We leave in a few days for Whistler.

How long you up in whistler for? I may be goin up next week too, you coming to the shore at all? Glad your alright after your crash, i've had a few of those myself!

kntr

07-26-2008, 10:25 AM

07Rubi2dr

07-26-2008, 10:51 AM

We are only staying here in Silver Star for 3 days. I will be in Whistler 4 days untill Sat. We are leaving before Crank Worx. We usually hit the Shore, but my wife is with me on this trip. She has a hard time on the Shore.... who doesnt though? ;) I will be back in Sept on a guy trip though. What day will you be in Whistler?

How long did it take for you to get back on your game after your concussion? My balance is a little off. Its only been 7 days though.

I'm still trying to figure out when my buddies are free for whistler, but I will most likely be up there for at least one day next week. I remember it took me a little while to get myself back together after my big crash/concussion, i was KO'ed for almost 2 minutes, and do not remember anything. I dont think i got back on the bike for about 10 days or so after it happened, and I remember still being off for a little while....even if you're feeling alright it takes a mental toll on you as well.

Brad2893

07-26-2008, 04:16 PM

I had a concussion last year at a new DH park where I used to live. Went over the handlebars and konked for about a minute. My buddy's GPS said that we were doing about 30-40kph, I believe it.

Bike was fine, cept for the seat (WTF?!?) was toast, as was my helmet. Thank God for Oakley polycarb lenses, probably saved my left eye.

Truth be told, I probably shouldn't have gone that day, I'm used to XC riding (riding a '07 Rocky Mountain Fusion hardtail) but a buddy wanted to try out the new hill and I was dumb enough to join him. Now I stick to XC, till I get a good DH bike.

kntr

07-26-2008, 10:10 PM

Wanna buy a 2005 Big Hit that is tricked out?

Xavi_4Wheeler

07-28-2008, 04:01 AM

Hello from Spain! I also love mountain biking. I like XC trails and some enduro light trails.

I have a '07 Lapierre X-Control with VPP system, full XT & Sram X9, formula oro brakes, Revelation 426 u-turn, thomson masterpiece, ritchey... my wife has a '07 Specialized FSR XC Woman, '08 brakes and stuff XT & lx crankset, mavic rims, Reba at 115mm. etc.

and here we go

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7583/cimg0284rd5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7583/cimg0284rd5.2f043ee7b3.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=140&i=cimg0284rd5.jpg)

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3509/cimg0285tc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3509/cimg0285tc6.941fa14507.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=140&i=cimg0285tc6.jpg)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1814/cimg0266yy5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1814/cimg0266yy5.be4c3c61c5.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=257&i=cimg0266yy5.jpg)

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7631/p6220126bp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7631/p6220126bp7.b7d7293233.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=401&i=p6220126bp7.jpg)

here yo can see barcelona city, and to the bottom the mediterranian sea would be seen if the day was not cloudy

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/5475/p6280010jn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/5475/p6280010jn7.0e44d40b56.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=257&i=p6280010jn7.jpg)
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4998/montrebei8ld6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4998/montrebei8ld6.91e95c3f7b.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=140&i=montrebei8ld6.jpg)

and at this forum link you can watch a video from a trail.http://www.penyamussolenca.org/foro/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=353&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=75

Brad2893

07-28-2008, 08:10 PM

Love that cliff pic... if you tried to carve one like that out here the environmentalists and sh*t disturbers would be up in arms (sigh).

Not that I don't mind environmentalists...

rballman

07-29-2008, 12:01 AM

this might be the wrong place to ask this since some of you guys seem like professional mountain bikers... anyhow, i found a Jeep bike on craigslist for a killer deal. have any of you ridden a Jeep bike? are they any good?

Xavi_4Wheeler

07-29-2008, 01:44 AM

This cliff was carved on the century XIX to enable the person's step between two mountains towns. The pictures look like more fear what really they are. If you watch the video at link you can see this cliff trail. Ah! we were crossing the narrow steps by foot.

bikerglen

08-01-2008, 11:17 AM

Hey, Kntr,

Good luck with the recovery from the concussion. I'd definitely like to see those pics from Whistler.

It's been 7 weeks since I tore my MCL. On Tuesday, I see the doc and find out when I can start riding again. It sucks having to sit the summer out like this.

-Glen

kntr

08-14-2008, 08:00 PM

Im going back to Whistler again. This is a guy trip. If anyone wants to go let me know. We will be there Sept 14-20. I will be driving from Montana and we can pick you up on the way. We have two spots left. Let me know.

scouter4life

09-09-2008, 04:53 PM

For all you crazy mountain bikers, if you need a way to haul a lot of bikes, here's what I did. I'm going to be taking the Boy Scout troop on a 80 ride next year and needed a way to haul the bikes the trail head and back home again.

Equipment:
Warrior Products Safra rack system
1 - 8' 2x4 (cut in half)
7 - Fork Blocks (pick up truck bed style)
4 - U bolts (can't remember the size)
14 - 2.5" x 9/16" bolts with flat washers & locking washers

Attach the blocks 8" apart, 4 will go on one 2x4 and 3 on the other. Be sure to stagger them.

Use the U bolts to attach to the bottom bar of the rack, tighten good, but not so much that you crack the wood.

I use velcro straps to hold the rear wheel down, but have found that it will slide side to side, so still working on a better way to secure the back.

The only issues I've come across have been handle bars of certain bikes don't line up, so I loosen one bar and adjust the angle, so they don't rub. As mentioned above the rear tire sliding. the outside bikes are easy sa I just strap them to the side. lastly, watch out for low branches and drive thru's. With the bikes on, I'm just over 9' tall.

I've done some tough trails with 4 bikes and have had no issues with them coming loose, just make sure the forks are tight and use heavy duty velcro it you use that.

http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageDisp.aspx?filespec=80DA8080EC79CC7FA555C52EDE DE0398C1AE30F391CCF8E08A0BCB290419CB915827D390915D FD3E0F0F0349E7706E151C3D8804CE4E47CE6B525208DAA030 C7122E80A69EFC4093F30CD256863EE191C1EB5064B6535312 5026DF0E55D297ED296F193C2458C76271148538DACF29C8&maxSize=600&rkey=406
http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageDisp.aspx?filespec=4264D63DC6BDC45BFB8C8D90AD A2FDDFC5BC32B1B50DA1B994225B779DF3B8127B4DDD8904CB A3E9E41C77636B65C438FB87207F0F52E646C24DB338E17E43 5BF4C51C55D4B8BCD2867CD3F9011CF6E7F3C28485714E6342 6CC32C05CB6B5915F874AB759BCAB5756B03E11FCB97D9BC&maxSize=600&rkey=593

Ctimrun

09-17-2008, 09:33 PM

I bought a bunch of parts and built myself up a new full suspension bike. I am not a downhill rider, I enjoy getting out on long rides and climbing against my pals from work. I hope this one lasts as long as my last bike which I have been riding for over ten years. Turner is coming out with a new suspension design so I got a killer deal on this frame! The ride is awesome! I am very happy with it.

http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/35305/2359512400084149825S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2359512400084149825AYDqoO)

kntr

09-22-2008, 08:10 AM

I just got back from Whistler. 138 miles of FR/DH in 5 days. It was a blast.

tomb raider

10-02-2008, 11:34 AM

Got to get another one, Had a specialized Rockhopper sold it to help buy my wifes engagement ring.:thumbsup:

Canada17

10-06-2008, 05:25 PM

I ride a 2006 Banshee Scirocco. Been riding for about 15 years and have just gone back to a hardtail after many years on a fully. I find I am riding much less DH than I used to and the uphills were getting too rough with a 46lb bike!

kntr

10-14-2008, 08:21 AM

We did a big ride yesterday on BIG bikes. Here are a few pics of why we ride BIG bikes for XC. We did 2 miles of carry/push for 10 miles of awesome DH.

Here is a pic of my buddy next to his v10. My other buddy rides a Stinky Deluxe and my Socom is there too.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01702.jpg

A long DH all the way back to the bottom. Its almost a 5000 ft decent in 10 miles.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01698.jpg

The push/ride up isnt that bad on a DH bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01697.jpg

Oh man this is a fun DH. I think its one of the best in the valley.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01700.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01701.jpg

Check out the trail. I would not want to be on a light XC bike. No thanks.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01699.jpg

kntr

12-25-2008, 04:25 PM

Here is a video of our local riding

ww.vimeo.com/1884015

boots

12-25-2008, 08:45 PM

Nice photo's Kntr, I think the only way I could ride that trail with you is if the bike would happen to have a 500cc motor on it. :blush:

But very nice photo's. :thumbsup:

kntr

12-27-2008, 06:50 PM

Nice photo's Kntr, I think the only way I could ride that trail with you is if the bike would happen to have a 500cc motor on it. :blush:

But very nice photo's. :thumbsup:

Check out the video posted above. Just add a W...

boots

01-01-2009, 03:44 PM

Check out the video posted above. Just add a W...

Hey Britt,

Nice video, looks like I could get by with a 250cc motor. :brows: The last time I was on a bike that I had to pedal was about 1967. No sense in going backwards at this stage of the game. :blush:

JKinTN

01-13-2009, 06:06 AM

What are your opinions on buying a used mtn bike? I'm trying to get back into biking after about 6-7 years - need to find a fun hobby to keep me going. I would have spent $700-800 on a bike (nothing too fancy). I've found a nice used 2008 model Trek 6500 - more bike than I would purchase new. Bike is in great shape - owner just prefers road bikes. He's selling for $800 with clipless pedals. Bike retails for $1,149 without the pedals. Bike looks new.

Thoughts?

kntr

01-13-2009, 08:45 PM

You can get used bikes for great deals. It sounds like you should offer him a little less though.

ZumaJeep

01-19-2009, 01:10 PM

Nice Bike, Kntr, I like the socom model as well, but here is what I am currently building.
http://www.radventures.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/1.jpg
I don't have pics of my m6 yet since I'm still ordering all my parts. Will post when I finish the build.

kntr

01-19-2009, 07:07 PM

Oh man, I just cancelled my M6 order. They were pissed. I was going to build a works blue, 888, CCBD, I9s, Hammer Schmidt, etc. Yes, I said Hammer Schmidt. I have to still pedal up sometimes. I just could justify it. I want a Hemi first.. The Socom will have to do.

bikerglen

01-19-2009, 09:16 PM

I picked my M6 up from my dealer a week ago Friday. It's a great bike. Can't wait for the resorts to open this summer. Build is M6, Fox 40, Saint Brakes, King headset and hubs, DT spokes and rims, E-13 chain guide, X.0, truvativ cranks, and a completely ridiculously lite Easton Monkey Lite DH handlebar. Bike came in at 41.5 lbs.

-Glen

kntr

01-20-2009, 01:01 PM

Wifes new bike. MSRP was $3700. I got it for $1892 on closeout. I did a few upgrades.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC01870.jpg

harkleroadster

01-20-2009, 01:37 PM

bikerglen

01-20-2009, 10:58 PM

It's just amazing to me how much stronger and lighter DH bikes are these days. My Specialized Demo 7 is stock and it's 39lbs. :thumbsup:

Yep. My 2001 Rocky Mountain RM6 is 38lbs. The M6 is definitely harder to pedal uphill than the RM6 though. I've had the RM6 at the top of Porcupine Rim and Amasa Back. Not sure I'd want to pedal (push) the M6 to the top of those. Of course, I could always find someone with a Jeep...

Cruiser

01-26-2009, 02:14 PM

These new bike are just something else,, and with a $ to match,, I have dirt bikes that are close to that $ range.. and they have more suspension and go faster,, but I still want a new specialized enduro..

jkrat

01-27-2009, 09:38 AM

I ride a rocky mountain slayer 30.THE bike works great ,but ihe nuts that hold in the suspension bearings in keep loosening up every time i ride.I ride allaire state park mostly.

yendor65

01-27-2009, 09:49 AM

Oh. Yeah...long island ..flat lander xc. Mountainbiker....trek top fuel 100 ... I ride about 30 miles a week and i have my studded tires for a ride tonight.....OI...

HeatTreater

01-27-2009, 11:06 AM

Just picked a fuji slm 1.0 for this years racing season.

bikerglen

01-27-2009, 09:18 PM

I ride a rocky mountain slayer 30.THE bike works great ,but ihe nuts that hold in the suspension bearings in keep loosening up every time i ride.I ride allaire state park mostly.

The nuts on the bearings on my Slayer stay tight. Maybe I'm just not riding it hard enough. :)

Finally got around to making the pictures of my M6 accessible:

http://glenakins.com/jkforum/m6-1.jpg

http://glenakins.com/jkforum/m6-2.jpg

Lots More Pictures Here (http://bikerglen.com/intense)

-Glen

kntr

01-28-2009, 09:50 AM

That thing is awesome.

Im still going to build up a DH bike. I just cant decide between an M6 or a V10. The new v10 looks pretty nice.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/norcobum123/spy.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/norcobum123/spy-2.jpg

This is what I originally ordered but cancelled.
http://www.kozos.net/images/M6/ChrisBlueMg1.JPG

The clear blue over the raw is awesome.
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5742/img8507it2.jpg

bikerglen

01-29-2009, 09:03 AM

That thing is awesome.

Im still going to build up a DH bike. I just cant decide between an M6 or a V10. The new v10 looks pretty nice.

Thanks. I definitely like the Intense works finishes. I briefly looked at the V10, but my preferred dealer isn't a Santa Cruz dealer and I've wanted an Intense of some sort or another for a few years now.

TMC

01-29-2009, 01:58 PM

Jamis XLT 3.0 there are a couple oif fun trails here in MN ,but still manage to make a trip to Moab and Fruta once a year

Dylanjam77

01-29-2009, 10:49 PM

Lots of beautiful bikes here for sure... Not shocked to see a bunch of big hit, long travel rigs on the forum! :yup:

I ride a light racing bike as a trail rig here on New England's rocky, root filled trails. It has treated me very well for years and has taken more abuse than expected or should. :clap:

Specialized Epic Disc....

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/specialized1.jpg

ZumaJeep

02-01-2009, 10:23 PM

kntr

02-11-2009, 11:24 PM

I put some lighter tires on the ride and got it down to 36 lbs.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC01885.jpg

sacdaddy03

02-14-2009, 09:06 AM

Alright...I've been looking around and wanting to get a XC Recreational bike(newbie). I live in Louisiana and no crazy down hill mt trails, but got some nice places to ride. I'm looking at a Rocky Mountain Trailhead, Rocky Mountain Fusion or a Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc! Any advise on these or any other models in this range?? Thanks!

VINdecent

02-21-2009, 02:47 PM

petenice15

03-04-2009, 07:00 AM

Nice bikes here, I'm looking to get back into biking, I used to ride BMX street and some flatland.

Any tips for choosing a size?

I'm looking at a Specialized Rockhopper, seems like it would be fine for running the trails around here.

I'm thinking 17" or 19", I'm 5'8" with a 30" inseam.

Thanks.

I'm 5'10" and I ride a 17" Gary Fisher Tassajara. I love my bike and it's great for the trails in LI. If I were you I would definately stick with the 17" and don't get sold on a 19" that a store has in stock. A smaller bike is easier to control on the trails. If you were going to ride the boardwalk or streets then I would go bigger. Go to Brands in Wantgh to check out their large selection to find what you want, then you can look at other stores on the Island to find a good deal.

jkrat

03-04-2009, 07:27 AM

Finally got to ride the other day before all the snow at allaire state park nj it was almost 60 degrees ,felt good to ride again.:thumbsup::synister:

jkbandit

03-04-2009, 12:30 PM

Just picked this up the other day

Rockhopper Comp Disc
20225

kntr

03-08-2009, 05:21 PM

A Rock Hopper is a great bike!!

I got out for my first ride of the year... night/snow riding. It was awesome. I bought some new lights a few months ago and they worked great.

Anyone else into night riding.

jkbandit

03-08-2009, 08:30 PM

I am no expert by far, but my earlier post of the Rock Hopper, that thing is great. I had so much fun on the trails I did not think of any pics. Broke it in today at Pocahontas State park today. 8,000 acre park that offers miles of trails and a couple of single tracks with lots of hills. Money well spent.

highoctane

03-09-2009, 12:51 AM

Just picked up my new bike for the season today. Brand new Trek Fuel EX7. Got it for $1500 since it's a left over '08. Going out to Anaheim, CA for two weeks for work and plan to head to some local trails there as well as a trip to Joshua Tree or Yuca Valley area to break it in and get back into riding. Been away from it for about two years.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q135/cpltonyusmc/Mountain%20biking/SU1HMDAwMTgtMjAwOTAzMDktMDIyMS5qcGc.jpg

kntr

03-12-2009, 12:50 PM

Got out a couple of times this winter. Snow, Ice, and Rocks = Scary Fun

I need some better lights though. I have some older NiteRider halogens.

I just read a test of 20-30 lights and the Nite Flux Photon Max won. Its about a $300-$350 light and it beat $1000-$1500 lights!! I bought one and holy crap is it bright. A few weeks ago they came out with a Nite Flux Photon Max EXTREME. From what I have heard it is amazing and around $350-$400. I might get the Extreme and give the other one to the wife. Night riding is a blast with a good light. I thought my old halogen lights were good till I got the Nite Flux. It blows it away. Get one. :)

AZchris

03-18-2009, 06:37 PM

Went on my first ride on the year Monday afternoon, it felt great to be back in the saddle. Did a 5 mile climb which makes a bitchin' return trip. Didn't want to over do it first time out, it well though, not too sore.

Fergie

04-01-2009, 01:26 PM

Avid Mtn Biker...

White Rim, forgot this Arch's name...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p101/Ferg914/whiterim.jpg

Ferg

ADX 08

04-03-2009, 08:10 PM

a few years back i used to ride BMX but im just geting back into ridding.

i just bought a begginer mountain bike to get me back in to ridding with out breaking my budget

its nothing great but it works for me

it a 2008 novara aspen hartail

i live near the mountains and a bunch of horse trails so i havent yet done any thing to hard but i think its a good bike

Dylanjam77

04-05-2009, 08:46 PM

Good for you getting back on a bike. Mtn biking rocks, doesn't much matter what the hell you ride as long as you are doing it. :thumbsup:

jucebox

04-07-2009, 07:56 AM

i ordered my new bike yesterday...still kinda new to biking but i think this one is okay?

2k2wranglerx

04-07-2009, 07:15 PM

I just read a test of 20-30 lights and the Nite Flux Photon Max won. Its about a $300-$350 light and it beat $1000-$1500 lights!! I bought one and holy crap is it bright. A few weeks ago they came out with a Nite Flux Photon Max EXTREME. From what I have heard it is amazing and around $350-$400. I might get the Extreme and give the other one to the wife. Night riding is a blast with a good light. I thought my old halogen lights were good till I got the Nite Flux. It blows it away. Get one. :)

i run a niterider MOAB HID on the helmet and a mini-newt on the bars.

1 is good, 2 is WAY better.

sacdaddy03

04-12-2009, 08:11 AM

Just got my 09 Rock Hopper Comp Disc is a few weeks ago, love it!! Been riding as much as I can...looking fwd to going on a real trial or a park!!

bikerglen

04-12-2009, 08:47 AM

Avid Mtn Biker...

White Rim, forgot this Arch's name...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p101/Ferg914/whiterim.jpg

Ferg

Muscleman Arch.

-Glen

jucebox

04-15-2009, 09:57 AM

bikerglen

04-15-2009, 10:10 AM

just got my new trek 6000 disc in and loving it!
could anybody tell me the best way to fix the rotor from rubbing the pads...it seems like the rotor is bent in one spot but i cant find it. any help would be greatly appreciated

What type of brakes? Some brakes have an adjustment screw to fine tune pad spacing. Also, if you just bought the bike, your dealer should be able to help.

jucebox

04-15-2009, 02:04 PM

it has avid mechaincal discs. i adjusted it but it still has a rub just in one spot...is there a tool or something to straighten out the rotor?

jucebox

04-16-2009, 09:59 AM

sweet! thanks alot guys!

sacdaddy03

04-20-2009, 07:58 AM

What bike racks are yall using thats not roof mounted?? All the ones I've found don't work with an over size tire.....Hitch mount does not come out far enough, and the ones that attaches to the spare, the hoop does not fit over the tire! So I'm looking at the ones that mount to the spare tire via lug nuts.....Anybody got opinions on these??

yendor65

04-20-2009, 08:24 AM

sacdaddy03

04-20-2009, 08:45 AM

They sell an extension to get the hitch mount past the overside spare...

I'll see if I can find one on the internet....all the local bike shops said they didn't know of any.:dontknow2:

kntr

04-21-2009, 08:29 AM

Here are a few pics from our ride in Spokane this last weekend. We are going back over tomorrow.

Steep roller
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01945.jpg

Me on the rock drop
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01937.jpg

My buddy on the rock drop
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01938.jpg

Me on another drop
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01942.jpg

My buddy on the step up. See the jump below. Its a good 6-8 ft step up. Pic from the top
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01940.jpg

Pic from the bottom of the step up.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike%20Riding%20Pics/DSC01948.jpg

sacdaddy03

04-21-2009, 10:16 AM

Sweet Pictures man!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: I can't wait till I get on a "real" trail with mine!

zoomzoomjr

04-21-2009, 01:35 PM

I'll see if I can find one on the internet....all the local bike shops said they didn't know of any.:dontknow2:

Check tractor supply companies, but I know that Harbor Freight carries them.

sacdaddy03

04-21-2009, 03:13 PM

Here is my new Rockerhopper CompDisc......

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k89/sacdaddy03/Bicycle3.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k89/sacdaddy03/Bicycle5.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k89/sacdaddy03/Bicycle6.jpg

ben1284

05-08-2009, 09:49 PM

here;s a build vid of my cannondale.and some random local trail shots in the vid as well....ya'll have some sick bikes:clap:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guKKbXq3ol4

jayrav

05-13-2009, 09:04 PM

Trek Top Fuel 9.9 SSL

24088

thehaf

05-29-2009, 12:17 PM

Hey everyone. Looking to get into mt. biking. Done a little riding when I was over in okinawa. though I only had a cheapy $100 department store bike to use I still had a blast. Had an accident, almost broke my wrist and messed up the bike pretty good and switched over to road bikes. I currently own a Giant OCR 3 that I bougth while in japan. Tryin to ride a road bike in southern MS is asking to die young....no one there cares and I have literally been ran off the road, yelled at, had things thrown at me, ect, ect. So I'm looking to get into the mt. scene instead. Any one have any suggestions on a good entry level bike? Price range im lookin in is around 500-800. I havnt been able to find any bike shops in the area and would like some suggestions. Thanks for any info you all can provide.

chumpmann

07-02-2009, 10:02 AM

Been riding for only a couple of years. Go to Palo Duro Canyon a lot here, lots of different kinds of trails.
I ride a Trek 3700, looking to bump up a little.

Anyone know of a place to get Santa Cruz bikes online? Nothing local here.:naw:

2k2wranglerx

07-08-2009, 01:09 PM

http://www.moredirt.co.uk/bikes/2023.jpg

that's not MY bike but it's identical. 08 Specialized enduro SL expert

I have a "test bike" as well so we get the limited color.

sub 30 lbs. i put on panaracer fire FR 2.4's front and rear, FSA bash guard, my nice seat with Ti rails.

HELLUVA fun bike. i can XC it or go rip up the downhill. Dismantled my 29er and sold it off to buy it.

sixt7gt350

07-27-2009, 06:13 PM

Cross posting from videography section. (http://jk-forum.com/showthread.php?p=1257482#post1257482)
It's not a pricey bike like the softtails some of you boys are showing off, but it gets the job done.

Scouter

08-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Haven't been riding trails long but really enjoy it. My Boy Scout troop adopted the mountain bike course at our local scout ranch in order to keep it in usable shape. I've ridden it quite a few times. I do ride about 24 miles a week around my neighborhood (just on the road) to keep the body fat in check.

I've got a Mongoose Blackcomb. I went with this one because of the price and the ability to completely replace everything with aftermarket when I decide to.

http://norwela.org/mypics/blackcomb.jpg

panhndl

08-22-2009, 08:53 AM

We don't have any trails out here in my neck of the woods, but I tool around on my bike a lot. '08 Specialized Epic Comp. I've put 40 miles this week and will probably end up with about 50 after today.

WranglerDan

08-22-2009, 11:41 PM

My Ride: sex on wheels.
http://www.yeticycles.com/#/ourrides/575/BLACK/

kntr

08-23-2009, 07:41 PM

Ive got an Intense 951 on the way in GREEN.

charlievman

09-16-2009, 01:36 PM

kntr

09-18-2009, 11:07 PM

My kids new bike.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/kanter1/Bike/DSC02364.jpg

Atl JK

09-19-2009, 01:10 AM

My Ride:

Steel Is Real! Surly Karate Monkey 29er on WTB WeirWolf's 2.55" wide! Bontrager Duster Tubeless Rims, by www.lacemine29.com, with the custom matching spoke nipples. Sitting pretty on a WTB Laser V saddle on an easton carbon seatpost. I'm cranking up the hills on my CrankBrothers EggBeaters on the Deore triple crank. When the going gets rough, my RockShox Reba SL with Lockout and Uturn adjustment gets me from 80mm to 100mm of travel, and I can throw it in a power gear on the SRAM X.9 rear derailleur and shifters. Since the party's no fun when you are about to crash, a 185mm Rotor with mechanical Avid BB7's shuts it down front and back before I'm eating pine. My Chris King Headset is making sure steering on the Easton Carbon handlebar and RaceFace stem combo stays smooth, and my Lizard Skins custom Lockon grips ask the question "Wanna Ride My Monkey".

Can you tell I love my bike?!

http://www.locomtb.com

I love the way steel bikes ride. I still have my old school fully rigid Nishiki from the early 90s because I love the way it rides. When I bought my current bike (Fisher HKEK), I was really looking for a steel hardtail, but I was in school at the time and I couldn't justify the extra money. Oh well, its a good bike and I still have my steel beater that I ride around town.

I've spent way more money rebuilding that bike than its worth. :rotflmao1:

HeatTreater

09-19-2009, 04:41 AM

Charlievman your monkey set up sounds like mine but I'm running big ol' chris holmes rims with the wierwolfs tubeless and mine's single speed. Picked up a fuji slm 1.0 for racing this year.
Soft top 2dr or 4dr? I have a black one for a 4dr for sale. :thumbsup:

rhinonemec

09-19-2009, 09:27 PM

Waited for a long time, but finally got my bike yesterday. Gary Fisher Cobia
29er. So stoked to get out and ride! It's been a couple years.

Atl JK

09-19-2009, 10:36 PM

How tall are you? At 6'1", I was on the cusp of going to a 29er but I decided against it...

rhinonemec

09-20-2009, 10:34 AM

I'm 5'11". The new 29ers have better geometry and are more responsive, almost like a 26. I've heard of some smaller people riding them, but at 6'1'', you're golden. It's a little harder getting going on inclines, but the bigger wheels outweigh everything else.

drumnatural

09-20-2009, 12:41 PM

I just got back from riding my Trek 4500. Clip in shoes and pedals are my favorite thing I've gotten recently.

rhinonemec

09-20-2009, 12:50 PM

SPD or eggbeaters. Clipless is the only way to go!

Atl JK

09-20-2009, 01:58 PM

I just got back from riding my Trek 4500. Clip in shoes and pedals are my favorite thing I've gotten recently.

I hated mine at first because I ate it so many times. The slow motion clipless crashes suck. :rotflmao1:

I rode with toe clips for years so it took some getting used to. :D

rhinonemec

09-20-2009, 04:29 PM

my wife did a slow motion crash right into a saguaro with her clipless. Those are the worst crashes though!

petenice15

09-23-2009, 07:54 PM

You will fall if you ride clipless. It is both inevidible and hysterical at the same time. But once you get used to them, you won't ride without them.

rhinonemec

09-23-2009, 08:39 PM

Took my new 29er out this morning. It's a little different with those big wheels. Its a little scary (but AWESOME) how fast you get moving with those bigger wheels. Crazy amount of momentum from the gyroscopic effect. It was good to get out finally, been a waiting a long time...plus no crashes today!

rocket10r

09-24-2009, 12:36 AM

New to the forum, but I have been riding and racing mountain bikes for about 10 years.
If it has two wheels and a handlebar I'm in:thumbsup:

rhinonemec

09-24-2009, 09:28 PM

What do you ride?

rocket10r

09-27-2009, 03:33 AM

Specialized Epic is my main ride, but I also have a hardtail 29'r for certain occasions. I also have a Roubaix raod bike that gets a lot of seat time also.

2k2wranglerx

10-07-2009, 06:44 PM

im a rehailitated 29er rider.

i ride a specialized Enduro Expert now all the time. sub 30 lb all mountain 6" bike

my former bike (i had a LOT of $$$ into it)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/flyry110/bike1.jpg

new bike under it

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/flyry110/bike2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/flyry110/bike3.jpg

i'm 6'3" and the 29er thing just wasn't for me. I really like the more aggressive head tube angle geometry which is adjustable on the new bike. I also felt like i was too high. the BB felt like it was way off the ground (which was awesome for log lifts but sucked for slow technical rocky sections)

for commuting/road i have a 68 schwinn super sport (yes 1968!!) that was my grandfather's. Steel brazed. 700C wheel conversion, converted to euro BB so it has modern 3 piece cranks, bull bars, bar end brakes, friction shifters. I love it.

Atl JK

10-07-2009, 07:22 PM

Pics of the Schwinn?

rhinonemec

10-07-2009, 10:24 PM

The 29er thing is definately different. It is a little more difficult going through the technical stuff, still trying to get used to is. I feel like I'm better with bigger wheels, though.

AZchris

10-15-2009, 10:07 PM

Big wheels rule! I love my 29er.

Yoda

12-07-2009, 03:41 PM

our bikes/bikehauler

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/flyry110/compassbikes2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/flyry110/compassbikes.jpg

Is this a Compass ?!?! I have never seen a front bumper like that.... different from the Canadian version (or it's a 2010?)

Thrasher76

12-07-2009, 03:46 PM

29er for a few years. Couldn't ride past May this year due to a broken wrist that required surgery and a pin! Good times but at least I could still hold the steering wheel with hand and go wheelin!

TripleJeep_99

12-07-2009, 04:15 PM

Just purchased new bikes for the family couldn't resist the deal...trying to get rid of current stock. With my little 5yr old boy getting old enough to tag along on XC trails around our area...I thought this was a great time to BUY!

Purchased Yesterday!

2008 KONA Dawg Deluxe for myself
2009 KONA LISA 120 Deluxe for the wife
2009 KONA Shred 2-0 for my little 5 year old boy
2009 KONA Shred 2-4 for my 8 year old daughter

Got all the bikes for $3550.00 CDN including all TAXES (12%). Thought it was a pretty sweet deal! Looking forward to some family biking next summer!:thumbsup::ya:

Rider1086

12-10-2009, 05:59 PM

Hey I ride every chance I get and I also do charity rides too. Just did a Toys for
Tots ride. I have a 2005 Kona Dawg, just the base model but I'm up grading as I go along. I just bought a 2010 RockShox Revelation 160mm to 120mm adjustable travel. I also ride road, on a Specailized Allez. I do an annual 50 mile bike ride for cancer.

:thumbsup:Ride hard and Defy your limits!

Silverback

02-10-2010, 09:43 PM

anyone have a hook up for new mtn bikes?:blush:

jeepmedic

02-21-2010, 05:26 PM

Serious bike problem here...24 hour solo racer for 8 years...STEEL IS REAL :ya:

mine:

Gunnar custom single speed Ruffian (main ride)
Gunnar custom rock hound MTB
Ted Wojick custom MTB
Santa Cruz Superlight (Moab tested !!!!!)
Cervelo prodigy road bike
Surly LHT commuter with Burley nomad trailer
Burley runabout commuter
Torker Unicycle

Wifes:

Marin bear valley MTB
Santa Cruz superlight
Bridgestone single speed commuter
Soma smoothie road bike