Anyone here go mountain biking?

E90-4life · 11-14-2005, 11:08 PM

Was talking to a freind who does it qutie a bit, and I havent been in a good while. Anyways, I no longer have a bike for mountain biking and wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions for some good, high quality bikes out there? I would ask one of my best freinds, but he's quite busy being a frat boy at the moment, he's got some mountain bike made of carbon fiber... uber cool!

magmd · 11-15-2005, 12:10 AM

Hey....i just started. I am a complete noob...literally just got my first bike this past week. I have a buddy who is very much into both road racing, and moutain biking...he does various triathalons and some IronMan races. Well, he helped me put together my bike because I was completely clueless.

I love it....my conditioning still has a way to go.. I got so freaking exhausted on my first outing on it

Anyways....I got an Ellsworth Moment. I can send you more details if you want. Good luck.

E90-4life · 11-15-2005, 12:13 AM

that would be cool dude! I'm looking for something that would be versatile, as i won't always be out in the hills, even though they're right behind my house. I took a look at Cannondales' website, lots of options but I need to fine more...

please keep the comments/suggestions coming in...

krndanic307 · 11-15-2005, 12:21 AM

What part from CA are u guys? I mean like which city?! I'm down for mountain biking =P

E90-4life · 11-15-2005, 12:23 AM

West Valley, Woodland Hills area...

krndanic307 · 11-15-2005, 12:33 AM

Is that like 818 area?

Enroutte · 11-15-2005, 02:17 AM

I mountain bike- sort of. I have a mountain bike, and sometimes my friends and I go to our lake house up in Shasta and we mountain bike. It's a lot of fun but it's also tiring and sometimes unsafe. I actually got 13 stitches on my arm from mountain biking a few years ago. SAVAGE SPORT.

magmd · 11-15-2005, 02:38 AM

13 stitches...not bad.

Enroutte · 11-15-2005, 02:56 AM

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13 stitches...not bad.

haha. When people ask how I got the scar, I tell them I got bit by a shark.

A lot of people actually believe me because the scar is in a shape of a mouth.

Being bit by a shark sounds a lot better than, "Oh, I got these stitches when I fell of a bike."

magmd · 11-15-2005, 03:07 AM

Really? Man...13 stitches is not really quite enough for a shark bite..LOL!

But then again...I guess most people do not know any better. Must be a nice scar you have if people buy the shark line.

Enroutte · 11-15-2005, 03:09 AM

baby shark

E90-4life · 11-15-2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by krndanic307

Is that like 818 area?

Yeeeep

cpcollin · 11-15-2005, 12:04 PM

I'm a big fan of the Gary Fishers. I ride a HKEK myself.

Are you looking for a hardtail, or a full suspension?

http://fisherbikes.com

krndanic307 · 11-15-2005, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

Yeeeep

So you're near van nuys and granada hills~!!!?? wow i think thats close to me =D

ga-bmwdrvr · 11-15-2005, 04:09 PM

I have been mountain biking since the 80's and even did some racing until med school. Now I hardly have any time. I have a full suspension Cannondale hanging from the roof in the garage and mostly use my hardtail when I get to go out (it's lighter).
First you have to see what kind of riding you will be doing. For mostly flat trails go with a hardtail. If you don't mind the extra weight a full suspension will be more comfortable, especially for fast , rocky downhills. Most name brand bikes will have good choices. Make sure you get one with good components (Shimano LX has good performance/value) and go to a real bike shop, they will help you out.

11-14-2005, 11:08 PM	#1
E90-4life auto pilot 277 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Anyone here go mountain biking? Was talking to a freind who does it qutie a bit, and I havent been in a good while. Anyways, I no longer have a bike for mountain biking and wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions for some good, high quality bikes out there? I would ask one of my best freinds, but he's quite busy being a frat boy at the moment, he's got some mountain bike made of carbon fiber... uber cool!
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magmd Major General 165 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Hey....i just started. I am a complete noob...literally just got my first bike this past week. I have a buddy who is very much into both road racing, and moutain biking...he does various triathalons and some IronMan races. Well, he helped me put together my bike because I was completely clueless. I love it....my conditioning still has a way to go.. I got so freaking exhausted on my first outing on it Anyways....I got an Ellsworth Moment. I can send you more details if you want. Good luck. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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E90-4life auto pilot 277 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	that would be cool dude! I'm looking for something that would be versatile, as i won't always be out in the hills, even though they're right behind my house. I took a look at Cannondales' website, lots of options but I need to fine more... please keep the comments/suggestions coming in...
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11-15-2005, 12:21 AM	#4
krndanic307 Captain 90 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F20 M140 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cali/Buenos Aires iTrader: (0)	What part from CA are u guys? I mean like which city?! I'm down for mountain biking =P
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11-15-2005, 12:23 AM	#5
E90-4life auto pilot 277 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	West Valley, Woodland Hills area...
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krndanic307 Captain 90 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F20 M140 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cali/Buenos Aires iTrader: (0)	Is that like 818 area?
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Enroutte Private First Class 172 Rep 160 Posts Drives: ;D Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Undecided. iTrader: (0)	I mountain bike- sort of. I have a mountain bike, and sometimes my friends and I go to our lake house up in Shasta and we mountain bike. It's a lot of fun but it's also tiring and sometimes unsafe. I actually got 13 stitches on my arm from mountain biking a few years ago. SAVAGE SPORT.
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11-15-2005, 02:38 AM	#8
magmd Major General 165 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	13 stitches...not bad. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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magmd Major General 165 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Really? Man...13 stitches is not really quite enough for a shark bite..LOL! But then again...I guess most people do not know any better. Must be a nice scar you have if people buy the shark line. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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Enroutte Private First Class 172 Rep 160 Posts Drives: ;D Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Undecided. iTrader: (0)	baby shark
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cpcollin New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	I'm a big fan of the Gary Fishers. I ride a HKEK myself. Are you looking for a hardtail, or a full suspension? http://fisherbikes.com __________________ ED 2006 330i --- SG,Black,Walnut / MT / ZSP / ZPP / Hot Seats / Flux Capacitor
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I have been mountain biking since the 80's and even did some racing until med school. Now I hardly have any time. I have a full suspension Cannondale hanging from the roof in the garage and mostly use my hardtail when I get to go out (it's lighter). First you have to see what kind of riding you will be doing. For mostly flat trails go with a hardtail. If you don't mind the extra weight a full suspension will be more comfortable, especially for fast , rocky downhills. Most name brand bikes will have good choices. Make sure you get one with good components (Shimano LX has good performance/value) and go to a real bike shop, they will help you out.
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