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10-12-2021, 11:09 AM | #45 |
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A quick 20 during my lunch break. I just love the smell off Autumn. Stayed mostly on the groomed trail system.
Enjoy the pics. Last edited by Lady Jane; 06-19-2022 at 04:28 PM.. |
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10-12-2021, 12:11 PM | #46 |
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Sweet. I wish we had a groomed gravel trail like that. Our paved trail has a gravel section at the very end, but it's only a half mile or so long.
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10-15-2021, 12:53 PM | #47 |
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10-16-2021, 11:19 PM | #48 |
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Hi y’all,
Is there a possibility of getting a ok mountain bike for under $800-$1000? Mostly for just cruising local bike trails and exercise. Don’t need anything fancy. Or would y’all recommend opening the wallet little bit more? |
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10-18-2021, 05:52 AM | #49 | |
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First decision is, are you going to go Hard Tail or Full Suspension - after that trawl some websites. I always point my friends to these two websites: https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buy...-under-1000-2/ or https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/b...er-1000-394580 You could also look for some of those second hand or check the next tier up and do the same, see if you can get a bargain. |
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10-18-2021, 06:33 PM | #50 | |
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11-09-2021, 09:35 AM | #51 |
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Howzit, all.
Could use some input from everyone. About to pull the trigger on my first DS bike. Currently riding a 2020 Marlin 7 but am pushing that bike substantially out of it's element. Ride mostly blue trails. Moderate climbs and decents. Very rocky and root filled terrain though. I am not a top athletic type guy, so I don't push it very hard and rarely get both wheels off the ground by more than a foot or so. Trying to balance keeping my budget reasonable and also getting decent spec. This is my top choice right now and plan is to pick it up Thursday if everything checks out. Thoughts? https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...-ex-7/p/32884/
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11-09-2021, 11:17 AM | #52 |
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Definitely checks all the boxes at the pricepoint in my limited MTB knowledge, solid components and suspension. Go for it
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11-09-2021, 01:24 PM | #53 | |
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11-09-2021, 02:02 PM | #54 |
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There’s a comfort level in buying Trek because they’re one of the biggest bike companies around with arguably the most extensive dealer/distribution network in the USA. Components are pretty high-end for the money too.
The only thing you should look into, if you haven’t already, is whether it’s worth it to you to spend more money on a CF frame bike. |
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11-09-2021, 02:14 PM | #55 |
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Recently moved to Phoenix from the PNW - that was a change of scenery to say the least. Making do here in Mars…
First bike is a Canyon Torque Carbon mullet setup Second is a Polygon Siskiyou N9 29er Both are highly modded and pretty well spec’d for me. |
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Yeah - I'm not opposed to other brands - but I like Trek and there is a Trek factory store in my local town that is awesome and where I bought my last bike and my daughter's bike - so I have a good relationship with them and want to stay with the brand.
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Picked up my new bike today. Happy new bike day to me.
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Right? Pretty stoked.
Of course, now the weather takes a turn and it's below freezing all the rest of the week. Trying to determine if I should take it with me to Canada next month or not. Not sure if weather will be too cold. I ride down to about 0c, so long as it's sunny.
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01-06-2022, 02:33 PM | #60 |
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Curious if anyone here has changed their gear ratios themselves.
I have a 1x10 and looking to increase the tooth count on the crank side. I think 42t is the highest? Is it just a matter of buying the right bits and putting them on? Would I need a new chain? It's a 29er so not too worried about bottoming out on rocks and roots. Being winter time I don't want to tinker with the car so I need something to mess around with. Edit: NM... I figured it out. Will report back if I fixed my useless short gearing. Edit: Yeah, changing to a larger crank side ring is nice. Will have to watch for the police now with a much higher top speed Last edited by freakystyly; 01-14-2022 at 04:45 PM.. |
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06-19-2022, 12:06 PM | #61 |
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First time MTB-er here. The wife’s family is always going out on them, total of 8 or so, and it looks like good fun. Recently got injured on my dirt bike, so I’m selling that but don’t want to give up on 2 wheels.
Searched on marketplace, but can’t find anything decent that isn’t $1000. Visited my LBS and fell in love with a Cannondale Trail 8. They had black in stock, but I wanted the highlighter color, so I put a deposit on that for the transfer. Will be ready for pickup Tuesday at lunch. Going to pick up the bike and head straight to the trail near my house. Stoked! |
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06-23-2022, 05:02 PM | #62 |
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Picked my Trail 8 up on Tuesday, and immediately hit my local trail. This was my 2nd time out there. Having a blast, planning on logging a LOT more miles.
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06-30-2022, 10:33 AM | #66 |
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Someone grabbed this shot of me the other week. Thought it was pretty cool.
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