Any Mountain Bikers Here?

Combine Pilot

Combine Pilot

They Call Me Mike
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Just sold my street/dirt jump bike and picked up a new cross country bike and got to wondering if any one else on the forum rides?

This isn't my bike that I sold but was basically identical to this one. Mine had black seat and wheels.
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And this is my new ride. Figured it was time to get rid of the other bike and get something I can ride around on with my kids.
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jmaz268

jmaz268

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I ride a Specialized Rock Hopper Comp 29er. Great bike, may hit the trails tomorrow evening actually if we dodge the rain.
 

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jmaz268

jmaz268

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We have lots of hills here....Speed is your friend, they stay rolling as long as you keep going, bit more effort to start.

Its a bit different than a 26".....Would like to get a 650 though, went to an event last fall and test drove some....sweet bikes.
 
Combine Pilot

Combine Pilot

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I saw a Santa Cruz Bronson at the bike shop today which has the 650 (27.5") tires but never rode it as it was above my budget but I like the idea of the 650 tires. I believe it was around $4000 for that particular bike.
 
jmaz268

jmaz268

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Yeah I rode a full carbon bike....think its pricetag was around 9k. Sure was sweet though. If only they could take a kidney or something.

Got mine for about 700. Then upgraded the pedals, new chain when I snapped mine, then recently added a new Rockshox front fork with a bit more travel but is so much smoother. and new comfy seat.

Doesn't take long and the price tag goes up substantially.....gotta say though, they sure have evolved alot since I was a kid. Hell mine has hydraulic disc brakes....never would have imagined that was possible lol
 
Combine Pilot

Combine Pilot

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I know what you're saying. My Santa Cruz I just sold was a lot of custom stuff. I built it when I was single and didn't have kids and probably had around $3500 in it. Hell, my front fork was $1800 alone. Definitely doesn't take long to add up. I looked it up and the top of the line Bronson with the carbon frame is just a hair over $10K. :eek:
 
rcr450mx

rcr450mx

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Dec 7, 2010
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Just picked up a 2014 Specialized Myka Sport 29er for my wife's birthday. While I was at the shop I couldn't resist but to buy myself the '13 Specialized Rockhopper 29.

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mackthehack

mackthehack

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Have an Intense Socom, Transition Bottlerocket and an Azonic Steelhead. I rock the shit out my bottlerocket.
 
jmaz268

jmaz268

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Went riding today.....damn storms we have had have trashed our trails....trees all over the place now. Think i spent more time carrying the bike than riding :mad:
 
rcr450mx

rcr450mx

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I've been riding to work all this week and already looking at road bikes. I never realized how much it sucks to ride into a head wind. Hopefully a road bike will force me into a more aerodynamic position.
 
mackthehack

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rcr450mx said:
I've been riding to work all this week and already looking at road bikes. I never realized how much it sucks to ride into a head wind. Hopefully a road bike will force me into a more aerodynamic position.
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It definitely helps man. I was against road bikes and wearing the spandex shit. I picked up an Orbea Orca. I noticed a difference right away. With the bike being extremely light, less rolling mass with the tires. Being an mtb guy, I couldn't do the stupid spandex. I rode a 50+ miler on a windy day. I said f@ck it and picked up a set spandex shorts and jersey, since I'm going to start training for a tri event. Might as well do it.
 
bigmackmiller

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Well its slim pickings for mountains around here in Indiana so its more of a trail bike than mountain bike but, the few we do have I try to ride a couple times a year
 
Mikey

Mikey

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Any recommendations for a good bike for about $3-400?
I would like to start riding to work.
Thanks!
 
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