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Originally Posted By -Ascent-: E-MTB have taken over my area. A lot of old dudes getting back into riding because of them. Slash+ is pretty sweet https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/163367/IMG_2108_png-3497937.JPG Originally Posted By -Ascent-: Originally Posted By Bottle: E-bikes are not welcome E-MTB have taken over my area. A lot of old dudes getting back into riding because of them. Slash+ is pretty sweet https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/163367/IMG_2108_png-3497937.JPG The only people I know who have e mtbs are women who use them to keep up with their husbands. ETA - my often regurgitated bike pic Attached File |
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Originally Posted By 47hooker: I think we need a "official" ARF strava club what say you all????? https://www.strava.com/clubs/568400 |
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Originally Posted By Bourbonator: The only people I know who have e mtbs are women who use them to keep up with their husbands. Originally Posted By Bourbonator: Originally Posted By -Ascent-: Originally Posted By Bottle: E-bikes are not welcome E-MTB have taken over my area. A lot of old dudes getting back into riding because of them. Slash+ is pretty sweet https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/163367/IMG_2108_png-3497937.JPG The only people I know who have e mtbs are women who use them to keep up with their husbands. My local trail system Standing boy trails in Columbus Ga has a ton of guys in there 50s to 70s out there killing it with them. They put in 35+ miles of trail riding every Saturday morning. I got nothing against that. I think that’s pretty cool. |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Southern WI has a lot of good single track too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_4898_jpeg-3497966.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_4249_jpeg-3497967.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_4250_jpeg-3497969.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_4251_jpeg-3497971.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_4255_jpeg-3497972.JPG All within an hour of me. Nice, I ride a few of those. Say oga booga if you see a guy on a turq Yeti with red grips and green ano pedals. |
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Originally Posted By Bourbonator: The only people I know who have e mtbs are women who use them to keep up with their husbands. ETA - my often regurgitated bike pic https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/348780/32719ec1-6370-42dc-abd4-724ee4848539-1_a-3498017.JPG Originally Posted By Bourbonator: Originally Posted By -Ascent-: Originally Posted By Bottle: E-bikes are not welcome E-MTB have taken over my area. A lot of old dudes getting back into riding because of them. Slash+ is pretty sweet https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/163367/IMG_2108_png-3497937.JPG The only people I know who have e mtbs are women who use them to keep up with their husbands. ETA - my often regurgitated bike pic https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/348780/32719ec1-6370-42dc-abd4-724ee4848539-1_a-3498017.JPG Not here. All middle age overweight guys who wanna go fast, but won't give up 87 beers and half a pizza after a midweek ride. Scott Spark 940 here. Need to get it out and get it ready for riding season again. Slacked a little last season, goal of 1k+ dirt miles like I did in 2023. |
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Originally Posted By 47hooker: LOL, especially those E unicycle assholes flying on gravel trails at 40mph lol You just made me remember there's a guy that's always leaving when I get there who has one of these. I didnt realize they went that fast, ill have to get there earlier to see it in action. |
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Originally Posted By -Ascent-: My cousins gravel bike Otsa Warakin Ti https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/163367/IMG_9400_jpeg-3498034.JPG |
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Originally Posted By scrambler28: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/483437/1000004408_png-3497968.JPG Where can I get that..... and old school fatbike! Original Surly Pugsley. 
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Originally Posted By Bottle: No no NO, youre not allowed to say that!  Originally Posted By Bottle: Originally Posted By Bourbonator: The only people I know who have e mtbs are women who use them to keep up with their husbands. No no NO, youre not allowed to say that! I think it's a good thing, even though I'm morally opposed to most e-bikes. While almost all road e-bikers I see are using the bikes as motorcycles, on motor-restricted trails, the women with e-mtbs are staying involved in a hobby with their husbands. I think sharing interests with your spouse is an important aspect of keeping a strong marriage. |
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Originally Posted By Burnsy: I think a gravel bike will be my next addition. Looking at checkpoints...mostly because I am just a Trek fan. Originally Posted By Burnsy: Originally Posted By -Ascent-: My cousins gravel bike Otsa Warakin Ti https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/163367/IMG_9400_jpeg-3498034.JPG I bought my hakka right before this model came out. It's pretty sexy tho https://opencycle.com/open-wide 
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Originally Posted By Burnsy: I think a gravel bike will be my next addition. Looking at checkpoints...mostly because I am just a Trek fan. Originally Posted By Burnsy: Originally Posted By -Ascent-: My cousins gravel bike Otsa Warakin Ti https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/163367/IMG_9400_jpeg-3498034.JPG I’ll probably end up with one too but I just bought that Fuel Ex. So it might be awhile. |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Southern WI has a lot of good single track too. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_4898_jpeg-3497966.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_4249_jpeg-3497967.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_4250_jpeg-3497969.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_4251_jpeg-3497971.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_4255_jpeg-3497972.JPG All within an hour of me. Yea, I used to ride pretty frequently up in Wi cheeseland. By Stevens Point Hartmans creek, smooth and flowy? Nine mile...will kill you. Standing rock also very challening.... And then Levis Trow....never been there, but the vids are amazing. rode the Wisconsin triple crown on my fatty, HHH, and Wasua 24 as well. All great times. |
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Originally Posted By nolan7120: I need a new mountain bike (mine is 25 years old and rusty). Spring is approaching. There are forest preserves with some great trails not far from me. I'm 6'3" if height is of relevance. I don't have the money for a bike that cost many thousands. A nice used bike under a grand is preferred. What are some manufacturer names and specs I should look for? Thanks. You can get a pretty good bike new for 1K. Each model will have different frame sizes so you can get one sized to your height. This is important. I generally get a frame size one size smaller than recommended because I feel like the bike is more maneuverable. I’m short at 5-9 so sometimes it’s tougher for me to find a small frame. As far as brands, lots to choose from. My favorite is Trek but I have also had bikes from Fisher, Kona, LaPierre, and Specialized. All have been good. Components are what will dictate the bike cost for the most part. Wheels, tires, drivetrain(cassettes/shifters and derailers, crankset), front fork and rear shock(if applicable), wheel set… all can drastically alter the price of a bike. Frame might be identical between a $2K and a $10K variant. I prefer carbon frames, but again more money. I also hate front derailers so my bike has an Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. The 1X(single chain ring on the crank and a 10+ speed rear cassette) has gained popularity in recent years. Here are a couple of $1K budget examples. Trek Roscoe Rockhopper Kona Cinder Cone |
Once I retire and move to Hawaii (Kona) I am thinking I will finally get a new road bike. Maybe even a tri bike, given the location. 
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Originally Posted By nolan7120: I need a new mountain bike (mine is 25 years old and rusty). Spring is approaching. There are forest preserves with some great trails not far from me. I'm 6'3" if height is of relevance. I don't have the money for a bike that cost many thousands. A nice used bike under a grand is preferred. What are some manufacturer names and specs I should look for? Thanks. Not even joking a Walmart Ozarks Trail Ridge MTB and G.1 explore gravel . They’re actually really good and built to be upgraded. For a little bit more you have Trek Marlins. There’s a ton of bikes on sale right now and GTs can be had for 50% off. Edit basically what happened is the sons of the wal mart family got into mountain biking. Now there’s decent begginer bikes at wal mart and Bentonville AR (home of Walmart) became a MTB Mecca. Internal cable routing, ready for a dropper post, boost rear axle, UDH, Shimano cues groupset and SR Suntour fork. Which is usually found on $800+ bikes. Not a bad deal if you can get over the wal mart thing. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By sorionc: a couple recent rides and bikes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/280864/IMG_5184-3498059.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/280864/IMG_2325-3498048.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/280864/IMG_1939-3498047.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/280864/IMG_3250-3427326.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/280864/IMG_3271-3498062.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/280864/IMG_3348-3445549.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/280864/IMG_8381-3399135.jpg ebike enables pops to join. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/280864/IMG_0822-3498051.jpg That black, yellow, red, blue machine is not an ebike, it's an electric motorcycle. Those things cause all kinds of consternation when people play coy and ride them on bicycle trails or city sidewalks and pretend they're bicycles. |
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Originally Posted By -Ascent-: Not even joking a Walmart Ozarks Trail Ridge MTB and G.1 explore gravel . They’re actually really good and built to be upgraded. For a little bit more you have Trek Marlins. There’s a ton of bikes on sale right now and GTs can be had for 50% off. Is there a difference between gravel and a regular mountain bike? I've been looking into getting a beginner bike for riding maybe 1-2 times a week. |
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Originally Posted By wookie1562: That black, yellow, red, blue machine is not an ebike, it's an electric motorcycle. Those things cause all kinds of consternation when people play coy and ride them on bicycle trails or city sidewalks and pretend they're bicycles. |
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Originally Posted By DK-Prof: Once I retire and move to Hawaii (Kona) I am thinking I will finally get a new road bike. Maybe even a tri bike, given the location. There is a software app that works with indoor trainers that you connect your bike to. My road bikes have been on a Wahoo V6 Kicker all winter and I have "ridden" daily. Said app (Rouvy) has many HI routes where you virtually ride a real road via interactive video recording. They even have the Mauna Kea 13K foot, 50 mile hill climb. It's absolutely brutal to attempt. Even virtually.  The estimated completion time is 7 hours in the saddle.I am practicing it in my living room in prep for taking same said bike there and actually attempting it. |
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Originally Posted By Bottle: Is there a difference between gravel and a regular mountain bike? I've been looking into getting a beginner bike for riding maybe 1-2 times a week. Originally Posted By Bottle: Originally Posted By -Ascent-: Not even joking a Walmart Ozarks Trail Ridge MTB and G.1 explore gravel . They’re actually really good and built to be upgraded. For a little bit more you have Trek Marlins. There’s a ton of bikes on sale right now and GTs can be had for 50% off. Is there a difference between gravel and a regular mountain bike? I've been looking into getting a beginner bike for riding maybe 1-2 times a week. Gravel is good for hard pack dirt roads. Theyre really efficient at pedaling. MTB are more for trails that are rough and suspension to soak up bumps, rocks, roots and the like. There’s some cross over between the two but a MTB will take you further off improved dirt roads. The Gravel will be easier for long distance riding on dirt and gravel roads. |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: You can get a pretty good bike new for 1K. Each model will have different frame sizes so you can get one sized to your height. This is important. I generally get a frame size one size smaller than recommended because I feel like the bike is more maneuverable. I’m short at 5-9 so sometimes it’s tougher for me to find a small frame. As far as brands, lots to choose from. My favorite is Trek but I have also had bikes from Fisher, Kona, LaPierre, and Specialized. All have been good. Components are what will dictate the bike cost for the most part. Wheels, tires, drivetrain(cassettes/shifters and derailers, crankset), front fork and rear shock(if applicable), wheel set… all can drastically alter the price of a bike. Frame might be identical between a $2K and a $10K variant. I prefer carbon frames, but again more money. I also hate front derailers so my bike has an Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. The 1X(single chain ring on the crank and a 10+ speed rear cassette) has gained popularity in recent years. Here are a couple of $1K budget examples. Trek Roscoe Rockhopper Kona Cinder Cone Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By nolan7120: I need a new mountain bike (mine is 25 years old and rusty). Spring is approaching. There are forest preserves with some great trails not far from me. I'm 6'3" if height is of relevance. I don't have the money for a bike that cost many thousands. A nice used bike under a grand is preferred. What are some manufacturer names and specs I should look for? Thanks. You can get a pretty good bike new for 1K. Each model will have different frame sizes so you can get one sized to your height. This is important. I generally get a frame size one size smaller than recommended because I feel like the bike is more maneuverable. I’m short at 5-9 so sometimes it’s tougher for me to find a small frame. As far as brands, lots to choose from. My favorite is Trek but I have also had bikes from Fisher, Kona, LaPierre, and Specialized. All have been good. Components are what will dictate the bike cost for the most part. Wheels, tires, drivetrain(cassettes/shifters and derailers, crankset), front fork and rear shock(if applicable), wheel set… all can drastically alter the price of a bike. Frame might be identical between a $2K and a $10K variant. I prefer carbon frames, but again more money. I also hate front derailers so my bike has an Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. The 1X(single chain ring on the crank and a 10+ speed rear cassette) has gained popularity in recent years. Here are a couple of $1K budget examples. Trek Roscoe Rockhopper Kona Cinder Cone Excellent starting advice, thank you. Off to poke around on some bike websites. Will probably start out looking at Trek and Specialized (this is the brand of my old bike) and go from there. |
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Originally Posted By Bottle: Is there a difference between gravel and a regular mountain bike? I've been looking into getting a beginner bike for riding maybe 1-2 times a week. Originally Posted By Bottle: Originally Posted By -Ascent-: Not even joking a Walmart Ozarks Trail Ridge MTB and G.1 explore gravel . They’re actually really good and built to be upgraded. For a little bit more you have Trek Marlins. There’s a ton of bikes on sale right now and GTs can be had for 50% off. Is there a difference between gravel and a regular mountain bike? I've been looking into getting a beginner bike for riding maybe 1-2 times a week. Gravel is basically an endurance geometry road bike with much wider chain stays and fork for much wider and aggressive tires. They also will have a lower gearing. I think a gravel bike is a better all around bike than a mountain bike. Less weight, wide range gearing etc. |
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Originally Posted By nolan7120: Excellent starting advice, thank you. Off to poke around on some bike websites. Will probably start out looking at Trek and Specialized (this is the brand of my old bike) and go from there. Also see what dealers you have nearby, if any. Usually they can give you pretty decent advice. But also, have a good idea of what you want before you head into said dealer. Trek’s own chain of stores is really great, IMO. |
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Originally Posted By -Ascent-: Gravel is good for hard pack dirt roads. Theyre really efficient at pedaling. MTB are more for trails that are rough and suspension to soak up bumps, rocks, roots and the like. There’s some cross over between the two but a MTB will take you further off improved dirt roads. The Gravel will be easier for long distance riding on dirt and gravel roads. Originally Posted By 3-gun: Gravel is basically an endurance geometry road bike with much wider chain stays and fork for much wider and aggressive tires. They also will have a lower gearing. I think a gravel bike is a better all around bike than a mountain bike. Less weight, wide range gearing etc. Thanks, I'll check them out. It's a mix of abandoned roads, gravel, and single track near me. Walmart bike might actually be a good idea just to get out there. |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: You can get a pretty good bike new for 1K. Each model will have different frame sizes so you can get one sized to your height. This is important. I generally get a frame size one size smaller than recommended because I feel like the bike is more maneuverable. I’m short at 5-9 so sometimes it’s tougher for me to find a small frame. As far as brands, lots to choose from. My favorite is Trek but I have also had bikes from Fisher, Kona, LaPierre, and Specialized. All have been good. Components are what will dictate the bike cost for the most part. Wheels, tires, drivetrain(cassettes/shifters and derailers, crankset), front fork and rear shock(if applicable), wheel set… all can drastically alter the price of a bike. Frame might be identical between a $2K and a $10K variant. I prefer carbon frames, but again more money. I also hate front derailers so my bike has an Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. The 1X(single chain ring on the crank and a 10+ speed rear cassette) has gained popularity in recent years. Here are a couple of $1K budget examples. Trek Roscoe Rockhopper Kona Cinder Cone Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By nolan7120: I need a new mountain bike (mine is 25 years old and rusty). Spring is approaching. There are forest preserves with some great trails not far from me. I'm 6'3" if height is of relevance. I don't have the money for a bike that cost many thousands. A nice used bike under a grand is preferred. What are some manufacturer names and specs I should look for? Thanks. You can get a pretty good bike new for 1K. Each model will have different frame sizes so you can get one sized to your height. This is important. I generally get a frame size one size smaller than recommended because I feel like the bike is more maneuverable. I’m short at 5-9 so sometimes it’s tougher for me to find a small frame. As far as brands, lots to choose from. My favorite is Trek but I have also had bikes from Fisher, Kona, LaPierre, and Specialized. All have been good. Components are what will dictate the bike cost for the most part. Wheels, tires, drivetrain(cassettes/shifters and derailers, crankset), front fork and rear shock(if applicable), wheel set… all can drastically alter the price of a bike. Frame might be identical between a $2K and a $10K variant. I prefer carbon frames, but again more money. I also hate front derailers so my bike has an Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. The 1X(single chain ring on the crank and a 10+ speed rear cassette) has gained popularity in recent years. Here are a couple of $1K budget examples. Trek Roscoe Rockhopper Kona Cinder Cone The dual color Sports are $450, half the price, fwiw. My red RH was on sale from $650 to $455 a few years ago and I found one at a solid shop about 30 minutes away. @nolan7120 look up on the site to see if there's one near you. I bet you'll be a 2xl but you really need to check it out in person. Very happy with mine, a little small (everything is ) but for the price it's perfectly acceptable. I wouldn't procrastinate, the shop I bought mine from only had like 2 left.https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper-sport-29/p/199575?color=319797-199575&searchText=91822-6706 |
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Originally Posted By BTccw: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/318955/IMG_0176_jpeg-3497951.JPG Steel is real. My brother has a Reynolds 531 framed bike from 1972, Campy and Suntour components He rides it occasionally ( ditched the sew-ups ) |
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Originally Posted By Bottle: Thanks, I'll check them out. It's a mix of abandoned roads, gravel, and single track near me. Walmart bike might actually be a good idea just to get out there. Originally Posted By Bottle: Originally Posted By -Ascent-: Gravel is good for hard pack dirt roads. Theyre really efficient at pedaling. MTB are more for trails that are rough and suspension to soak up bumps, rocks, roots and the like. There’s some cross over between the two but a MTB will take you further off improved dirt roads. The Gravel will be easier for long distance riding on dirt and gravel roads. Originally Posted By 3-gun: Gravel is basically an endurance geometry road bike with much wider chain stays and fork for much wider and aggressive tires. They also will have a lower gearing. I think a gravel bike is a better all around bike than a mountain bike. Less weight, wide range gearing etc. Thanks, I'll check them out. It's a mix of abandoned roads, gravel, and single track near me. Walmart bike might actually be a good idea just to get out there. I added some info in the original post but there’s a bunch of reviews on them and people building them up on YouTube. Surprisingly it’s not a bad bike. |
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My 2xl Rockhopper on a county park horse trail a few years ago. Last time I posted it I got ragged for the handlebar extension, I agree that it's not ideal but I didn't have 36r money so this is it. The surplus pouch is long gone, all I have on it now is an 18650 light in a modular Olight mount. I want to get some sort of rear rack or mount; my gf wanted me to get a front basket, when I mentioned that at the shop I bought the bike at they chuckled. I'd love to get into bikepacking some day but I don't think there's a lot of options in my area and loading it up in my Suburban, which I bought to go truck camping in, seems silly and redundant. Attached File The only issues I've had with it was I had a chain hop once, or whatever is called, and I seem to have to really stay on top of the rear tire's air pressure. I'm probably about 230lbs dressed and in shoes, Specialized's website doesn't list a max weight. |
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Originally Posted By brachiosaur: The dual color Sports are $450, half the price, fwiw. My red RH was on sale from $650 to $455 a few years ago and I found one at a solid shop about 30 minutes away. @nolan7120 look up on the site to see if there's one near you. I bet you'll be a 2xl but you really need to check it out in person. Very happy with mine, a little small (everything is ) but for the price it's perfectly acceptable. I wouldn't procrastinate, the shop I bought mine from only had like 2 left.https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper-sport-29/p/199575?color=319797-199575&searchText=91822-6706 Originally Posted By brachiosaur: Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By nolan7120: I need a new mountain bike (mine is 25 years old and rusty). Spring is approaching. There are forest preserves with some great trails not far from me. I'm 6'3" if height is of relevance. I don't have the money for a bike that cost many thousands. A nice used bike under a grand is preferred. What are some manufacturer names and specs I should look for? Thanks. You can get a pretty good bike new for 1K. Each model will have different frame sizes so you can get one sized to your height. This is important. I generally get a frame size one size smaller than recommended because I feel like the bike is more maneuverable. I’m short at 5-9 so sometimes it’s tougher for me to find a small frame. As far as brands, lots to choose from. My favorite is Trek but I have also had bikes from Fisher, Kona, LaPierre, and Specialized. All have been good. Components are what will dictate the bike cost for the most part. Wheels, tires, drivetrain(cassettes/shifters and derailers, crankset), front fork and rear shock(if applicable), wheel set… all can drastically alter the price of a bike. Frame might be identical between a $2K and a $10K variant. I prefer carbon frames, but again more money. I also hate front derailers so my bike has an Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. The 1X(single chain ring on the crank and a 10+ speed rear cassette) has gained popularity in recent years. Here are a couple of $1K budget examples. Trek Roscoe Rockhopper Kona Cinder Cone The dual color Sports are $450, half the price, fwiw. My red RH was on sale from $650 to $455 a few years ago and I found one at a solid shop about 30 minutes away. @nolan7120 look up on the site to see if there's one near you. I bet you'll be a 2xl but you really need to check it out in person. Very happy with mine, a little small (everything is ) but for the price it's perfectly acceptable. I wouldn't procrastinate, the shop I bought mine from only had like 2 left.https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper-sport-29/p/199575?color=319797-199575&searchText=91822-6706 Did some searching and there are some that are local for both the Specialized links that you and NaW posted. I do need to go check them out in person and talk to a professional. For size, I should be an XL, but we'll see how the fit goes and what advice I'm given at the shop. The XLs seem to have a bit better availability. Thanks. |
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Originally Posted By nolan7120: Did some searching and there are some that are local for both the Specialized links that you and NaW posted. I do need to go check them out in person and talk to a professional. For size, I should be an XL, but we'll see how the fit goes and what advice I'm given at the shop. The XLs seem to have a bit better availability. Thanks. Originally Posted By nolan7120: Originally Posted By brachiosaur: Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By nolan7120: I need a new mountain bike (mine is 25 years old and rusty). Spring is approaching. There are forest preserves with some great trails not far from me. I'm 6'3" if height is of relevance. I don't have the money for a bike that cost many thousands. A nice used bike under a grand is preferred. What are some manufacturer names and specs I should look for? Thanks. You can get a pretty good bike new for 1K. Each model will have different frame sizes so you can get one sized to your height. This is important. I generally get a frame size one size smaller than recommended because I feel like the bike is more maneuverable. I’m short at 5-9 so sometimes it’s tougher for me to find a small frame. As far as brands, lots to choose from. My favorite is Trek but I have also had bikes from Fisher, Kona, LaPierre, and Specialized. All have been good. Components are what will dictate the bike cost for the most part. Wheels, tires, drivetrain(cassettes/shifters and derailers, crankset), front fork and rear shock(if applicable), wheel set… all can drastically alter the price of a bike. Frame might be identical between a $2K and a $10K variant. I prefer carbon frames, but again more money. I also hate front derailers so my bike has an Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. The 1X(single chain ring on the crank and a 10+ speed rear cassette) has gained popularity in recent years. Here are a couple of $1K budget examples. Trek Roscoe Rockhopper Kona Cinder Cone The dual color Sports are $450, half the price, fwiw. My red RH was on sale from $650 to $455 a few years ago and I found one at a solid shop about 30 minutes away. @nolan7120 look up on the site to see if there's one near you. I bet you'll be a 2xl but you really need to check it out in person. Very happy with mine, a little small (everything is ) but for the price it's perfectly acceptable. I wouldn't procrastinate, the shop I bought mine from only had like 2 left.https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper-sport-29/p/199575?color=319797-199575&searchText=91822-6706 Did some searching and there are some that are local for both the Specialized links that you and NaW posted. I do need to go check them out in person and talk to a professional. For size, I should be an XL, but we'll see how the fit goes and what advice I'm given at the shop. The XLs seem to have a bit better availability. Thanks. Some Specialized and Trek dealers have demo bike too. Might not be a bad idea to rent a bike for a day to see how you like it. |
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Originally Posted By Burnsy: Why wait? Start now and don't put off health related things. This is more and more important as we get older. There is a software app that works with indoor trainers that you connect your bike to. My road bikes have been on a Wahoo V6 Kicker all winter and I have "ridden" daily. Said app (Rouvy) has many HI routes where you virtually ride a real road via interactive video recording. They even have the Mauna Kea 13K foot, 50 mile hill climb. It's absolutely brutal to attempt. Even virtually. The estimated completion time is 7 hours in the saddle.I am practicing it in my living room in prep for taking same said bike there and actually attempting it. Originally Posted By Burnsy: Originally Posted By DK-Prof: Once I retire and move to Hawaii (Kona) I am thinking I will finally get a new road bike. Maybe even a tri bike, given the location. There is a software app that works with indoor trainers that you connect your bike to. My road bikes have been on a Wahoo V6 Kicker all winter and I have "ridden" daily. Said app (Rouvy) has many HI routes where you virtually ride a real road via interactive video recording. They even have the Mauna Kea 13K foot, 50 mile hill climb. It's absolutely brutal to attempt. Even virtually. The estimated completion time is 7 hours in the saddle.I am practicing it in my living room in prep for taking same said bike there and actually attempting it. That sounds really neat! Thanks for letting me know. .... although my dumb treadmill literally died on Friday, so if I have to buy a new treadmill, I don't want to spend more money on other stuff.
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“A real man does not think of victory or defeat. He plunges recklessly towards an irrational death. By doing this, you will awaken from your dreams.” -- Tsunetomo Yamamoto
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Originally Posted By -Ascent-: Some Specialized and Trek dealers have demo bike too. Might not be a bad idea to rent a bike for a day to see how you like it. Originally Posted By -Ascent-: Originally Posted By nolan7120: Originally Posted By brachiosaur: Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By nolan7120: I need a new mountain bike (mine is 25 years old and rusty). Spring is approaching. There are forest preserves with some great trails not far from me. I'm 6'3" if height is of relevance. I don't have the money for a bike that cost many thousands. A nice used bike under a grand is preferred. What are some manufacturer names and specs I should look for? Thanks. You can get a pretty good bike new for 1K. Each model will have different frame sizes so you can get one sized to your height. This is important. I generally get a frame size one size smaller than recommended because I feel like the bike is more maneuverable. I’m short at 5-9 so sometimes it’s tougher for me to find a small frame. As far as brands, lots to choose from. My favorite is Trek but I have also had bikes from Fisher, Kona, LaPierre, and Specialized. All have been good. Components are what will dictate the bike cost for the most part. Wheels, tires, drivetrain(cassettes/shifters and derailers, crankset), front fork and rear shock(if applicable), wheel set… all can drastically alter the price of a bike. Frame might be identical between a $2K and a $10K variant. I prefer carbon frames, but again more money. I also hate front derailers so my bike has an Eagle 1x12 drivetrain. The 1X(single chain ring on the crank and a 10+ speed rear cassette) has gained popularity in recent years. Here are a couple of $1K budget examples. Trek Roscoe Rockhopper Kona Cinder Cone The dual color Sports are $450, half the price, fwiw. My red RH was on sale from $650 to $455 a few years ago and I found one at a solid shop about 30 minutes away. @nolan7120 look up on the site to see if there's one near you. I bet you'll be a 2xl but you really need to check it out in person. Very happy with mine, a little small (everything is ) but for the price it's perfectly acceptable. I wouldn't procrastinate, the shop I bought mine from only had like 2 left.https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper-sport-29/p/199575?color=319797-199575&searchText=91822-6706 Did some searching and there are some that are local for both the Specialized links that you and NaW posted. I do need to go check them out in person and talk to a professional. For size, I should be an XL, but we'll see how the fit goes and what advice I'm given at the shop. The XLs seem to have a bit better availability. Thanks. Some Specialized and Trek dealers have demo bike too. Might not be a bad idea to rent a bike for a day to see how you like it. Will definitely look into that. Just called the closest Trek shop and they don't rent them (anymore) but other shops might. Will make some calls tomorrow. Thanks. |
R.I.P. Jeff Hanneman (1964-2013)
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Fifth picture looks like the Riverwalk out at Oxbox Meadows. Have you tried the Man O' War rails to trail in Hamilton to Pine Mountain? I'm an old roadie and here's a short video of part of it  Man O' War Trail - Hamilton to Hudson Mill Rd |
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Originally Posted By DK-Prof: That sounds really neat! Thanks for letting me know. .... although my dumb treadmill literally died on Friday, so if I have to buy a new treadmill, I don't want to spend more money on other stuff.
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