Anyone into mountain biking? - Page 3

Evadd · 05-05-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

definitely go with either clipless or a decent set of cages so you get power out of the up-stroke as well as the down-stroke when you're pedaling...

just don't come cryin' when muscles you didn't know you even had start complaining about it

not to mention the crotch pain.

Particle Man · 05-05-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Evadd

not to mention the crotch pain.

that also happens if you don't know how to use the clipless pedals...

azoomm · 05-05-2009, 04:53 PM

OMG that poor bike - do it a favor and clean EVERYTHING. Then, lube.

Not a bad bike - congrats!! I agree with the others on the clipless for mountain bikes. That shit hurts when you're falling one direction and can't unclip, though it makes for really funny video.

Rider · 05-05-2009, 05:07 PM

Beat up? That thing looks almost brand new. Shit you should see my GT since my son got his hands on it. Fucking thing looks likes it been through a war.

Switch · 05-05-2009, 05:18 PM

I just picked up a Trek Fuel EX7. I am happy. It's a pretty fun sport.

Quick281 · 05-05-2009, 05:19 PM

Thanks for the replies folks. I am going to find a hose somewhere on property and then wash it down a bit. Then lube it up!

I put the new tires on it and will head down to town and put some air in them. I also worked on the derailer thing and it is simply rusted up. I will probably look into ordering a new one tonight. The seat is at the height of the old rider, I haven't really done anything but a quick parking lot ride.

Amber Lamps · 05-05-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Thanks for the replies folks. I am going to find a hose somewhere on property and then wash it down a bit. Then lube it up!

I put the new tires on it and will head down to town and put some air in them. I also worked on the derailer thing and it is simply rusted up. I will probably look into ordering a new one tonight. The seat is at the height of the old rider, I haven't really done anything but a quick parking lot ride.

Try Quick Silver on the derailleur it may free it up.

Quick281 · 05-06-2009, 04:05 AM

Took it for a nice ride this afternoon. Maybe 2 hours of riding? Bike rides nice and straight but the front shock might as well not exist. I thought my arms were going to flop right off after a long down hill gravel road. Brakes are fine and once the front derailer is fixed, I am ready to rock.

On a side note, anyone use Camelback to hydrate? I just bought one and I was wondering whether I need to empty it out after each use or what I should be doing to keep it clean.

Amber Lamps · 05-06-2009, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Took it for a nice ride this afternoon. Maybe 2 hours of riding? Bike rides nice and straight but the front shock might as well not exist. I thought my arms were going to flop right off after a long down hill gravel road. Brakes are fine and once the front derailer is fixed, I am ready to rock.

On a side note, anyone use Camelback to hydrate? I just bought one and I was wondering whether I need to empty it out after each use or what I should be doing to keep it clean.

The shock may be adjustable...

Smittie61984 · 05-06-2009, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Took it for a nice ride this afternoon. Maybe 2 hours of riding? Bike rides nice and straight but the front shock might as well not exist. I thought my arms were going to flop right off after a long down hill gravel road. Brakes are fine and once the front derailer is fixed, I am ready to rock.

On a side note, anyone use Camelback to hydrate? I just bought one and I was wondering whether I need to empty it out after each use or what I should be doing to keep it clean.

You really do want your shocks to be fairly stiff. I keep mine that way. I've kept it soft before and it's a recipe for disaster. If you keep it too soft you'll bottom out going over say a root and then before it has a chance to rebound you hit somehting else and it will throw you over the bars.

Definetely empty the camelbak after each use. Infact what i do is empty it and then wrap it up and put it in the freezer. I've kept water in there before to just empty it out and put more water in. Very bad combo. I've gotten sicker than hell from bad water and it isn't fun (especially when it hits you in the middle of the ride about 6miles from anything).

05-05-2009, 04:53 PM	#23
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	OMG that poor bike - do it a favor and clean EVERYTHING. Then, lube. Not a bad bike - congrats!! I agree with the others on the clipless for mountain bikes. That shit hurts when you're falling one direction and can't unclip, though it makes for really funny video. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

05-05-2009, 05:18 PM	#25
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	I just picked up a Trek Fuel EX7. I am happy. It's a pretty fun sport. __________________ It's fine.

05-05-2009, 05:19 PM	#26
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Thanks for the replies folks. I am going to find a hose somewhere on property and then wash it down a bit. Then lube it up! I put the new tires on it and will head down to town and put some air in them. I also worked on the derailer thing and it is simply rusted up. I will probably look into ordering a new one tonight. The seat is at the height of the old rider, I haven't really done anything but a quick parking lot ride. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

05-06-2009, 04:05 AM	#28
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Took it for a nice ride this afternoon. Maybe 2 hours of riding? Bike rides nice and straight but the front shock might as well not exist. I thought my arms were going to flop right off after a long down hill gravel road. Brakes are fine and once the front derailer is fixed, I am ready to rock. On a side note, anyone use Camelback to hydrate? I just bought one and I was wondering whether I need to empty it out after each use or what I should be doing to keep it clean. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

05-05-2009, 05:07 PM	#24
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Beat up? That thing looks almost brand new. Shit you should see my GT since my son got his hands on it. Fucking thing looks likes it been through a war.