Biking thread
09-18-2007, 04:02 PM
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Biking thread
i dont know if there is one out there but anyways i thought id make a biking thread, just to talk about random bike stuff.
for example i just got to ride my friends norco bigfoot the other day and im thinking about getting one. those things are awesome.
for example i just got to ride my friends norco bigfoot the other day and im thinking about getting one. those things are awesome.
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09-18-2007, 06:15 PM
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Just curios.. What do you actually do on a mountain bike beside riding around? Just ride trails, right? No tricks or anything?
Just curios.. What do you actually do on a mountain bike beside riding around? Just ride trails, right? No tricks or anything?
09-18-2007, 06:48 PM
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Ya pretty much jumping and stuff. At my cousins hous in Running springs ther is abunch of jusmp that are huge. And fun. I like downhill racing too. (where you go down a super steep hill like as fast as you can without falling.) I also like to just ride trails. Has anyone heard of trials biking? Its like where you ride on stuff like walls fairly slow, i try to do that stuff but cant keep my balance on something that small. So i biult a trials course, well the biginning of one, it is just 2 2x4's laid down next to eachother about 6-8 inches apart from eachother then put 10-12 inch long 1x6's on top of them to make like a bridge. I made one of those that is about 15ft long ang about 3 and a half feet off the ground. I usually use it to stand on when driving my revo on my track. I have a Specialized Hardrock sport with front suspention (couldnt afford full) and i love it. I can do wheeleys for miles and a 180 out of the bowl at my local skate park. I can out bmx one of my friends with in at the skate park...its pretty funny, but then again im on it every day almost.
09-18-2007, 07:31 PM
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RE: Biking thread
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Ya pretty much jumping and stuff. At my cousins hous in Running springs ther is abunch of jusmp that are huge. And fun. I like downhill racing too. (where you go down a super steep hill like as fast as you can without falling.) I also like to just ride trails. Has anyone heard of trials biking? Its like where you ride on stuff like walls fairly slow, i try to do that stuff but cant keep my balance on something that small. So i biult a trials course, well the biginning of one, it is just 2 2x4's laid down next to eachother about 6-8 inches apart from eachother then put 10-12 inch long 1x6's on top of them to make like a bridge. I made one of those that is about 15ft long ang about 3 and a half feet off the ground. I usually use it to stand on when driving my revo on my track. I have a Specialized Hardrock sport with front suspention (couldnt afford full) and i love it. I can do wheeleys for miles and a 180 out of the bowl at my local skate park. I can out bmx one of my friends with in at the skate park...its pretty funny, but then again im on it every day almost.
Ya pretty much jumping and stuff. At my cousins hous in Running springs ther is abunch of jusmp that are huge. And fun. I like downhill racing too. (where you go down a super steep hill like as fast as you can without falling.) I also like to just ride trails. Has anyone heard of trials biking? Its like where you ride on stuff like walls fairly slow, i try to do that stuff but cant keep my balance on something that small. So i biult a trials course, well the biginning of one, it is just 2 2x4's laid down next to eachother about 6-8 inches apart from eachother then put 10-12 inch long 1x6's on top of them to make like a bridge. I made one of those that is about 15ft long ang about 3 and a half feet off the ground. I usually use it to stand on when driving my revo on my track. I have a Specialized Hardrock sport with front suspention (couldnt afford full) and i love it. I can do wheeleys for miles and a 180 out of the bowl at my local skate park. I can out bmx one of my friends with in at the skate park...its pretty funny, but then again im on it every day almost.
09-18-2007, 07:46 PM
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heres a few examples what mountain biking is....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JBxqUQa7j...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eVAccWTrn...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A5tcrn6x8g4
i have an ironhorse warrior 3.0 right now. its a great beginner bike if your looking to get into mountain biking, but now im looking for the next step up, which would be a full suspention. im hoping to get an ironhorse 7point3 or 7point5. but it depends on how much money i can save up.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JBxqUQa7j...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eVAccWTrn...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A5tcrn6x8g4
i have an ironhorse warrior 3.0 right now. its a great beginner bike if your looking to get into mountain biking, but now im looking for the next step up, which would be a full suspention. im hoping to get an ironhorse 7point3 or 7point5. but it depends on how much money i can save up.
09-18-2007, 08:05 PM
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heres a few examples what mountain biking is....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JBxqUQa7j...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eVAccWTrn...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A5tcrn6x8g4
i have an ironhorse warrior 3.0 right now. its a great beginner bike if your looking to get into mountain biking, but now im looking for the next step up, which would be a full suspention. im hoping to get an ironhorse 7point3 or 7point5. but it depends on how much money i can save up.
heres a few examples what mountain biking is....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JBxqUQa7j...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eVAccWTrn...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A5tcrn6x8g4
i have an ironhorse warrior 3.0 right now. its a great beginner bike if your looking to get into mountain biking, but now im looking for the next step up, which would be a full suspention. im hoping to get an ironhorse 7point3 or 7point5. but it depends on how much money i can save up.
Here are two of my favorite BMX vids..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8U4_C4RQUC0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eDJdlut1g4Y
09-18-2007, 08:23 PM
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RE: Biking thread
yea, mountain biking definaltly takes some nerves of steal. i havent done anything like that, yet, haha. but i cant wait to get a new FS bike so i can start working on my bike skills.
yup. i gave that a try too, but i havent found my ballance point yet. takes A LOT of practice. heres a quick vid for those who dont know what trials is.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=SXApPXKzmDw
Has anyone heard of trials biking?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=SXApPXKzmDw
09-18-2007, 08:33 PM
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I live mountain biking. i have ridden a 20 inch Haro and i live it, but i have other things i want more than a bike right now, but am planning on getting the new Daimondback '08 grind. It is a good bike from what i hear and its not too expensive...
09-18-2007, 08:56 PM
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Thats sick. Changed my view on mount biking! Takes some serious balls to go that quick in such narrow paths.
Here are two of my favorite BMX vids..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8U4_C4RQUC0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eDJdlut1g4Y
ORIGINAL: Pyrotechnic
heres a few examples what mountain biking is....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JBxqUQa7j...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eVAccWTrn...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A5tcrn6x8g4
i have an ironhorse warrior 3.0 right now. its a great beginner bike if your looking to get into mountain biking, but now im looking for the next step up, which would be a full suspention. im hoping to get an ironhorse 7point3 or 7point5. but it depends on how much money i can save up.
heres a few examples what mountain biking is....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JBxqUQa7j...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eVAccWTrn...elated&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A5tcrn6x8g4
i have an ironhorse warrior 3.0 right now. its a great beginner bike if your looking to get into mountain biking, but now im looking for the next step up, which would be a full suspention. im hoping to get an ironhorse 7point3 or 7point5. but it depends on how much money i can save up.
Here are two of my favorite BMX vids..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8U4_C4RQUC0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eDJdlut1g4Y
09-19-2007, 01:46 PM
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RE: Biking thread
I'm only 13 years old, and I am starting to go on downhill tracks. I have a Specialized FSR XC Comp, which is not really a downhill bike so I have fallen a few times. What do you guys think of the FSR XC Comp? Is it a decent bike for downhill / freeride tracks?
I really want a Specialized Enduro, which is more of a downhill bike (but it can do extremely well going uphill). The problem is the price...
I also have a Diamondback Coil '03 (which I use here in my hometown - the XC is in the Alps in Switzerland), which is getting tired and worn out now, so my dad offered to by me a new one, probably a Specialized P.3 or something (he says the Endure is to expensive).
I really want a Specialized Enduro, which is more of a downhill bike (but it can do extremely well going uphill). The problem is the price...
I also have a Diamondback Coil '03 (which I use here in my hometown - the XC is in the Alps in Switzerland), which is getting tired and worn out now, so my dad offered to by me a new one, probably a Specialized P.3 or something (he says the Endure is to expensive).
09-19-2007, 01:58 PM
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Yeah the enduro is very pricey, P3 are sick bikes, I wish I had one[
] Why not try for a Big Hit, they are nice, my neighbor has an older one and it is sick. Im thinking about a big hit once i get the money. But if your dad is buying you a new bike you are one lucky boy. there is no way my parents would give to 2K for a bike. So i just have to stick with my hardrock sport disc for now.
] Why not try for a Big Hit, they are nice, my neighbor has an older one and it is sick. Im thinking about a big hit once i get the money. But if your dad is buying you a new bike you are one lucky boy. there is no way my parents would give to 2K for a bike. So i just have to stick with my hardrock sport disc for now.
09-19-2007, 02:18 PM
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I really wanted a BigHit, but he said no because they can't go uphill at all and we do have to go uphill sometimes (I do trail riding also). However, I might convince him this time round, as the BigHit is much much cheaper than the Enduro. I also quite like the Stumpjumper...
I think the P.3 is $800 or so here in Germany. I know that I am extremely lucky however.
I think the P.3 is $800 or so here in Germany. I know that I am extremely lucky however.
09-19-2007, 02:53 PM
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Sorry, I meant 800 EUR. That's $1,120. I don't really think that the P.3 is worth that price, now that I look at it...
I can get a second FSR XC Pro (much better) for $1,400 or an Enduro Comp for $2,400. Plus I can sell my old Diamondback which might get me about $300.
I can get a second FSR XC Pro (much better) for $1,400 or an Enduro Comp for $2,400. Plus I can sell my old Diamondback which might get me about $300.
09-19-2007, 06:02 PM
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i just got a job today so im gonna get a new bike. icant decide on a dh a hardtail or a cheaper trials bike. i had a trials biking thread awhile back. i can trackstand as long as i like and im working on backhops and bunny hop trackstands. i mostly ride strret but if i do get a dh i have 200acres of land i can build on..[>:] ive got a schwinn 240-dsx with front wire disc brakes[:'(] im selling some of my bikes that i dont use any more. theyr alright bikes nothing special but any ideas what i can get? its a dyno pro issue. i forget what the other ones are ill check later.
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Im gona try and get a job too this week, start saving up for a DH bike, Im probably going for a Big Hit. But that will be a while since its like 2900 dollars. Im not sure though, my neighbor has a older one and might sell it to get a newer one, i might buy his as a starter DH bike. But his younger brother is 14 and might buy it off of him. I would love a Big Hit for DH and trail riding.