Official MTB / Mountain Biking Chit Chat

[Brandon]

I'll start

If you're on strava be sure to post a link to your profile. Mine: Brandon Coonce | Cyclist on Strava

The current ride: 2012 Felt Virtue LTD

[wilbywise]

* 2013 Trek Slash 7 *

- RaceFace - Kash Money bars
- OURY Grips - Green

*wilbywise @ pinkbike.com*

[OTHGbronco82]

Just created a strava account: Alec Osenbaugh | Cyclist on Strava What's the whole point of Strava? Is it just to track your rides?

My bikes that I currently own and ride when I have the chance to.

2011 Kona Stinky TL: Fox RP23 & Rockshox Domain, ODI Grips, rest is stock



2013 GT Fury 2.0: Hope floating rotors, Spank Spikes, Deity Mainline DH saddle, Hutchinson Barracuda's, Mostly stock for now.



2010 Fuji Nevada 3.0: Has Elixir 3 brakes, DMR SS conversion, Blue KMC SS chain, Crappy stock fork. Nothing really special. I'll have to get a newer pic but here's an old one for now.

[lunatick]

I got a Norco Sasquatch
and a Merida 140

[Wicked Monkey]

I've been riding an aluminum Mongoose 26" since 1998. Has a crap-ton of miles on it and is still in generally good shape but decided it was time for something new. So after doing some research and trying to find something that fit my style and the terrain I want to ride, I pulled the trigger on a Specialized RockHopper 29. A bit more expensive than I initially started out looking for, but not crazy expensive like some of the bikes out there (that Felt up there ^). Mtn Bikes sure have come a long way in 16 years...

[hpiguy]

Nice looking rides guys! Nice to have it all in one thread here also.

I just built a Strava profile to track my progress, and followed the guys that have their profile listed.

Randy Mathis | Cyclist on Strava

[gearhead79]

2012-08-18144035.jpg Photo by gearhead791 | Photobucket

Rode bmx for about 17 or so years and within the last 2 years,i made the jump to 26".20" was just getting too small.the first bike isnt much but its a gary fisher opie with rock shox pikes,race face evolve dh crankset,and sun single track rims laced to hubs that i cant figure out.
Second bike is my baby,a specialized p26,with a snafu pickle 440 rigid fork,profile pivotal seat,and animal seat post.its basically a big bmx bike so not sure if you guys will approve of it but atleast its 26"

[Brandon]

Originally Posted by OTHGbronco82

Just created a strava account: Alec Osenbaugh | Cyclist on Strava What's the whole point of Strava? Is it just to track your rides?

Just followed you back. I always use Strava, its pretty popular in SoCal. I can see where/when all my friends are riding and it also shows me how hard I need to work to keep up with them. Great motivator.

Originally Posted by hpiguy

Nice looking rides guys! Nice to have it all in one thread here also.

I just built a Strava profile to track my progress, and followed the guys that have their profile listed.

Randy Mathis | Cyclist on Strava

Cool, followed! Agreed, been wanting to make this thread for years now.

[Brandon]

Originally Posted by Wicked Monkey

I've been riding an aluminum Mongoose 26" since 1998. Has a crap-ton of miles on it and is still in generally good shape but decided it was time for something new. So after doing some research and trying to find something that fit my style and the terrain I want to ride, I pulled the trigger on a Specialized RockHopper 29. A bit more expensive than I initially started out looking for, but not crazy expensive like some of the bikes out there (that Felt up there ^). Mtn Bikes sure have come a long way in 16 years...

You're going to love the 29. I've been through a few bikes now and definitely started with something similar to your RH 29. Finally worked my way up to the Felt Virtue as a happy middle ground, it was that or two bikes. The mid travel lightweight 26 gets me by for most everything I want to do.

[hpiguy]

Shoot, you guys have motivated me to go home at lunchtime and grab the bike. Trails will probably be wet as hell, but I'm going to give it a go.

[RiceBurner]

2014 Spec Camber 29 Comp and a '14 Yeti SB75 in my stable

[wilbywise]

Originally Posted by RiceBurner

2014 Spec Camber 29 Comp and a '14 Yeti SB75 in my stable

Can't go wrong with that combo right there.. Please show us some pics!

[RiceBurner]

Originally Posted by wilbywise

Can't go wrong with that combo right there.. Please show us some pics!

Thanks, I thought the same thing. A way fun cross country ish bike and a slacker fun bike.
Let my star go outta date so can't post me pics right now.

[Brandon]

Today's lunch ride, it was HOT! At one point my buddies Garmin said 108F.

[OTHGbronco82]

Originally Posted by Brandon

Just followed you back. I always use Strava, its pretty popular in SoCal. I can see where/when all my friends are riding and it also shows me how hard I need to work to keep up with them. Great motivator.

Ah, I see. So it's like racing but you're alone, or a tool to use to get in shape. Now I'm just waiting for the weather to be not so hot. Been trying to wake up early so I can ride but that's not going to well.

[rockhugger]

Originally Posted by Brandon

Today's lunch ride, it was HOT! At one point my buddies Garmin said 108F.

so Bake Pkwy is no joke?

Nice Job!!! Lunchtime rides are the best

[rockhugger]

here are a few of mine

The green one is an SE Racing STOUT (steel, full Rigid), the sand one is Natedog's, and it's a Nashbar SS 29'er... if anyone has thought about this bike as an option, it's a great deal for a great bike.






here are a few of my 700c bikes. I've also got a steel fixed gear for winter (used to be off season) training, of course with brakes, and no skinny jeans. Also, notice that little American flag on the top tube near the headset, it's not just a sticker. There is a reason I own 3 of these US built frames. It broke my heart when they moved all remaining frame production over seas, and these were the last 2 years of American production 2009/2010. I'd like to get a Caffeine 29'er someday if they are still out there.







post ride beer is my preferred recovery drink



they recently put in these fix-it stands along some of our trail, fully equiped with wrenches, and a pump

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by OTHGbronco82

Ah, I see. So it's like racing but you're alone, or a tool to use to get in shape. Now I'm just waiting for the weather to be not so hot. Been trying to wake up early so I can ride but that's not going to well.

Yes and yes...use as you see fit. Good for tracking your progress, I just use time, route, mileage and calculate in my head...see if I'm faster or not.

Originally Posted by rockhugger

so Bake Pkwy is no joke?

Nice Job!!! Lunchtime rides are the best

Mmmm...lunchtime and evening/sunset rides rock!

Originally Posted by rockhugger

here are a few of mine

The green one is an SE Racing STOUT (steel, full Rigid), the sand one is Natedog's, and it's a Nashbar SS 29'er... if anyone has thought about this bike as an option, it's a great deal for a great bike.


here are a few of my 700c bikes. I've also got a steel fixed gear for winter (used to be off season) training, of course with brakes, and no skinny jeans.


post ride beer is my preferred recovery drink


they recently put in these fix-it stands along some of our trail, fully equiped with wrenches, and a pump

Yes the Nashbar SS 29er is a smokin deal you'll easily pay double their price anywhere else for same setup, love mine!

CX frame in there too! I been thinking about that lately.

Those pump/repair stations are the shiz, everything you need right on the side of the paved bike path and easily accessible from the dirt trail...we are lucky! The stand really comes in handy for road bikes and/or drivetrain problems.

[hpiguy]

Good stuff guys! I stopped and picked up a sixxer myself on the way home today. Just something about bikes n beers!

I came to a startling realization today; I've been going about this all wrong from day one. I've been looking at getting back into mtn biking as a way to get in shape pretty much, and that's it. I'm really bad to go ride after work and constantly look at my watch, and limit my ride time for no reason really. So today, I decided to change that attitude. I left my watch in the truck, as it doesn't matter how long it takes me to make a lap, how long of a break I take, or what time I get home; I'm here to just ride and have fun. And the results speak for themselves; I made four laps, plus some side trail exploration, and I made the climb including the log crossing every single lap. I love the 75mm stem, it's perfect, I can loft the front when needed and the front stays planted when climbing. The seat I bought doesn't fit my arse, if anyone wants to try it let me know, it won't work for me. I did 4.1 miles after work today, Strava only logged 3.8 because some service on my phone had to be enabled first, but I had a blast and I'm really starting to love my bike now that it feels how it should geometry wise. I also ate shit twice, still clipped in, once into a pile of rip rap, that one is gonna hurt a bit tomorrow.



The climb that's been taunting me all this time



The rip rap I feel onto after stalling the climb to the left



Mileage



Artsy fartsy

[OTHGbronco82]

A piece of advice for someone thinking about getting a single speed bike, it's a good option if you already have another bike and are somewhat experienced. But, it's not really a good option for a first bike. It's will kick your ass and make your legs cramp up for a couple of days. Plus it's not really confidence inspiring, especially when you have to hike a bike up hills.