Got the Hardrock and it sat on my shelf (I HAVE A HUGE SHELF) in my office for years, looking all rad. This year, I finally got out riding it. Me and some buddies got the mountain bike bug. After a season of riding my Hardrock, it's become pretty evident it's not suited for the trails we ride. I went ahead and upgraded the Suntour fork to a Rockshox Tora 318 85-130mm U-turn coil adjustable... which made a hell of a difference in ride quality and actually shaved some weight. Still, the 26" wheels and v-brakes don't make riding our rocky, rutted trails much fun. The Hardrock is good for flowing XC singletrack, but we tend to ride more all mountain. So an upgrade is in the works, but for now I'm determined to get as much out of my bike as possible.
Part of my plan involves building better riding stamina and improving my pedal skillz, so to do that, I purchased a fixed gear bike. My goal is to commute on it this summer and force myself to become a better cyclist.
Then, down the road I'll get a 650b or 29er. Probably full-suspension. Probably with the ability to fit 3" or wider tires to better tackle the sand on our trails.
My buddy I ride with has a Trek Superfly FS and he can clear most of the crap we encounter without issues, so perhaps I'm over complicating things a bit.
I'm going to start bike commuting this year also. After our recent move, I'm now within biking distance of one of the schools I teach for. We're also now within range of a grocery store, and I've already done a few bicycle grocery runs on nice days.
@BuddyJ said:
Part of my plan involves building better riding stamina and improving my pedal skillz, so to do that, I purchased a fixed gear bike. My goal is to commute on it this summer and force myself to become a better cyclist.
Then, down the road I'll get a 650b or 29er. Probably full-suspension. Probably with the ability to fit 3" or wider tires to better tackle the sand on our trails.
Get the one with mudflaps. Those are designed to go off road.
"when you want to downshift, you need to stop pushing for a fraction of a second to let the gear change. It's very easy to get accustomed to it and after a while you will do it without thinking about it."
Just got my Old Trek 98 ZX7000 Aluminum Bike out and took it to the shop, It needs a full tune up tires , Tubes, Brakes, Shock needs oiled. But once it is done and I pick it up Ill take a picture and get on the trails this spring. Its been years but that old bike is still solid
PSA: Changed a freehub out tonight. Go buy a bench vise or a pipe to slip over your wrench to get/keep your hand clear of the wheel. At least I don't need my thumb to shift.
I don't run any more I ride a bike, a few medical issues after finally doing a 50 mile race and I am off my feet for a while and onto my ass. Strange thing for me is that riding a bike I can actually blank my mind and relax where running I would get angry and no stress relief, I am a very tense(physically) person. Gone through a 3.1 Madone which was a mistake to buy instead of an AL frame. Currently running a full ulteg Venge, not a fan of the 2016 model due to brakes and headset/spacers. Commute on a POS steal single speed and keep thinking about buying a TT bike for my Sunday and weekday solo rides. I think I can call myself a cyclist at this point. Has a couple clipless falls, spun out on the flat, drafted cars, lifted my rear wheel in a sprint, KOM'd enough.
The love of doing distance on my feet has carried over to being on a bike, it isn't the same but I will push just as hard. Tan lines on your forehead are legit.
Is that what those comically wide tires are for? I've been seeing those in stores, and couldn't figure if they were supposed to be for mud, snow, sand, or just for cool looks.
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Got the Hardrock and it sat on my shelf (I HAVE A HUGE SHELF) in my office for years, looking all rad. This year, I finally got out riding it. Me and some buddies got the mountain bike bug. After a season of riding my Hardrock, it's become pretty evident it's not suited for the trails we ride. I went ahead and upgraded the Suntour fork to a Rockshox Tora 318 85-130mm U-turn coil adjustable... which made a hell of a difference in ride quality and actually shaved some weight. Still, the 26" wheels and v-brakes don't make riding our rocky, rutted trails much fun. The Hardrock is good for flowing XC singletrack, but we tend to ride more all mountain. So an upgrade is in the works, but for now I'm determined to get as much out of my bike as possible.
Part of my plan involves building better riding stamina and improving my pedal skillz, so to do that, I purchased a fixed gear bike. My goal is to commute on it this summer and force myself to become a better cyclist.
Then, down the road I'll get a 650b or 29er. Probably full-suspension. Probably with the ability to fit 3" or wider tires to better tackle the sand on our trails.
My buddy I ride with has a Trek Superfly FS and he can clear most of the crap we encounter without issues, so perhaps I'm over complicating things a bit.
I'm going to start bike commuting this year also. After our recent move, I'm now within biking distance of one of the schools I teach for. We're also now within range of a grocery store, and I've already done a few bicycle grocery runs on nice days.
Do you currently have a bike for it CB?
Get the one with mudflaps. Those are designed to go off road.
I do. I have an aluminum Giant Cypress 21 speed with hybrid tires.
The weather in Dallas as been horrible....I need to ride I got the shakes
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/3-speed-front-bicycle-gearbox-efneo
This is the first kickstarter I've ever considered kicking. Looks awesome, I am just cautious of the durability. Might still get it though..
Was pretty HYPE about it until they said it doesn't work on fixies. What the heck does it require you to have freewheel in the back?
It probably doesnt have a free hub inside.
"when you want to downshift, you need to stop pushing for a fraction of a second to let the gear change. It's very easy to get accustomed to it and after a while you will do it without thinking about it."
It might not be able to take back pressure.
Just got my Old Trek 98 ZX7000 Aluminum Bike out and took it to the shop, It needs a full tune up tires , Tubes, Brakes, Shock needs oiled. But once it is done and I pick it up Ill take a picture and get on the trails this spring. Its been years but that old bike is still solid
Yay got My baby back, Time to hit some trails
Tuning up for race season, spring!
Nice, Ive got my eye on a new Ride myself But Im gonna get out and ride and see how my knee holds up after 2 surgery
@magic every time I see a bike like that I get the hankering to get back into mountain biking.
PSA: Changed a freehub out tonight. Go buy a bench vise or a pipe to slip over your wrench to get/keep your hand clear of the wheel. At least I don't need my thumb to shift.
Ouch ...
I don't run any more I ride a bike, a few medical issues after finally doing a 50 mile race and I am off my feet for a while and onto my ass. Strange thing for me is that riding a bike I can actually blank my mind and relax where running I would get angry and no stress relief, I am a very tense(physically) person. Gone through a 3.1 Madone which was a mistake to buy instead of an AL frame. Currently running a full ulteg Venge, not a fan of the 2016 model due to brakes and headset/spacers. Commute on a POS steal single speed and keep thinking about buying a TT bike for my Sunday and weekday solo rides. I think I can call myself a cyclist at this point. Has a couple clipless falls, spun out on the flat, drafted cars, lifted my rear wheel in a sprint, KOM'd enough.
The love of doing distance on my feet has carried over to being on a bike, it isn't the same but I will push just as hard. Tan lines on your forehead are legit.
Martyn Ashton rides again!!!!!
If you don't know who or what he does sit down and enjoy for the next 10 minutes.
I'm ready for winter.
Once you go fat...
Is that what those comically wide tires are for? I've been seeing those in stores, and couldn't figure if they were supposed to be for mud, snow, sand, or just for cool looks.
They are specifically for winter/sand riding. A lot of ski resorts are now grooming fat bike trails for winter riding.
The subtle way people tell you the off season is over.
Texas is hardcore like that.
I approve.
So hyped.