Hello. I want to start mtn biking, but I need advice.

Discussion in 'Say Hello!' started by PDUB, Nov 2, 2019.


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  1. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Great do it all bike... get to pedalin'!
     
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  2. kazlx

    kazlx Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Tustin, CA
    Name:
    Joe
    Current Bike:
    Yeti SB5.5
    That looks like a solid setup for a first bike. It's great to get something decent (and at least semi-newish) to get out there. While there is the 'any bike is better than no bike' mentality, I know that a lot of older bikes (and current super cheap Wal-Mart bike) can just really make the experience not enjoyable. They can be super sketchy and less than stable. Then once starts breaking quickly, people get frustrated. Buy either a used, higher end bike or newer bike for whatever is in a reasonable budget is definitely the way to go. That RM looks like it will serve you well. As someone that held out on droppers for a long time, I can't imagine not having one now. It's a great sport. You can ride alone, in groups, short or long rides, right by your house or do road trips. I can say that so many of my best memories of my life have been on my bike, with my friends riding bikes and on trips to ride bikes. Adding in that it keeps you healthy is just the best piece...
     
  3. Derkderkall

    Derkderkall iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Monrovia
    Name:
    Derek Allison
    Current Bike:
    2020 Specialized Fuse 29
    Great bike.
     
  4. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Nice! :thumbsup:

    Now I’m going to start prodding you for ride reports. Love to know how a 18” inseam works on a normal bike. :geek:
     
  5. Danimal

    Danimal iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Mission Viejo
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    Epic Evo
    Nice solid choice! Rocky's are good bikes. I know, I gots me one!
     
  6. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    Happy to hear you’re all in! Joseph is an excellent resource to have for sales, and especially service. I wish he lived 60 miles to the west.

    The 29+ rigs seem like a lot of fun! Palm Canyon is right around the corner!
     
  7. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    @PDUB Great choice!!!! You will LOVE that thing. :thumbsup:

    Where you taking it for its maiden voyage?
     
  8. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Boost/tapered/threaded... all mandatory on a frame IMHO. Notice the frame is up-gradable, and all the models in the line use the same one. They just hang lighter and pricier pieces of stuff on it. So if you get the bug, you can upgrade the fork, brakes, or wheels EASILY with current technology and bike design. Dropper would be a smart move. Everything else can wait until you start wearing out parts.

    tl;dr ya done good.
     
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  9. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    @PDUB - perfect choice to start. Let's go do a ride.
     
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  10. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Think he's ready for the Floop, or better to hold off a bit?
     
  11. Danmtchl

    Danmtchl iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Bakersfield
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
    That is a sweet ride, it checked all the boxes. Plus Rocky Mountains are great bikes.
     
  12. deesalsa25

    deesalsa25 Member

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Name:
    Dee
    This whole thread helped a bunch. I’ll check out Rocky Mountain giant and Marin!
     
  13. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    Sounds good! And if/when you get a bike, report back your experience and keep posting! I wonder if @PDUB pedaled off into the sunset and just kept going like a Gump.
     
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  14. PDUB

    PDUB Newbie with Hope!

    Location:
    Calimesa
    Name:
    Nick
    I'm still here. I just haven't done anything worth mentioning unfortunately. I've only taken my bike out to the local state park but that is mostly dirt roads and not much single track. Since I currently don't have a hitch or bike rack for my car I've just been riding to the park from my house. I guess the only thing I can say is that during the first few minutes of my first ride on the bike I smashed my shin against the pedal. I'm sure its like a rite of passage for beginners like myself.
     
  15. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Those are EPIC rides by some of our standards. Well worth posting. And you're correct about the rite of passage. It won't be the last time you bleed for the sport. Thanks for posting. Keep posting. No matter how mundane you think it is.
     
  16. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    You don't need to wait until you do a ride to jump in and talk smack. Take a look around, join in on plenty of other stuff, and don't be a stranger.

    But yes, post about your rides too. Even the ones on dirt roads and pedal bashing. :thumbsup::thumbsup::p
     
  17. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    Do you have a scar?!? Take a picture and show us!
     
  18. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    I rode in a state park today... it was fun!
     
  19. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Awesome... Glad you're putting the bike to good use. :thumbsup: Don't knock riding from the house. Do it often enough and one day you might find yourself on the other side of the mountain two counties away. :D
     
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