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Posted by Elapid (Member # 50) on :
 
I got a couple bikes in trade for my LX
lots of work pedaling my butt around, but i need to build more stamina and i don't think my knee will tolerate running.





[ September 28, 2007, 09:34 PM: Message edited by: Elapid ]
 

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Posted by mustanghp950 (Member # 6589) on :
 
nice
 

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Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
I just got a nice GT mountain bike a couple months ago. I havent ridden it a whole lot yet but I'm working on putting some mileage on it though.
 

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Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :
 
better hit up downieville, your not too far from it. 15$ gets you a shuttle from the bike shop in town to the top. one of the best rides i've ever done.
 

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Posted by Elapid (Member # 50) on :
 
top of what?
sounds interesting...
/me googles

http://www.yubaexpeditions.com/downieville/downieville.html
looks cool!
i'll need to be developing some skilz first!


[ September 28, 2007, 10:45 PM: Message edited by: Elapid ]
 

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Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on :
 
I used to ride a lot a few years back, this thread makes me want to get my new bike quick. I've always wanted to ride at Downieyville.
 

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Posted by Hozr (Member # 6196) on :
 
Cannondale recalled the Lefty forks for a repair issue, make sure you get it checked. Sweet rides. Go to MOAB if you can, nothing like it.
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
Nice. its been too long since i've been for a ride. my bike had a serious run in with my friends jeep which left the rear wheel taco'd. my new wheelset is still getting put together and i can't wait to get back on the trails!!
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
yep i have clocked some serious mileage on my kona stuff over the past few months
 

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Posted by PacGreenCobra (Member # 7387) on :
 
China Camp near marin, and skyline gate in Oakland are pretty fun too.
 

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Posted by Elapid (Member # 50) on :
 
i did part of Pioneer trail last weekend. riding solo, i didn't really go as far as i might have with a partner. there's an empty lot next door to my house that i'm working on techniques and shit. gonna build some jumps and berms, maybe a rock garden...some trials stuff.
 

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Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on :
 
Can anyone recommend a few brands of bikes? There's so many new ones out there I don't even know who makes them anymore.
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 

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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
Can anyone recommend a few brands of bikes? There's so many new ones out there I don't even know who makes them anymore.

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specialized, cannondale, rocky mountain, santa cruz, jamis, trek...

sadly schwinn (which i have had two great bikes by) has sold out to a toy's R us brand now and aren't making good bikes anymore

basically anything you get at a REAL BIKE STORE is gonna be good. bottom line, you get what you pay for. these days it seems like you gotta spend at least $1000 to get a decent mountain bike. although if you're just looking for an entry level, specialized's "Hard Rock" is pretty good for the price. i think they are around 400-500 now? could be wrong
 

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