Comments for Trail Bikers Blog http://www.trailbikersblog.com For cross country mountain biking enthusiasts Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:41:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on How to get into Mountain biking? what do I need? by Ken M http://www.trailbikersblog.com/how-to-get-into-mountain-biking-what-do-i-need/#comment-352 Ken M Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:30:32 +0000 http://www.trailbikersblog.com/how-to-get-into-mountain-biking-what-do-i-need/#comment-352 Let's see. A bike, Helmet, good padded shorts, shoes and clip-less pedals( the new Time pedals are sick), and some glasses. A place to ride would be nice. Peace Let’s see. A bike, Helmet, good padded shorts, shoes and clip-less pedals( the new Time pedals are sick), and some glasses. A place to ride would be nice. Peace

]]> Comment on How to get into Mountain biking? what do I need? by Boneman http://www.trailbikersblog.com/how-to-get-into-mountain-biking-what-do-i-need/#comment-351 Boneman Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:03:47 +0000 http://www.trailbikersblog.com/how-to-get-into-mountain-biking-what-do-i-need/#comment-351 What you should be looking for to start out is a good bike shop. They can quickly narrow down what you can get for your budget and ability. Things to look for include proper fit, a front suspension fork, maybe a rear suspension post, and a good brand name. The better known brands include Trek, Gary Fisher, Giant, Specialized, Fuji, and Canondale. These brands have been around awhile and with good reason. They have good warranties, and are sold through bike shops. A bike shop will save you money long term. The service alone will make up the difference in cost between a department store and a bike shop. You are going to love this sport! But, remember there is personal risk involved. I highly recommend a helmet. I've wrecked a pair, broken a collar bone, gotten some scratches, but never a concussion. That's a really big deal. A helmet is the cheapest insurance policy you can get. A good pair of bike shorts, a pair of padded bike gloves, a good pair of bike shoes, and at least 1 water bottle with cage would be a good place to start. If you start getting rough, you can get body armor. Most of all, find a group you like riding with and start riding with them. They will make you a better rider. Almost without fault, bicyclists are some of the most generous people with their time, advice, and knowledge that you will ever meet. Hope you have fun! What you should be looking for to start out is a good bike shop. They can quickly narrow down what you can get for your budget and ability.

Things to look for include proper fit, a front suspension fork, maybe a rear suspension post, and a good brand name. The better known brands include Trek, Gary Fisher, Giant, Specialized, Fuji, and Canondale. These brands have been around awhile and with good reason. They have good warranties, and are sold through bike shops. A bike shop will save you money long term. The service alone will make up the difference in cost between a department store and a bike shop.

You are going to love this sport! But, remember there is personal risk involved. I highly recommend a helmet. I’ve wrecked a pair, broken a collar bone, gotten some scratches, but never a concussion. That’s a really big deal. A helmet is the cheapest insurance policy you can get.

A good pair of bike shorts, a pair of padded bike gloves, a good pair of bike shoes, and at least 1 water bottle with cage would be a good place to start. If you start getting rough, you can get body armor.

Most of all, find a group you like riding with and start riding with them. They will make you a better rider. Almost without fault, bicyclists are some of the most generous people with their time, advice, and knowledge that you will ever meet.

Hope you have fun!

]]> Comment on How to get into Mountain biking? what do I need? by noroofoverhead http://www.trailbikersblog.com/how-to-get-into-mountain-biking-what-do-i-need/#comment-350 noroofoverhead Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:02:24 +0000 http://www.trailbikersblog.com/how-to-get-into-mountain-biking-what-do-i-need/#comment-350 You need a rack and a trunk bag to carry the 6-pack needed for hydration into the woods. You need a rack and a trunk bag to carry the 6-pack needed
for hydration into the woods.

]]> Comment on How to get into Mountain biking? what do I need? by M R http://www.trailbikersblog.com/how-to-get-into-mountain-biking-what-do-i-need/#comment-349 M R Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:56:07 +0000 http://www.trailbikersblog.com/how-to-get-into-mountain-biking-what-do-i-need/#comment-349 Without a budget I couldn't say what would be a good bike for you. If you XC riding as you indicated best value would be a hard tail for around $500 to start. This will insure you get a bike that can handle the riggers of XC riding without falling apart. As for gear: Padded shorts, gloves, sport glasses (not dark so you can is in the woods) Helmet of course. Once you are ready clipless pedals and shoes. If you ride in cool or cold weather, windbreakers, warm gloves, head band, tights or riding pants, shoe covers etc. Without a budget I couldn’t say what would be a good bike for you. If you XC riding as you indicated best value would be a hard tail for around $500 to start. This will insure you get a bike that can handle the riggers of XC riding without falling apart.

As for gear: Padded shorts, gloves, sport glasses (not dark so you can is in the woods) Helmet of course. Once you are ready clipless pedals and shoes. If you ride in cool or cold weather, windbreakers, warm gloves, head band, tights or riding pants, shoe covers etc.

]]> Comment on How to get into Mountain biking? what do I need? by Bob A http://www.trailbikersblog.com/how-to-get-into-mountain-biking-what-do-i-need/#comment-348 Bob A Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:39:21 +0000 http://www.trailbikersblog.com/how-to-get-into-mountain-biking-what-do-i-need/#comment-348 You need to get a bike that is the correct size for you and there are so many different levels of mountain bike and prices that it would be had to suggest any one model. The best thing to do is go to the local bike shop and see what they have. You do not want to buy a bike from the department store. Take a look at the Diamondback, Trek, Cannondale, Giant, Specialized, Fuji, Raleigh, and a few others. You need to get a bike that is the correct size for you and there are so many different levels of mountain bike and prices that it would be had to suggest any one model. The best thing to do is go to the local bike shop and see what they have. You do not want to buy a bike from the department store. Take a look at the Diamondback, Trek, Cannondale, Giant, Specialized, Fuji, Raleigh, and a few others.

]]> Comment on Does anyone know anything about Rum Village mountain biking trail in South Bend, Indiana? by Bob A http://www.trailbikersblog.com/does-anyone-know-anything-about-rum-village-mountain-biking-trail-in-south-bend-indiana/#comment-169 Bob A Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:48:22 +0000 http://www.trailbikersblog.com/does-anyone-know-anything-about-rum-village-mountain-biking-trail-in-south-bend-indiana/#comment-169 Check this site. Here you go. Check this site.

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]]> Comment on Does anyone know anything about Rum Village mountain biking trail in South Bend, Indiana? by Dan http://www.trailbikersblog.com/does-anyone-know-anything-about-rum-village-mountain-biking-trail-in-south-bend-indiana/#comment-168 Dan Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:19:36 +0000 http://www.trailbikersblog.com/does-anyone-know-anything-about-rum-village-mountain-biking-trail-in-south-bend-indiana/#comment-168 Check the links below for reviews of the trails in that area. If your questions are not answered by the first link, join the mountain biking community via the second link and post your question there. Check the links below for reviews of the trails in that area. If your questions are not answered by the first link, join the mountain biking community via the second link and post your question there.

]]> Comment on Where can I get some mountain biking shoes? by intrepidfae http://www.trailbikersblog.com/where-can-i-get-some-mountain-biking-shoes/#comment-261 intrepidfae Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:25:50 +0000 http://www.trailbikersblog.com/where-can-i-get-some-mountain-biking-shoes/#comment-261 In any shoe, not just cycling shoes, a size from one product will not fit your foot the same as that same size from another product, even if those two products are from the same manufacturer. Proper and comfortable fit are essential to getting the most out of your cycling shoes. There is no substitute for trying them on. I suggest you range a little further to find bike shops with a better selection. Of course, once you have the correct size for a specific shoe, you can order that shoe online. HTH In any shoe, not just cycling shoes, a size from one product will not fit your foot the same as that same size from another product, even if those two products are from the same manufacturer. Proper and comfortable fit are essential to getting the most out of your cycling shoes. There is no substitute for trying them on. I suggest you range a little further to find bike shops with a better selection. Of course, once you have the correct size for a specific shoe, you can order that shoe online.

HTH

]]> Comment on Does anyone know of any good mountain biking trails close to Winnipeg, MB? by Phil S. http://www.trailbikersblog.com/does-anyone-know-of-any-good-mountain-biking-trails-close-to-winnipeg-mb/#comment-17 Phil S. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:42:04 +0000 http://www.trailbikersblog.com/does-anyone-know-of-any-good-mountain-biking-trails-close-to-winnipeg-mb/#comment-17 run down to your local bike dealer and ask them...I couldn't find you one on google... run down to your local bike dealer and ask them…I couldn’t find you one on google…

]]> Comment on Where can I get some mountain biking shoes? by Alex http://www.trailbikersblog.com/where-can-i-get-some-mountain-biking-shoes/#comment-260 Alex Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:52:43 +0000 http://www.trailbikersblog.com/where-can-i-get-some-mountain-biking-shoes/#comment-260 The two brands that I would look at are Shimano and Lake. Both do good MTB shoes (These, by definition must be able to walk in, since with MTB you will end up leaping over styles etc.). some reasonable sites: Luck The two brands that I would look at are Shimano and Lake. Both do good MTB shoes (These, by definition must be able to walk in, since with MTB you will end up leaping over styles etc.).

some reasonable sites:

Luck

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