1. The most important thing about buying a new
bike is to make sure it fits. The only way you'll know if the bike is right
for you is to size up the bike and make sure that the bike's geometry matches
your body's geometry. Ask questions and do some research.
2. If possible, try to find a shop that will
let you demo the bike on real dirt. Five minutes in a parking lot won't cut
it. You wouldn't buy a car without a real world test drive, and a bike should
be no different.
3. Don't belive the hype. Just because
your favorite rider or best friend rides a certain bike, that doesn't mean
that's the best one for you. Have an open mind and be realistic about your
needs and ability.
Yesterday, I got absolutely drenched. We were cycling along and as we came to the top of the hill, you could see a rainstorm approaching rather rapidly. Needless to say, we didn't make it home in time! Screengrab from the video from my GoPro.
I went out for a very short 2 mile ride. I wanted to test the bike before the race tomorrow. The new chain doesn't like the 4th gear from the top so I will have to avoid that one. Too bad I got caught in the dark so I couldn't ride farther.
i went on my first "real" ride with my new bike. 10 miles from one end of Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach. 10 miles of singletrack and fireroads with some crazy drops...well crazy to me at least. HELLA fun!
i had to work all weekend, and i was saving money to make a trip early sunday to ride before work, but went out with buddies sat night, and blew the last 50 i had on booze and boobs no riding for me till friday now.
I did whatever I wanted to this past weekend on my bike! Just picked up a new Superfly 100 FS 29er! Pic file is too large to upload so I will work on a new one. I have a new energy again and some nice hardware to go with it! I will send some trail pics when I get some, just wanted to share!
i had to work all weekend, and i was saving money to make a trip early sunday to ride before work, but went out with buddies sat night, and blew the last 50 i had on booze and boobs no riding for me till friday now.
Haha, thats unfortunate but I guarantee totally worth it at the time.
Yes I am. Just got back into biking this summer after a few years off. Ride with a group of friends from work. We don't have an advanced group or anything, but still fun. We have to push a lot and we always seem to stop and talk when riding some, but like I said...still fun!
PM me on here. We typically go in the evenings cause of work schedules. I think we are planning a ride at Barboursville Park on Thursday at 6:00 PM, and then most like Beach Fork on the weekend is what we typically have been doing.
Decided to go for a quick ride after work and got stuck out in a hailstorm. That'll teach me to check the weather before I bolt out the door next time.
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Originally Posted by iKenndac
no riding for me till friday now.
