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.
Well guys if you like me you have just as much passion for your entry level bike as anybody who has poured thousands into their FS rig. However there seems to be no dedicated thread to show off to the world our bikes. Well here it is.
Well folks lets see those entry level MTB that are so dear to you. After all they have introduced you to one of the greatest sports on earth. Be sure to include those upgrades
Oury Mtn Grips
Kool Stop dual compound Mtn brake pads
WTB Velociraptor Kevlar tires Front and Back (back had to be sent back not pictured here)
Lizard Skins chainstay protector
Seat
Wellgo Platform Pedals
[IMG]What kind of pedals are those? Did they come with the bike?
No, they were some cheap bmx pedals i picked up at the lbs. I was havin problems slipping off so i got those and a pair of walmart skater shoes. Problem solved...
This is my daily ride. I love it more than the other bikes simply because it's been with me the longest and has spent more time with me than any other bike.
Rock Shox Dart 2 front shock, Alex DH 20 rim up front, Mavic X317 in the rear, Bontrager Jones XR tires (I find the give me a good balance since this bike is used really only for commuting and for long trail rides on paved surfaces or hardpack with minimal need for high grip in the corners)
Oury Mtn Grips
Kool Stop dual compound Mtn brake pads
WTB Velociraptor Kevlar tires Front and Back (back had to be sent back not pictured here)
Lizard Skins chainstay protector
Seat
Wellgo Platform Pedals
Sweet ride!! Mine with Wellgo MAC3 pedals: Am saving pesos for a Tora 318 front shock. What fork is that on there?
My Hardrock. I think its a 2004 model. Maybe a 2005.
Got it off ebay for a song.
Got the 100mm Manitou Black fork off ebay for under $40 shipped. Added the extra stiff spring kit.
I built it up from a frame.
Right now it is spec'd as follows.
21" XL Hardrock
100mm Manitou Black Comp
Easton Vice 50mm stem
Titec El Norte 2" riser bar
Lizard skin north shore lock on grips
Easton Vice seatpost
Salsa non QR seatpost clamp
SDG Grand Prix Chrome saddle
Truvativ Fire-x cranks 22t-36t-bash with outboard BB
Wellgo platform pedals
Sun Rhyno Lite Wheelset
Forte Gotham 1.75 city tires
Avid BB7 front brake 160mm
Tektro Rear brake 160mm
Old Shimano brake levers
Sram X0 Gripshifter 9spd rear shifter
Sram X7 front shifter
Sram X7 Rear Deraileur
Shimano Acera front deraileur
Sram PC991 chain
Sram PG990 cassette 9spd
I used an old 160mm disc brake adapter to mount the rear blinky light to the rack mount on the rear seatstay. It's complete with a bing bell and headlight as well.
If you didn't guess yet, this is now my commuter bike. This bike has seen a few different build ups since I bought it. Here it is as my trail bike.
This bike got me back into the sport after a layover of not owning a bike. I'm very stoked to be back btw.
Here are the bikes I have built up over the last year or so.
Here is my bike, 2008 Haro, I guess it's entry level, I paid $800 for it at the shop. Since I bought it I have replaced the brakes with Avid Juicy Sevens, Sram Attack shifters, Rock Shox Recon 351 fork, RaceFace crank, Red Line BMX pedals (sharp as razor blades!) , 2.5 Weirwolf Race tires, ODI lock on grips. Threw on a bottle cage and a wireless computer to track my stamina (which is improving by the day)
Future upgrades will be a new wheelset, new rear shock, new derails and what ever else I can get my hands on. I am building a extra bike to loan out to guests with all the extra parts.
I ride this every day, it's twice the ride now than when I bought it. My five year old grandaughter took a wet rag to it today and gave it a good cleaning. A.H
My Iron Horse Warrior 5.0 that I bought from Rscycle.com. It has been a solid bike which has kept up with most of my friend's much more expensive rigs. Upgrades include:
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