DexterBase 1 #1 October 21, 2004 My girlfriend and I decided to get into adventure racing. I picked up a new mountain bike yesterday. Wow. I've been looking for a good excuse to get back into shape. This should be pretty cool, we have all winter to train for the spring races. I'm excited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #2 October 21, 2004 Nice! What did you get?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #3 October 21, 2004 That's awsome. What kind of bike?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DexterBase 1 #4 October 21, 2004 Well, we're buying lots of gear so I tried to keep my expense low on the bike but get something that will get me started. If I really like this stuff I can get a better bike for next season. I got a Specialized Hardrock Comp disc. I got it for $500. I know jack about bikes. Hmmm... Maybe I should have asked here first huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #5 October 21, 2004 Nice. My first bike was a Specialized Hard Rock. They're nice. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DexterBase 1 #6 October 21, 2004 It didn't fall apart on you did it? I like the one I got because it has disc brakes, front suspension, and it's red and black... with flames... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #7 October 21, 2004 Nope. Wrecked it once. Hit a rock and bent it up pretty good. Then my bro got it stolen. Bastard. Fun bike. You'll dig it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DexterBase 1 #8 October 21, 2004 I wonder if there are any other adventure racers that post here. I'll start a separate thread. Edit: Other thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #9 October 21, 2004 Dude, that's a great bike. I used to be a hard-core MTB rider, I had a tricked out Specialized Rockhopper A1FS. Had XTR and a judy, it was well worth it, but then I started jumping and kinda quit riding hard...then that bike got stolen. Now I've been thinking about MTB again and really missing the fun I had, BUT I can't afford a good bike like that again right now (components and bike cost a total of around $1500-2000). Enjoy your adventure racing, I've always been kinda jealous of those guys since it looks like a hell of a lot of fun (really hard but really fun).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shawndiver 0 #10 October 21, 2004 Dave, Check out Ebay if you know what you want, I found an awesome Cannondale Raven (about $4k new) for $1100. Now if I can just find a good price on a Prophet...!_________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Girlfalldown 0 #11 October 21, 2004 Dude that sounds so fun! My mountain bike got nabbed too last year so all I have is a cool retro 7 speed cruiser that I don't use enough. Have a great time tearin shit up! -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DexterBase 1 #12 October 21, 2004 What are the limitations I'm likely to run into with this bike being a hardtail? Would it have made sense to fork out the extra $$$ for a full suspension bike considering I'm doing adventure racing and not downhill or freeride? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ndogg 0 #13 October 21, 2004 thats badass bro. i take it you are going to buy katie a bike... can i be your girlfriend too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DexterBase 1 #14 October 21, 2004 I thought you were my girl-.... Hey! Nope, she's getting the hookup (a little parental assistance I believe). I'm not getting her this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shawndiver 0 #15 October 21, 2004 Depends on the type of terrain you will be riding on and the equipment the competion will be using. Hard tails have an advantage on climbing due to less energy loss, (some power absorbed by the rear shock) and weight. You can get full suspension with lockouts that will minimize this, but again, you are adding weight. (And cost!) I would see what the competition is using, and decide accordingly. I love my full suspension (especially the knees!) but I am strictly x-country doing technical single track._________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
AggieDave 6 #3 October 21, 2004 That's awsome. What kind of bike?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #4 October 21, 2004 Well, we're buying lots of gear so I tried to keep my expense low on the bike but get something that will get me started. If I really like this stuff I can get a better bike for next season. I got a Specialized Hardrock Comp disc. I got it for $500. I know jack about bikes. Hmmm... Maybe I should have asked here first huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #5 October 21, 2004 Nice. My first bike was a Specialized Hard Rock. They're nice. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #6 October 21, 2004 It didn't fall apart on you did it? I like the one I got because it has disc brakes, front suspension, and it's red and black... with flames... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #7 October 21, 2004 Nope. Wrecked it once. Hit a rock and bent it up pretty good. Then my bro got it stolen. Bastard. Fun bike. You'll dig it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #8 October 21, 2004 I wonder if there are any other adventure racers that post here. I'll start a separate thread. Edit: Other thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 October 21, 2004 Dude, that's a great bike. I used to be a hard-core MTB rider, I had a tricked out Specialized Rockhopper A1FS. Had XTR and a judy, it was well worth it, but then I started jumping and kinda quit riding hard...then that bike got stolen. Now I've been thinking about MTB again and really missing the fun I had, BUT I can't afford a good bike like that again right now (components and bike cost a total of around $1500-2000). Enjoy your adventure racing, I've always been kinda jealous of those guys since it looks like a hell of a lot of fun (really hard but really fun).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawndiver 0 #10 October 21, 2004 Dave, Check out Ebay if you know what you want, I found an awesome Cannondale Raven (about $4k new) for $1100. Now if I can just find a good price on a Prophet...!_________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #11 October 21, 2004 Dude that sounds so fun! My mountain bike got nabbed too last year so all I have is a cool retro 7 speed cruiser that I don't use enough. Have a great time tearin shit up! -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #12 October 21, 2004 What are the limitations I'm likely to run into with this bike being a hardtail? Would it have made sense to fork out the extra $$$ for a full suspension bike considering I'm doing adventure racing and not downhill or freeride? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ndogg 0 #13 October 21, 2004 thats badass bro. i take it you are going to buy katie a bike... can i be your girlfriend too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #14 October 21, 2004 I thought you were my girl-.... Hey! Nope, she's getting the hookup (a little parental assistance I believe). I'm not getting her this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawndiver 0 #15 October 21, 2004 Depends on the type of terrain you will be riding on and the equipment the competion will be using. Hard tails have an advantage on climbing due to less energy loss, (some power absorbed by the rear shock) and weight. You can get full suspension with lockouts that will minimize this, but again, you are adding weight. (And cost!) I would see what the competition is using, and decide accordingly. I love my full suspension (especially the knees!) but I am strictly x-country doing technical single track._________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
