Show off your Mountain Bike!!!

will do. which part of WA is your wedding? planning on riding while you're visiting?

 

Walla Walla. But I have family in Everett, so its just a short jump from there to B-ham as a day trip. But its so close to Whistler that I feel compelled to at least consider it.

I used to live in the Renton Highlands a few years ago, like 5 mins from Tiger Mtn, but that was in my pre-biking days.

 

onion country, nice! you should absolutely consider whistler, even if it's the only spot you ride on that trip. i've yet to ride in Bellingham but i'm hoping to change that this summer.

 

I got the 46 tooth sunrace cassette from Amazon. So far no issues and combined with my 30t ring up front it makes my 26” climb like a billy goat.

 

Some nice rigs here! I'm getting back to MTB after some time off. Here's my '05 Specialized Enduro. Rode up at Sky Park at Santa's Village in Lake Arrowhead, California for the first time a week ago. So fun! Now it's time to upgrade the bike. Wish I could afford a whole new bike.

 

It may be old, but looks like it's outfitted pretty well. Maybe a refresh on the shock and fork. Just ride it!

 

Definitely! Most likely convert it to 1x10 setup next then fork and shock, since those two are little more pricier upgrades.

 

I'd just get what you have rebuilt. The rear is easy to do yourself and parts are super cheap - good instructions on the Fox site, and YouTube videos galore. If the front is still working well, just an oil change and new seals and foam rings should do it. Ride it and save your money for a new 27.5 or 29er rig down the road.

 

Cool. Will check out my options! Is there a big difference going with 27.5 or 29? I've never rode those sizes before. I could check out rentals at the bike parks

 

I would say yes, there is a difference. How big kind of depends. But try to find a new 26" mountain bike. Walmart may be the only place to find one these days, and even their "better" bikes are 27.5 or 29.

That's kind of why I suggest just fixing up what you have for the least amount of money. You've got what was a great bike in its time, with good components -- just tune them up and enjoy riding it. Any money invested in large upgrades would be better spent on a new ride.

 

Coast gravity is the truth!

 

I'm thinking you may have sold me on a PNW tour after the last 2 weeks and now this.

 

So close to #barhumpwednesday!

 

Trying to sell her.....not the taco...

 

Mine and the lady’s. Nothing fancy. They work.

 

Curious of anyone around here got one? Can't wait to try it, of course it just happens to be the longest day.

 

Thought about it, but never pulled the trigger. Looks like a nice package. I like my brightest light to be on my helmet for a couple of reasons. One, the beam is more stable since it is fully suspended by your bike suspension and body. Two, it always shines where you are looking, not where your handlebars are pointed at the time. Mountain biking involves a lot of turning and steering adjustments. I actually find that my day riding improves a little bit after night riding.

That said, maybe the beam pattern of this one makes it less of an issue? Let us know how it goes!

 

Yeah, the beam pattern is supposed to be much wider and even and basically way different that the typical mtb light. Was the selling point of this particular light for the most part. Will update once I have some riding done and see how it performs. I know what you mean, normally that would be the preferred setup, handlebar and helmet lights at the same time.

 

Oh man, Paul's in the house!