Show off your Mountain Bike!!!

*sighs* I can only sit in the school library and day dream about going here, when I should be studying for finals...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN3gueLT0D8?version=3

 

I absolutely love my Stumpy 29'er, but because of surgery last year, missed riding the second season I've owned it. I can hardly wait to get back out, but I'm afraid the 30 lbs I gained not riding, I'm going to use up up all my travel just setting the sag!

 

hey everyone or anyone. hows the Haro mountain bikes?

 

i found one on craigslist for $200.00. good deal?

 

Should be assuming its in good shape. It'd be hard to go wrong for $200

 

Question for ya guys: I've bashed my left pedal to shit, and could have fixed it when it first happened but I procrastinated on doing so. Now that I've bashed it even more it's too late to even try and fix it.


So what pedals would you all recommend? I don't want any clip on pedals. Just some nice sturdy ones. Keep in mind though, that I am just a college student for now. So I'm not exactly rolling around in hundred dollar bills...yet!

 

i hear these are pretty good http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222370317/88/VP-Components-VP-59-DH-Race.html

these caught my eye too but idk how the composite does against rocks

http://www.deitycomponentsstore.com/deity-compound-pedals.html

 

I have found it hard to beat Wellgo B103 pedals (pricepoint, $50). They are thin, great traction (running 5.10 shoes), and come in around 375g, which is pretty light. Just picked up some Wellgo b131 pedals for the wifes bike.

The Forte flats at $50 are great pedals as well.

If you need to go any cheaper, MG1's are a solid choice, and come in colors.

 

+2.

 

Its not about learning to ride and never looking back. Glad you like your choice, but its far from superior for a large number of riders.

Arguments for both sides. Try some good pedals with good shoes, and see the difference.

 

yeah i love clipless but i do agree that good flat pedals and good shoes make a huge difference. my teva links grip great on plastic pedals and even better on some nicer pedals.

i do prefer clipless on more XC type stuff and decently technical downhill but once the rocks get huge i like flats haha

 

i agree 100% with that. climbing sucks with flats haha

 

THIS no doubter indeed. Short learning curve too.

 

Agree totally. Make the switch. Your shins will thank you.

 

Meh, I think use both depending on your ride. I have a couple types of clipless I use and platforms/5.10's.

Ah I see your on the same page about it, should have scrolled up. Waiting for food, just rode Sandy Ridge.

 

Could go with something like this....flats on one side clips on the other.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1033468_-1___400936

 

Just picked it up today. Took all the reflectors off first thing haha

 

anyone know how hard of a job it is to change out the front sprocket and adjust the gearing?

 

Went for a ride today. Here's my specialized fsr xc and the gf's stumpjumper I just got a great deal on for a bday gift for her. Her first ride on it and she loved it.

 

The answer is "it depends" but generally, the job is not too tough. You may need to adjust the derailleur and that can be a little tricky-there are plenty of youtube videos to show you how.

Alternatively, you could buy the whole thing from the LBS and ask if they'd mind showing you how. Caveat: Some shops are OK helping their customers to learn and others? Let's just say they're not too keen on it.