FaRSightxc2 Share Posted June 26, 2004 For anyone that voted option one it is 'trials' not 'trails'. Trials biking is jumping on/off/over big walls and stuff and is 'trick' biking, whereas 'trails' riding is more like mountain biking or CC (Cross Country) - riding along rugged paths etc. I *as stated in the first post* do trials - the jumping off big walls one ;) Link to post Share on other sites
youm0nt Veteran Share Posted June 26, 2004 i just came back from test riding backs at a local trail. :woot: i rode the cannondale gemini 900, ellsworth moment and id, and intense spider xvp. :woot: Link to post Share on other sites
tickbabies Share Posted March 28, 2005 freeride and downhill is the way to go (Y) heres a pic of my baby. 04 kona scrap. Link to post Share on other sites
christracy Share Posted March 28, 2005 im actually in the market for a mountain bike for biking to work as well as trails. i have my eye on a gary fischer and a specialized. i need to decide soon because the weather is about to break. :) Link to post Share on other sites
NeoXY Share Posted March 28, 2005 Mountain...and got a very messed up and broken collarbone to prove it...:happy: Link to post Share on other sites
Des429 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Mountian, but mostly trails because I'm not that serious of a rider. I do have a nice Pro-Flex 967 bike tho. Link to post Share on other sites
L3thal Veteran Share Posted March 28, 2005 I can't ride a bike, as sad as that sounds :( Link to post Share on other sites
youm0nt Veteran Share Posted March 28, 2005 Mountain...and got a very messed up and broken collarbone to prove it...:happy: 585682635[/snapback] broken collarbones are very common cycling injuries.havent broken mine yet. Link to post Share on other sites
struct Share Posted March 28, 2005 most fun you can have between your legs. Link to post Share on other sites
hornett Share Posted March 28, 2005 I used to do DH and dual slalom, until I saw my mate's forks snap and give him a faceplant resulting in two broken bones in his neck and a cut right across his neck ending 2mm away from his jugular vein! Pretty funny ;) Link to post Share on other sites
dannyscott5 Share Posted March 28, 2005 i ride my bike to school :rofl: also go all over the place tbh, in the holidays i have probably rode about 20miles just going on like 2-3mile trips each day, sometimes 9/10mile :yes: on a school week i travel 30miles mon-fri :cool: keeps me fit :rofl: Link to post Share on other sites
D_Dude Share Posted March 28, 2005 Don't really bike often at all. But its good to watch, and I went mountain biking in canada in the summer (fernie BC if anyone wants to know), nice big downhill bikes (i think), armour and everything. Lots of fun. Link to post Share on other sites
tickbabies Share Posted March 29, 2005 most fun you can have between your legs. 585685333[/snapback] pretty sweet ride there, my buddy has a few of those, really fun. Link to post Share on other sites
insanekiwi Share Posted March 29, 2005 i used to bike. now i only motorbike :p Link to post Share on other sites
nellydoom Share Posted March 29, 2005 I have a Land Rover Shijamo Comp its soo nice that if not properly prepared to see it your eyes may bleed. (sorry for stealin that from south park) Link to post Share on other sites
audioscheine Share Posted March 29, 2005 i love freeride... urban trail as i call it... sick lines down downtown streets... :heart: i have a Giant STP1 btw Link to post Share on other sites
Zilos Share Posted April 17, 2005 I love mountain biking and trail riding! Planning on buying a new Specialized either the Rockhopper, or Stumpjumper. heres another shot 585682621[/snapback] I noticed yours has mechanical disc breaks, I'm stuck between getting hydraulic or mechanical ones on my new bike. How do you like the mechanical ones?? :unsure: Link to post Share on other sites
~clean Share Posted April 18, 2005 I love mountain biking and trail riding! Planning on buying a new Specialized either the Rockhopper, or Stumpjumper.I noticed yours has mechanical disc breaks, I'm stuck between getting hydraulic or mechanical ones on my new bike. How do you like the mechanical ones?? :unsure: 585789758[/snapback] Hydros are more responsive and are need less maintanace, with mechanical there still prone to cable issues that normal brakes suffer like stretching and the constant need to lube them all the time. Though mechanical ones are usualy cheeper. Ive got Hayes hydros on my GT and there great just need to look over the disks every few months and change the pads every so often. Just need new rims. Mine have been re-built like 20 times there far to week now. Link to post Share on other sites
dougal.s Share Posted April 18, 2005 I race XC, train on the road, and do a little DH and BMX on the side. Race bike: Specialized M4, Marzocchi Marathon forks, Hope XC Hubs, Formula B4 disk, Eggbeater pedals.....pimp stuff...you get the ide....etc. It weighs about ?22lbs. Road Bike: Giant OCR 4T. Stock apart from sturdier wheels. FreeRide: Specialized Bighit Comp. Currently in the possesion of my sister who is racing on it. Dougal. Link to post Share on other sites
golazo Share Posted April 18, 2005 i got three bmx bikes: a scwinn, a haro ti and a fatboy specialized. and i have one mountain bike. it's got awesome suspension on the front, back and on the seat lol ohh and it's got a speedometer lol Link to post Share on other sites
Zilos Share Posted April 19, 2005 Hydros are more responsive and are need less maintanace, with mechanical there still prone to cable issues that normal brakes suffer like stretching and the constant need to lube them all the time. Though mechanical ones are usualy cheeper.Ive got Hayes hydros on my GT and there great just need to look over the disks every few months and change the pads every so often. Just need new rims. Mine have been re-built like 20 times there far to week now. 585791734[/snapback] I guess I'll probly go for the hydrolic breaks, which ones would be better if I need to maintain them out in the middle of nowhere? I do lots of off-trail riding in the mountains, and don't wanna end up with no breaks. :p Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Zilos Share Posted May 2, 2005 Just bought a new Specialized Rockhopper yesterday, and got them to throw on some Hayes Hydrolic Disc Breaks instead of the Mechanical ones that would normally come with it. And damn do they work well! Too bad I gotta work tonight, I've been out riding all day.... Alwell! :sleep: :happy: Link to post Share on other sites
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