Bicycling

[AHTOXA]

Now that is good advice. I never thought of that. I probably should stop goofing around with the brakes. I just never have had good brakes like this before. So its so intriguing. I still want to get a good front tire. The one that I had on there was too soft.

http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-Signature-N ... da+nevegal How are those (recommended) for the fronts?

Those are the ones that I'm talking about.

[theholycow]

IMO those are too aggressive for mostly pavement riding with minor amounts of groomed pedestrian trail. I think something with a center line and knobs placed/shaped for smooth low rolling resistance would be most appropriate. As I posted earlier (hidden as a link in my text):
http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_a ... d-nubs.jpg

[AHTOXA]

I'm nudging him into more progressive mountain biking. Do NOT fail my plan, grasshopper.

[theholycow]

Honestly the one I posted is actually quite decent on the front for more progressive mountain biking. You wouldn't expect it to be, but it is.

[bk7794]

So I went trail riding today with a buddy of mine. Bike worked great. I rode down some big hills and did that control braking by leaning my body behind the saddle and it worked great. I really felt in control. I can tell a big difference compared to that cheapo bike from target.

[theholycow]

[AHTOXA]

Bringing this thread from the dead instead of spamming the misc thread.

I'm in dire need of a new chainring, chain and rear cassette, but hoping that I won't break nothing by neglecting it for a few more rides. Hoping to put in a good ride today and tomorrow and then getting the work done.

Supposed to meet a coworker later this afternoon at my LBS. He's ready to buy his first real entry level MTB after riding some local trails on his department store bike. He's been batty-eyed over the whole new-to-him concept of singletrack riding and won't shut up about a new bike at work. Hopefully this will end the banter and instead bring some trail rides. Maybe this way I'll actually post some action shots as I usually ride alone.

[AHTOXA]

Took Jack with me on a trail ride today. While we've hiked plenty in the past, he's never been on a trail ride with me. Kept the pace a little slower and had to stop every 20 minutes or so to make sure he dips in the lake to prevent overheating (he overheats fast so I have to watch it). Did around 8 miles at a respectable clip. He's passed out tired now. Mission accomplished.

[bk7794]

Took Jack with me on a trail ride today. While we've hiked plenty in the past, he's never been on a trail ride with me. Kept the pace a little slower and had to stop every 20 minutes or so to make sure he dips in the lake to prevent overheating (he overheats fast so I have to watch it). Did around 8 miles at a respectable clip. He's passed out tired now. Mission accomplished.

Your dog right?

[Rope-Pusher]

Took my bike out of the shed, pumped up the tires and went riding with the Scouts this weekend. Gotta do that more often...or less often!

[AHTOXA]

Took Jack with me on a trail ride today. While we've hiked plenty in the past, he's never been on a trail ride with me. Kept the pace a little slower and had to stop every 20 minutes or so to make sure he dips in the lake to prevent overheating (he overheats fast so I have to watch it). Did around 8 miles at a respectable clip. He's passed out tired now. Mission accomplished.

Your dog right?

My ostritch, actually.














Yes - my dog.