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Old 14 April 2020, 11:33 PM   #31
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Speaking of risk acceptance... this was the last time I mt biked... went over the handle bars at the crest of a hill and down a steep hill landing on both my hands to break my fall. Shortly after that I switched to Rowing. But I do crave getting back into Mt biking lately. The problem where I live now is I have to drive anywhere to ride. When I lived in NY I could ride from the house and be on a trail.

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Old 15 April 2020, 12:31 AM   #32
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I"m looking at slightly more affordable. Those are sweet but I'm currently looking at some offerings from Giant. The local dealer in my little town is a Giant dealer and I would like to shop local, especially in this economy.
I have the 2019 Giant Trance 2 (Metallic Green). I think it's a great bike and an excellent value. Good luck with your search!

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Old 15 April 2020, 01:01 AM   #33
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Ouch! Looks painful, gnuyork. Six of our ski patrol/mountain bike patrol people have gone over the handlebars on the downhill trails in the past four years breaking clavicles, AC joints and wrists. These days I will walk my bike down the steeps or across narrow wooden structures rather than risk a fall and the following three months of listening to my bones crunch.
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Old 15 April 2020, 01:21 AM   #34
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I agree completely. I buy all of my tools and accessories from our local bike shop, even though I could get them cheaper online.

I don’t know if you’ve mentioned your age or your level of risk acceptance. I’m 64 and three years ago crashed skiing, shattering a collarbone and breaking seven ribs. My level of risk-taking has dropped markedly, and I can happily get by with a bike like a Trek. I’ll likely never exceed its capabilities, at least on purpose.
I have a Giant Talon 2 for me and ATX for my wife that is being delivered tomorrow that I bought to get out with our son and pound the pavement around the neighborhood and I'm hitting the trails this weekend. As I read more I do think I should have gotten a little more bike but oh well. Around here it is pretty flat so I'm not going to be flying downhill like the Rockies or the PNW and frankly I"m not an adrenaline junkie. I just want a very capable bike to do some moderate trail riding and cross country to have some fun and get outdoors.

Like I said one of my most important things is to support the local shop because I'm in a small town and they're one of the more prominent businesses. They also have a restaurant attached to the shop and owners couldn't be nicer or more helpful. They're a Giant, Santa Cruz, and Pivot dealer. One option is they have Santa Cruz 5010 demos that I'd like to try and potentially buy their demo at the end of the year or continue looking at the Giant Stance, Trance, and Anthem series.
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Old 15 April 2020, 01:40 AM   #35
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I have a Giant Talon 2 for me and ATX for my wife that is being delivered tomorrow that I bought to get out with our son and pound the pavement around the neighborhood and I'm hitting the trails this weekend. As I read more I do think I should have gotten a little more bike but oh well. Around here it is pretty flat so I'm not going to be flying downhill like the Rockies or the PNW and frankly I"m not an adrenaline junkie. I just want a very capable bike to do some moderate trail riding and cross country to have some fun and get outdoors.
You’re good Enjoy your riding!
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Old 15 April 2020, 01:45 AM   #36
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Hard tail is my favorite as well. I'll never ride a dual sus.
Never say never. Although I can and have taken my hardtail everywhere I’ve ridden a fs, as I get older, my body appreciates the more forgiving ride.
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Old 15 April 2020, 02:05 AM   #37
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Never say never. Although I can and have taken my hardtail everywhere I’ve ridden a fs, as I get older, my body appreciates the more forgiving ride.
I agree

My first was a HT and I pt a shock in seat post and it helped a little, but after back surgery I need forgiveness of of a FS. But must higher end FS have a lockout switch. Best of both worlds.
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Old 15 April 2020, 02:34 AM   #38
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My boy’s learning that trail on his 20” hardtail.....
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Old 15 April 2020, 02:36 AM   #39
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I have a Giant Talon 2 for me and ATX for my wife that is being delivered tomorrow that I bought to get out with our son and pound the pavement around the neighborhood and I'm hitting the trails this weekend. As I read more I do think I should have gotten a little more bike but oh well. Around here it is pretty flat so I'm not going to be flying downhill like the Rockies or the PNW and frankly I"m not an adrenaline junkie. I just want a very capable bike to do some moderate trail riding and cross country to have some fun and get outdoors.

Like I said one of my most important things is to support the local shop because I'm in a small town and they're one of the more prominent businesses. They also have a restaurant attached to the shop and owners couldn't be nicer or more helpful. They're a Giant, Santa Cruz, and Pivot dealer. One option is they have Santa Cruz 5010 demos that I'd like to try and potentially buy their demo at the end of the year or continue looking at the Giant Stance, Trance, and Anthem series.

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Working mountain bike patrol on the lift-served downhill trails today. Everyone is practicing good distancing techniques. It’s nice to be doing something normal today.


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Old 31 May 2020, 04:31 AM   #41
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How do you like those Chupas tires?

I got a emtb recently: Trek Powerfly 9.7 LT and the things is awesome
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Old 31 May 2020, 07:12 AM   #42
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I am about to order a Santa Cruz 5010 cc x01 as a goal present to myself. I have lost 50 pounds since January, and wanted a gift that would keep me on track and continue my love for bicycles!

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Old 31 May 2020, 08:06 AM   #43
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Might have one in there somewhere.....
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Old 31 May 2020, 08:24 AM   #44
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My son and I have mid-drive mountain bikes and it’s worth the investment if that’s something you haven’t considered yet. We can pretty much ride anywhere and twice the distance before we got the assistance. Both bikes are fantastic. Full suspension were out of our budget. Mine is a Fuji and my son’s bike is Marin.





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Old 31 May 2020, 08:25 AM   #45
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How do you like those Chupas tires?
I like them a lot. I run tubeless. I also run pretty low pressures (12-14 pounds) because of the terrain.
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Old 31 May 2020, 08:28 AM   #46
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My son and I have mid-drive mountain bikes and it’s worth the investment if that’s something you haven’t considered yet. We can pretty much ride anywhere and twice the distance before we got the assistance.
Our resort rents out some Trek E-bikes. They run about $6,500 each. We take them out on the trails frequently, and they make you feel like Superman. I’m amazed at the power they have to accelerate uphill. So fun to ride.
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Old 31 May 2020, 09:56 AM   #47
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Yeti is one of the best brands for mountain bikes.
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Old 31 May 2020, 10:49 AM   #48
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Our resort rents out some Trek E-bikes. They run about $6,500 each. We take them out on the trails frequently, and they make you feel like Superman. I’m amazed at the power they have to accelerate uphill. So fun to ride.
That’s awesome! The Trek e-bikes are beautiful. The e-bikes definitely make you feel like Superman. I absolutely love them. The first time I rode one the sensation was a total trip.
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Old 31 May 2020, 11:21 AM   #49
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Yeti is one of the best brands for mountain bikes.
Yeti are nice bikes, but what makes you think so?
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I recommend tubeless, and hope hubs.
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I"m looking at slightly more affordable. Those are sweet but I'm currently looking at some offerings from Giant. The local dealer in my little town is a Giant dealer and I would like to shop local, especially in this economy.
Pick up a Trance, great bike
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Congrats on meeting the goal.

That is a nice bike! I rode one for years.
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Our resort rents out some Trek E-bikes. They run about $6,500 each. We take them out on the trails frequently, and they make you feel like Superman. I’m amazed at the power they have to accelerate uphill. So fun to ride.
The wife and I rented specialized Como e-bikes in Sonoma. I was blown away at how I flew up the 12-15% grades that had me crying on my road bike. I told her that will be my 70th birthday present. Now I just have to wait 17 years.
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Sure wish they fit for me.
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That’s awesome! The Trek e-bikes are beautiful. The e-bikes definitely make you feel like Superman. I absolutely love them. The first time I rode one the sensation was a total trip.
Don’t get it myself.

Surely pedalling yourself is far more satisfying, and better for you.

If you want to go quickly, wouldn’t a scrambling bike be a greater adrenalin rush?
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Don’t get it myself.

Surely pedalling yourself is far more satisfying, and better for you.

If you want to go quickly, wouldn’t a scrambling bike be a greater adrenalin rush?


At my age and what time I have I’ll take any form of exercising
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Don’t get it myself. Surely pedalling yourself is far more satisfying, and better for you.
If it ever came to a point where the choice was give up mountain biking or buy and use an e-bike (due to age or medical issue, for instance) I’d choose to continue riding the beautiful singletrack trails through the woods on an e-bike.
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Don’t get it myself.

Surely pedalling yourself is far more satisfying, and better for you.

If you want to go quickly, wouldn’t a scrambling bike be a greater adrenalin rush?
It’s a sign of the times; looking to get the same results with less effort.
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I just got back into trail riding. I live in a Mountain biking mecca, so I had the chance to ride all the major brands before buying. The best advice I got from a friend was not to buy high end right away. It's important to figure out precisely what you like and don't like by getting riding miles under your belt. Only then will you learn what options and bike geometry are the most important.

Here's the Giant Stance 29 XL frame I got a few weeks ago. I'm 6' 2", 200 lbs, and this one fit me better than all others. So far, it is serving me extremely well. After a year or so on the trails, I will probably upgrade. Whichever bike you get, I HIGHLY recommend you get a dropper seat (aftermarket is easy to do if your bike doesn't come stock).

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Don’t do this. This afternoon after my patrol shift, I set my bike against the carrier on the back of my pickup. I was going to load it after one last task. When done, I got in my truck and backed over the bike. Fortunately, I was parked on a dirt lot, so it’s not damaged as bad as it could have been. The frame appears good. The seat is crushed. The deraillleur is bent. Not sure about the crank or brakes.


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