new guy

[a city of fools]

i just started riding as a means of workout and getting myself healthier. now im absolutely HOOKED. i used to ride on the street a few years ago, had a non-bike related groin injury that took me out of the game for a couple of years; but now i just got back into it. im eager to learn more about the sport here on the forum. just wanted to say whats up!

scott

[mimbresman]

If you can filter out the BS you'll be fine. :rolleyes:

[a city of fools]

hahah believe me... i belong to a bunch of import car forums and have to filter out elitest rich kids with daddy's money on the daily. i think ill be ok here. hahah.:D

[rockyrider]

BS or SS (or fixed)? You'll get lots of the last two, and a bit of the first one.

Expect lots of sand and grit while shucking oysters for pearls (of wisdom) but the pearls are here to be found. Sorry, I couldn't think of any more convoluted metaphors. :rolleyes:

Welcome to the 2 wheeled dirt riding, pedalin' club.

[a city of fools]

HAHAHA. thanks for the welcome. i just got a mouthful of sand the other day on the trail i was on. note self.... avoid said trail next time.

[rockyrider]

HAHAHA. thanks for the welcome. i just got a mouthful of sand the other day on the trail i was on. note self.... avoid said trail next time.Nahhh, just know when to keep the lips zipped to keep the sand out. :D

[Rock Star]

Mountain biking is so much fun that I forget that I'm working out and improving my health* when I do it.

Great side effect.

*the occasional crash notwithstanding

[Rock Star]

You'll get better at riding that trail and sand and various conditions the more you ride it. Sometimes you just have to right line and the right technique. Learning those sometimes involves eating sand, dirt or mud.

Sometimes the alternative route is the best one, other times...not.

I like to challenge myself to ride trails I initially wasn't sure I could ride. I sometimes crash over and over until I figure out a way to make the trail work.

[a city of fools]

yeah im definetly going to hit the trail again. there wasnt a LOT of sand, just enough to make certain parts aggrivating. i dont mind getting dirty though. its all part of the game.

[jerman]

OK, I'll bite. What kind of bike do ya got?

Welcome to the forum.:)

[RepublicanSS]

follow my lead and you'll be fine:D

[a city of fools]

OK, I'll bite. What kind of bike do ya got?

Welcome to the forum.:)

well i just got into it so i wanted to start out with a basic-ish bike. so i picked up a specialized hardrock sport. i like it. its a fun bike. im sure ill upgrade in the future.

[Ripp]

You did good for a starter bike. Not too many better options for a few hundred bucks, it'll last you as long as you want it to!
Welcome to the fold.

[a city of fools]

yeah i went to my local shop and told the guy i had about 500 to spend and wanted good quality. he steered me to the specialzed stuff and i really liked it. its a really light bike too. i had a blast on the trails the other day.

[davkatreb]

Well, it DOES have those pesky shifty bits.

[a city of fools]

what do you mean buy that?

[davkatreb]

Stick around. You'll find out soon enough. You have much to learn, Grasshopper.

[a city of fools]

um. ok buddy.

[rockyrider]

um. ok buddy.Davkatreb = singlespeed and fixie evangelist

[Ripp]

um. ok buddy.

:D:D Stick around and get get used to him, I bet you'll come to really enjoy his crankyness. I know I have.

pesky shifty bits=gears

Yes, sane people DO ride MTBs with only one gear. :confused::)

disclaimer: Author does not endorse Davktreb as a "sane" person. :D

[davkatreb]

Yes, sane people DO ride MTBs with only one gear. :confused::)

disclaimer: Author does not endorse Davktreb as a "sane" person. :D
Had me worried for a minute. Thought you were going to put me in with THAT lot.

All righty then. Carry on.

[a city of fools]

hahahahah oh ok. damn i couldnt imagine single speed on the trails. good for you though man. thats some tough shit.

[davkatreb]

hahahahah oh ok. damn i couldnt imagine single speed on the trails. good for you though man. thats some tough shit.
Actually no. But it does depend on the reasons why you ride.

Stay tuned.