Repo Man wrote:I still haven't decided on whether to buy a new bike or rehab mine. I need to get off my *** and do one or the other though, but keep spending my money on cars and guns.

Get a new one.

Also, check out this site, I love it!!!

http://www.blueskycycling.com

Some new mods on the bike that i've been meaning to post up:

New rear fender (mud on your back is lamesauce)







Also added a SKS mud-x shield on the downtube, but guess I forgot a pic of it.

Topeak mini 3-LED light. Got it on clearence and wanted something really small... this definately fits that bill, haven't seen anything smaller. Pretty darn bright too!





And some self-cleaning wax Ceflon chain/deraileur lube for maintainence. This stuff is badass. Little particles of wax with dirt on it fall off leaving clean wax lube, pretty awesome if you ask me, lol.

Good mods Dano. I love the fender and the White Lightining is teh shizzo.

Yeah, definately a noticeable improvement after treatment of that wax. I haven't gotten it really dirty yet, so we'll see what time shows with it.

what would be a good bike for paved trail riding under $300 if possible...?

Just bought a 2008 Cannondale F7 Disc today at the local bike shop. I've been shopping around for a ~$500 hardtail and this one was too cheap to pass up.

Just got back from messing around my neighborhood. MAN I'm out of shape!



DMoreau, looks like you're at Beech Spring park. I live all of 10 minutes from there, but I'm afraid to go until I get in better shape and more comfortable on the bike. Any other decent places around here to ride?

i'll getsome pics of my specialized endura pro for you all to drool over shortly. i havent gottena chance to realllly ride it in awhile. tho i was up in eugene oregon a few months back and brought it. PERFECT PLACE TO GO RIDE!!! i have a few upgrades, tubeless rear setup, easton cf bars and post. maybe a few others this bike doesnt need much really.

Haha I got the same exact bike. Been using it as a daily commuter and went on the trails twice so far. Both times I been on the trails after riding for a couple of hours the shock gets frozen stiff. Just wondering if its just my bike or it needs to be broken in more...

I wish we had trails...

Alright, Michele and I are looking to get more active and are looking into mountain bikes. I am 6'4", she is 5'4". Neither of us are overweight. Just looking to hit some mountainy trails and such. Nothing too crazy. Any suggestions?

Glad there are other MTB'ers about ! ride as much as I can over here, we have all sorts of trails etc.

Here's my s***

For XC / Allmountain.

2009 Specialized FSRxc. This is my lightweight b****.

120mm travel
Rock Shox Recon Forks 335SL
X-Fusion 02 rear shock rebuilt by Specialized.
Avid Juicy 4 RSL 7 inch front 7 inch rear. ( adjustable lever reach on the fly)
DT Swiss 445D wheels.
Specialized " The Captain " 2.2 front
Specialized " The Captain " 2.0 rear.
Shimano Driveline, XT rear Derailler.
Specialized Bars, Stem, Seat, Post. etc.
Funn Combat Lock on Grips.
SNAFU flats/Shimano Clips.
Took off the large chainring, RACEFACE Bashie installed.
KMC Chain.
Specialized Hubs.



And generally what it usually looks like. Cept now has different pedals and it has no top ring, just a bash gaurd. Will throw up another picture later of what it looks like.

DH/Freeride.

2002 Specialized BigHit - Bit of Ole School lovin' !

( I bought this as a frame, and have built it ground up. Extremely happy, rides fantastic).

Fork: 2007 Marzocchi b0mber Super T RV 7 inch
Shock: Fox Vanilla R 6.2 inch
Front Rim : 26" Sunn RhynoLite
Front Hub: Random 20mm through axle hub
Front Tyre: Maxxis High Roller 26x2.50
Rear Wheelset : 24" Intense Mag 30 DH 36 hole.
Rear Hub : DiamondBack Simpl LE 36H 9mm Quick Release
Rear Tyre : 24" Maxxis High Roller 24 x 2.70
Crankset: Shimano Alivio Cranks
Front Chain Rings/Guard : e.thirteen bash guard, carbon fibre back tensioner/guide with 38 tooth sprocket
Bottom Bracket: some run of the mill 122mm wide thing.
Pedals: Odyssey TrailMix
Stem: Chromag Cutblock 002 DH 40mm 0degree
Bars: PRO 685mm low rise/sweep
Grips: Funn Combat Lock ons
Headset: Mixture of Cane Creek, FSA and VP Aheadset
Brakes: Avid Elixir 5 203mm F + R 185mm
Seat post: Factory
Seat: Odyssey Mike Aitken
Shifter : SRAM X.7 9 Speed trigger.
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.9 Mid cage
Cassette : SRAM 12-23 9 Speed.
Chain : Shimano Deore



Also have lots of gear, helmets, pads etc for both bikes, problem with liking both grades of MTB you have to have a different set for each thing.

Currently thinking about adding to the stable again, wouldn't mind a Specialized dirt jumper... hmmm !

Pete.

My fiance and I actually ride quite a bit.

Threre are quite a few trails out here in So Cal within a couple of minutes driving, and now that I'm done building the bikes I'm looking forward to building a 240

Hers:



And mine:

Here's my 09 Santa Cruz Superlight. . . .
Took a far away pic riding up in Austin two weeks ago . . .