School me on mountain bikes.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Right, and they are usually the guys that are not wearing a helmet and going the wrong way on the trail

They're so fast, they don't even bother to carry water!

[Beej]

Right, and they are usually the guys that are not wearing a helmet and going the wrong way on the trail

[ThreeFingerPete]

It is usually on Saturdays and Sundays when you are doing a couple laps at northshore you always run into someone broke down on the side of the trail and it is because they had a catastrophic failure of Walmart proportion.

I was just telling a buddy about how many times I've seen fork failures of wal-mart bikes. I've never heard anyone say "Ehh, no biggie, my fork just sheered off of the steerer at full speed. I'm just going to walk out"

[Tannerm]

Hey Greg, I'm looking to get a bike too. Want a full suspension baaaad. Ive had my specialized rockhopper 29er has been awesome. Hard tail has been good for my on pavement riding and the light trail riding I've done. But, that bike stays at work 90% of the time with my road tires on it.

[Beej]

You could have picked up an old school Specialized, Trek or Cannondale bike that would have quality parts and wouldn't spontaneously explode on the trail. I see them all the time for $200.

It is usually on Saturdays and Sundays when you are doing a couple laps at northshore you always run into someone broke down on the side of the trail and it is because they had a catastrophic failure of Walmart proportion.

[Osiris]

Beej, today was the first time I've rode since February. Sucks. Gotta get back into it

[ThreeFingerPete]

You could have picked up an old school Specialized, Trek or Cannondale bike that would have quality parts and wouldn't spontaneously explode on the trail. I see them all the time for $200.

[f0ur sixer]

I just bought a Genesis 29er from wally world. I haven't ridden in a LONG time so I kinda want to open back up with a cheaper bike I wouldn't feel bad about tearing up. It actually got some pretty good reviews and rides really good IMO. Plus my company gives me 200$ allowance to buy "exercise" equipment and this bike was 199$. I like it for what it is.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=genesis+29er&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=5676030683249028492&sa=X&ei=bkOsT86KC5CFsAKuwYX-Aw&ved=0CJEBEPMCMAM

[Beej]

I fucking love my Camber 29'er. I don't regret that purchase at all. It was easier than getting Geor to deepthroat me.

we still need to go ride sometime.

[Osiris]

I fucking love my Camber 29'er. I don't regret that purchase at all. It was easier than getting Geor to deepthroat me.

[Aceman85turbo]

not sure what this has to do with anything, but as long as we are flexing nuts, i do that at 195.

god bless.

I'm fat and lazy, I feel sorry for anyone my size who cant do at least that.

[Beej]

not sure what this has to do with anything, but as long as we are flexing nuts, i do that at 195.

god bless.

I'm glad I don't ride with you guys, you push so much weight you must be super fast

[ELVIS]

I legpress 800~ and weigh 250lbs, I havent busted this one yet. Good enough for me for now I think.

A multi speed setup to hold my power costs a ton.

not sure what this has to do with anything, but as long as we are flexing nuts, i do that at 195.

god bless.

[Binky]

I legpress 800~ and weigh 250lbs, I havent busted this one yet. Good enough for me for now I think.

A multi speed setup to hold my power costs a ton.

I dont have a fucking idea what i do on a legpress, weigh under 200 and don't ever have a problem because i know what fucking gear to be in before hitting a climb.

If you are at a stoplight and start off in 3rd gear, it doesnt matter how much "powah" you have - you're an idiot because you cant drive.

[ThreeFingerPete]

I legpress 800~ and weigh 250lbs, I havent busted this one yet. Good enough for me for now I think.

A multi speed setup to hold my power costs a ton.

L----O----L.

I agree that geared bikes are a PITA for a big guy, but with a bit of finesse and proper gear selection it can be minimized. Shimano's SLX group is the best strength for the buck group, as strong as XT at half of the price.