MTB guys?

[Tx Redneck]

I'll try the dirt post op this mornin. Only 3.5hrs till I can check in... No surprise on not being able to sleep since they said not to take anything for pain but tylenol, so basically nothing.

[kingjason]

My wife said rub some dirt on that shit and walk it off. She's a god damn medical professional you know. Also what the fuck are we looking at here. Picture is to close in. If that's your weaner we are going to be mad you tricked us.

On a side note. One of my guys, slipped on the ice and broke every bone bone in his right leg. They drove a rod thru his knee to his ankle, put about 6 giant screws in, and hell he was back in under three months.

[Tx Redneck]

So, after further research I'm pretty sure I'd get myself real fucked up mountain biking. A lot of people don't know this about me, but I'm pretty stupid.

Like this?

[Craizie]

So, after further research I'm pretty sure I'd get myself real fucked up mountain biking. A lot of people don't know this about me, but I'm pretty stupid.

[Tx Redneck]

I've never ridden a MTB before, only BMX style bikes... I'd like to check them out and see if I like it as I live near a MTB trail up here in Frisco (although it was cut in half due to the PGA golf courses).

There aren't much for "real mtb trails" in NTx, you have to go to West Tx or another state. Really and truly, a solid HT is all that you could want in Texas.

What?s the benefit of going tubeless?

If you get a puncture and it's not a gaping hole, the sealant should take care of it, if not, you can plug it and keep on. Also far less chance for a pinch flat.

[jammeejamm]

weight and time bro.

the sealant in the tire works like slime, but weighs much less and works well.

small thorns and such are no longer ruin a lap or a day.

kinda messy though until you get good at it.

[4EyedTurd]

What’s the benefit of going tubeless?

[bird_dog0347]

I've never ridden a MTB before, only BMX style bikes... I'd like to check them out and see if I like it as I live near a MTB trail up here in Frisco (although it was cut in half due to the PGA golf courses).

[Tx Redneck]

Need to swap my GX derailleur and convert to tubeless. Thankfully, the wheels come taped and it comes with stems(I already had some), just need to pull the tubes, install the stems, pour sealant and reseat.

[Tx Redneck]

That thing looks SICK. I threw up a little when I saw the price tag, though.

No way I'm paying that much money just to fuck myself up.

I know exactly what you mean, but with context of pricing between 2020 and now, this is a steal. It would have been $4-5k then. I got in right at the start of the stupid high pricing with both my hard tails. This FS is only a few hundred more than my newest bike(Commencal Meta HT).

If you are legit interested in getting into biking, you know I squeak when I walk, I can point you in the direction of some solid options, just post up your intended riding.

[Craizie]

Just ordered my first full squish bike. I got the Core 1 29er. https://us.yt-industries.com/products/bikes/capra/

That thing looks SICK. I threw up a little when I saw the price tag, though.

No way I'm paying that much money just to fuck myself up.

[jammeejamm]

i have a santa cruz bronson 3 carbon. i like it.

not been to spider mountain on it. but it does everything at erwin park pretty well.

[Tx Redneck]

Just ordered my first full squish bike. I got the Core 1 29er. https://us.yt-industries.com/products/bikes/capra/

[Tx Redneck]

If you're wanting a hardtail, I'd look at Canyon Stoic, Commencal Meta HT, Ragley MMMBOP and Nukeprook Scout are all solid options, with the Ragley being a steel frame. A lot of ppl prefer steel for its compliance and aesthetics, but they will weight a lil more compared to an alloy frame. Marin makes a solid, well priced HT as well.

For full squish, Specialized Stump Jumper Evo is a sick trail bike, Yeti Capra Core is sweet, Yeti are solid frames, Polygon Sisku T7 is a solid bike as well, especially for the kit and price. I just realized I forgot Giant and Scott. Santa Cruz, while a lil more pricey, they offer lifetime pivot bearing replacements for free(I don't know if the user has to pay shipping or not).

[kingjason]

Any recommendstions on brand(s) or model(s) to look out for on market place?

I have been looking at specialized epics! Only because I want a sub 20 do it all bike.

Honestly, I bought my last MTB from bikesdirect. Got it in 1 day, as they are in Dallas. Built it in 30 minutes, never one issue.

TX Redneck has blown out more MTB miles then anyone I know in the last few years. Good source of info.