Gettin into the Mtn Bike scene Post pics of your bikes with specs for me

sdstud212001 · 02-16-2007, 03:20 PM

So i know there are some Mtn bike riders here. I am making the transition rom road bike. Basiclly because I am in college in Flagstaff, AZ and the roads here are crap, and the road bike is worth too much to ride to school.

So I have decided to start out with something that won't get stolen from school

A Specialized Hardrock Sport

specs http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22089

And this is what I am looking at to really tear it up on the trails
Enduro Pro

specs http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22012

So what do you think, and what do you ride?

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CJM · 02-16-2007, 03:30 PM

I ride a 10 year old Trek 930 hardtail with rock shocks up front, I dont do anything nuts but that bike wont die no matter how much I abuse it. Plus its innocent looking enough that it wont be lifted like most of the really expensive ones. I got it as a gift when I was 13 and at that time (1993) it cost 500 some odd dollars new.

Paul H. · 02-16-2007, 03:30 PM

No pics but I have a 1994 Specialized Rockhopper Comp FS with a Manitou 4 fork. Its an older but awesome bike. You can't go wrong with Specialized.

lupus · 02-16-2007, 04:14 PM

I'm new to to the mtn bike world, but I don't think you can go wrong with a hardrock. I ride this :
http://www.brodiebikes.com/2006/2006_bikes/tempyst.php

and I love it.

Do a search for "bikey" in the off topic pages and you will find a huge thread of pics, specs and comments.

MTL_4runner · 02-16-2007, 04:32 PM

Glad to here you're getting into the sport, that was one thing I really miss after moving away from Poenix, AZ. Obviously if you've never gone, try to hit a Supergo store and you'll be in bike heaven. IIRC, there's already a big mtn bike thread on here with pics of everyone's bikes, etc.

Here ya go:
http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=55177

paddlenbike · 02-16-2007, 09:11 PM

You live in a great area for the sport of mountain biking. I drive from California out to Sedona, AZ every-other year to ride. Since most of the trails out there tend to be hard-pack dirt or rock, you'll be much more comfortable on a full suspension bike. I have ridden those trails on my hardtail and I was exhausted after two to three hours. I can last much longer on the full suspension. I would recommend something with travel in the 4-5 inch range.

My bike is a 2006 Rocky Mountain Element 70. It has full XT components with an XTR rear derailleur, 4" travel via a Fox Terralogic front fork and a Fox Float RP3. I can't say enough great things about this bike. It's about the most efficient full suspension bike you can buy due to its rear suspension design, "logic" fork and shock and it weighs 25.2 pounds, which isn't bad for a 4" travel bike. This is my second Rocky Mountain, my first is a 1999 Oxygen Race and it has been a wonderful bike.

Carbon rear triangle was new for 2006:

I ditched the Eggbeater brand pedals in favor of Shimano SPDs. Much more predicatable.

Good luck in your search and enjoy those AZ trails!
Ken

j944 · 02-16-2007, 09:34 PM

00 GF Kaitai
Stock other than SPD's, Bianchi seat,and Jamis step
03 GF Sugar 3+
Easton carbon monkey bar, SPD'S, Selle seat,Easton mg60 stem, Chris King headset.
I am also building an 06 Titus Racer X.

j944 · 02-16-2007, 09:39 PM

I would be concerned locking either one of those bikes on any campus.
They would steal the seat alone.

89silverpu · 02-16-2007, 10:29 PM

What kind of riding are you going to be doing? And enduro is made for more aggressive jumps and drops, a stumpjumper would probably be better off for you since you probably are more used to haveing a super light bike like a road bike. I absolutely love my SJ and i can hit 3-4 foot drops no problem and it jumps pretty good. The handling on on tight rocky fast singletrack is awesome also. I have an XTR rear derailer, fox talas fork, fox triad rear shock(comes on all SJ and specially tuned for the SJ), avid juicy seven brakes, XT cranks, Easton monkey ec 70 bars, odi lock on grips, Sun singletrack rear rim on XT hub, MAvic 317 front rim on specialized stout hub, and more other goodies.Here is a pic of my bike and also check out my video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mjf1KthXbc

MTL_4runner · 02-17-2007, 12:06 PM

Ken, very nice Rocky Mountain!

hmmwv15 · 02-17-2007, 12:19 PM

I have the Specialized Hardrock Sport, It's a nice bike -although hardtail- but I do mostly street riding and trails with not so much need for a full suspension. So it suits me just fine......in fact I once put road tires on it and it did fine. I put my knobby tires back on it though.

Henryv · 02-17-2007, 12:46 PM

I have last year's Specialized Rockhopper. Just started out so didnt need too nice a bike but for the money its pretty good. Looks nice too.

hmmwv15 · 02-17-2007, 08:05 PM

Here's mine

This is when I first got it. Now there are some minor rock dings and scratches but it still looks cool.

Jimmeh · 02-17-2007, 09:40 PM

Here is my bike:

hmmwv15 · 02-17-2007, 09:58 PM

I bet you're real popular where you live, that thing kicks some serious @ss......

Jimmeh · 02-17-2007, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmmwv15

I bet you're real popular where you live, that thing kicks some serious @ss......

Real popular

It takes me a while to get to town though. Unless I go the back road which is mostly down hill. Problem is I can't pedal as fast as the pedals are going

The image of going down the long ass hill near where I live on that thing is just funny as hell. Perhaps some day I will try it and video tape it

hmmwv15 · 02-17-2007, 10:38 PM

oh man that would be sweet......lmfao all I see in my head is someone on it going slow at first, then morphing into this flailing pink fury with arms and legs sticking out, rolling down a big long hill.......Then KABLAM--------Right into the side of someones car...haha funny .........Go Jimmeh, GO!!!!

hmmwv15 · 02-17-2007, 10:43 PM

haha I just had to quote that in my signature....

Asha'man · 02-18-2007, 05:17 PM

You can't quote yourself in your own sig, that's super lame.

I ride a Giant Iguana SE, although I can't for the life of me remember exactly what model year it is. I wanna say it's a '99. Rock Shox Jett T2 fork, aluminum frame, mid-grade Shimano components (can't remember what exactly - Alivio and XTR ring a bell). It's served me well lo these many years. First couple years I had it I rode EVERYWHERE, as I didn't have my driver's license yet. Haven't ridden all that much since then, but I try to get out as many times during nice weather as possible.

hmmwv15 · 02-18-2007, 05:22 PM

But look what I just did lol now taht is lame

Asha'man · 02-18-2007, 05:36 PM

See, I meant to do that. Gave you an out and made it look un-lame.

AuburnRunner · 02-18-2007, 05:42 PM

wow... paddlenbike that is a smooth rocky mtn

hmmwv15 · 02-18-2007, 05:43 PM

haha...wait....

phorunninduke · 02-18-2007, 07:19 PM

Bastards will take anything..... I had a $50 wall mart bike stolen from me in undergrad...

I like these bike threads... They have gotten sooo freaking cool in last few years.

drunberg · 02-18-2007, 07:40 PM

I have 99 Klein Attitude Race with Disc front and back, 2006 Sid, XTR, Race Face cranks, USE shocking seatpost. It is a singletrack fiend. It is my race bike, been doing the Winter Park series for the past 10 years. Racing MTB for the last 21 years.

Looking at getting a Santa Cruz Blur.

I also have a Klein Quantum road bike, and a Redline cyclocross bike for night riding and winter riding.

get a beater for riding at school. Buy a good $1000 bike for trail riding. When I sold bikes for off road use I always suggested Deore or higher, as they will last much better than the lower level stuff. For racing the minimum that I will go is XT, but I prefer XTR as it holds up well. Course it is expensive as all get out, but I have 10 year old XTR gear that still works well.

Don't know what you ride with on the road, but I use ultegra or Dura Ace.

Look for a local sporting goods consignment shop, and buy from there for the beater bike.

02-16-2007, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	I ride a 10 year old Trek 930 hardtail with rock shocks up front, I dont do anything nuts but that bike wont die no matter how much I abuse it. Plus its innocent looking enough that it wont be lifted like most of the really expensive ones. I got it as a gift when I was 13 and at that time (1993) it cost 500 some odd dollars new. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

02-16-2007, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
lupus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Near North of Toronto Posts: 21	I'm new to to the mtn bike world, but I don't think you can go wrong with a hardrock. I ride this : http://www.brodiebikes.com/2006/2006_bikes/tempyst.php and I love it. Do a search for "bikey" in the off topic pages and you will find a huge thread of pics, specs and comments. __________________ ________________________ 91 Runner 90 Runner 2 Door (parts Truck) There are 2 types of people in this world: those who like Neil Diamond and those who don't.

02-16-2007, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	Glad to here you're getting into the sport, that was one thing I really miss after moving away from Poenix, AZ. Obviously if you've never gone, try to hit a Supergo store and you'll be in bike heaven. IIRC, there's already a big mtn bike thread on here with pics of everyone's bikes, etc. Here ya go: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=55177 __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN!

02-16-2007, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
paddlenbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,051	You live in a great area for the sport of mountain biking. I drive from California out to Sedona, AZ every-other year to ride. Since most of the trails out there tend to be hard-pack dirt or rock, you'll be much more comfortable on a full suspension bike. I have ridden those trails on my hardtail and I was exhausted after two to three hours. I can last much longer on the full suspension. I would recommend something with travel in the 4-5 inch range. My bike is a 2006 Rocky Mountain Element 70. It has full XT components with an XTR rear derailleur, 4" travel via a Fox Terralogic front fork and a Fox Float RP3. I can't say enough great things about this bike. It's about the most efficient full suspension bike you can buy due to its rear suspension design, "logic" fork and shock and it weighs 25.2 pounds, which isn't bad for a 4" travel bike. This is my second Rocky Mountain, my first is a 1999 Oxygen Race and it has been a wonderful bike. Carbon rear triangle was new for 2006: I ditched the Eggbeater brand pedals in favor of Shimano SPDs. Much more predicatable. Good luck in your search and enjoy those AZ trails! Ken __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD \| 5-speed \| E-locker \| Tundra/OME lift \| Stubbs Sliders \| Deckplate/TrueFlow \| Yakima rack \| Click here for specs & pics

02-16-2007, 09:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
j944 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bonney Lake, WA. Posts: 128	00 GF Kaitai Stock other than SPD's, Bianchi seat,and Jamis step 03 GF Sugar 3+ Easton carbon monkey bar, SPD'S, Selle seat,Easton mg60 stem, Chris King headset. I am also building an 06 Titus Racer X. __________________ Dont taze me Bro

02-16-2007, 09:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
j944 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bonney Lake, WA. Posts: 128	I would be concerned locking either one of those bikes on any campus. They would steal the seat alone. __________________ Dont taze me Bro

02-17-2007, 12:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
MTL_4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 8,807	Ken, very nice Rocky Mountain! __________________ - Jamie 1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift Best OBD II scan tool I have used!. .....and I am AMERICAN!

02-17-2007, 12:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
hmmwv15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Good 'ole Georgia Posts: 1,805	I have the Specialized Hardrock Sport, It's a nice bike -although hardtail- but I do mostly street riding and trails with not so much need for a full suspension. So it suits me just fine......in fact I once put road tires on it and it did fine. I put my knobby tires back on it though. __________________ I haven't failed, I've just found several different ways NOT to fix this truck. :D Sean

02-17-2007, 12:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Henryv Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 726	I have last year's Specialized Rockhopper. Just started out so didnt need too nice a bike but for the money its pretty good. Looks nice too. __________________ -1998 4runner limited 4wd- Ugh sucks to be poor on this board My 4runner

02-17-2007, 08:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
hmmwv15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Good 'ole Georgia Posts: 1,805	Here's mine This is when I first got it. Now there are some minor rock dings and scratches but it still looks cool. __________________ I haven't failed, I've just found several different ways NOT to fix this truck. :D Sean

02-17-2007, 09:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
hmmwv15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Good 'ole Georgia Posts: 1,805	I bet you're real popular where you live, that thing kicks some serious @ss...... __________________ I haven't failed, I've just found several different ways NOT to fix this truck. :D Sean

02-17-2007, 10:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
hmmwv15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Good 'ole Georgia Posts: 1,805	oh man that would be sweet......lmfao all I see in my head is someone on it going slow at first, then morphing into this flailing pink fury with arms and legs sticking out, rolling down a big long hill.......Then KABLAM--------Right into the side of someones car...haha funny .........Go Jimmeh, GO!!!! __________________ I haven't failed, I've just found several different ways NOT to fix this truck. :D Sean Last edited by hmmwv15; 02-17-2007 at 10:40 PM.

02-17-2007, 10:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
hmmwv15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Good 'ole Georgia Posts: 1,805	haha I just had to quote that in my signature.... __________________ I haven't failed, I've just found several different ways NOT to fix this truck. :D Sean

02-18-2007, 05:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
Asha'man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 871	You can't quote yourself in your own sig, that's super lame. I ride a Giant Iguana SE, although I can't for the life of me remember exactly what model year it is. I wanna say it's a '99. Rock Shox Jett T2 fork, aluminum frame, mid-grade Shimano components (can't remember what exactly - Alivio and XTR ring a bell). It's served me well lo these many years. First couple years I had it I rode EVERYWHERE, as I didn't have my driver's license yet. Haven't ridden all that much since then, but I try to get out as many times during nice weather as possible. __________________ --Brian Truck - 1986 4Runner SR5 - 22RE, 5spd, 265K, 3" OME/BJ spacer lift, 31x10.50 TrXus MT's, satin black AR steelies, homemade bikini top Car - 1995 Lexus SC400, red/black, 220K, coilovers, exhaust Pickup - 1985 Toyota Xtra cab pickup - 2wd, 22R, 5spd, 270K miles, 4Runner buckets, currently two colors

02-18-2007, 05:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
hmmwv15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Good 'ole Georgia Posts: 1,805	But look what I just did lol now taht is lame __________________ I haven't failed, I've just found several different ways NOT to fix this truck. :D Sean

02-18-2007, 05:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
Asha'man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 871	See, I meant to do that. Gave you an out and made it look un-lame. __________________ --Brian Truck - 1986 4Runner SR5 - 22RE, 5spd, 265K, 3" OME/BJ spacer lift, 31x10.50 TrXus MT's, satin black AR steelies, homemade bikini top Car - 1995 Lexus SC400, red/black, 220K, coilovers, exhaust Pickup - 1985 Toyota Xtra cab pickup - 2wd, 22R, 5spd, 270K miles, 4Runner buckets, currently two colors

02-18-2007, 05:43 PM	#23 (permalink)
hmmwv15 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Good 'ole Georgia Posts: 1,805	haha...wait.... __________________ I haven't failed, I've just found several different ways NOT to fix this truck. :D Sean

02-18-2007, 07:19 PM	#24 (permalink)
phorunninduke Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Intercourse, PA Posts: 1,479	Bastards will take anything..... I had a $50 wall mart bike stolen from me in undergrad... I like these bike threads... They have gotten sooo freaking cool in last few years.

02-18-2007, 07:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
drunberg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 170	I have 99 Klein Attitude Race with Disc front and back, 2006 Sid, XTR, Race Face cranks, USE shocking seatpost. It is a singletrack fiend. It is my race bike, been doing the Winter Park series for the past 10 years. Racing MTB for the last 21 years. Looking at getting a Santa Cruz Blur. I also have a Klein Quantum road bike, and a Redline cyclocross bike for night riding and winter riding. get a beater for riding at school. Buy a good $1000 bike for trail riding. When I sold bikes for off road use I always suggested Deore or higher, as they will last much better than the lower level stuff. For racing the minimum that I will go is XT, but I prefer XTR as it holds up well. Course it is expensive as all get out, but I have 10 year old XTR gear that still works well. Don't know what you ride with on the road, but I use ultegra or Dura Ace. Look for a local sporting goods consignment shop, and buy from there for the beater bike. __________________ 89 P/U: 295K Bought 06-92 Traded in 6-07 01 4Runner SR5: 101K Bought 02-06 Deckplate mod, True Flow Air Filter, 55/100W Headlight bulbs, Thule rack, Fog Light mod My other toy: Trebuchet with a 24' arm and app 3000lbs of pull from garage door springs. Will throw a 8lb pumpkin 1090' 05 Saab 9-2x Aero "It's a Saabaru"

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