Anyone into mountain biking? - Page 4

Quick281 · 05-06-2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

The shock may be adjustable...

I did fiddle with the preload and noticed no difference.

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

You really do want your shocks to be fairly stiff. I keep mine that way. I've kept it soft before and it's a recipe for disaster. If you keep it too soft you'll bottom out going over say a root and then before it has a chance to rebound you hit somehting else and it will throw you over the bars.

Definetely empty the camelbak after each use. Infact what i do is empty it and then wrap it up and put it in the freezer. I've kept water in there before to just empty it out and put more water in. Very bad combo. I've gotten sicker than hell from bad water and it isn't fun (especially when it hits you in the middle of the ride about 6miles from anything).

Thanks for the advice, I am going to put mine in the freezer of my mini fridge right now. Seems like a great way to slow/cease bacteria.

Krabill · 05-06-2009, 02:11 PM

When I first saw your picture I was going to suggest getting rid of that RST fork, but I didn't want to assume what type of riding you'd be doing. They're fine for easy bike path type of stuff, but pretty much worthless for real mtb riding as you've found out.

You'll need to replace it with a real fork if you're going to do any serious riding.

As far as the camelbak issue goes, empty it and let it dry out every night. I've got an actual camelback hanger that goes down inside to hold it open so it dries completely. It will stay new and clean for a long time if you take care of it. Leaving liquid in it will cause it to get nasty in a hurry.

Evadd · 05-06-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

that also happens if you don't know how to use the clipless pedals...

i'm pretty sure if you haven't ridden a bike in 6 months or longer, the day after your first real ride you will have some crotchitis no matter what your technique.

Particle Man · 05-06-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Evadd

i'm pretty sure if you haven't ridden a bike in 6 months or longer, the day after your first real ride you will have some crotchitis no matter what your technique.

I was talking more balls-on-bar contact

azoomm · 05-06-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Thanks for the advice, I am going to put mine in the freezer of my mini fridge right now. Seems like a great way to slow/cease bacteria.

A bit of vinegar mixed with water will take care of that too... just make sure to dry it out after use and no problemo!!

Smittie61984 · 05-06-2009, 10:17 PM

Oh yeah. Get yourself some nice biking shorts. You can get the tights or "baggies' which look like normal shorts but have underwear like tights with padding. They run around $60 or so but are 100% worth it.

Quick281 · 05-07-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Krabill

When I first saw your picture I was going to suggest getting rid of that RST fork, but I didn't want to assume what type of riding you'd be doing. They're fine for easy bike path type of stuff, but pretty much worthless for real mtb riding as you've found out.

You'll need to replace it with a real fork if you're going to do any serious riding.

As far as the camelbak issue goes, empty it and let it dry out every night. I've got an actual camelback hanger that goes down inside to hold it open so it dries completely. It will stay new and clean for a long time if you take care of it. Leaving liquid in it will cause it to get nasty in a hurry.

Thanks for the advice. I will deal with the shocks for now but the front might get an upgrade if I hang onto the bike through the winter.

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Originally Posted by Evadd

i'm pretty sure if you haven't ridden a bike in 6 months or longer, the day after your first real ride you will have some crotchitis no matter what your technique.

Um the crotch is fine, the ass hurts like hell today.

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

Oh yeah. Get yourself some nice biking shorts. You can get the tights or "baggies' which look like normal shorts but have underwear like tights with padding. They run around $60 or so but are 100% worth it.

I see that now. Thanks for the advice. Maybe after a paycheck or two I will look into it.

azoomm · 05-07-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Um the crotch is fine, the ass hurts like hell today.

Now, that's something you don't read everyday...

Quick281 · 05-07-2009, 12:18 AM

I don't live an every day life.

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Krabill WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200 Posts: 558	When I first saw your picture I was going to suggest getting rid of that RST fork, but I didn't want to assume what type of riding you'd be doing. They're fine for easy bike path type of stuff, but pretty much worthless for real mtb riding as you've found out. You'll need to replace it with a real fork if you're going to do any serious riding. As far as the camelbak issue goes, empty it and let it dry out every night. I've got an actual camelback hanger that goes down inside to hold it open so it dries completely. It will stay new and clean for a long time if you take care of it. Leaving liquid in it will cause it to get nasty in a hurry.