Mtb:)

[JR23]

Took my Stumpjumper out for the first time in ages earlier, really need to get out with it more often to recover from Uni lifestyle. It got slightly dirty so I had to clean it immediately upon returning home...

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JR

 

[Dawelio]

How come that most of the stuff JR has is like real eye candy?... just look at that bike, that is a something I'd totally buy to be honest here.

I used to do some mountain biking, dirt and street riding as well. Even did a few dirt jumping back in the days... but stopped due to change of friends, school and adult life sort of took over hehe.

I did really enjoy it while it lasted and I always loved riding on the back wheel... how many of you old lads still ride on the backwheel, and perhaps even does some wheely? (if that's spelled correctly)

 

[Bozzy]

Steed 1

2010 Boardman Team FS
Fox RP23 on the back
Rock Shox Reba RL up front
Charge spoon saddle
Superstar wheels
Schwalbe Nobby Nics

And for when thing get a bit more hairy.
Steed 2

Orange 224
Marzocchi 888 RC2 Bombers
FoxDHX 5.0 with 500lb spring
Saint crank
Zee rear shitfer
XT brakes with 203mm discs
Superstar pedals, grips, seat and post.
Funn clamp on stem
Nukeproof warhead 780mm bars
Hope headset and seat clamp
Mavic rims on superstar hubs
Maxxis Minion tyres.
Heavy duty chain
Shimano road bike cassette (cant remember which one)

 

[Warchild]

My two babies

Rockhopper Expert pro 29er

Stumpjumper FSR Comp Evo 650B

Gave both full TLC with a break down on front and rear shocks for deep clean

 

[Dario_92]

Hello people, I am currently looking at getting into MTB to loose some weight, I used to cycle everywhere once I was younger, but I need to find a bike that could support my weight(21st). I am also 6ft 3in. Any help is greatly appreciated

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[Davva2004]

Lots of Specialized love in this thread...

Here's my Specialized Hardrock Disc Sport 29er...

Completely standard apart from some Uberbike brake pads which have totally transformed the previously terrible Tektro hydraulics.

 

[| raVen |]

Hello people, I am currently looking at getting into MTB to loose some weight, I used to cycle everywhere once I was younger, but I need to find a bike that could support my weight(21st). I am also 6ft 3in. Any help is greatly appreciated

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With 21st you will be ok with hardtail from good known brand( I would rather avoid cheep bikes), also with you height you right in the middle between Large and Xlarge frame, for the beginning you should avoid jumping( just in case), and well it depends how much you want to spend .
Something like that should do the job well
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-bikes-sentier-290-hardtail-bike-2015/rp-prod120718

 

[Excalabur50]

Not ridden a bike for a LOT of years but this is what I used to ride back in the day

It's the Raleigh Grifter Mk 1 released in 1977 and what a bike it was it had three gears that you changed by twisting the handle grip, just like a "real" motorbike LOL

 

[Warchild]

Hello people, I am currently looking at getting into MTB to loose some weight, I used to cycle everywhere once I was younger, but I need to find a bike that could support my weight(21st). I am also 6ft 3in. Any help is greatly appreciated

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Well even at 21st you can increase the air pressure in your shocks to compensate and prevent hurting yourself should you bottom out the forks I have seen heavier people riding with no issues, so I don't think your weight will be a problem at all.

Go for a hardtail and I would suggest a 29er wheelset with a large or XLarge frame size bike which will be nicely suitable for your height.

Considering how fast the value on bikes drops due to constant new models, you can get a nice high end bike quite cheap on places like gumtree etc. But personally I would always buy a bike from new.

 

[Dario_92]

With 21st you will be ok with hardtail from good known brand( I would rather avoid cheep bikes), also with you height you right in the middle between Large and Xlarge frame, for the beginning you should avoid jumping( just in case), and well it depends how much you want to spend .
Something like that should do the job well
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-bikes-sentier-290-hardtail-bike-2015/rp-prod120718

That bike is a bit out of my spending zone lol I just want to get something semi-decent to see if I actually stick to it before i spend lots on a decent bike

Well even at 21st you can increase the air pressure in your shocks to compensate and prevent hurting yourself should you bottom out the forks I have seen heavier people riding with no issues, so I don't think your weight will be a problem at all.

Go for a hardtail and I would suggest a 29er wheelset with a large or XLarge frame size bike which will be nicely suitable for your height.

Considering how fast the value on bikes drops due to constant new models, you can get a nice high end bike quite cheap on places like gumtree etc. But personally I would always buy a bike from new.

I never even thought about Gumtree or anything like that lol I would only buy one if it is in decent condition.