Mountain Biking

cacasplat3 · Postby **cacasplat3** » April 24th, 2009, 4:56 pm

3stagevtec wrote:rollin on 26"s..

it just needs a lil adjusting on the brakes, the front a little slack.. will carry it for a proper test ride this evening..

that bike looks familiar :lol:

glad you got it.....what size did you get?
did you get any biking essentials as well? i think i'm in need of padded shorts.......i dont think changing the saddle alone will help me.....
i just noticed....i dont have the bolts on the vertical seat tube(or whatever u call it).......doesn't matter though....i dont use bottles....

sports and games actually called me today....they siad my bike is finished...so i guess they fixed the part or something...i'm thinking about going up for it tomorrow.......
i'm up for riding in south or central.....its a bit too far to drive to the west to ride, unless its once in a while......just not this weekend......too many things to do on sunday

SNIPER 3000 · Postby **SNIPER 3000** » April 24th, 2009, 6:56 pm

Mr. Go Slow,
Where do you for jiu-jitsu classes?

Mr. Go Slow · Postby **Mr. Go Slow** » April 24th, 2009, 7:10 pm

SNIPER 3000 wrote:Mr. Go Slow,
Where do you for jiu-jitsu classes?

http://www.torakandojo.com/

PapaC · Postby **PapaC** » April 24th, 2009, 10:10 pm

Mr. Go Slow wrote:
SNIPER 3000 wrote:Mr. Go Slow,
Where do you for jiu-jitsu classes?

http://www.torakandojo.com/

WOW
You do jiu-jitsu online?? :shock:

Mr. Go Slow · Postby **Mr. Go Slow** » April 24th, 2009, 10:16 pm

PapaC wrote:
Mr. Go Slow wrote:
SNIPER 3000 wrote:Mr. Go Slow,
Where do you for jiu-jitsu classes?

http://www.torakandojo.com/

WOW
You do jiu-jitsu online??

Why yes .... Did you feel the virtual kick to the nuts you just got?

cacasplat3 · Postby **cacasplat3** » April 24th, 2009, 10:31 pm

spoke to one of the guys i ride with.....they want to do the teak plantation ride again next week sunday....apparently some guys who ride around sando are coming to try it out......all are welcome......
as a reference, the logging road starts on the Morne Diablo Road on the Penal Rock Road...and finishes at Bunsee(sp?) Trace Penal Rock Road........will report back with further info.....

3stagevtec · Postby **3stagevtec** » April 24th, 2009, 11:29 pm

cacasplat3 wrote:that bike looks familiar
glad you got it.....what size did you get?
did you get any biking essentials as well? i think i'm in need of padded shorts.......i dont think changing the saddle alone will help me.....
i just noticed....i dont have the bolts on the vertical seat tube(or whatever u call it).......doesn't matter though....i dont use bottles....

sports and games actually called me today....they siad my bike is finished...so i guess they fixed the part or something...i'm thinking about going up for it tomorrow.......
i'm up for riding in south or central.....its a bit too far to drive to the west to ride, unless its once in a while......just not this weekend......too many things to do on sunday

i bought a cannondale pump as well.. will have to get a helmet and tyre repair kit..

also, that seat harsh! my behind real hurting from about 1 hour of road riding today.. i gotta change that seat or get some kind of padding for it..

the bike needs some adjustments, one pad on the rear brake continuously touches the disc, making a squeaking noise at very low speeds..

and in certain gears, the chain keeps jumpin like it wants to change gear..
(i believe those can be adjusted.. i still gotta read the manual..)

other than that, the gears shift great, brakes hold quite strong and it handles nicely.. good buy..

ChristianRD · Postby **ChristianRD** » April 24th, 2009, 11:38 pm

How good is cannondale as compared to trek ???

3stagevtec · Postby **3stagevtec** » April 24th, 2009, 11:42 pm

Chris90 wrote:How good is cannondale as compared to trek ???

cannondale f7 disc
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/xc-hardta ... 27crx.aspx

trek 4300 disc
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/xc-hardta ... 27crx.aspx

:wink:

ChristianRD · Postby **ChristianRD** » April 25th, 2009, 12:00 am

^^^ Thanks Rene :wink:

cacasplat3 · Postby **cacasplat3** » April 25th, 2009, 12:43 am

3stagevtec wrote:
cacasplat3 wrote:that bike looks familiar
glad you got it.....what size did you get?
did you get any biking essentials as well? i think i'm in need of padded shorts.......i dont think changing the saddle alone will help me.....
i just noticed....i dont have the bolts on the vertical seat tube(or whatever u call it).......doesn't matter though....i dont use bottles....

sports and games actually called me today....they siad my bike is finished...so i guess they fixed the part or something...i'm thinking about going up for it tomorrow.......
i'm up for riding in south or central.....its a bit too far to drive to the west to ride, unless its once in a while......just not this weekend......too many things to do on sunday

i bought a cannondale pump as well.. will have to get a helmet and tyre repair kit..

also, that seat harsh! my behind real hurting from about 1 hour of road riding today.. i gotta change that seat or get some kind of padding for it..

the bike needs some adjustments, one pad on the rear brake continuously touches the disc, making a squeaking noise at very low speeds..

and in certain gears, the chain keeps jumpin like it wants to change gear..
(i believe those can be adjusted.. i still gotta read the manual..)

other than that, the gears shift great, brakes hold quite strong and it handles nicely.. good buy..

i was going to buy the big cannondale pump, but it doesnt come with the frame mount so i didnt bother............
i'll have to do some looking around i dont like the helmets available....too little protection....i like the ones that skaters and bmx riders use....the ones that cover the entire hair line....but i'm concerned about the standards of those....so i'm currently on a block....
for the seat.....look at a WTB or selle gel seat....both can be gotten for about 30USD each....or go to a shop and see what they have......or get padded shorts....saw a pair at S&G, and it was $999 :shock:

if the brake pad that moves touches the rotor, just turn the brake adjuster on the leaver in an anti clock wise direction.....if its the fixed pad thats touching, u'll need to loosen the bolts that attach the caliper to the adapter, and slide the caliper a fraction of a millimeter so it does not touch anymore......
for the gears slipping.......it takes some time to figure it out.... :lol:

BTW try not to cross the chain i.e. smallest front gear with smallest rear gear, and largest front gear with largest rear gear.....that will wear out the chain quickly........

trinibajan34 · Postby **trinibajan34** » June 16th, 2009, 1:16 pm

does anyone have a number for motorcycle etc, the number in the telephone directory does not seem to be working

cacasplat3 · Postby **cacasplat3** » August 2nd, 2009, 12:15 am

anyone here has a downhill bike? i've heard of a couple of them around, a friend said he saw one at a race a few months back............are there any places to fully use a downhill bike locally?

there's just something about how they look that makes me want one

VK-Sportsman · Postby **VK-Sportsman** » August 2nd, 2009, 2:04 am

^ That's some serious brakes there :twisted:

Postby **Midnight_Demon** » August 2nd, 2009, 9:18 am

i selling my bike .... http://forums.trinituner.com/forums/vie ... p?t=254937

cacasplat3 · Postby **cacasplat3** » August 2nd, 2009, 5:38 pm

^^u should keep it, unless you plan to get another bike........eventually u'll want another one........u just need to find some nice hills and you wont want to sell......... :lol:

cacasplat3 · Postby **cacasplat3** » April 15th, 2010, 2:50 pm

anyone use clipless pedals for mountain biking?
my current platform pedals are breaking/deformed from various impacts......
looking for an alternative....i'm getting Shimano PD M520 pedals for about $250 landed....which is a lot less than the local bike shops.......i'm thinking of ordering those, but i'm not sure what shoes to buy.....anyone has an experience with Shimano shoes?

i've had issues with the larger bicycle shops locally and would prefer not to support them........

Maserati · Postby **Maserati** » April 15th, 2010, 3:46 pm

Finally getting back into some of this
My buddy has this
Cannondale 7 DISC with CO2 frame technology for cheap like $350 Canadian which is around $1900 TT, he used it like 3 times and then just never used it after that so it in great condition.

cacasplat3 · Postby **cacasplat3** » April 15th, 2010, 4:17 pm

^^^exact same bike i have.......just in blue.......great bike has great reviews....
two things to do......just change the saddle and u may want better tires for loose gravel/dirt.....the stock tires are good for pavement though.......

i say go for it. :mrgreen:

http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/xc-hardta ... 27crx.aspx

Maserati · Postby **Maserati** » April 15th, 2010, 4:19 pm

cacasplat3 wrote:^^^exact same bike i have.......just in blue.......great bike has great reviews....
two things to do......just change the saddle and u may want better tires for loose gravel/dirt.....the stock tires are good for pavement though.......

i say go for it.
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/xc-hardta ... 27crx.aspx

nice thanks, yea I hear some negative things about the saddle.

cacasplat3 · Postby **cacasplat3** » April 16th, 2010, 9:54 pm

^^^by the way....make sure the bike fits you properly.....

roophus · Postby **roophus** » April 16th, 2010, 10:16 pm

i am looking for a bike (mountain)... anyone knows and places i can check?
I already know about sports and games and i have my eye on the F7... any other locations?

Maserati · Postby **Maserati** » April 16th, 2010, 10:50 pm

cacasplat3 wrote:^^^by the way....make sure the bike fits you properly.....

will do

bassotronics · Postby **bassotronics** » April 17th, 2010, 8:08 am

my bike....very good for it's price, got it a year now, no trouble at all

http://www.all-about-the-bike.co.uk/har ... -381-p.asp

dredman1 · Postby **dredman1** » April 29th, 2010, 11:30 pm

As we on the topic of bikes, could anyone recommend a good bike rack for a car? I've tried a couple of the Hollywood brand (I think), both the plain black one (their cheapest one I believe) which is a waste to me, and the silver one with the straps to hold the bike.

http://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Racks-B ... 12&sr=8-18

The latter was obviously better than the first, but they both still let the bike scratch the back of my car (mainly from the pedal hitting the trunk).

Anyone tried any that keeps the bike WELL away from the back of the car??

Golfist · Postby **Golfist** » May 25th, 2010, 10:01 pm

roophus wrote:i am looking for a bike (mountain)... anyone knows and places i can check?
I already know about sports and games and i have my eye on the F7... any other locations?

Sorry for bumping an old thread, but you can check Geronimo's (Gene Samuel) on Pole Carew St in Woodbrook. Bought my Trek 4300 there not too long ago and love it. Tell him what your budget is and he'll fix you up to suit.

I just need to hit some nice biking places soon and see what the mountain bike experience is really like...

Postby **Porn Star** » June 10th, 2010, 11:46 am

Hey guys, I am lookin to get into the Mountain Biking as well.
Went to mikes bikes but was not too impressed with the service.
Looking for a hardtail XC.
What are your thoughts on the Trek 6700 Disc and the Trek 8000?

cacasplat3 · Postby **cacasplat3** » June 10th, 2010, 1:01 pm

make sure u want to go hardtail XC, i've found that after a bit more than a year, i wish i had bought a Full Suspension All Mountain.........if yur sticking to foot paths and trails/roads and no fast downhills then the hardtail will suit you perfectly...........you can also look at full suspension XC if you are looking for a bit more comfortable at the very small sacrifice of weight and efficiency........

even so the 6700 disc and 8000 have great reviews
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/xc-hardta ... 27crx.aspx
but i've never liked the extensive use of Bontrager parts on Trek bikes.........better components could be used on them, especially considering the overall price..........

BTW the Cannondale XC hardtails in sports and games are one sale again...........the only thing those bikes need to be better are hydraulic brakes and a better saddle.......which can be had for less than $1500.........

Postby **Porn Star** » June 10th, 2010, 1:28 pm

I was looking at both options and finally decided on hard tail because I think most of my riding will be light trails. I'll leave the hardcore stuff for later on.