What are you riding this year?

[RENO]

Looking to get back into MTB this year, a RM Element 70 is ordered. Definitely a step up from the 1988 Schwinn High Sierra (with RADICAL blue/hot pink graphics! and Biopace!!) I rode as a kid (although that thing was absolutely indestructible).

Stoked!

If you don't mind me asking, what's the cost and weight on that bike? I really like it and I'm looking to upgrade from my Trek 6700 hardtail to Full susp. Did you order it online or go to a local dealer?

 

[Greg]

If you don't mind me asking, what's the cost and weight on that bike? I really like it and I'm looking to upgrade from my Trek 6700 hardtail to Full susp. Did you order it online or go to a local dealer?

26 lbs. Mid $3K.

 

[RENO]

Outta my price range. Some new 2008 Element 70's on Ebay for $2300 - 2500. I'll see if I can find one of the other Elements like the 10 or 30. A little closer to my price range...

 

[roark]

If you don't mind me asking, what's the cost and weight on that bike? I really like it and I'm looking to upgrade from my Trek 6700 hardtail to Full susp. Did you order it online or go to a local dealer?

26 lbs. Mid $3K.

Fortunately I'm not paying that... more of a one time deal through a 'friend'.

And it should ship in the next couple days! w00t!

Hook up with powbmps. He's in your area and rides and if you're ever down here for whatever reason, be sure to let us know. Good riding in CT.

Good to know. djspookman is bike nut as well.

 

[Highway Star]

I haven't been on a bike since I was a kid, but decided to get into it as a summer activity. Got it off craigslist for a couple hundred or so, the guy said it was a downhill race bike but that he never got to ride it at the ski resorts so he had to sell it. It's nearly new....so I bought it...

I've also got my cases of mt. dew, so I'm ready to hit some sweet jumps and tear up the local trails.....probably Killington too this summer.

I can ride in my jeans and ski helmet, right?

Anybody up for a bike-off???

 

[MR. evil]

if you actually paid a couple of hundred bucks for that bike you got hosed!

Brand new that thing didn't cost that much.

 

[Greg]

if you actually paid a couple of hundred bucks for that bike you got hosed!

Brand new that thing didn't cost that much.

Don't feed into it. He's trolling.

 

[Highway Star]

if you actually paid a couple of hundred bucks for that bike you got hosed!

Brand new that thing didn't cost that much.

No way man, it's a downhill race bike. I've taken it off some curbs and it just soaks them up....the suspension is very springy.

 

[thorski]

No way man, it's a downhill race bike. I've taken it off some curbs and it just soaks them up....the suspension is very springy.

$25 piece of chinese crap

 

[RENO]

With any luck his wheel will pop off riding down Killington and he'll smash his face on a rock. It would be an improvement...:???:

 

[Highway Star]

With any luck his wheel will pop off riding down Killington and he'll smash his face on a rock. It would be an improvement...:???:

Why all the e-hate Reno.....you sound like a very mean person.

 

[RENO]

Why all the e-hate Reno.....you sound like a very mean person.

I'm sorry HS. I love you man! Group hug time... :razz:

 

[thorski]

Reno=strange

 

[RENO]

Reno=strange

You have to understand my AZone/KZone history with HS to understand... :lol:

 

[boston_e]

Off road: The same K2 Razorback that I've beaten the crap out of the past few summers.
On road: A new at the end of last season Orbea Onix.

I'll probably need to do some upgrades/parts replacement on the Razorback this summer.

 

[from_the_NEK]

Same thing I've been riding for five years now. Trek Liquid 25. It has been a really good bike for a wide ariety of terrain.

 

[WoodCore]

Just a couple rides in so far on the new bike.....

and the Ibex Alpine it replaced.......

 

[bvibert]

Just a couple rides in so far on the new bike.....

and the Ibex Alpine it replaced.......

Nice looking rig. I was scoping it out a little after the ride on Wednesday. How are you liking it so far?

 

[WoodCore]

I'm loving it! Full suspension makes such a huge difference!

 

[mattchuck2]

Here's my ride:

Did a 25 mile ride this morning, going to do another 25 tomorrow . . . Life is good.