The wife and I also both got Treks a few years back

I have a Trek that has exactly 2 miles on it.
Blew out my knee 2 days after buying it.
Let me know if you are interested, I'd make you a good deal on it.

went and got me a bike today
gt 29er w hydraulic brakes

Join a local Mtn Bike riding club, you'll learn alot and maybe make a new bud. Always carry a spare tube/CO2 inflator, you only need it to happen once to know why.

I have a 29'er Giant front/rear suspension, really like it. Full suspension helps when you're 53.

Charlie

Took mine off the hooks last night. Man I forgot how painful that seat it

got tubes, got pump. great idea to join a club

so far this seat is pretty good took it out for almost 6 miles today

Did the same. Think I rode about two or three miles. My seat is horrible.

Walter

little over 8 miles tonight, that's almost a third of where I need to be and lots of hills
seat aint bad little sore real check will be in the morn

Do you have some cushioned riding shorts? They make a big difference.

Charlie

I do and chamois butter.
good today another ride tomorrow looking forward to it

Are you riding paved trails?

Not to come across as a Richard but there are a lot of hardcore off-road trails in the Austin, most of which I would be surprised if a new rider could complete 2-3mi yet alone 6+. That's why I assumed you were doing paved stuff.

yep doing paved as for the class we have a 30 mile ride to complete. we will do some skills testing and been messing with them some, today ran over 6-8 inch branch blocking trail

today rode with a buddy he did 7miles I completed 10.5 wohoo progress and no real soreness yet.

Check Craigslist. Adult bikes for fitness are like stationary bikes and treadmills you start out with great intentions and then slowly the enthusiasm goes away. A decent used one will set you back anywhere from $250 up


But the you can get one of these for less than the cost of a mountain bike.

Been rebuilding a long neglected bike my buddy gave me, had to clean the ant colony out of the handlebars first. ..or more like wait for them to vacate.

entertaining

Educate me on the 29" wheels. What's the pros and cons of them from the 26" or smaller mtn bike tires. I looked at a new bike yesterday, and all they had were the 29" wheels. They were much taller than my current bike, which is a Raliegh from late 90's that I love riding and enjoy. It's just older and the bikes now have the hydrolic disc brakes and adjustable shocks.

think of the 29" as a jeep. they go over stuff easier and overall better offroad. kinda like having 4wd. easiest way I can explain it

the 29 roll easier and hold speed better to cover more ground. this is my first 29er and I enjoy it it rides nice had to ride my 26 incher and huge difference

the 29 roll easier and hold speed better to cover more ground. this is my first 29er and I enjoy it it rides nice had to ride my 26 incher and huge difference

I don't buy into the hype as much as others. I pass plenty of 29er people on my 26" wheel bike, I also get passed by people on any size tire. The smaller tire will handle better in corners, accelerate faster, and be livelier, the wheels are also stronger. The bigger wheel will be faster in straights and hold speed better. I have yet to be able to verify claims of 29ers climbing better in most normal trail situations in the Dfw area. The only time I've seen benefit is on technical climbs were you might have to lift over big rocks, ledges, or roots.

I think the reason why people go from old 26" bikes to new 29" bikes and feel differences is due to geometry changes.

It brings a smile to my face when someone sees me on the 26" wheel and praises the awesomeness of 29ers only to be passed by me on the trail, usually on a climb that is barely possible on a 29er and impossible on a 26er.

It's the Indian.

If you're that ba switch to a 29er and feel the difference before making these claims.

Ive put plenty of miles on a Specialized Epic 29er to gain that experience. There are differences, pros and cons alike. The gains aren't enough to warrant spending $3500+ on a new bike that is comparable to my full suspension rig. I ride to have fun, not be a STRAVA douche. People still win races on 26" wheels.

I'll openly agree not all bikes a equal, but I've yet to find a 29er I just loved. 27.5" is more to my liking. For reference I ride a small frame.

Looking at a Cannondale Trail 3 or 4. 2017 models will be available with 29s.

cannondale nice