Mountain Bike Fun!

pockethotrod asked:


I bought this cheap $200 bike from Target and I’ve already spent about $150 in accessories and repair fees. I spent $67 on the rear derailleur. I don’t want to fix it anymore, I’m only 15 and my personal stash of cash is diminishing. Should I just get a BMX bike from Giant for around $185, or should I try to convert this thing to a single speed? would I need to replace the crankset and cassette, or is it possible to take the sprockets off the cassette and gears off the cranks and use the ones I need?

Whitey asked:


I have an old Bridgestone MB6, the rear index shifter is broken, it’s one unit with the brake, 7 speed cassette, all Alivio compoinents, what parts do I need to get it running? (http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1994Brand=BridgestoneModel=MB-6Type=bike)
the shifter and brake lever are 1 unit. i’m having trouble deciphering what will work with my derailleur, looking at maybe this one: http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/SL308B13-Shimano+St-Ef50+Shiftbrake+Lever+Set.aspx

John Smith asked:


The mountain biking survival tips are as follows:

Water and food

Whether it is summer or in the middle of the winter season, you as a biker need to drink plenty of fluid and eat substantial amount of food. Bring high energy food and enough water or energy drink to stay keep you hydrated during the course of the trip. Powerbars are recommended since they are compact and easy to carry. If powerbars are not available, you can bring fruits such as bananas and apples. Always pack extra food in case you have to stay longer on the trail.

Clothing

Wear clothes that are suited for the type of weather. If you are riding in summer, bring light clothes made from breathable fabric. Winter riding requires layers of clothing that may include a t-shirt, a long sleeve shirt and a brightly-colored jacket so that you can be properly seen in the middle of the snow. Always bring pack extra clothing regardless of the amount of hours you will spend on the trail.

Gears

First things first: never ride without wearing a helmet. Then wear gloves for better grip and comfort. Gloves can also protect your hands in case you suffer a crash and use your palms to absorb the fall. Sunglasses are another important accessory you should wear. It serves as a protection against foreign objects that might enter your eyes. Depending on the color of the shade, sunglasses enhance the color of the road.

Tools

Bring a flashlight whether you are riding during the day or at night. Tire blow out can happen anytime while on the trail; always carry bike and tire repair kits that include multi-tool wrenches, pump, tire gauge, patches and glue. Do not forget a spare inner tube. It will come in handy in case the damage of your tire is not repairable.

Navigation

Bring a map, a compass or a GPS in case you are unfamiliar with the biking trail.

Trip Planning

Like a good Boy Scout, be prepared. Pack everything you need before the trip.

To summarize all these, your backpack should contain the following: enough food and water, sunscreen, cellphone, pump, tire gauge, patches, glue, spare inner tube, multi-tool kit, first aid kit, wallet with identification and extra money, flashlight, a navigation tool like compass or GPS, a map, and a lighter.

Let someone know where you are. Give your itinerary including your expected time of return to a friend or a relative.

While mountain biking is a physical activity itself, make sure that you are physically prepared especially if you are going out for a more challenging and longer trip. (Do not ride alone.)

On the trail

The best way to get rescued is to stay put and remain visible. Protect yourself from heat.

Mountain forest and desert have its own weather system. And weather condition can change in a matter of minutes. In case it rains, stay high and dry. Create a make-shift shelter on the highest area of the terrain. Do not ride the storm especially if it comes with lightning.

If you are going to stay overnight, make a fire before it gets dark. Keep it alive throughout the night. Fire keeps predators away.

Temperature can plummet when dark sets in. Make sure that you are properly insulated.

If you believe in prayer, pray. It can help relaxes your nerves.

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Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Mountain bike also called as mountain bicycle is made in particular for mountain biking, on dirt trails and many other rough surfaces. When compared to road bicycles they are better and rugged enough for such unfriendly and unsafe terrain.

These bikes have broad, knobbier tires for more grip and absorption of shock. In modern bikes, suspension for front wheel has become the custom while suspension for the full front and rear is becoming more and more general.

In few mountain bikes, the handlebars are fixed with bar ends, but riser handlebars which are made such that they oppose to a flat straight handlebar are becoming increasingly popular because a very few riders use bars with their ends extended. These bikes usually have 26 inches or 559 mm wheels, but after year 2002 many bikes are available in the markets, which have 29 inches or 622 mm wheels.

This is the diameter universally used for other normal road bikes which is also known as a 700c. However, the giant mountain bikes have a diameter much greater than the normal 622 mm and have ranges starting from 952 mm. There are many kinds of giant mountain bikes with many types of wheels.

The giant mountain bikes have wheels that have a bigger diameter. Unlike normal mountain bikes these bikes are more difficult to ride. The bigger wheels make it more difficult to control. These types of mountain bikes are mainly used for giant mountain bike challenges like the ones held in Australia. The race held in Australia using giant mountain bikes is well known.

The broader wheels make the climb easier and make ascending more steady. These wheels are specially designed for mountain biking. A beginner could find it extremely difficult to ride a giant mountain bike as they are not like normal ones. Though it is very exciting to ride a giant mountain bikes it is not recommended to ride them in unsafe conditions without enough practice.

These wheel configurations make these bikes perfect for mountain biking. It would be very unsafe to use the normal road bikes on such terrains. These bikes are more rugged and resilient and are designed by a team of internal experts in order to ensure safety. They are always tested to provide the latest cutting edge designed and quality that only increases as time passes

The advantages of using a giant mountain bike are;

They are very light in weight, they provide better climbing and acceleration, they are laterally stiff, they give us a ********** ride and absorb vibrations and most important of all they are drop-dead gorgeous.

There are many types of giant mountain bikes available in the market

They come in many colors like satin grey, vivid pink, black, blue with white spokes, grey, vivid purple, satin blue, hazy red, sky blue, yellow, orange, green etc.

With so much comfort, safety and range mountain bike is the best thing to have for a ride. These bikes are for people who are passionate about giant wheels and mountain biking.

phiz asked:

A guy on his mountain bike (trials bike) jumping off of things, balancing, spinning around, etc.

Kimberly R asked:


I am not a professional cyclist. Myself and my neighbor are purchasing bikes just to ride around the neighborhood every evening for exercise. I like the style of a cruiser, and have always wanted one but am used to a more mountain bike type and like the idea of more than one speed and handle breaks. I found a cruiser at Walmart that has 7 speeds and handle breaks but I also found a nice Next mountain bike. My neighbor already has the Next kind and she loves it. What should I do? I’m torn between the two bikes.

laxeroflax04 asked:


The repair shop said a rear wheel 6/7 speeds would cost $40, so I went to online shopping sites hoping they’d have them for cheaper and they found mountain bike wheel sets that cost anywhere from $250 to $400 easily! Where is this repair shop getting wheels for $40? The wheel’s sticker said Cyclepro, but it doesn’t seem to have an official website.

Victor Epand asked:


Various games are popular among the sports and adventure enthusiasts around the world. Any game that tries your physical power, specific skills, and stamina is worthy of being called a challenging pursuit. Mountain biking certainly fits the bill as a skill and endurance testing game.

Mountain biking means riding a bicycle on a rough terrain. Usually the mountain bikes are specially made bikes or hybrid road bicycles. A typical mountain bike has wide and knobby tires, big, round tubing frame, extra suspension features such as front fork or shock absorbers, etc.

There are a large number of magazines dedicated to certain hobbies, sports, or activities. Such magazines provide all the important information on the specific subjects. Various articles regarding the different aspects of that subject are published in these magazines. The details of useful gear and equipment required for that activity are also published from time to time. Thus, such magazines prove extremely useful for the enthusiasts and professionals of the particular sport.

A number of magazines are available that deal exclusively with mountain biking. Mountain bikers around the world get useful information, tips, and latest news about mountain biking from them. Such magazines cover all the topics related to mountain biking. The safety guidelines regarding the tracks, terrain or the bikes themselves are published from time to time. Different mountain biking tracks with maps and information about accommodation, medical aid and commercial places along the route are published in different issues which helps the biking enthusiasts in the area to plan their biking programs.

There are another aspects also that need your attention while planning a long trip. Additional points such as geographical details regarding the hazards of the route, climatic conditions, socio-political issues, if relevant, are also discussed. Interviews of famous bikers are published in these magazines. Readers get to know about the successful and safe methods to employ in mountain biking, tips on biking on different tracks, weather, equipment, etc. Sometimes some unexpected trouble or accidents occur in a biking expedition. The details of how the bikers dealt with them before prove helpful to bikers in getting an idea how to face such unanticipated disasters.

Almost all the magazines run features on the latest bikes and biking gear. The technical details along with the prices are discussed over utility, safety, service life, etc. Sometimes, merits or demerits of certain mountain biking practices are also debated on their medical or physiological aspects. Mountain bikers get to know about different exciting mountain biking tracks in different parts of the world, along with all the necessary information about them.

Different groups organize mountain biking tours. The details are published in such magazines. Therefore, you can keep in touch with the latest news and what is happening in the world of mountain biking through these magazines. In addition, most of these magazines are available online as well – everything you want to know about mountain biking is only a click away.

Surely, mountain bikers around the world are benefited by mountain biking magazines. For them, it serves a forum to come together, discuss the issues related to the sport, seek advice and tips, and get new ideas, and form a bond with fellow enthusiasts from the fraternity of mountain bikers the world over.