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I want to learn more. I recently realized I've been relying on the LBS more than I have to and I need to learn to do things myself.

The trails by me have tight single tracks. I noticed my bike (Gary fisher Marlin) is not as nimble as my wife's Trek 4900 through the tight turns. Is there anything I can do to improve my bike through tight turns, or should I go with a different bike

What is that clear plastic disc for? It's located between the cassette and the hub on the rear wheel. Mine makes a rattling noise and I'm thinking of removing it. Does it serve a purpose? Also, what is the name of this piece? Thanks for your help.

Well guys if you like me you have just as much passion for your entry level bike as anybody who has poured thousands into their FS rig. However there seems to be no dedicated thread to show off to the world our bikes. Well here it is. Well folks lets see those entry level MTB that are so dear to you. After all they have introduced you to one of the greatest sports on earth. Be sure to ...

I am brand new. I copied this to a word doc to print out and take home. It was 10 full pages! WOW great work. Thanks for the REAL WORLD help.

What the hell is a fire road? I have seen them mentioned on numerous occasions and have searched on Google and these forums for what it is, and have been unsuccessful. Also thought it might be good for other posters to ask their own nomenclature questions

I'm using lock on grips, and would like to try bar ends. Is it okay to just loosen the brakes, shifters, and grips, move everything towards the stem a bit to make room for the bar ends. I know this might be a dumb question, but I'm new to this.

I have the opportunity to buy a Specialized Rockhopper 06 for $270 is this a good deal? The reason i ask is becasue i have been out of the bike game for awhile now and bike technology has changed a fair amount since i owned one. It is second hand and told its in excellent condition. I am planning to view tomorrow so the price should be negotiable. If $270 is too much what would be a fair ...

Quote: Originally Posted by SoMo Addict Anyway, I dread every trip to the LBS in my area. I've actually been to three different shops and every time I go in I feel they are rude, condecending, and not particularly helpful. Yes I am new to the sport and don't know much yet, but I don't try and act like I do. In fact I try and make it clear I am new to the ...

I have been riding big box store Mongoose for a little over a year. Resently I got my hands on a 97 Gary Fisher Marlin. Of course it is in poor shape. Not horrible but needs some TLC. Local bike store charges more than I can afford to make the changes that I want, so being pretty handy myself I am going to take this on myself. I own a Trek 1200 road bike that is about to be on ebay to finance a ...

Hi all new to the forum and I want to get me a Trek 6000 and like both colors they offer this year. I just want to get some other peoples opinions on the color that looks the best. http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes.../6_series/6 000

My local bike shop owner suggests White Lighting Clean Ride. What I'm looking for is to have you experianced riders comment and/or make some suggestions...otherwise. Chain care frequency and ??? would be mucho appreciated...thx.

Okay so its been a while since ive ridden a bike off road.. when i was younger i was into mtb then about 8 yrs ago.. i kinda stopped all 2gether.. & about 4yrs ago i picked up a freestyle BMX bike just to toy around w/ .. either way.. got older, have a job that takes up ALOT of my time & now im looking to get back into MTB, now that i have gained a tone of weight. Either way, im looking @ ...

I don't think minor adjustments will do it with this bike if it's as small as it looks. Get your missus to hand back the credit card and go for a new one. Whether this or a new bike is involved, i advise you to check sheldonbrown.com for good advice on getting your body/bike fit right.

I have an 09 Specialized Hardrock sport, and I'm thinking thinking about upgrading to disc brakes. I've been looking at the Avid BB set, but was wondering what else I need to complete it. Do I need new wheels for the discs to bolt on? And can I use my stock brake levers/cables? Any suggestions on disc brakes in the $100-$150 range other than the Avid BB's?

I am not a beginner, got into MTB's in 1985, and rode toe clips and straps up til a little over a year ago. (with smooth soled shoes you can get out fast, and get good pull up) I went to platforms with 5-10 shoes last year. They are great on downhillls and techy stuff. I never lose a foot on downhills when you have your weight on them. I do however lunge my foot off of them on really rough,...

hey everyone. Ive herd of these Avid Speed Dial levers but dont really know what they are. Levers are levers right? On the site it says that they change the feel of the braking, but how does that work? I have the avid BB7's with the 160mm rotors. Are they worth picking up? thx

So I've caught the bug and have pretty much gotten the "OK" to throw a little money at my bike. I currently have a haro flightline sport . I know I want to upgrade the fork due to the one that comes stock has performed alright but I have gotten alot better at riding and now want to be able to adjust my fork for my riding style. i've got about 350 to use and I have been able to find some pretty ...

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Hey Experts! Took forever to think of a clever login handle...I'm not sure if I succeeded or not...seems kinda cheesy....anyway, new poster, relatively new to MTB (rode lots of street bikes as a kid). Need some advice as to what model to purchase. I am currently riding a Trek 6500 series, 2008 XC hardtail, had it less than a year. Nice bike, good all-round machine. Am considering an upgrade (...