Mountain Biking - first full suspension mtb: stoked.

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dorsalis
03-31-06, 10:02 PM
i just bought a kona kikapu deluxe for 1200. i plan to upgrade as i get better.

is there anything i should do to my mtb before i take it out trail riding?

Taerom
03-31-06, 10:04 PM
Yeah, take some pics of it and post them here! :D Then go out riding, take some more pics and post them here again.

edit: Nice bike by the way. Congratulations, and have fun!
WannaGetGood
03-31-06, 10:07 PM
Pics Pics Pics!

Pink_Ninja
03-31-06, 10:08 PM
take the reflectors off, slide 'em towards the middle of the wheel and twist, oh and congrats on the bike
Good Times
04-01-06, 02:50 AM
Sweet. Just point down hill.
mtnbiker66
04-01-06, 05:05 AM
pics!!!!
leonardotmnt
04-01-06, 11:25 AM
take the reflectors off, slide 'em towards the middle of the wheel and twist, oh and congrats on the bike

Is that really how to get reflectors off? I didn't have a tool around at the time to get them off sadly on mine.
dorsalis
04-01-06, 07:21 PM
lol pink ninja.

yeah i injured my right testicle today while learning how to use my clipless pedals.
Pink_Ninja
04-01-06, 07:59 PM
lol pink ninja.

yeah i injured my right testicle today while learning how to use my clipless pedals.

ow... Are you laughing at the name or the post?
Taerom
04-01-06, 08:23 PM
yeah i injured my right testicle today while learning how to use my clipless pedals.

I know how you feel. I just got eggbeaters, my first clipless. Tip of the Day: Don't learn to ride clipless in your basement, there is a lot of sharp pointy stuff to fall on!
dorsalis
04-01-06, 09:34 PM
lol pink ninja, laughin at ur post...because its true, but i'm cool with it.

anyway, after trail rides and *attempting* to rip up the single track....bike is covered in dirt/mud and wondering what is maintainance/cleaning process after each of these trail rides to keep the bike in tip top condition?
JDP526
04-01-06, 09:49 PM
If I take my bike to park to ride trails and it gets muddy or after four or five dusty rides I simply drive to a car wash and spray it off with soap and water. I try to keep nozzle away from wheel bearings and bottom bracket. When I get home I wipe it down and lubricate the chain and derailers, once in a while i will lube the shifters.