Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.Zahnster
05-15-03, 01:35 PM
Hey All.
I'm a new future MTB rider in the SoCal area. Been looking around for something in the ~$600 range. Got a couple good LBSs in town and the Gary Fisher Tassajara seems to be the best bike in that price range. I'm a bit on the heavy side right now (~250) but I'm hoping biking will help that. The Fishers front fork seems to handle the weight pretty well when pumped up.
Haven't ridden a bike in quite a while, so it's gonna take a bit of getting used to again. You certainly ride alot higher on these 26" MTBs than I used to on my last bike with 20"s.
Riding isn't as much fun on your own as in a group so wouldn't mind knowing about any groups in the area that do regular rides. Sounds like there is a few good trails in my hometown I'll have to look into once I gain some confidence.
Glad to be here,
Dan
I'm a new future MTB rider in the SoCal area. Been looking around for something in the ~$600 range. Got a couple good LBSs in town and the Gary Fisher Tassajara seems to be the best bike in that price range. I'm a bit on the heavy side right now (~250) but I'm hoping biking will help that. The Fishers front fork seems to handle the weight pretty well when pumped up.
Haven't ridden a bike in quite a while, so it's gonna take a bit of getting used to again. You certainly ride alot higher on these 26" MTBs than I used to on my last bike with 20"s.
Riding isn't as much fun on your own as in a group so wouldn't mind knowing about any groups in the area that do regular rides. Sounds like there is a few good trails in my hometown I'll have to look into once I gain some confidence.
Glad to be here,
Dan