Mountain Biking - Now THIS is a ride!

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Yep, got a new bike today. I was having problems with my Hardrock Pro, so the LBS let me return it for a new bike.

MAN OH MAN!!!

What a difference. The 4900 is SO much nicer. I actually like the V-brakes much better than the disc brakes. This bike seems lighter and faster, and the ride is much smoother than the HR Pro.

I am loving this bike. :)

is that a bike pump cliped under your tube there?

i really want one of those.. can you give me some info on it?

You've got to get rid of those winkies before you can call it a real mountain bike!

Just kidding - looks great...

That is no ride. It is just a pic of a bike leaning aginst the house.:p

Nice rig there. You should have fun on it.



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Originally posted by JasBike
is that a bike pump cliped under your tube there?

i really want one of those.. can you give me some info on it?

It's a Topeak Road Morph. $25 I think. Will work with Schrader or Presta valves.

Originally posted by mightypudge
This bike seems lighter and faster, and the ride is much smoother than the HR Pro.

And on top of all of that - it's a great looking scoot. Many congrats on the new ride!

thats a real nice bike i was going to get that but got a giant instead, but thats a real nce ride

Originally posted by bikeCOLORADO
You've got to get rid of those winkies before you can call it a real mountain bike!

Done. :)

Thanks guys. I really love this bike. It is so much easier to ride, I may double my weekly mileage!

"I now crown thee a Real Mountain Bike"

Well done!

Congrats on the bike (and contributing to lance's paycheck :D)

Originally posted by bikeCOLORADO
You've got to get rid of those winkies before you can call it a real mountain bike!

Just kidding - looks great...

And the plastic spoke protector on the rear wheel.
That is a nice looking bike though.

Originally posted by STINKY5
And the plastic spoke protector on the rear wheel.
That is a nice looking bike though.

Stop! ;) I'm not doing anything else. After removing the reflectors and upgrading the brakes.

Are those zip ties on the right arm of the fork?

Probably for the computer!!

I'd prefer black ones, but then again I don't ride with a computer on my mtn bike! Cordless on my roadie!

L8R

There is one zip tie on the right fork for the computer. I got white because the shop was out of little black ones.

I may be mistaken but the more XC geometry of the new bike may be a contributing factor to your new found speed.

The only other thing that bike needs is a rider!

Now, go get it muddy!

L8R

Originally posted by a2psyklnut
The only other thing that bike needs is a rider!

Now, go get it muddy!

L8R

Agreed!!! Its too clean dammit! :D

Originally posted by bikeCOLORADO
You've got to get rid of those winkies before you can call it a real mountain bike!

Just kidding - looks great...

what's a winkie?

How much does your bike weigh?

I test rode a Hardrock Pro, & I thought the front shifting was slow. I just got a 2003 Diamondback Topanga Comp Disc ($475), but it weighs 31 lbs. I've been told I can shave some weight by swapping out the fork (~5 lbs)

Originally posted by byen00
How much does your bike weigh?

Not sure. But I can say without hesitation that it is lighter than the Hardrock Pro, because that is the bike I owned for two weeks and subsequently returned in exchange for the Trek.

How much does your bike weigh?

I test rode a Hardrock Pro, & I thought the front shifting was slow. I just got a 2003 Diamondback Topanga Comp Disc ($475), but it weighs 31 lbs. I've been told I can shave some weight by swapping out the fork (~5 lbs)