Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - thinking of being really really bad...

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.
RatedZeroHero
07-27-09, 11:31 PM
was going to take 19" Trek Mt. track 850 XL and do a little upgrading...
.
being that I am 6'6" shouldn't I be on a 23" bike?
.
so with that in mind... if I was to buy a house bike i.e. Specialized Hardrock... should I go for the sport disc (MSRP $580 or $500 for non disc model?)... it will be the top tier for the Hardrock... either with or without disc...
.
yes I am still going to get the Schwinn Premis if available...
.
thoughts? I wanna dabble in the off road since I used to ride dirt bikes and race on the Rocky Mountain Enduro Circuit... and use it for a kick around...
.
good idea? or???
RatedZeroHero
07-27-09, 11:38 PM
also does this look OK for the wife? just in case she wants to tag along...
http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1282341047.html
c_m_shooter
07-27-09, 11:41 PM
I don't like disk brakes personally, but since they are becoming the standard, you should get the Disk model. I avoided them on my last mountain bike and then ended up having to get a disk brake for the front. I damaged the original fork, and then found out there aren'y any 29er suspension forks made that will take V brakes.
Tom Stormcrowe
07-28-09, 12:10 AM
also does this look OK for the wife? just in case she wants to tag along...
http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1282341047.html
Yes, if it fits her. That's a great deal.
RatedZeroHero
07-28-09, 12:17 AM
she is 5'6" dude tha has bike said his wife was same height...
thanks Tom!
RatedZeroHero
07-29-09, 06:19 PM
well it is confirmed!
went to bike store today they have new 2010 Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc...
just like last year except it is available with a 29" wheel!!! (goodness they ride nice)
one test ride and I had to get self control (it was only a 21" frame) I have never fit on a bike like this before!
so I am going to work my butt off... on my newly acquired Schwinn Premis and this spring I am going to get one...
so glad I didnt get jumpy and buy the 2009....
peace out
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.1.12 Copyright © 2013 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.