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08-16-09, 07:27 AM
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I'm Sam, currently trying to get in shape for a tentative road trip planned for next year to Muir Woods, CA. I'm hear to learn, make friends, and get advice.
I currently have a Mongoose xr-75 and I love the shocks. I've read reviews about it that it's not that great of a bike, but it was cheap (Pawn shop) and I haven't had any problems besides having to replace the seat because my dogs ate it.
I currently have a Mongoose xr-75 and I love the shocks. I've read reviews about it that it's not that great of a bike, but it was cheap (Pawn shop) and I haven't had any problems besides having to replace the seat because my dogs ate it.
08-16-09, 07:39 AM
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It doesn't matter what others say about your ride,as long as you are happy with it. My first bike came from a pawn shop. I loved and rode that bike for 6 years until my ex made me sell it. It was an unknown vintage Ross Professional Gran Tour II. I still miss that bike.
Now I have an Xtra'ed Kona Fire Mountain, I like it. It does almost anything I could want it to except cook supper.
Now I have an Xtra'ed Kona Fire Mountain, I like it. It does almost anything I could want it to except cook supper.
08-16-09, 09:32 AM
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Your current bike is for you to learn what to look for in your next bike. Enjoy the learning.
08-16-09, 10:35 AM
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Welcome to Bike Forums, Sam. What kind of road trip are you looking to do?
08-16-09, 12:31 PM
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We're hoping to start either past the Smokey Mountains in Tenn. or go visit family in WI and start there, and take about a month and a half to get to Muir Woods, CA and camp along the way. Very leisurely and slow paced. It's not a solid plan yet, but it's a good goal to work towards even if all I gain is getting in great shape since it's a year away.
08-16-09, 01:51 PM
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That sounds like a great trip either way. You might want to check out the Touring forum for more information.
08-16-09, 03:01 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums! GL on your venture! Sounds like a fun trip!
