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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-05, 03:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,314
Posted By Desert Rider

I reccomend clipless for anybike you are riding...

I reccomend clipless for anybike you are riding except a casual "ride around town" bike where you will be off bike more than on anyway. I just got a new Giant Trance and put the Crank Brothers...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-05, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
Posted By Desert Rider

I just got a new bike a month ago and put Crank...

I just got a new bike a month ago and put Crank Brothers Eggbeaters pedals on it right away. I like them! I got the stainless steel ones at $70.

I like the comment about "shin tattoos", can...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-05, 10:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,518
Posted By Desert Rider

I just played this game. After two months of...

I just played this game. After two months of looking at a lot of bikes and test riding about ten bikes, I bought the Giant Trance 3. It felt the best to me. It all depends on what type riding you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-16-05, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By Desert Rider

Oh Yeah Baby! The Crank Brothers Eggbeaters are...

Oh Yeah Baby! The Crank Brothers Eggbeaters are nice! I got them in the mail Saturday, put the cleats on pair of new Shimano shoes (on sale at REI) Saturday evening, and went riding Sunday...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-16-05, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,082
Posted By Desert Rider

My nickles worth of vote goes for FS. I'm an...

My nickles worth of vote goes for FS. I'm an older rider and my new Trance allows me to hit the trails harder and faster than I ever could on the hardtail. I will gladly haul the extra 5 lbs.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-13-05, 01:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,286
Posted By Desert Rider

I like it. Not my type of riding though. I like...

I like it. Not my type of riding though. I like the straight lines, detest the interupted seat tube look. Silver would not be my choice of colors, but color is pretty low on my list of priorities...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-05, 04:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,856
Posted By Desert Rider

Now that is a serious endorsement!

Now that is a serious endorsement!
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-05, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By Desert Rider

My vote is for the Fuel EX-7, you can lock out...

My vote is for the Fuel EX-7, you can lock out the rear suspension at the shock (there is a knob on it) if you will be doing a lot of stand up hard peddling. I test rode the Feul EX-7 a few weeks...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-05, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By Desert Rider

Well, I just ordered a set of the sl (stainless...

Well, I just ordered a set of the sl (stainless steel) egbeaters from buildyourbike at ebay. $77 delivered. Man, the titanium version of these pedles can get PRICEY! For the money I save by...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-05, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By Desert Rider

I just bought a Giant Trance 3 (full suspension)...

I just bought a Giant Trance 3 (full suspension) after looking around for six weeks and riding several XC/trail bikes. See what feels best to you. When I started I was looking for a hardtail, but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-05, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By Desert Rider

Going clipless: Should I stick w/ SPD or buy Eggbeaters right away?

I just got a new bike, a Giant Trance 3. I love it! I am going to get some shoes in a week or two and go clipless for the first time. Should I just use the SPD cleats and pedals that came on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-05, 04:20 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 101,328
Posted By Desert Rider

Giant Trance 3. A 'cross country' style mountain...

Giant Trance 3. A 'cross country' style mountain bike that when I rode it, it just felt right to me. Previous bike (still have) is a Bianchi Cascade (rigid mt. bike).
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-05, 11:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

Help guys! I ordered the Trance 3 and thought my...

Help guys! I ordered the Trance 3 and thought my problems were over for a while. Now I'm sitting by the phone waiting for the bike shop to call and tell me to "come and get it".

Anxious as a kid...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-05, 02:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

Test rode four more bikes today, one nice...

Test rode four more bikes today, one nice hardtail and three FS Giants (Reign 3, Trance 3, and the 2004 model perdecessor to the Trance/Reign).

The Trance 3 was wonderful! It just felt right when...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-05, 08:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

Good Times, GreyGoat; I think we are all in...

Good Times, GreyGoat;
I think we are all in similar situation except I am leaning toward the cross country style bike for my desert riding. I hope my 'conservative riding style' will not overstress...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-26-05, 04:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

While that thought of building my own did enter...

While that thought of building my own did enter my mind, I would need to learn a lot more about all the component suppliers before I could do it. Besides, it would seem that a $1500 bike would cost...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-26-05, 03:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

Rode a GT Avalanch 0.5 today (hardtail), seemed...

Rode a GT Avalanch 0.5 today (hardtail), seemed light and responsive, and a 2004 Haro Extreme X3 (5" front 6" rear suspension), seemed plush but noticably heavier. Both bikes met my need for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-05, 09:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

Desert trails can go from a "nice trail" of...

Desert trails can go from a "nice trail" of hardpack with some loose rock, to riding down sandy washes hopping from rock to rock to stay on top. These I call pleasant nature rides. Or it can be a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-05, 09:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

Lots of good input here guys. I can respect...

Lots of good input here guys. I can respect hardtails and have heard the early rear suspension bikes sucked up a lot of peddaling power in the "bob". One thing I am specifically looking at when I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

Advice well taken. Thanks.

Advice well taken. Thanks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-05, 02:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

After 40 years of full rigid bikes I see no...

After 40 years of full rigid bikes I see no drawbacks to the latest full suspension bikes. Why do you not like rear suspension bikes? Is it the extra weight or is there actually a feeling of loss...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-05, 02:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

I was pointed toward the Kona Kikapu Deluxe early...

I was pointed toward the Kona Kikapu Deluxe early in my search, but a local Kona dealer pushed me toward the Fisher Sugar 293 once in the store, stating that the 29" wheeled Fisher would be better...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-05, 01:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

Eighteen people read this post with no replies. ...

Eighteen people read this post with no replies. Have none of you readers ever heard of / looked at these new bikes? You all riding old steel bikes like me too?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-05, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 661
Posted By Desert Rider

While it may be in "perfect condition" (and I'm...

While it may be in "perfect condition" (and I'm not questioning this), you have two things working against the resale price.

1) Technology, new bikes are rated as working better, how else are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-05, 09:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By Desert Rider

Help me choose a new bike ($1500)

I'm 51 and want a new Mt Bike. Old one is a now thrashed full rigid Nishiki Cascade. I dide dirt roads, desert trails. I have test ridden Gary fisher Sugar 293 and the Trek Fuel EX-7. My...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-20-05, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By Desert Rider

Don't rule out a bike just because it is a pound...

Don't rule out a bike just because it is a pound or two heavier than another. Your fit and comfort on the bike are at least as important as weight. You can allways swap out saddles or bars after...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-05, 10:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,148
Posted By Desert Rider

Current bike is a '93 Nishiki Cascade. Back then...

Current bike is a '93 Nishiki Cascade. Back then front suspension was new and rear suspension just a far off dream. The bike has good components, mostly Shimano XT, but it is time to get something...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-05, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By Desert Rider

I am in a similar situation. I'm looking for a...

I am in a similar situation. I'm looking for a XC bike, but I THINK I want full suspension. As such I have been looking at hardtails too and if I go that wat I would get the Gary Fisher X-Caliber. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-18-05, 01:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,143
Posted By Desert Rider

To each their own, but I'm tired of all the...

To each their own, but I'm tired of all the rattling and numbing of rigid fork and hardtail. I am now in the market for a FS. So much to learn and so many choices!
Forum: Introductions
04-18-05, 12:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 171
Posted By Desert Rider

Back on the trail again

I have been a casual mt biker for 15 years and at age 51 am ready for my next bike so that I can take it up a notch. My old Niskiki Cascade (full rigid bike) is still operational but has many flaws...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-18-05, 12:28 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,130
Posted By Desert Rider

Back on topic, I'm 51. I enjoy desert trails...

Back on topic, I'm 51. I enjoy desert trails here in the desert and moderate mountain rides North of here. (live in the Phoenix area). I need a new bike, mine is old, thrashed and obsolete but that...
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