What are you riding this year? Mountain bike thread 2.0

YoteStopper · #1 04-28-2017, 03:16 PM

Fresh 2017 version of this thread...

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...n+bike+junkies

Anyhow, post them up! Still rocking my Brodie Recluse but looking around for a lighter second bike or possibly just upgrading.

http://www.brodiebikes.com/2013/arch...ecluse&year=08

JB_AOL · #2 04-28-2017, 03:21 PM

Still riding my Rocky Instinct 950.

Although I picked up a 2005 Kona JTS for commuting/training/gravel.. Didn't think I'd like it as much as I have. Some great gravel roads down here. Just need to ride some dirt soon.

elkhunter11 · #3 04-28-2017, 03:23 PM

I am riding the same Specialized Epic that I have ridden for the last few years. I don't have any plans to change in the near future.

robfraser · #4 04-28-2017, 03:31 PM

Scott Aspect 29

Sooner · #5 04-28-2017, 04:09 PM

Woolco CCM mountain bike. Got it when a friends mom worked there during the switch to Walmart. Got a clearance price and her discount. Just replaced the back tire 2 years ago. Pedal bearings are going, been a great bike and it has a ton of km's but time to replace with something with shocks and disc brakes. Will be going Giant. All my kids bikes have been Giant from when they were small to almost adults and have really done well with them.

wbl170 · #6 04-28-2017, 04:12 PM

A Cervello R3 for the road and an older Townsend for the trails.

lmtada · #7 04-28-2017, 04:12 PM

Same as last report. Trek Fuel 110

Big Sky · #8 04-28-2017, 04:27 PM

Jamis Dakar 2.0

I saw the price of comparably spec'd new bikes. I think I'll be ridin' and repairin' the Dakar for quite a while.

Prairiekid · #9 04-29-2017, 01:50 PM

Rocky Mountain Altitude 790 BC edition.

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JimPS · #10 04-29-2017, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Prairiekid

Rocky Mountain Altitude 790 BC edition.

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Cool.

I thought the BC Edition was banned in Alberta - too fast or something.

Etownguy · #11 04-29-2017, 04:02 PM

Rocky Mountain Solo (cyclocross)

338 Rules · #12 04-29-2017, 04:29 PM

I have a question for you bikers.

I am having surgery on my Knee 1st week of June, I have two tears in my meniscus as well as a bakers cyst, brought on by the same injury.

Any of you guys had surgery for a torn meniscus, and if so after the operation how have you recovered and has biking been an issue after the operation?

Thanks!

Coops · #13 04-29-2017, 08:40 PM

Same as last year. 2004 Devinci Cactus. Add something new every year or so to make it interesting.

Prairiekid · #14 04-29-2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JimPS

Cool.

I thought the BC Edition was banned in Alberta - too fast or something.

The bars are a bit wide for some trails in Alberta : too fast? It's faster than me

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ratherbeoutside · #15 05-01-2017, 08:38 AM

Been riding a Rocky Mountain Slayer 30 for several years. Love the bike, but wouldn't mind an update sometime...

bowshot · #16 05-02-2017, 10:41 AM

I rode lots after knee surgery, started with road only then gravel before light trail riding. The road riding was initially great then I found it was too much of the same motion, I had to change foot position, seat height, posture etc as my knee got stronger, slowed the swelling. Be really careful only to use your good leg when stopping to hold yourself up. Got rid of the clip ins quickly. I think it sped up the recovery time, might all be mental. Anything to build up strength. I was cycling 50-60 km at about 3 weeks post op. After that, off trail hiking with lots of uneven ground, I made sure to vary the footing and watched carefully where I was stepping.

Brodie Kinetic

Parker Hale · #17 05-04-2017, 10:46 AM

Kona Caldera, rigid frame with suspension fork. This is my fourth Kona, love the frame geometry for trail riding, excellent climbers. Although I have slowed down a lot since my racing days in the 90's.

Keep it rubber side down and remember to respect the other trail users out there.

Dewey Cox · #18 05-15-2017, 02:00 PM

I've got a super cycle.
It's super, alright.

woods_walker · #19 05-15-2017, 10:52 PM

Norco Sight LE. Rented the aluminum sight when I was in Squamish and had to upgrade from the Santa Cruz Bullit. It's a fun ride, built it up from a frame I purchased.

Unregistered user · #20 05-16-2017, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dewey Cox

I've got a super cycle.
It's super, alright.

Yep super-heavy, I'm on my third.

lund17 · #21 05-24-2017, 10:13 PM

Do you guys have any suggestions on bike shops in and around Edmonton that I I could take my boys to look at/get new mountain bikes? Both my boys are 14 and riding Norco bikes(13" frames) but are needing to upgrade. Both love to ride the off road trails along the North Saskatchewan river which has been hard on the Norco bikes. I do have a line on a used KHS bike(16" frame) but don't much about the brand.

mooseknuckle · #22 05-24-2017, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lund17

Do you guys have any suggestions on bike shops in and around Edmonton that I I could take my boys to look at/get new mountain bikes? Both my boys are 14 and riding Norco bikes(13" frames) but are needing to upgrade. Both love to ride the off road trails along the North Saskatchewan river which has been hard on the Norco bikes. I do have a line on a used KHS bike(16" frame) but don't much about the brand.

Folks at klondike cycle 100ave 170st have always treated us good. Local shop, knowledgeable. Always free tune ups.

robfraser · #23 05-25-2017, 09:58 AM

Revolution Cycle lets you test ride any bike you want. Service is pretty good as well.