A little help!
Norbert D
Posts: 6
Please, please can someone give this thirtysomething with an apparent deathwish some advice?
Got into riding a couple of years ago, simply to get fit & commute to & from work. Over the last 9 months or so though, I've taken my bargain basement xc bike out on the local trails & I've really got hooked on the whole off road thing.
Now, having mastered a few basic tricks, I feel the urge to have a go at a bit of trials riding, & to hit a few of the local jump spots too. I know my faithfull ( if now slightly battered ) bike won't be able to take the strain, so has anyone got any recommendations?
I'm looking for something I can throw over a few jumps & basically trash around on, but could still potentially be able to ride some single track on, not too lenghty distances though.
I know I'm probably gonna end up killing myself in the process, but having the right kit might help.
All suggestions greatfully accepted.
Got into riding a couple of years ago, simply to get fit & commute to & from work. Over the last 9 months or so though, I've taken my bargain basement xc bike out on the local trails & I've really got hooked on the whole off road thing.
Now, having mastered a few basic tricks, I feel the urge to have a go at a bit of trials riding, & to hit a few of the local jump spots too. I know my faithfull ( if now slightly battered ) bike won't be able to take the strain, so has anyone got any recommendations?
I'm looking for something I can throw over a few jumps & basically trash around on, but could still potentially be able to ride some single track on, not too lenghty distances though.
I know I'm probably gonna end up killing myself in the process, but having the right kit might help.
All suggestions greatfully accepted.
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How many readies?!0
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Up to about £500. Just moving house ( next Thursday actiually ), then off to Russia the week after, so hardly an ideal time to be looking. Thing is though, I could really do with something better than I've already got.
It's OK for going to work, or for a ride out with the girlfriend, but you can't really push it too much.0 -
You could a balls out jump bike, but it would be limited for hammering normal trails: same for a trials bike, one trick ponies. I think the new breed of 'hardcore hardtails' may be worth consideration - these are beefed up, longer travel more relaxed xc/trail bikes that can handlemore punishment be still be ok for a long slog. Something along the lines of this:
https://sslrelay.com/s96379727.oneandon ... zen%2B1.070 -
Cheers for that . Had a feeling I was gonna have to go down that path, but thought I'd put it to a wider audience to get a second opinion.
At 36 I'm pretty sure I'm too old for all this stuff, but I can't help but feeling I need to have a go as it just looks too much fun.
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You are never too old! Try and test a few bikes if you can.0
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Looking at trying to get into a few local dealers to check out frame sizes etc. I'd rather try before I buy than order over the net.
Just hoping I don't bring too much dishonour or shame to the old 'uns with my attempted style of riding. 0 -
I agree with Supersonic - you might find yourself limited with a dedicated jump bike. A hardcore hardtail would be a good compromise - I'm building one myself.
Be warned, this gets addictive.0 -
Cheers for the advice chaps.
Been off it for around a month or so now, broke a wrist trying to defy gravity. Can't wait to get back out again. 0
