New bike dont want to ride
Lungs94
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Does anyone get this feeling? I can ride my second hand bikes which were 1k+ a piece but I'm scared of using my new bike (Trek Slash 7) which I broke the bank to get, this. So I was wondering what you guys were like when you first broke the bank or spent alot of money for a bike, was you cautious or were you like "hell yeah lets hit the trails"
Bikes:
2013 Mondraker Dune XR - XX1 XO1 Hope, Easton Carbon, Fox
Voodoo Bizango XT - Hope, Pikes, Mavic
2013 Mondraker Dune XR - XX1 XO1 Hope, Easton Carbon, Fox
Voodoo Bizango XT - Hope, Pikes, Mavic
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I was really careful when I first got my whyte last year.......then I crashed and scratched it. I'm able to ride it much faster the more scratches and dings it gets.'14 Whyte T129s-*DEAD*
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Sounds like the things you own have ended up owning you. A bike exists for one reason - to be ridden. My Kona arrived at 8pm on a Friday evening. At 10am on Saturday morning it was on the trails at Bike Park Wales. Go ride.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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I spent £3.5k building my last FS,first ride out crashed it a scuffed the full length of the left fork lower.... No point having it if it's not going to get battle scarred.0
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My last complete bike cost me nearly £4k, almost double my intended budget.
I picked it up Friday, rode it hard Saturday and did a downhill race on Sunday.
Better to ride it and get a few cosmetic marks on it than not use it. My current trail bike ended up with a big dent in the down tube first ride. It still rides brilliantly and causes no problems but now I'm much less cautious and less worried about scratching it.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Your Slash is a ripper of a bike and needs to be ridden.
You can protect the frame for a lot of scratches and dings if you get an specific Invisiframe for the Slash for around £70 http://www.invisiframe.co.uk/TREK or buy some 3M helitape for around a tenner and DIY.Bird Aeris : Trek Remedy 9.9 29er : Trek Procaliber 9.8 SL0 -
There is only one purpose for a bike and that is to be used and ridden. Don't let it become an ornament, the occasional mark shows that you use it, it's what it was built for.
I did feel a little precious over mine at first, hearing stones pinging off the down tube used to make me cringe a bit. I enjoy getting out for rides so much that it didn't stop me hammering it down the trails just as I did with my old bike. That's what I bought it for and to be truthful how often do the little marks even get noticed? Just enjoy using your bike for what it's for
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Thanks guys! I'm going to have a go tonight, I've rode it around It's taking it on a trail or rockies that worry me I'll get too confident & there goes all that paintwork! I need to man up but easier said than done, I'm going to force myself! wish me luckBikes:
2013 Mondraker Dune XR - XX1 XO1 Hope, Easton Carbon, Fox
Voodoo Bizango XT - Hope, Pikes, Mavic0 -
The Slash is a hard riding bike. If you don't give it a good hammering on the gnarliest trail you can find then you have wasted your money.
Did you buy a bike to look at or to ride?Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Got my new bike a couple of months ago and was the opposite, I wanted to see how it compared to my other bikes on every trail!
Sure i'm a bit concerned I'll crash and ruin it (nearly but not yet thankfully), but its worth going for it. I enjoy nothing more than testing the limit of myself and the bike, always makes for a memorable ride!0 -
Reminds me of Star Wars figures, original Palitoy boyos from the late 70s. I see these mint, still in box ones fetching crazy prices and i think of my battered, light sabre/cape/limb missing specimens that arent worth poop. No regrets cos i played with them to death, that's what they were for and I loved every minute of it...
Ive just spent 2.5k on a new Trance 1 and im out for a razz whenever poss, seeing what i can throw at it, how it handles etc, having an absolute blast. The risk of damage/cost of bike calculation hasn't entered my head for a second.
You've asked a pretty odd question...and i think were all in agreement; stop fannying about and go and ride the damn thing!!0 -
Scars on bikes are just reminders of great rides and signs of a bike which has been enjoyed.
A bike in pristine condition might look nice but if it's never been enjoyed then what's the point?Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
It's taking it on a trail or rockies that worry me I'll get too confident & there goes all that paintwork!
Bizarre.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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Ok so I see everyone thinks this is an odd question, but I didn't ask if you think it's an odd question I asked if you were concerned of crashing or scratching your new very expensive (to me) bike, I reckon people took it literal when I said I didn't want to ride it, ofcourse I wanted to ride it I just didn't want to trash it 1 day after buying it, to the people who are saying "bikes have scars & it's a sign of well used" perhaps but I'd much rather have a clean tidy bike than a badly scratched bike that looks like it's been through warsBikes:
2013 Mondraker Dune XR - XX1 XO1 Hope, Easton Carbon, Fox
Voodoo Bizango XT - Hope, Pikes, Mavic0 -
'New bike don't want to ride' reminds me of my first girlfriend to whom the opposite sentiment applied. She however did not concur....take your pickelf on your holibobs....
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You had the hots for a manky old fatbike?I don't do smileys.
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perhaps but I'd much rather have a clean tidy bike than a badly scratched bike that looks like it's been through wars
Then mountain biking isn't for you. Join us in the road cycling forums. 0 -
Yup spent over 4k on the last bike, straight out and smashing it.. the only marks that annoy me are ones I get from being stupid putting the bike in the car and what not.. I'm fine with ones from riding lol!0
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Yup spent over 4k on the last bike, straight out and smashing it.. the only marks that annoy me are ones I get from being stupid putting the bike in the car and what not.. I'm fine with ones from riding lol!
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Managed to keep the Solaris pretty blemish free but the Bandit was one of the very early Transitions into the UK and had a very soft paint which marked at every opportunity so it's got downtube marks from the roof rack holder
Trail fun - Transition Bandit
Road - Wilier Izoard Centaur/Cube Agree C62 Disc
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But why keep it blemish free, I thought the point of buying a mtb was to trash it? Or as they call it "battle scar" Amiright?Yup spent over 4k on the last bike, straight out and smashing it.. the only marks that annoy me are ones I get from being stupid putting the bike in the car and what not.. I'm fine with ones from riding lol!
That.
Managed to keep the Solaris pretty blemish free but the Bandit was one of the very early Transitions into the UK and had a very soft paint which marked at every opportunity so it's got downtube marks from the roof rack holderBikes:
2013 Mondraker Dune XR - XX1 XO1 Hope, Easton Carbon, Fox
Voodoo Bizango XT - Hope, Pikes, Mavic0 -
No because she was going out with you at the time.You had the hots for a manky old fatbike?...take your pickelf on your holibobs....
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But why keep it blemish free, I thought the point of buying a mtb was to trash it? Or as they call it "battle scar" Amiright?Yup spent over 4k on the last bike, straight out and smashing it.. the only marks that annoy me are ones I get from being stupid putting the bike in the car and what not.. I'm fine with ones from riding lol!
That.
Managed to keep the Solaris pretty blemish free but the Bandit was one of the very early Transitions into the UK and had a very soft paint which marked at every opportunity so it's got downtube marks from the roof rack holder
I haven't tried to at all, it just is!Trail fun - Transition Bandit
Road - Wilier Izoard Centaur/Cube Agree C62 Disc
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You're doing something wrong if your bike isn't trashed! Throw it off a mountain, then it will have all those amazing "battle scars" you'll fit in nicely. The more "battle scars" the better
But why keep it blemish free, I thought the point of buying a mtb was to trash it? Or as they call it "battle scar" Amiright?Yup spent over 4k on the last bike, straight out and smashing it.. the only marks that annoy me are ones I get from being stupid putting the bike in the car and what not.. I'm fine with ones from riding lol!
That.
Managed to keep the Solaris pretty blemish free but the Bandit was one of the very early Transitions into the UK and had a very soft paint which marked at every opportunity so it's got downtube marks from the roof rack holder
I haven't tried to at all, it just is!Bikes:
2013 Mondraker Dune XR - XX1 XO1 Hope, Easton Carbon, Fox
Voodoo Bizango XT - Hope, Pikes, Mavic0 -
You're doing something wrong if your bike isn't trashed! Throw it off a mountain, then it will have all those amazing "battle scars" you'll fit in nicely. The more "battle scars" the better
You're missing the point - it's in the nature of mountain biking that your kit will get marked. The only time it's going to look perfect is on the day you get it before the first ride. As someone else suggested, if this is an issue for you then Mountain biking is not the game for you. Mountain bikes get injured as a matter to course. The only way to avoid that is to not ride it. And an unridden mountain bike is a pointless ornament. This is like saying you're going to take up boxing, you've bought all the kit but you're going to leave it a while before stepping into the ring in case you get a black eye. You're going to get a black eye, does it matter if it's this week or next week?
I agree with Thewaylander, the only marks that bother me are the ones from me being too lazy to put a bit of effort in when putting the bike in the back of a van. I get annoyed at myself for those.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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I think a bike looks better with a few scars. They show that it's been enjoyed.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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Bike scratches are inevitable I have no issues with that, like someone else stated the more scratches & dings it gets the less you care about crashing, but you're missing the point the question I asked or thought I asked was; "when you get a new bike are you cautious" I never once mentioned that I was never going to ride it, I just don't want to trash\break it after spending alot of money! anyway this topic is past its time as I have already crashed 3 times attempting 15ft jumps f& drop offs which are above my skill level, very soreYou're doing something wrong if your bike isn't trashed! Throw it off a mountain, then it will have all those amazing "battle scars" you'll fit in nicely. The more "battle scars" the better
You're missing the point - it's in the nature of mountain biking that your kit will get marked. The only time it's going to look perfect is on the day you get it before the first ride. As someone else suggested, if this is an issue for you then Mountain biking is not the game for you. Mountain bikes get injured as a matter to course. The only way to avoid that is to not ride it. And an unridden mountain bike is a pointless ornament. This is like saying you're going to take up boxing, you've bought all the kit but you're going to leave it a while before stepping into the ring in case you get a black eye. You're going to get a black eye, does it matter if it's this week or next week?
I agree with Thewaylander, the only marks that bother me are the ones from me being too lazy to put a bit of effort in when putting the bike in the back of a van. I get annoyed at myself for those.Bikes:
2013 Mondraker Dune XR - XX1 XO1 Hope, Easton Carbon, Fox
Voodoo Bizango XT - Hope, Pikes, Mavic0 -
Bike scratches are inevitable I have no issues with that, like someone else stated the more scratches & dings it gets the less you care about crashing, but you're missing the point the question I asked or thought I asked was; "when you get a new bike are you cautious" I never once mentioned that I was never going to ride it, I just don't want to trash\break it after spending alot of money! anyway this topic is past its time as I have already crashed 3 times attempting 15ft jumps f& drop offs which are above my skill level, very soreYou're doing something wrong if your bike isn't trashed! Throw it off a mountain, then it will have all those amazing "battle scars" you'll fit in nicely. The more "battle scars" the better
You're missing the point - it's in the nature of mountain biking that your kit will get marked. The only time it's going to look perfect is on the day you get it before the first ride. As someone else suggested, if this is an issue for you then Mountain biking is not the game for you. Mountain bikes get injured as a matter to course. The only way to avoid that is to not ride it. And an unridden mountain bike is a pointless ornament. This is like saying you're going to take up boxing, you've bought all the kit but you're going to leave it a while before stepping into the ring in case you get a black eye. You're going to get a black eye, does it matter if it's this week or next week?
I agree with Thewaylander, the only marks that bother me are the ones from me being too lazy to put a bit of effort in when putting the bike in the back of a van. I get annoyed at myself for those.
And what I posted is the answer to your question: No. It's going to get injured, might as well be this week as next.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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Bike has no marks or scratches, (that I know of yet) I'm going to try again tomorrow as I've done them jumps before (I built them) with ease I was most likely thinking too much about the bike, & not concentrating so I really am not concerned about scratches as I'm going to protective tape it
Bike scratches are inevitable I have no issues with that, like someone else stated the more scratches & dings it gets the less you care about crashing, but you're missing the point the question I asked or thought I asked was; "when you get a new bike are you cautious" I never once mentioned that I was never going to ride it, I just don't want to trash\break it after spending alot of money! anyway this topic is past its time as I have already crashed 3 times attempting 15ft jumps f& drop offs which are above my skill level, very soreYou're doing something wrong if your bike isn't trashed! Throw it off a mountain, then it will have all those amazing "battle scars" you'll fit in nicely. The more "battle scars" the better
You're missing the point - it's in the nature of mountain biking that your kit will get marked. The only time it's going to look perfect is on the day you get it before the first ride. As someone else suggested, if this is an issue for you then Mountain biking is not the game for you. Mountain bikes get injured as a matter to course. The only way to avoid that is to not ride it. And an unridden mountain bike is a pointless ornament. This is like saying you're going to take up boxing, you've bought all the kit but you're going to leave it a while before stepping into the ring in case you get a black eye. You're going to get a black eye, does it matter if it's this week or next week?
I agree with Thewaylander, the only marks that bother me are the ones from me being too lazy to put a bit of effort in when putting the bike in the back of a van. I get annoyed at myself for those.
And what I posted is the answer to your question: No. It's going to get injured, might as well be this week as next.Bikes:
2013 Mondraker Dune XR - XX1 XO1 Hope, Easton Carbon, Fox
Voodoo Bizango XT - Hope, Pikes, Mavic0 -
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Well approx 14 ft gaps, I tried a 5ft drop to flat but didn't work out as I didn't have enough speed15 for long gap jumps or 15 foot drops?Bikes:
2013 Mondraker Dune XR - XX1 XO1 Hope, Easton Carbon, Fox
Voodoo Bizango XT - Hope, Pikes, Mavic0 -
Speed makes no difference to drops to flat and 5' is pretty big to flat.
14' is tiny on a bike like a Slash, I do jumps more than double that size on a bike with a lot less suspension. You just need to commit to it, carry some speed in to it and pump the lip.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
