Another newbie
rocky_rider
Posts: 24
Hi All
Another newbie to the forum. I am a roadie veteran but due to time constraints have decided to go the MTB route as road bikes just take too much time. I have found that a short run on a MTB is every bit as effective as a longer run on the road. However, I digress. For no particular reason on that wanting one, I got myself a nice used Marin Rock Springs, about '07 or '08 from what I can ascertain and it seems to be stock. I'm not gone on the Magura Julie brakes but that's for another day! After getting the bike in March and fiddling about a bit (new chain and new gear cables), I broke my ankle in late May (tripped down some steps) and that scuppered my plans till now. However, over the Chrimbo break I got a few runs in Rostrevor and Castlewellan (in NI for those that don't know) as they are both only 15 miles from home. To say I had a blast would be an understatement and I wish I'd MTBed sooner! Roll on Sunday for some more.
Hoping to lose a few kg and get fit again....
Another newbie to the forum. I am a roadie veteran but due to time constraints have decided to go the MTB route as road bikes just take too much time. I have found that a short run on a MTB is every bit as effective as a longer run on the road. However, I digress. For no particular reason on that wanting one, I got myself a nice used Marin Rock Springs, about '07 or '08 from what I can ascertain and it seems to be stock. I'm not gone on the Magura Julie brakes but that's for another day! After getting the bike in March and fiddling about a bit (new chain and new gear cables), I broke my ankle in late May (tripped down some steps) and that scuppered my plans till now. However, over the Chrimbo break I got a few runs in Rostrevor and Castlewellan (in NI for those that don't know) as they are both only 15 miles from home. To say I had a blast would be an understatement and I wish I'd MTBed sooner! Roll on Sunday for some more.
Hoping to lose a few kg and get fit again.... 0
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Welcome to the fun side of cycling!
Your brakes may benefit from some new pads and a thorough degreasing (with alcohol) of the disc.....Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
Is that what they call it Bi-cycling?No reason why you can't swing both ways either, I do.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
Thing is, I sold the roadie to fund the MTB!0
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Is that what they call it Bi-cycling?No reason why you can't swing both ways either, I do.
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Praise the lord, you have seen the light, revel in the fun of real cycling my son.....Thing is, I sold the roadie to fund the MTB!Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
