Now I only wanted a test ride.

Burning Quads
Burning Quads Posts: 5
edited August 2013 in MTB beginners
Just wanted to say hi.

New to this site, thought I'd join and get some advice from those in the know. Been riding for fun for the last 3 years on a basic cross bike. was going to go down the road bike route, but soon realised that I get more enjoyment out of cycling through the wooded areas.
Now, I only went into the bike shop for a test ride, honestly. but after a chat and having a go on a few bikes I ended up buying a cube aim disc 29. And to be honest it was my wife's fault because she spotted a few paint chips and got 20% off the price. And from a newbie point of view I'm amazed by the clearance and comfort, been down tracks i could only push my previous bike. So for now I'm happy.
So I look forward to any tips for a beginner.

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  • welshkev
    welshkev Posts: 9,690
    Burning Quads wrote:
    Just wanted to say hi.


    So I look forward to any tips for a beginner.

    go ride your bike and have fun :D
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Only crash often enough to be sure it's you pushing the limits and not that your rubbish at it! (It's what I tell myself!)
    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.
  • Burning Quads
    Burning Quads Posts: 5
    The Rookie wrote:
    Only crash often enough to be sure it's you pushing the limits and not that your rubbish at it! (It's what I tell myself!)


    Thanks, I'll remember that when I'm lying in a&e :D
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    I will take years to build up skill

    Just enjoy it, eventually you'll find yourself getting quicker

    Then start to push yourself, take on red graded trails and attempt hard features
  • fredblob
    fredblob Posts: 196
    if you crash try to avoid the giant patch of stinging nettles (:
  • welshkev
    welshkev Posts: 9,690
    ej2320 wrote:
    I will take years to build up skill

    i'm sure you're a nice kid, but you talk some crap :roll:
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    welshkev wrote:
    ej2320 wrote:
    I will take years to build up skill

    i'm sure you're a nice kid, but you talk some crap :roll:

    Read it, it says *I* will take years ;).
  • welshkev
    welshkev Posts: 9,690
    markhewitt1978 wrote:
    welshkev wrote:
    ej2320 wrote:
    I will take years to build up skill

    i'm sure you're a nice kid, but you talk some crap :roll:

    Read it, it says *I* will take years ;).

    ah I read it as "it" my bad :oops:
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    I was referring to myself taking ages :D
  • welshkev
    welshkev Posts: 9,690
    ej2320 wrote:
    I was referring to myself taking ages :D

    yeah my fault, I didn't read it properly...sorry :lol:

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