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faded1004 · 02-18-2008, 11:13 PM

just got introduced to this forum...

i used to race road when i was really young... also did triathalons... but fell out of it as i went to college...

anwyays, just bought a simple bike for my girl and now, the hunt is on for a new mountain bike so i can ride ith her! yeah for me!

well that is me... see you guys around!

jason

mottmcfly · 02-18-2008, 11:25 PM

Welcome Jason

genusmtbkr5 · 02-18-2008, 11:30 PM

Welcome, I have a couple bikes for sale now. What are you looking to by and what size? PM me for details.

faded1004 · 02-18-2008, 11:55 PM

arg, where is the pm button? hahahaha... give me asecond, i will pm you...

my girl was so happy when i bought her the new bike... she was so excited cause i got her one with a shock in the front... but i think she was happy cause it was super hot pink... i got her a diamondback wilwood citi? got a good deal at sportchalet...

so it is time to buy mine... oh yea, and the accesories too! i need to buy a pump and some little things... need to start up my gear pack... it is going to be fun to start up again, but now off the road...

faded1004 · 02-19-2008, 12:01 AM

weird... i just had to refresh... okay, i can pm now...

bighit8 · 02-19-2008, 12:05 AM

SchwinnStr8 · 02-19-2008, 12:13 AM

genusmtbkr5 · 02-19-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faded1004

oh yea, and the accesories too! i need to buy a pump and some little things... need to start up my gear pack... it is going to be fun to start up again, but now off the road...

Check the market place for stuff like that. Lots of stuff for sale and cheap too.

ghixon · 02-19-2008, 07:34 AM

and howdy!

Red Hot Sloth · 02-19-2008, 08:34 AM

From San Diego County!!!

denmother · 02-19-2008, 08:36 AM

from Riverside!!!

allison · 02-19-2008, 08:39 AM

If she gets into biking try to save up for her to get on a Specialized Safire or something

Pato · 02-19-2008, 08:41 AM

How tall are you? I've got extra bikes you can borrow if you join our rides.

Duc

faded1004 · 02-19-2008, 09:27 AM

thanks pato, can you tell me where you usually ride?

i think, i want to give my self about 2 weeks to find a good bike... may be get a nice frame, then build with regualr parts? that way i can grow with the bike, enjoy the buildup, and learn what i like and dislike...

definately want full suspension and disc brakes... would you guys say frame is most important right?

allison · 02-19-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faded1004

thanks pato, can you tell me where you usually ride?

i think, i want to give my self about 2 weeks to find a good bike... may be get a nice frame, then build with regualr parts? that way i can grow with the bike, enjoy the buildup, and learn what i like and dislike...

definately want full suspension and disc brakes... would you guys say frame is most important right?

What is your budget? FS may not be the best choice.

faded1004 · 02-19-2008, 09:34 AM

what does FS mean? does that mean "forsale"?

well i was thinking, well i was hoping to buy a nice frame for about 300-400 used? something decent? then build from there? i did look for complete bikes, and it was about 500-600 for something that caught my eye, new or used... but i figure used will give me best bang for the buck.

allison · 02-19-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faded1004

what does FS mean? does that mean "forsale"?

well i was thinking, well i was hoping to buy a nice frame for about 300-400 used? something decent? then build from there? i did look for complete bikes, and it was about 500-600 for something that caught my eye, new or used... but i figure used will give me best bang for the buck.

Full Suspension = FS. As does for sale, but I mean full susp

If your total budget is $600 I would definitely don't go with a fully. You will get a better overall bike on a HT (hard tail).

In addition to checking out the market place here (keep posting so you can post in that forum - it's necessary to have 25 posts first), look at Craigs List for bikes. There are some weird things on there, but also probably some good deals and honest people.

faded1004 · 02-19-2008, 09:39 AM

okay, fs = freestlye, and xc= corss country?

yea, i think i may have to go hard tail, i think i am going to give it a few days to see if anythign comes up... i did check craigslist, but yea i am weary about buying on that site... i have heard so many bad things..

how much do you think it will be to build the bike, not including the frame (frame +fork)?

art23rockpile · 02-19-2008, 09:40 AM

from Laguna Beach!!!

allison · 02-19-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faded1004

how much do you think it will be to build the bike, not including the frame (frame +fork)?

in my experience, building from scratch is usually more expensive. But, it probably depends on what you are building and if you can get any deals. But if you are a first time buyer, it is more than likely easier to just buy a full bike.

02-18-2008, 11:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
faded1004 STR Veteran	hi just got introduced to this forum... i used to race road when i was really young... also did triathalons... but fell out of it as i went to college... anwyays, just bought a simple bike for my girl and now, the hunt is on for a new mountain bike so i can ride ith her! yeah for me! well that is me... see you guys around! jason

02-18-2008, 11:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
mottmcfly Pro beginner	Welcome Jason __________________ Matt13 "Dont I feel stupid..... I read the thread title, not once, but twice as "Our Reindeer Lives". And I thought, who the hell owns a reindeer????"

02-18-2008, 11:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
genusmtbkr5 Single Track Mind	Welcome, I have a couple bikes for sale now. What are you looking to by and what size? PM me for details. __________________ Gene"GuidesNewWarriors" *http://www.warriorssociety.org/* *http://www.sharemtb.com/*

02-19-2008, 12:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	__________________ Roger: You guys should join us next Sunday. It would be nice to have another screamer CHEWYETI: Heat, Beat, Repeat!

02-19-2008, 07:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
ghixon Look Ma - No hands!	and howdy! __________________ The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

02-18-2008, 11:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
faded1004 STR Veteran	arg, where is the pm button? hahahaha... give me asecond, i will pm you... my girl was so happy when i bought her the new bike... she was so excited cause i got her one with a shock in the front... but i think she was happy cause it was super hot pink... i got her a diamondback wilwood citi? got a good deal at sportchalet... so it is time to buy mine... oh yea, and the accesories too! i need to buy a pump and some little things... need to start up my gear pack... it is going to be fun to start up again, but now off the road...

02-19-2008, 12:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
faded1004 STR Veteran	weird... i just had to refresh... okay, i can pm now...

02-19-2008, 08:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Red Hot Sloth Banned	From San Diego County!!!

02-19-2008, 08:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
denmother	from Riverside!!! __________________ My Sponsorhouse profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

02-19-2008, 08:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	If she gets into biking try to save up for her to get on a Specialized Safire or something __________________

02-19-2008, 08:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pato Stop stealing my thunder!	How tall are you? I've got extra bikes you can borrow if you join our rides. Duc __________________ "To take yourself too seriously is foolish. To take what I say seriously is just plain stupid!" - Wise Vietnamese man

02-19-2008, 09:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
faded1004 STR Veteran	thanks pato, can you tell me where you usually ride? i think, i want to give my self about 2 weeks to find a good bike... may be get a nice frame, then build with regualr parts? that way i can grow with the bike, enjoy the buildup, and learn what i like and dislike... definately want full suspension and disc brakes... would you guys say frame is most important right?

02-19-2008, 09:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
faded1004 STR Veteran	what does FS mean? does that mean "forsale"? well i was thinking, well i was hoping to buy a nice frame for about 300-400 used? something decent? then build from there? i did look for complete bikes, and it was about 500-600 for something that caught my eye, new or used... but i figure used will give me best bang for the buck.

02-19-2008, 09:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
faded1004 STR Veteran	okay, fs = freestlye, and xc= corss country? yea, i think i may have to go hard tail, i think i am going to give it a few days to see if anythign comes up... i did check craigslist, but yea i am weary about buying on that site... i have heard so many bad things.. how much do you think it will be to build the bike, not including the frame (frame +fork)?

02-19-2008, 09:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
art23rockpile Surf 'n' Trail Rat	from Laguna Beach!!!

02-19-2008, 12:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
SchwinnStr8 Team DHB

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