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  1. verumlike

    verumlike Mr. XSV

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    New member, new to mtb riding.. brother is getting really big into it and im getting really big. so i need a physical hobby =-) Used to ride ABA BMX, trying to find the ride XC bike for me.
     
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    moka Moka Was Here!

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    Welcome :beer:
     
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    zioncoming79 Old Man Dead

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    Welcome dude. Advice...try many bike before you purchase. Different brands, hardtail, full suspension, new, used. Everyone has their own opinion on what's best. But only you know what's best for you.

    With that said, make sure a local LBS fits you.

    Have fun.
     
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    CeeDubb 9.8m/sec² - It's the law

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    Mongo Chewyeti "MongOHNO!"

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    welcome from Lakewood:welcome::beer:
     
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    denmother Gone riding....

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    dubl_xl I'd rather go down

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    If you had BMX skills "in the day" I would suggest not getting a strict XC bike. Look at the all mountain, enduro rigs in the 5"-6" travel range. You will have a lot more fun with jumps and hits plus you'll still get great exercise climbing a little heavier bike. My primary bike is a 6" travel 38 pound 2006 Rocky Mountain Slayer. I will climb anything on it (just very slowly) however, my bike will eat most downhills for lunch.
     
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    :welcome: from 909
     
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    Welcome from Newbury Park!! :welcome:
     
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    CA_descender IamHAZZMATTseeMEgroove

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    Welcome fellow Venturian! :welcome:
    Hit up Zach or Brian over at Bill's Bike Shop 2370 A E. Las Posas Rd. The shop is in the corner opposite that KFC. Both are way cool and very knowledgeable fellows that will answer all your questions for you. Bill's also has demo bikes (Specialized) that you can check out for $50 a day that they will deduct from the final purchase price of your new ride!($50 limit) I recommend the Enduro! < Biased opinion ;)

    They also host rides on weekends for all skill levels so you can ask questions while you ride ntm introduction to local trails!
    If you're gonna demo a bike but can't make one of their rides, feel free to PM me if a Sunday morning fits your schedule. Be happy to show you a local spot as well.

    http://www.billsbikeshop.net/index.html

    Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm
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    Phone-(805)484-1203

    2370 A E. Las Posas Rd.
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    Welcome from Ladera Ranch
     
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    verumlike Mr. XSV

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    Thabks for all the info guys, and thanks for the big welcome.. I've been trying to figure out what I'm going to get and I will either be an
    enduro or blur, don't have 4 grand , so trying to find used, def gonna demo some rides first!!!
     
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  18. Fewinhibitions

    Fewinhibitions Always be a moving target

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    :welcome: from the far edge of the 818!

    As posted before, try out as many bikes as you can until you find the right one.
     
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    Dude welcome from the edge of the LBC getto.:bang:
     
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    Yo!
     
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