Mountain Biking...freespirited, and not-so-complicated fun

[iskulbukul]

boss, ask lang ako questions before you buy tha frame and fork....

1. are you a weekend biker or exterme biker?
2. how often will you use the bike.
3. are you a nature lover?
4. what is your weight?
5. do you like mud?
6. where do you want to bike?
7. how old are you?
8. How tall are you?
9. How much is your budget?

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1. cguro po weekend biker kse un lng po freetime ko
2. ill use it for about 1-2 hrs in the morning for excercise, d ko lgn po sure kng pag weekends.
3. yes, iam,although im not that really exposed, and im very willing to join a group that have same interest
4. 115lbs
5. yes
6. kahit saan basta kung saan ako dalhin ng paa at ng future bike ko at kung saan pupunta ang group ..
7. 25 yrs old
8. between 5.4ft - 5.6ft
9. sa budget po d ko pa sure...pero ayaw ko naamn tipirin ung magiging bike ko..kung worth the value naman po maybe i could save money to buy the specific item

slaamat po in advance sa help....pero un pinost ko n pic last tym na fork nde naman po un specific na brand un bibilhin ko...pero same specifications pede na sakin..ang gus2 ko lgn po tlaga malaman kng anu diference between those 2 type of fork....balak ko po ske by parts ko bibilhin para nde mabigat sa bulsa hanggang mabuo ko ung bike hehehe...

[Isuzoom]

Get the Giant Anthem 2 at 65k or the Giant Anthem 3 at 55k..get the whole bike you will save a lot....

[Isuzoom]

Ok ba ang SRAM na group set? How is it compared with Shimano?

Shimano and Sram is like USA and Japan....they are both good.

[boybi]

Get the Giant Anthem 2 at 65k or the Giant Anthem 3 at 55k..get the whole bike you will save a lot....

What are their specs?

[Isuzoom]

Athem 2 specs

[boybi]

What is PADEL? or was it a typo of PEDAL?

[boybi]

How much kaya ang ganitong bike rack?

Thule Spare Me


Hindi ba mag sway yung bike sa likod since nasa taas lang yung naka hawak?

[miLes]

*iskulbukul- triple 8 is a DH fork, model yung triple 8 ng Marzocchi (manufacturer ng fork)

to help you further here are the types of mtbiking according to Wikipedia, the triple 8, of course falls into the DH category...

Cross-Country (XC) is the most common form of mountain biking, and the standard for most riders. It generally means riding point-to-point or in a loop including climbs and descents on a variety of terrain. However there is a distinct difference between common XC and XC racing. Racing is much more physically demanding than leisure riding and racers train for years to be able to compete at a national level. A typical XC bike weighs 22-28lbs, and has 0-4 inches of suspension travel front and rear.

Freeride / Big Hit Freeride, as the name suggests is a 'do anything' discipline that encompasses everything from downhill racing (see below)without the clock to jumping, riding 'North Shore' style (elevated trails made of interconnecting bridges and logs), and generally riding trails and/or stunts that require more skill and "aggression" than XC. Freeride bikes are generally heavier and more amply suspended than their XC counterparts, but usually retain much of their climbing ability. It is up to the rider to build his or her bike to lean more toward a preferred level of aggressiveness. "Slopestyle" type riding is an increasingly popular genre that combines big-air, stunt-ridden freeride with BMX style tricks. Slopestyle courses are usually constructed at already established mountain bike parks and include jumps, large drops, quarter-pipes, and other wooden obstacles. There are always multiple lines through a course and riders compete for judges' points by choosing lines that highlight their particular skills. A "typical" freeride bike is hard to define, but 30-40 lbs with 6 inches of suspension front and rear is a good generalization.

Downhill is, in the most general sense, riding mountain bikes downhill. While cross country riding inevitably has a downhill component, Downhill (or DH for short) usually refers to racing-oriented downhill riding. Downhill-specific bikes are universally equipped with front and rear suspension, large brakes, and use heavier frame tubing than other mountain bikes. Downhill bikes are not meant to be pedaled up hill, therefore downhill riders and racers frequently employ trucks or ski lifts to be shuttled to the top of the hill. Downhill courses are the most physically demanding and dangerous venues for mountain biking. They include large jumps (up to and including 40 feet), drops of 10+ feet, and are generally rough and steep top to bottom. To negotiate these obstacles at race speed, racers must possess a unique combination of total body strength, aerobic and anaerobic fitness, and mental control. Minimum body protection in a true downhill setting is knee pads and a full face helmet with goggles, although riders and racers commonly sport full body suits to protect themselves. Downhill bikes typically weigh 40-50 lbs. Downhill frames get anywhere from 7 to 10 inches of travel and are usually mounted with an 8 inch travel dual-crown fork.

Trials riding consists of hopping and jumping bikes over obstacles. It can be performed either off-road or in an urban environment. It requires an excellent sense of balance. As with Dirt Jumping and BMX-style riding, emphasis is placed on style, originality and technique. There are many stylistic similarities to skateboarding. Trials bikes look almost nothing like mountain bikes. They use either 20", 24" or 26" wheels and have very small, low frames, some types without a saddle.

[miLes]

Ok ba ang SRAM na group set? How is it compared with Shimano?

ok naman sram kaso stick parin aku sa shimano, depende narin sa preference mu there are still issues kasi regarding sa compatibility ng sram sa shimano so kung nagstart kana sa sram, go sram all the way but i think yung higher models nung sram compatible na sa shimano..but check out the 07 derailleurs of shimano WOW!!

may pagkamahal yung thule na rack na yan check ka nung giant got mine for 2.5k lang nung 04, yup medyo magsway yung lower part nung bike you just have to tie it up dun sa baba nung rack


*iskulbukul additional note, actually the type of bike and parts wouldnt depend on your riding frequency but on your preferred riding category. sa pinost mu mukang xc lang dapat muna...but it still depends since you still havent tried DH, XC or FR. what happend to me was i first started sa xc lang then got a taste of dh so i changed my bike to full susp, heavier frame, big tires even got myself a full face helmet then i got interested into xc racing naman so balik hardtail aku tapos ngayun road racing naman....in the end i ended up having 3 bikes, 1 for DH/FR riding, another for XC racing and another for road racing/triathlon

[boybi]

Just got home from cross-country mountain biking. Very important talaga ang helmet. Sumubsob ako kanina, face first. Kung hindi ako nakahelmet, i don't know what would have happened to my face and my eyeglasses. Tumama kasi sa isang hole yung bike. And buti naka gloves and long sleeves din ako at hindi nagasgas/nasugatan yung hand and arms ko. Kakapagod sobra pero enjoy naman.