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

[ehw953]

guys question lang po, what type of bike should i buy considering if i want to use it on roads along roxas and if i want mag trails din paminsan... i want to buy kasi an mtb na hindi na ako magupgrade in the future... whats the difference ng xc, hardtail, allmt and the likes? sorry for this very noob questions... if my budget is 25K, wat will you recommend na brand and rig? iv seen GT avalanche sa website nila ok ba yun? san po dito may nagbebenta ng naka setup na na bike? sorry for asking too many questions.. hope someone can help me... thanks in advance!

[iskulbukul]

guys question lang po, what type of bike should i buy considering if i want to use it on roads along roxas and if i want mag trails din paminsan... i want to buy kasi an mtb na hindi na ako magupgrade in the future... whats the difference ng xc, hardtail, allmt and the likes? sorry for this very noob questions... if my budget is 25K, wat will you recommend na brand and rig? iv seen GT avalanche sa website nila ok ba yun? san po dito may nagbebenta ng naka setup na na bike? sorry for asking too many questions.. hope someone can help me... thanks in advance!

Hi,

i wish this could help, na share na to sakin dati ng mga forumers d2 so ill share it with you din, newbie lang din ako..........here it is->>>>>>

[SIZE=3]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[/SIZE][SIZE=3] 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 mountainbike 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[/SIZE][SIZE=3] 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[/SIZE][SIZE=3] 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.[/SIZE]

[wren]

guys question lang po, what type of bike should i buy considering if i want to use it on roads along roxas and if i want mag trails din paminsan... i want to buy kasi an mtb na hindi na ako magupgrade in the future... whats the difference ng xc, hardtail, allmt and the likes? sorry for this very noob questions... if my budget is 25K, wat will you recommend na brand and rig? iv seen GT avalanche sa website nila ok ba yun? san po dito may nagbebenta ng naka setup na na bike? sorry for asking too many questions.. hope someone can help me... thanks in advance!

iskulbukul pretty much answered much of your questions. for the kind of riding that you have in mind, i'd recommend a mountain bike, which you can use for light trails, plus a set of slicks for road riding. you can either get a hardtail (no rear suspension) or a full suspension bike (XC), whichever fits your budget. good luck!

[miLes]

miLes, saan banda sa Cartimar ang Ross? And saan pa kaya meron nagbebenta ng XAM 2.0 frame?

leveriza st. sa likod ng cartimar, near dun sa mga nagbebenta ng plants. they also have the xam there. meron din xam sa kings

goodluck on your new bike! cant wait to try those fox dhx 5.0, sofa siguro feel nun

ill be bringing my FS to the bikeshop later to be dismantled na, back to hardtail nanaman aku

*ehw953 - for 25k, you can get a very good hardtail na or a second hand full susp bike

[boybi]

Are the bike shops in Cartimar open on Sundays?

[iskulbukul]

Are the bike shops in Cartimar open on Sundays?

minsan pag napapadaan ako dun pag sunday open naman yung mga bike shops , bilang mo lang yung sarado

[Isuzoom]

parang mag full time trail na si boss boybi ano....

[iskulbukul]

parang mag full time trail na si boss boybi ano....

hehehe seryosohan na to , ako din siguro pag nabuo ko na un bike ko at maka experience ng trails malamang ako din magseryoso every saturday and sunday.

meron ba tsikot forumers na taga QC(fairview,lagro,commonwealth, etc.)

[boybi]

parang mag full time trail na si boss boybi ano....

Hehe, twice a week kasi ang trails namin, rain or shine And most of my bike mates have switched to FS bikes. Sayang nga yung bili ko sa Giant hardtail frame ko, dapat nag FS nalang ako.

[miLes]

Hehe, twice a week kasi ang trails namin, rain or shine And most of my bike mates have switched to FS bikes. Sayang nga yung bili ko sa Giant hardtail frame ko, dapat nag FS nalang ako.

hehe ganyan din nangyari sakin but dont dispose of your hardtail, pwede mu uli ibuo yan when you go into cometitive racing. tapos next na roadbike hehe stages talaga yan, una for recreation lang then you start joining races, then you start training na, pagnapunta kana sa roadbike it means seryosos kana sa competition but on weekend bikes or going into new trails lagi full susp dala ku, once makatikim pwet mu ng full susp bike ayaw muna sa hardtail

you can give them a call para di aksaya punta mu, here is Ross cycle's number - 8327478

*iskulbukul malapit kana pala sa bike area, we usually meet up at chowking san mateo. pagbuo na bike mu sama ka, we use to be at least 5 bikers ngayun 2 nalang kami yung iba nagrowing na haha