Mountain Biking?

[Motorhead]

Does anybody mountain bike here? I usually ride Trail 100 on Saturdays and Scottsdale's Green Belt on Sundays, both around 7 in the morning, sometimes with friends and sometimes alone. It'd be cool to meet up with people and go riding and try new trails/spots. :)

[GroceryStore_ninja]

im getting a specialized bike when i get back

[Motorhead]

im getting a specialized bike when i get back

My buddy has one, it's a kick ass bike. I have a hard tail Iron Horse.

[Rufus]

I ride a 26" fixed gear but mostly for street.

[Motorhead]

I ride a 26" fixed gear but mostly for street.

Yeah, you can't ride a single speed on most of the trails around AZ, unless it's downhill, LOL.

[GroceryStore_ninja]

I plan on getting an enduro sx either the traill I or traill III

[Rufus]

Yeah, you can't ride a single speed on most of the trails around AZ, unless it's downhill, LOL.

Pedaling uphill is for suckas

[Motorhead]

Pedaling uphill is for suckas

Then walk your bike uphill and feel like a winner! :)

[boostedrex]

lol

[Jstarda9]

i ride all the time

i usually go to prescott though
trail 305,seven mile gulch,ranch trail

[honduh_head]

i only ride the one in my weight room lol

[Mafioso]

I used to ride Mountain Bike competitively when I was younger. Always meant to get back into it, I just never make time for it.

[Rufus]

I tried to ride my 20" yesterday and it felt weird as fuck. I gotta say, I feel better on my 26" now.

[Motorhead]

i ride all the time

i usually go to prescott though
trail 305,seven mile gulch,ranch trail

Well, shit, let's go riding!!!! LOL

i only ride the one in my weight room lol

More hot bitches at the gym than on the trails, I like that. LOL :)

I used to ride Mountain Bike competitively when I was younger. Always meant to get back into it, I just never make time for it.

Get off the couch!

I tried to ride my 20" yesterday and it felt weird as fuck. I gotta say, I feel better on my 26" now.

You ride a BMX, not a mountain bike, correct?

[honduh_head]

the only hot bitches at this gym is the reflection of the mirror lol

[The President]

saweet... loadin up the huffy as we speak

[Rufus]

I own more bikes than I know what to do with...

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/2504/img00531cq4.jpg

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1057/picture010fv9.jpg

[honduh_head]

you know you can only ride one at a time right?

[The President]

lol, I used to ride BMX when I was younger. Used to have a Redline RL380. Dirt riding FTW

[Motorhead]

Let's go!!!

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/l_aff0b4dbe339dadc6623ecf873e685f2.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/DSCF3265.jpg

[Rufus]

you know you can only ride one at a time right?

BS

[honduh_head]

haha

[CeoStatus0]

what are some good spots in the east valley.. i've been meaning to buy a bike just to do some novice trails.. just to ride to get some fresh air

[gustolove]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVAccWTrnIQ

[Motorhead]

what are some good spots in the east valley.. i've been meaning to buy a bike just to do some novice trails.. just to ride to get some fresh air

Scottsdale's Green Belt/Flood Project is good for that. I usually park at Miller and Roosevelt and ride north as far as I can go. It's a paved trail and you can do it with a cruiser bike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVAccWTrnIQ

Adrenaline!!!!

[redek98]

I got the gt i-drive, but Im in tucson. Has neone ever rode around fantasy island??? Also, the U of A is taking people up to flagstaff the 19-21st. Its a ride from flag to sedona. Im pretty excited. Ive always wantd to roam sedona heard its great!:clapper: LMK if ne tucson ppl wanna ride
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jacuna53/100_2024-1.jpg

[redek98]

the dat is wrong on the pic...dat was early august late july i believe...if anyone cares lol

[Jstarda9]

what are some good spots in the east valley.. i've been meaning to buy a bike just to do some novice trails.. just to ride to get some fresh air

i usually ride san tan mountain and south mountain....but you have to wait til it cools down since it gets really hot

Scottsdale's Green Belt/Flood Project is good for that. I usually park at Miller and Roosevelt and ride north as far as I can go. It's a paved trail and you can do it with a cruiser bike.

yeah i work right next to that......its realy fun!



Adrenaline!!!!

I got the gt i-drive, but Im in tucson. Has neone ever rode around fantasy island??? Also, the U of A is taking people up to flagstaff the 19-21st. Its a ride from flag to sedona. Im pretty excited. Ive always wantd to roam sedona heard its great!:clapper: LMK if ne tucson ppl wanna ride
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jacuna53/100_2024-1.jpg

yeah i rode at mt lemmon and honestly all trails are really really hard and dangerous....5,000ft drop offs and shit......i dont like risking my life when i ride

[Jstarda9]

^^^^i work next ot teh scottsdale greenebelt

[redek98]

Ive herd both that mt. Lemmon is intense and pretty kicked back. Guess it depends where you go. Personally ive never done mt lemmon. Dnt know anyone else who rides therefore I wudn go alone. Id prolly fall off a cliff or somethin and be eaten by cougars. Quick fun anf fast trails for me!!!

[Jstarda9]

^^^yeah i rode around the palisades area.....the trails in the lower elevation of mt lemmon are easy but pretty boring

[Motorhead]

Let's go fuckers! Anybody up for Trail 100 tomorrow morning?

[Jstarda9]

^^^^ sorry i would but i am going to mexico for 2 weeks...when i come back ill let you know since it is nice out now!

[Jstarda9]

what kind of bike does everyone have?

i have a 2007 GT Avalanche 2.0 with disc brakes its my starter bike but it has done awesome on trails

[Motorhead]

I have an Iron Horse Quantum II.

I'll treat myself to a full suspension bike for Christmas! :)

^^^^ sorry i would but i am going to mexico for 2 weeks...when i come back ill let you know since it is nice out now!

Enjoy! :)

[Jstarda9]

^^^yeah my next bike im either going to get a kona or a santa cruz

[Rufus]

My buddy has a Santa Cruz

[redek98]

santa cruz are bad ass...i have the 06 gt idrive 4.0...with crank brothers egg beaters...how far is trail 100 from tucson???

[Motorhead]

santa cruz are bad ass...i have the 06 gt idrive 4.0...with crank brothers egg beaters...how far is trail 100 from tucson???

Trail 100 is at 40th street and Shea in North Phoenix/Paradise Valley. I'd say half an hour from down town Phoenix and however long it takes for you to get there from Tucson. It's not worth your while if you want to just ride there for an hour or so.

Are there any trails half way between Tucson and Phoenix?

[Jstarda9]

santa cruz are bad ass...i have the 06 gt idrive 4.0...with crank brothers egg beaters...how far is trail 100 from tucson???


sick! you have a f/s

[redek98]

^^^ Are u asking if its for sale? Nah the gt is my baby.

[Jstarda9]

hahaha no i mean a f/s= full suspension

[redek98]

Trail 100 is at 40th street and Shea in North Phoenix/Paradise Valley. I'd say half an hour from down town Phoenix and however long it takes for you to get there from Tucson. It's not worth your while if you want to just ride there for an hour or so.

Are there any trails half way between Tucson and Phoenix?

The only place ive ever been to is fantasy island. Keeps me happy adn its FU&^ING BAD :tits: lol I have been meaning to get out more tho

[redek98]

hahaha no i mean a f/s= full suspension

O haha.. i was thinkn in the wrong thread lol. Yea it has the4 in fox float andfront manitou suspension.

[Jstarda9]

ive been looking at some trails by patagonia....looks nice

you guys should check out mtbr.com

[redek98]

yea dat site is helpful. I duno if I'd be cool taking off alone tho. The cu cuy lives out there

[Jstarda9]

hahahaha some ghosts?

[redek98]

hell yea...we shoudl schedule a huge azht mtb ride!

[Motorhead]

I'm on MTBR.com. My screen name is Motorhead_AZ. I very rarely post on that site.

You should check www.mtbikeaz.com for a lot of FREE trail information.

[redek98]

are old thoes in tucson? where is that south mountain place?

[Jstarda9]

in phoenix

[Motorhead]

are old thoes in tucson? where is that south mountain place?

It's got Tucson trails too. http://mtbikeaz.com/trail-index/tucson

[redek98]

damn...makes me wanna go ride rite now lol....cant wait till the flagstaff sedona trip!

[RedBeard]

What do you guys recommend for an inexpensive bike for beginners? I'm moving right across from N. Mountain park and was thinking this would be fun.

[GroceryStore_ninja]

get you a huffy stalker thats what i started with

I cant wait to get back on the trails but its been like 3 years

[Not JDMHN8]

I ride "Fantasy Island North" way out west on Estrella Pkwy. Really nice trails that are well marked and pretty fast. Kind of a homemade system, so who knows how long they'll last before they start building shitass houses on the land.

Sometimes I ride the Greenbelt trail after school on Tues. and Thurs. Nice, peaceful ride, especially at 7PM when there' only a handful of other people on it.

I hate South Mountain. VERY poorly marked trailheads. I gave up trying to find Desert Classic.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/dillie2002/IMG_2106.jpg

[redek98]

hard tails are light and relevently inexpensicve with good quality components. I love my full suspension gt and I would recommend it to anyone! Its up to u and how much u wanna spend and if u'd like the sport

[RedBeard]

What size bike should I be looking at for my girl? She's about 5'3", would a 20" be big enough?

[Motorhead]

What size bike should I be looking at for my girl? She's about 5'3", would a 20" be big enough?

20" is huge for her. I'm 6'3" and I ride a 19.5" frame. Get her a 17.5" frame.

[Motorhead]

To all those who didn't go to Trail 100 today, you missed out because it was fucking awesome. There wasn't a whole lot of traffic and the rain didn't screw up the trail. I ended up going there with my buddy. I took my camera with me and snapped a few pictures.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3354.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3355.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3356.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3357.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3358.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3359.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3360.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3361.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3362.jpg

The picture "flattens out" the trail; the drop was crazy here:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3363.jpg

Another decent drop flattened out by the camera:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3364.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3365.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3366.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3367.jpg

One head of the trail by SR-51:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3368.jpg

Tired bike:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3369.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3370.jpg

Found this in the parking lot:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3371.jpg

Suspension travel!
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/soroush1995/Biking/Trail100/DSCF3372.jpg

[redek98]

Damn that shit looks like fun. I went riding this morning too! Did about 10 miles. It was fukn awesom! Had to go alone tho...:( I didnt take n pics but Il post some up of lat time I tuk my bro....ill be back

[redek98]

Working the hill!
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jacuna53/100_2052.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jacuna53/100_2050.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jacuna53/100_2045.jpg
Camera was too close for this pic
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jacuna53/100_2042.jpg
My bro actually saved himself
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jacuna53/100_2040.jpg
The drops and hills arent as clean as yours..it makes it a bit technical at times Tehse are easy ones
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jacuna53/100_2036.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jacuna53/100_2035.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/jacuna53/100_2027.jpg

[Motorhead]

The drops and hills arent as clean as yours..it makes it a bit technical at times Tehse are easy ones

Trail 100 has a lot of more technical drops and hills too. My stupid camera flattens everything out.

What I like about Trail 100 is that there is a good 1/2 to 3/4 miles of kick ass down hill toward the end of the route I take. It's right before it hits the paved road bike track by the highway. I'm thinking of getting a helmet camera and recording some stuff.

We rode probably around 8 miles today. My buddy had a tough time keeping up on his 5 year old Walmart bike, LOL.

[redek98]

LOl...I started riding on a cheap ass target bike...it only held up bout 15 miles total. It got me into riding tho. Ima have to go some day and check that trail out. You tbe has some fantasy island film ...chek it out
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=fantasy+island%3B+tucson
ones newer than the other

[Rufus]

lol at the endo photo again

[GroceryStore_ninja]

i rode the fck out of my huffy, i ended up wearing through the front derailer. like i said before i want a specialized enduro sx its a good muulti purpose bike. going to sun and spokes in SV to get fitted for one.

[RedBeard]

20" is huge for her. I'm 6'3" and I ride a 19.5" frame. Get her a 17.5" frame.
Confused. I have only seen 20, 23, and 26" frames, and the 20" was meant for lttle kids. Are they measuring these bikes differently than usual?

[GroceryStore_ninja]

i thougt 20 23 and 26 were wheel sizes

[Motorhead]

LOl...I started riding on a cheap ass target bike...it only held up bout 15 miles total. It got me into riding tho. Ima have to go some day and check that trail out. You tbe has some fantasy island film ...chek it out
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=fantasy+island%3B+tucson
ones newer than the other

Ahahaha, I had one of those Target bikes. The design was so bad that the suspension worked against you, LOL. The bike must have been made out of lead, because it was bloody heavy. All in all it was a piece of crap. Good thing it got stolen at ASU. Hahahaha!! I bought a Schwinn cruiser from Target for like $80. It's OK, but it's also bloody heavy. I won't care if it gets stolen though.

I spent an hour watching some down hill riding on YouTube, and after that, nothing in AZ lives up anymore, LOL. Check this out bro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpu1nxelzBc&mode=related&search=

Confused. I have only seen 20, 23, and 26" frames, and the 20" was meant for lttle kids. Are they measuring these bikes differently than usual?

20, 23 and 26 inch are wheel sizes. Get her a 26" wheel, but on a smaller frame.

On a mountain bike, the frame size is the distance between the centerline of the crank to the top of the seat post tube on the frame. A 26" wheel on a 17.5" frame would work fine for her. The 17.5" might still be a little big for a 5'3" person, so have her check that and a 16" frame out.

Sports Authority has kick ass sales. I've seen decent bikes at 75% off there. They have a variety of frame size there. You can definately buy her a very decent bike for around $300 or so, probably even less if you get lucky and hit one of those sales.

[redek98]

theres alot of sick DH vids...I kind of have an idea where that trail is. Whenever we visit my girls family in phoenix I always here and see the street shea. i think its near by neway. Her fam lives right next to glendale comm college. I'll take my bike next timeand sneak out in an urly morning...bwahaha!!!

[Motorhead]

theres alot of sick DH vids...I kind of have an idea where that trail is. Whenever we visit my girls family in phoenix I always here and see the street shea. i think its near by neway. Her fam lives right next to glendale comm college. I'll take my bike next timeand sneak out in an urly morning...bwahaha!!!

GCC is a lot closer to Trail 100 than Tucson, LOL. Next time you're up here, let me know. Let's go get some riding done.

I've been looking at a helmet camera for quite some time now. I saw a lot of videos on YouTube shot with this camera (http://cgi.ebay.com/WIRELESS-HELMET-CAM-CAMERA-ATC-2000-AT18-ATC2000-2-GB_W0QQitemZ230177462240QQihZ013QQcategoryZ48514QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) and they looked decent. They're not DVD quality, but they look decent for internet and web applications. Does anybody have personal experience with it? I think I may order it tonight.

[Motorhead]

Anybody up for riding this Saturday morning?

[CeoStatus0]

I was looking at bikes at the begining of the year and but kind of lost track of it.. I went on a couple bike forums but i forgot a lot of info

when I went to check out a LBS i was blown away by all the choices... I want to spend like about $250 for a begining bike... anyone have recomendations on brands or models?

[Motorhead]

What kind of riding will you be doing?

[Zombie]

i think im gonna start riding trail soon.. always wanted too.. but havent bought a bike yet.

[CeoStatus0]

I plan to do basic/beginer trails, ride around my subdivision, and/or maybe just do a some early morning riding on the paved roads.

[Motorhead]

i think im gonna start riding trail soon.. always wanted too.. but havent bought a bike yet.

Get off the couch!!!!

I plan to do basic/beginer trails, ride around my subdivision, and/or maybe just do a some early morning riding on the paved roads.

Go to Sports Authority and take a look at their bikes. $250 won't get you a decent bike, unless they have a sale. If you add $100 to it, you could buy a fairly decent bike at S.A.

[Zombie]

when i do get one, ill have to go down there and ride with you guys.

[Rufus]

http://i23.tinypic.com/2n8q9o1.jpg

[redek98]

HAHA! nice..myspace pic!!!@

[Jstarda9]

just a pic

anyone down for a ride saturday in the valley?

[redek98]

Im taking off to do a flagstaff/sedona ride this weekend! Shud be tight and Im guna bring back pics!!! Saturday it s a ride from flagstaff to sedon (50 miles) and sunday is 10 miles in sedona!

[redlog4200]

where have you guys been all my life??? 2006 jamis dakar xc comp...

[Motorhead]

If I didn't end up going to California this weekend, I'll be riding Trail 100, as usual.

[Jstarda9]

^^^let me know

[Motorhead]

I'm not going to California this weekend, so let's roll fuckers!

[Rufus]

Lets go ride ASU tonight. Hot chicks, jumps, and hot chicks!

[Motorhead]

I haven't tried the "urban riding" thing, so why not? What time Rufus?

[Jstarda9]

hahaha no thanks.....

might go to mcdowell mountain on sunday

if anyone wants to roll let me know

[Motorhead]

I've never ridding McDowell Mountain. How is it?

I bought this book from Barns and Nobles called "Mountain Biking Phoenix". It's pretty cool; it's got maps and directions to like 35 trails around Phoenix area. You guys should check it out.

[Jstarda9]

^^how much was it?

ive never done mcdowell mountain but my buddy did it and said it was really nice

[Motorhead]

It was $10.

It says McDowell Mountain is around Pima and Dynamite. Is it just a flat trail? or does it have downhill sections? The book doesn't state that, but it does say to watch out for ATVs.

[Jstarda9]

from what i know its a pretty even trail but has some up and down like south mountain

[Rufus]

I haven't tried the "urban riding" thing, so why not? What time Rufus?

I just got a call from Dom (Blkmrkt) so he's prolly down there now. I'd like to go get a drink tonight so I'd prolly ride from 7-10ish... Urban is fun

[Jstarda9]

^^^ i usually ride around gilbert and their canal systems. its pretty fun

[Motorhead]

I just got a call from Dom (Blkmrkt) so he's prolly down there now. I'd like to go get a drink tonight so I'd prolly ride from 7-10ish... Urban is fun

Dear Rufus,

Motorhead recieved an unexpected invition to a fine dinning facility in the East Valley reigion of Phoenix Metro. Due to schedule complications, he will not be able to join you and would have to decline the opportunity to ride with you in this beautiful evening. He sent his best regards and said "may the force be with you, you and you, and even the kid whom his father hates!"

Sincerely,
Press Secretary

[Rufus]

If she has big tits I hold nothing against you, but hopefully she will

[Motorhead]

I voted for tits in the "Titty vs. Ass" thread, so yeah.... LOL

[Motorhead]

I'll be riding Trail 100 tomorrow around 10 am. I'll check the thread before I leave, so let me know if you'd like to tag along! :)

[Motorhead]

I'll be at the good ol' T-100 this Saturday morning. Let me know if anybody wants to come! :)

[Jstarda9]

I'll be at the good ol' T-100 this Saturday morning. Let me know if anybody wants to come! :)

i might be down...ill let u know tomorrow