BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 Well I was just wondering who are the MTBers on Bimmersport, Random, I know. Whats your bike ... favourite track .. do you race etc. I'mm looking to upgrade to a '06 Specialized Hardrock Comp or Pro, But I guess I'll have to get a car first So has anyone dealt with Specialized/have one? What are the like? -Em Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 Heeey i used to work at browns for bikes when i lived in dunedin like 2 years ago, while i was at school in 6th form, raced went to nats in wanaka and did road nats, sold all three bikes for cars but have just bought a Giant STP1, kinda a jump xc fun bike really still dont know if im fully going to get back into it, its dam expensive i think, but then again look at cars... Have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 used to be hardout, when i was at school. got GT road and mountain bikes. the things are ridiculously expensive when you look at what your getting compared to cars. specializeds were cool...dunno much about the newer stuff, but it was the 96 catalog that got me riding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nic325i 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 I ride a specialized Epic - much better than the bike it replaced (after that was stolen :rambo: ) Don't ride as much as I'd like - always find other things to do. Having said that, got down to do the 42nd traverse, fishers track and craters of the moon at the weekend (all Taupo/national park region), which was good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 Browns - Yeah they stock Specialized Last weekend I did the Coastal Classic (Chris you might of done that when you were in Dunedin) and my school team got 2nd out of 7 teams and I placed 1st U16 female. So do you guys think I should get a car first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 (edited) I'm the owner of one very well used full suspension GT puppy Ride Makara peak in Welly and Rimutaka incline I'm my own worst enemy on the road, I own it when on my bike Edited November 14, 2005 by ///Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted November 13, 2005 Kinda stopped after I owned my shoulder - no real reason I can't get our there again now. Used to do it to a lesser degree competing at school with gus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 Mainly ride downhill around the local tracks - don't do much riding in winter but the second summer comes along..... Have a Keewee stealth, and an Avanti Hotdog - one bike out of the two is usually working... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted November 13, 2005 Yeah, I kinda stopped after I had a nasty head-on which cracked my helmet and frame... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 Kinda stopped after I owned my shoulder - no real reason I can't get our there again now. Used to do it to a lesser degree competing at school with gus. you call that competing? im a bike courier now, so ride a sh*t load. but not much outside of work hours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 442 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 I ride an old ('99?) Specialized FSR full suspension. Not much since I came off, got the bars in my ribs and my thumb bent back to my wrist though. It's a great bike, but it's no car. . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 didnt do the costal classic, did all the otago series though emma, signal hill, naseby was fun, dunnno bout buying a car 1st?!?!!? lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 Yeah I'm not sure about a car first.. Although today I went on a MTB hunt and came up with 2 for $1000. What do you guys think? I have posted on MTB.CO.NZ http://www.mountainbike.co.nz/forum/read.p...7&i=9184&t=9184 and people are basically saying RST forks are rubbish, and go with the Scott. I've talked to one of my teachers who is a MTBer and he thinks the Avanti. His with has one and he has an Avanti Hammer. 1. Avanti Ridge Rider 2. Scott Reflex 40 Avanti Specs: Frame 7005 Formed Alloy with Replaceable Hanger, Integrated Head Tube Fork RST Omega T6 100mm Travel Brake Levers Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Disc Brakes Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Disc Shifters Shimano SLMC20 24spd Front Derail Shimano Alivio Rear Derail Shimano Deore Crankset Truvativ Isoflow Power Spline, 22-32-42 Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-UN26 Cartridge Chain KMC IG51 Pedals Alloy Cage with Clips & Straps Headset Zero Stack 1-1/8" Stem Alloy Ahead Bars Alloy Riser Hubs Alloy Disc Front, Shimano M-475 alloy Disc Rear Cassette Shimano CS-HG50 11-30 8spd Spokes Stainless Steel Rims/Wheels Alex DP20 Disc Rim, Single Eyelet Tyres Specialized Fastrak Sport 26 x 2.0 Seat Post Alloy 31.6mm Micro Adjust Scott specs: DISC version available Frame:Alloy 6061 D.B. hydroformed tubing Reflex geometry new HT (integr.) Fork:Rock Shox J1 100mm travel Headset: Ritchey Logic OE integ. Derailleur (Rear) :Shimano Alivio 24 Speed RD-M410 Derailleur (Front) :Shimano FD-M410 Shifters: Shimano ST-EF35 EZ-fire plus Brakes:V-brake: Scott Comp or Disc: Shimano BR-M465 mechanical Crankset:Shimano AlivioFC-M410, black 24x34x42 T BB-Set:Shimano BB-UN-26 Handlebar:HL MTB-152 Uprise 620 mm H'stem:Scott Elite Pedals:Wellgo LU-998-S Seatpost: SP-150 Seat: SCT-10 SL Reflex Hub (Front):ormula CO-31 Hub (Rear):Shimano FH-RM60-8 Chain:KMC Z-72 Cassette:Shimano CS-HG50-8l11-30T Spokes: 14 G, stainless Rims:Alex DM-18 D-Wall, CNC, blk Tires: Scott OXYD 26 x 2.0 27TPI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 i have a mtb and a road bike,havent ridden much lately tho....1000 is the minimum if you want a new bike to work and last OFF ROAD.Its much better value if you buy second hand,but beware...remember there aint nothing so unpopular as last years mtb = good value.See if you can get the top of the line frame with middle of the road components. this makes it wortwhile to upgrade components,dont buy the top of the range "cheap " frame ,you may find there no suspension upgrades(if you go that way) later My mate has a road bike and a mtb..both of which the frames alone are worth? more than some E30,s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 (edited) meh screw pedalling... Get a honda Edited November 14, 2005 by petone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 go second hand.....resale on mtb's is sh*t, use that to your advantage. they a good way to start learning how to work on stuff (how i got into e30's!) i would go the advanti over those two as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted November 14, 2005 get an s-works man that sh*t is the old school cool nothing pwns the GT backwoods - triple triangle is like vteck for mountain bikes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted November 14, 2005 everyone knows honda pwns, it even tranfers its badassnessification into MB.. f**ken pnwn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted November 15, 2005 everyone knows honda pwns, it even tranfers its badassnessification into MB.. f**ken pnwn the man doesn't lie -get a honda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted November 17, 2005 Picking up the Scott most likely on Saturday. Decided against the Avanti because of the unknown hydros and the RST fork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted November 17, 2005 Honda pwn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted November 17, 2005 ^^^^ red hawt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
