new guy here...

[ktmsx]

I just found this forum,looks pretty good.I am new to mountain biking I am always looking for someway to have fun and exercise at the same time..I have been racing dirt bikes for years and this seems like a good way to stay in shape... mentioning dirt bikes won't get me kicked out of here will it?????? I will be looking at the classiffied section and checking local shops for a new mtb... and no I won't ask whats the best bike to buy!!!!!!!

[splat]

where are you located ?

[C.P.]

Hey ktmsx- welcome to the forum! If your looking for rides, folks post a bunch here regulalry. You'll see many that don't like the motorized users specifically you'll see a big rage against the ATV'ers here, but dont worry, were a good sized bunch here, and in an amongst us, I know of many folks here who started or even still ride dirtbikes.

[TheHeckler]

Get a Santa Cruz, even though you didn't ask what bike to buy.

Just like owning a KTM, Santa Cruz is just the best !

[nhiker]

Welcom Ktmsx and there are many knowledgable people here (Not me! ;D) But many who would be pleased to offer bike advise and take you on some rides. Don't worry about questions Ask what ever you want.
Harry

[CsharpDev]

Best bike, c'mon that's an easy question.... The best bike to buy is the one that has all the features you "need", with the most features you want with acceptable [to you] quality at a price within your budget.

The worst bike to buy is any one from a deptartment store, retail chain, toy store, or other similar places regardless of features and price point.

[onionhead]

I just found this forum,looks pretty good.I am new to mountain biking I am always looking for someway to have fun and exercise at the same time..I have been racing dirt bikes for years and this seems like a good way to stay in shape...

Nice... I (fully) made the switch this year after getting hurt racing hare-scrambles last year. I needed to calm down a bit.

I was in decent shape from racing the dirtbike... but I actually lost 15lbs when I started pedaling everywhere. (and I didn't start off paticularily overweight either, 5'11" / 190lbs). I honestly didn't think there would be that much of a difference between the sports. I was wrong... I'm completely hooked on the mountain bike thing again.

I used to ride XC back in the late 90's... but I HATED clipless pedals for the technical stuff I rode and generally didn't have as much fun doing that than I did on the dirtbike. I had no idea about DH. I don't recall ever hearing about platform pedals on anything but Walmart bikes. -- Earlier this year I picked up a 6" (front) 5" (rear) Freeride bike that TOTALLY takes the place of the kicks I got on the dirtbike. I highly recommend looking into something like that - it won't take long before you feel right at home. Totally different ride than my XC bike.


mentioning dirt bikes won't get me kicked out of here will it??????

Yeah, there is some anti ATV stuff on the site... I take some of it to heart. For the most part everyone is cool about dirtbikes -- they know a fair amount of the old singletrack out there was cut by them back in the day.

[Z]

Welcome!
Where do you ride?

[epic-rider]

Welcome aboard! I recently bought a new RM and hope to get back on the track after 21 years! Maybe you can help me out and I can show you some sweet single track.

[ktmsx]

glad to see the positive attitudes....I live in North East CT. Once I get my new bike I will be doing alot of exploring at Pachaug and probably Biegelow Hollow {sp}. I ride and race in the woods I was never much into motocross there is nothing better than a nice single track......A couple friends used to do the DH, but for me I want a workout not just speed and thrills thats what Sundays are for.....

[onionhead]

Thompson or Putnam CT? I'm over the MA line in Douglas. There is a ridiculous amount of trails up this way. I'll have to look up those places, I'm always looking for something new.

[ktmsx]

Ellington...more like North Central I guess....Pretty close to Soapstone mountain.. there is enough miles in there to ride a diff. trail everyday for a summer...or two.... Bigelow hollow is in Union I used to hike out there alot I think it is legal for mtb's I am gonna check...probably close to you....Pachaug is in southeast CT and is legal for dirt bikes so to me it is a NICE place....

[traildawg]

A friend of mine has a Santa Cruz - blur for sale. He doesn't ride it - too busy racing pit bikes. I'm sure you know what those are....

The bike's in nice shape - about an 18". I think he wants about $1,800 for it. Let me know if you're interested.

[Jisch]

I'm in Tolland, when you get up and running let me know. I'd usually say I can show you some nice rides - but it seems like you know a lot of them already.

I do know the trails at Bigelow - some are kinda lame, some are very technical, all have great scenery.

John