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Summer $ pit

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by ben brockton, May 8, 2022.

  1. ben brockton

    ben brockton CH Dog

    Decided to take up a new hobby. So went out and bought a mountain bike 2 weeks ago. Figured I'd do some road work with the dog and explore different places. I didn't really mean to dig in my pockets however the lady who helped me was dope. So I didn't really pay attention to the price till she got me at the register lmfao.
    Ordered some carbon wheels, handle bars and new suspension fork and dropper post.
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    ben brockton, May 8, 2022
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  2. mistabonz

    mistabonz Top Dog

    Very nice. I do quite a bit of mountain biking!
     
    mistabonz, May 8, 2022
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  3. ben brockton

    ben brockton CH Dog

    I haven't road a bike since a kid. But so far it's pretty cool. Looking forward to making some trips to Arizona and Colorado this summer.
     
    ben brockton, May 8, 2022
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  4. bamaman

    bamaman GRCH Dog

    Mountain Lion Food lol
     
    bamaman, May 8, 2022
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  5. FrozenEli

    FrozenEli Top Dog

    What did that shit cost, I was thinking about getting my fat ass one for exercise
     
    FrozenEli, May 9, 2022
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  6. ben brockton

    ben brockton CH Dog

    I had the idea of spending a few hundred bucks on a bike when I walked in. Things got a little out of hand and they got me for a little over 5k after the add on Things I ordered with the bike. I don't regret it though because I'm having a good time. Just got back from a ride and seen some cool shit.
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    ben brockton, May 9, 2022
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  7. slim12

    slim12 Super Moderator Staff Member

    I am not a bike rider and had no idea the money that can be spent on a bike.

    We went to Uwharrie Park and rode side by sides last year. It was also the weekend for the Jeep Nationals. The trails were incredibly crowded between Jeeps and UTV/s.

    A guy in Jeep broke an axle and a 4Runner ruined his transmission trying to tow him up a hill. Together they blocked the trail for everyone. We had been on one spot well over an hour and it was rather warm that day.

    Out of nowhere here comes this guy on a bike and he was pedaling like he was running a hundred MPH, just screaming but the bike was barely moving. This guy weaved in and out of the traffic on a mountain rock trail even going up the face of a rock like nothing I had ever seen.

    My buddy exclaimed, "I just paid $25K for this Yamaha and I ams tuck in the mountains and this sonofabitch just passed me on a bicycle!".

    So we looked it up when we got home and this bike was way north of $5K. I had no idea as bicycles are bought at WalMart for $159 tops.

    But having race cars for a long time as soon as you say "carbon fiber" that translates in serious jack $$$.

    Good luck with the bike. Riding a bike is one of those 'things I should be doing'. LOL

    Nice.

    S
     
    slim12, May 9, 2022
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  8. ben brockton

    ben brockton CH Dog

    It was bound to happen sooner or later. Too much speed slick trails equalled me eating shit. Had a great day though. This mountain biking shit is pretty cool.
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    ben brockton, May 22, 2022
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  9. wicked13

    wicked13 CH Dog

    Shit that's a good sign just like everything in life u ain't using it til it starts getting scratched up
     
    wicked13, May 23, 2022
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  10. Laced

    Laced Pup

    Specialized makes quality stuff... good pick up!
     
    Laced, May 30, 2022
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  11. slim12

    slim12 Super Moderator Staff Member

    Speed and control often butt heads. When speed wins it sometimes hurts a little. (maybe a lot)

    When we started racing dirt cars what feels like a hundred years ago this older fellow who looked like he had raced for a hundred years himself told us that tid bit of wisdom.

    And like most men, "Is the bike OK?" and by the way, "Are you OK?".

    The equipment always comes first.

    Hope all is well.

    S
     
    slim12, May 31, 2022
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