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**nikon777** · 06-09-2008, 06:32 PM

Finally broke it out with the good weather. Did some on road/off road riding. Wow, will this help me get the lard out my butt. I haven't ridden since last year and boy am I out of shape. Still had fun on the trail though. It was short and sweet, got the heart rate up, and my legs, well my legs have the consistency of cooked noodles.

My specialized seems to be holding up pretty good. I need to take it in to have the once over. I did have a slight tick near the front wheel. Not sure what that was. I may toy with it tmrw.

**hower610** · 06-09-2008, 07:18 PM

Nice Bike

**nikon777** · 06-09-2008, 08:37 PM

Thanks. Only problem is the tires are very aggressive, so they aren't too efficient on smooth pavement. That's normal though.

dasanii19 · 06-09-2008, 08:40 PM

I really want to get a nice mountain bike, its just that im 6'1 255lbs. and have no clue where to start looking.

**Bycyclist** · 06-09-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nikon777

I need to take it in to have the once over. I did have a slight tick near the front wheel. Not sure what that was. I may toy with it tmrw.

Tick near the front wheel? Possibly your brake caliper not exactly aligned with the rotor. Also check your front spokes - just grab a handful and make sure none are too loose. You DID take off the front reflector, didn't you?

JBHorne · 06-09-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dasanii19

I really want to get a nice mountain bike, its just that im 6'1 255lbs. and have no clue where to start looking.

You clearly need to start looking at big boy bikes.

Go to a dedicated bike shop.

**nikon777** · 06-09-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bycyclist

Tick near the front wheel? Possibly your brake caliper not exactly aligned with the rotor. Also check your front spokes - just grab a handful and make sure none are too loose. You DID take off the front reflector, didn't you?

Didn't think about the spokes. Ill check them tmrw. I was too pooped to closely examin things tonight.

Dasani, I'm a big guy also. That's why I chose that particular model. You need something with a beefy frame. As mentioned, go to a bike shop. Department store bikes are a total POS. Expect to pay around $300 for a decent entry level bike.

Kona makes a good bike for big guys, I think the model is the hauss.

**Bycyclist** · 06-09-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nikon777

Kona makes a good bike for big guys, I think the model is the hauss.

KONAWORLD.COM - 2007 BIKES - MOUNTAIN BIKES, ROAD BIKES + MORE

This one (2007) model if you can find em. I'd think you could get for about $700. Very decent bike - used to have them at my former bike shop.

Reno dealers:

Kona Dealers

Deadcenter · 06-09-2008, 11:06 PM

Might be a heebin cheebie POS ... but I have a Mongoose XR 200 and it handles my lardazz fine.
It has full suspension, gripshifts, front disc brake.

**nikon777** · 06-10-2008, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bycyclist

KONAWORLD.COM - 2007 BIKES - MOUNTAIN BIKES, ROAD BIKES + MORE

This one (2007) model if you can find em. I'd think you could get for about $700. Very decent bike - used to have them at my former bike shop.

Reno dealers:

Kona Dealers

That would be it!

What are your thoughts on Specialized Bycyclist? I almost bought the Hoss.

06-09-2008, 06:32 PM	#1
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 7,566	Took the Mountain Bike out today. Finally broke it out with the good weather. Did some on road/off road riding. Wow, will this help me get the lard out my butt. I haven't ridden since last year and boy am I out of shape. Still had fun on the trail though. It was short and sweet, got the heart rate up, and my legs, well my legs have the consistency of cooked noodles. My specialized seems to be holding up pretty good. I need to take it in to have the once over. I did have a slight tick near the front wheel. Not sure what that was. I may toy with it tmrw. __________________ 1. Banning of future weapons. 2. Registering current weapons. 3. Confiscation. My blog

06-09-2008, 07:18 PM	#2
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nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 7,566	Thanks. Only problem is the tires are very aggressive, so they aren't too efficient on smooth pavement. That's normal though. __________________ 1. Banning of future weapons. 2. Registering current weapons. 3. Confiscation. My blog

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dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,626	I really want to get a nice mountain bike, its just that im 6'1 255lbs. and have no clue where to start looking. __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

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06-09-2008, 11:06 PM	#9
Deadcenter XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trucking the USA Posts: 921	Might be a heebin cheebie POS ... but I have a Mongoose XR 200 and it handles my lardazz fine. It has full suspension, gripshifts, front disc brake.