zaney Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 hi everyone, i'm zane. been cycling about a year now, new to forums but been browsing the hub a long time. i'm doing multisport, and road cycling, when i have enough saved up, looking to branch into mtb. good thread. nice to meet everyone. FUKNUK and Meerkat82 2
Old Mountain Goat Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Goo'day Folks! I'm new round these parts (as mentioned in my first thread recently), but am kinda not new to biking.... In my former life as a teen/twenty summut, I was semi-pro mountain biker looking to go pro, but unfortunately several car accidents left me in somewhat of a mess, so now having just turned 40, I am finally getting back in the saddle, and aim to take it seriously! While I don't envisage any competitive cycling in the near future, I guess after 15 years or so out of the game, and having become somewhat unfit and over-laiden in the trunk section, the 'competition' is between my own body and mind?! I look forward to discussing many topics with you good fellow cycling dudes and doodettes, especially those of you preferring the mountain variety to the road, and hope to have much fun along the way! Cheers for a great forum!RegardsG! SAGecko and Meerkat82 2
rouxtjie Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Goo'day Folks! I'm new round these parts (as mentioned in my first thread recently), but am kinda not new to biking.... In my former life as a teen/twenty summut, I was semi-pro mountain biker looking to go pro, but unfortunately several car accidents left me in somewhat of a mess, so now having just turned 40, I am finally getting back in the saddle, and aim to take it seriously! While I don't envisage any competitive cycling in the near future, I guess after 15 years or so out of the game, and having become somewhat unfit and over-laiden in the trunk section, the 'competition' is between my own body and mind?! I look forward to discussing many topics with you good fellow cycling dudes and doodettes, especially those of you preferring the mountain variety to the road, and hope to have much fun along the way! Cheers for a great forum!RegardsG!Welcome OMG...nice to have you here Old Mountain Goat 1
FUKNUK Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Goo'day Folks! I'm new round these parts (as mentioned in my first thread recently), but am kinda not new to biking.... In my former life as a teen/twenty summut, I was semi-pro mountain biker looking to go pro, but unfortunately several car accidents left me in somewhat of a mess, so now having just turned 40, I am finally getting back in the saddle, and aim to take it seriously! While I don't envisage any competitive cycling in the near future, I guess after 15 years or so out of the game, and having become somewhat unfit and over-laiden in the trunk section, the 'competition' is between my own body and mind?! I look forward to discussing many topics with you good fellow cycling dudes and doodettes, especially those of you preferring the mountain variety to the road, and hope to have much fun along the way! Cheers for a great forum!RegardsG!welcome welcome!! You will pick up fast where you left, your attitude is in the right place Edited September 2, 2015 by FUKNUK Old Mountain Goat 1
SAGecko Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 So I started out cheap with a Raleigh 650B hardtail with mechanical discs that cost me R3500, any opinion on this?Also any tips on some training I can do to practice climbs, omw they are killing me Nothing wrong with the Raleigh as a starter bike Haai. It has served its purpose and you can now look for a better set of wheels. You will be astonished at the difference a good set of wheels, a good frame and some decent SLX components can make to your enjoyment of the sport. Hills? Only TITS will help Haai. Find yourself a nasty climb and spend an hour or two going up and down until your legs fall off. Then do it again a couple of days later. And then again etc.
Kaalvoet Thysie Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 Hi Guys, I am newby to the site and the sport. A back injury forced to stop fishing. After seeing a biokeneticus I ended up in the gym and eventually ended up on a mbt (wanted to fill up my weekends) and now the bug has bitten properly. I am doing the 20km on the Silverstar mrb challenge as my first race on Saturday. Can't wait.
SAGecko Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Hi Guys, I am newby to the site and the sport. A back injury forced to stop fishing. You may find that mountain biking is a lot more hazardous to your health than fishing. This is a sport of constant scars, occasional wounds, and frequent pain... Having a nice little lie down next to your mountain bike is more a matter of "when" than "if" Thysie :-) It is also one of the most exhilarating sports a man can do with his clothes on. Welcome, and good luck with your race. Old Mountain Goat 1
Kaalvoet Thysie Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Brilliant. Often more worried about your bike than the bone sticking out of your arm Very true!!!
FrankieKnuckles Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Hi,My name is Frankie and I am a bike addict.I like fresh flowers, steak, and walks in the rain. Old Mountain Goat and Meerkat82 2
FrankieKnuckles Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TazHNpt6OTo&feature=player_detailpage
veon Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 Hey AllIm a newbie on the site...Got a Road Bike and recently moved to the Thornton ? Pinelands area... invite me for a ride sometime lol Warren_G 1
buzzlightyear Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Hi all, I've been riding a bicycle for 35+ years on and off, now looking to get the kids some MTBs and upgrade my own MTB to a front suspension, the solid suspension causes blurry vision
Bikermomster Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Hi there Been lurking for ages but have now decided to join the Hub. I'm a terrible cyclist but I love my bikes! And love cycling with hubby and the kids Warren_G, Spinnekop and Escapee.. 3
Hades Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Hay Guys, Total Newb here, use to ride BMX trail and park many years ago, transitioned to Quad racing on Trx-450. Now addicted to the gym and hating indoor cardio I decided to get a MTB to fill up weekends. What a mission it is to buy your first hardtail when you`re a newb. After a lot of research and lurking in the bikehub forums I picked up my MTB this morning: Merida big nine 300, 2016 model, and I got it at a good price imho Now to get some decent pants and a helmet, whilst i will be cheaping out on the rest of the kit, for now that is. Escapee.. 1
vincenth Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Hi all, riding for just over a year now after taking up the challenge to do Amashova and 94.7. After riding both and deciding that road biking imho is exercise, not fun, I'm two mountain bikes in, and really enjoying the chance to get away from the office, and Mac. Now to find and spend more time on the trails and a little less time here in front of my mac scouring the classifieds for components... Warren_G, Gen and Escapee.. 3
Escapee.. Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Hi there Been lurking for ages but have now decided to join the Hub. I'm a terrible cyclist but I love my bikes! And love cycling with hubby and the kids Hi Bikermomster Welcome to the BikeHub
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