JohnQ Posted April 30, 2010 Posted April 30, 2010 Having been a roadie for many years I've just started mountain biking mainly to keep fit during winter until its time to hit the road again. Are there any tips/tricks which could prove useful to a newbie. I've found 2 so far. 1) Don't use bottle cages - during first downhill I lost my bottles I've now got a hydration bag. 2) Use a chainstay protector. On my first ride I thought my bike was going to rattle itself apart. I've fitted a protector and now its a lot more silent! I'm sure there are load of other useful tips out there?
JohnQ Posted April 30, 2010 Author Posted April 30, 2010 Is tubeless really better? I've read a few posts where some people swear by them, others says its too problematic and prefer to use tubes.
Mudsimus Posted April 30, 2010 Posted April 30, 2010 Tubeless..there is no other way. And on the bottle issue....I've never lost a bottle. Get decent cages. I hate a hydration pack.
GTfan Posted April 30, 2010 Posted April 30, 2010 Shimano SRAM' date=' Marzocchi, Giant, Avid [/quote'] All Shimano, Rock Shox, GT
AndreZA Posted April 30, 2010 Posted April 30, 2010 biggest tip, don't listen to anybody, especially poncy shops. Find out for yourself.
xtacy Posted April 30, 2010 Posted April 30, 2010 biggest tip' date=' don't listen to anybody, especially poncy shops. Find out for yourself.[/quote'] I'd have to agree with Mampara. It's all about personal preference, and not the saleman. 7 years down the line, and more than 20 bikes later, I'm still trying to find the balance.
kosmonooit Posted April 30, 2010 Posted April 30, 2010 Bottle cages: the aluminium alloy type you can bend in a bit to keep the pressuure and hold the bottle tight are a good idea: not these flimsy roadie types. I am yet to loose a water bottle on the trail, though as back marker I always see many others that have popped out. Flats: be prepared, with a few back-up options as well. If you not going tubeless, old-skool inner strips are a good idea.
Gregzilla Posted April 30, 2010 Posted April 30, 2010 Speed is your friend, hard to believe on a rocky decent but you will be surprised,
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