Anybody here ride MTB's?

[Disco]

After gaining nearly 20kg's in the last 12 months I need to get fit so I can fit into my leathers for track days ....

Am going to look at a Trek EX5 2012 that a store has on special tomorrow any feedback or advice before I take the plung?...I used to race MTB's 15 years ago ....It's not too late is it

[timmyrocks]

I have 2 dirt bikes man, menai sessions again.
We will go straight to that hill lol that'll burn the kilos off haha

Or better yet, but ur 511 back, convince nelso that he doesn't like it haha

[MadKaw]

I think Red Dave has a Trek... its no quicker than my Huffy though.

[Kermit]

Final Words On The Trek Fuel EX5 MTB

What concerns me is how the relatively easy rides keep breaking the spokes, if I really gunned it on a downhill I wouldn't stand a chance across rough terrain. The bike has been well maintained for over 1000 miles of trail riding, the rear wheel rebuilt in the past 100ish miles and ok so I've added a few pounds over Christmas but it seems the Trek back wheel is too weak for heavier riders.

[z900/zx9]

Being a Trek Dealer my advise is go for a new EX6 29er ,its a 2014 model just released retail 2499.00 ,If you want a dual bike.Also look at a 2013 superfly al hardtail these are a fantastic bike and there are deals on them if the dealer has stock $2000 bike for $1600.Cant recommend this bike highly enough.Feel free to pm me with any questions,i cant sell you a trek as it can only be purchased in store and your not in Victoria,but I can help you with hounest advise.
Trek bikes are so far ahead of any other brand its just a no brainer.
Cheers
Mal

[Nelso]

Or better yet, but ur 511 back, convince nelso that he doesn't like it haha

Not a chance!

[z900/zx9]

Final Words On The Trek Fuel EX5 MTB

What concerns me is how the relatively easy rides keep breaking the spokes, if I really gunned it on a downhill I wouldn't stand a chance across rough terrain. The bike has been well maintained for over 1000 miles of trail riding, the rear wheel rebuilt in the past 100ish miles and ok so I've added a few pounds over Christmas but it seems the Trek back wheel is too weak for heavier riders.

This could be caused by bad prepping of the bike,builder not checking spoke tensions when it was originaly built.Lots of shops have kids build there bikes.Secondly suspension not set correctly,or your just a crap rider If you have hada issue from new you should have brought it to the attensin of the dealer ,I know for a fact Trek are excellent as far a fixing problems up.If you are breaking spokes on the cog side it is also possible that your derailier travel is not set correctly and on the odd occation the chain may have dropped behind the large rear cog and damaged the spokes on that side. I have been in the bike industry for 35 years through Mechanic, Wholesaler, bike specifications ands designer,and recently retailer .So I can assure you I know my stuff when it comes to bikes.

[Kermit]

Final Words On The Trek Fuel EX5 MTB

What concerns me is how the relatively easy rides keep breaking the spokes, if I really gunned it on a downhill I wouldn't stand a chance across rough terrain. The bike has been well maintained for over 1000 miles of trail riding, the rear wheel rebuilt in the past 100ish miles and ok so I've added a few pounds over Christmas but it seems the Trek back wheel is too weak for heavier riders.

This could be caused by bad prepping of the bike,builder not checking spoke tensions when it was originaly built.Lots of shops have kids build there bikes.Secondly suspension not set correctly,or your just a crap rider If you have hada issue from new you should have brought it to the attensin of the dealer ,I know for a fact Trek are excellent as far a fixing problems up.If you are breaking spokes on the cog side it is also possible that your derailier travel is not set correctly and on the odd occation the chain may have dropped behind the large rear cog and damaged the spokes on that side. I have been in the bike industry for 35 years through Mechanic, Wholesaler, bike specifications ands designer,and recently retailer .So I can assure you I know my stuff when it comes to bikes.

Not my bike, that's from the seppo's MTB owners club.

I'm not a much off road cycler these days, sold my older MTB didn't have that issue; then again I'm not a big guy.

[Jonnymac]

Hey Mal,

What do you think of the cyclocross bikes?? [BICYCLE]


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[red_dave]

I think Red Dave has a Trek... its no quicker than my Huffy though.

with you riding it maybe...


Disco, I contacted our resident bicycle guru, Mal, when i started looking and he pretty much told me if I didn't buy a Trek, i was retarded.

Being mildly retarded, i took it on board and checked out all the other brands (Giant, Scott, Merida, KTM, Specialized etc). And after it was all said and done - bought a Trek 29er. It's an entry level hardtail job but as i was only just starting out, looked to be the best setup for the money. It has the Gary Fisher head stem to front fork geometry thingy which is all the talk at DFD skate park

I found an almost new Giant 29er for the wife at a great price so bought that for her - she'd only be using it on bike paths anyway and she though it look pretty...

No idea on the level of bikes you're looking at but like everything else, test ride everything, check the reviews, and buy the one that makes you look cool.

[robracer]

Road bike disco...... its faster & you can wear Lycra lol

[robracer]

Oh & cut back on the pies for morning Tea...... worked for me

[Wattie]

I don't understand faster bikes.
Isn't the idea to get fit?

You'd be better off riding with flat Tyres and the brakes stuck on

[fireyrob]

I got a cheap Giant as a footpath basher. Put some road tyres on it and easily jump gutters and get a workout. Its been ok for some basic bush trails every now and then. Just depends if your planning on riding everyday around the burbs or proper mountain biking?

[robracer]

I don't understand faster bikes.
Isn't the idea to get fit?
You'd be better off riding with flat Tyres and the brakes stuck on

Had both & the mountain bike on the road was frustrating even with slick tyres on, its easier doing sprint work on the road bike & easier getting out of the seat up long hills, I am also more inclined to ride the roadie..... the mountain bike was used 1/2 as much so I am getting more excercise

Mind you wattie when I was in the Hawkesbury I rode the mountain bike a fair bit in Windsor Downs & between Richmond & Penrith.... I would probably still have it if we stayed out there.