Comments for Mountain Bikes http://dhrage.com A blog about off-road mountain bicycles. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:11 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on What are things to be aware of when cycling in the rain? by Rockies VM http://dhrage.com/what-are-things-to-be-aware-of-when-cycling-in-the-rain/#comment-8141 Rockies VM Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:11 +0000 http://dhrage.com/what-are-things-to-be-aware-of-when-cycling-in-the-rain/#comment-8141 The previous answers had some pretty good info. All I would add is to get nice fenders and good mudflaps. Don't hesitate to put your bike on the bus rack if things get too over whelming. I do just that if the distance is too great in the rain. The previous answers had some sweet excellent info.

All I would add is to get nice fenders and excellent mudflaps.

Don’t hesitate to place your bike on the bus rack if things get too over whelming. I do just that if the distance is too fantastic in the rain.

]]> Comment on What are things to be aware of when cycling in the rain? by GORDON G http://dhrage.com/what-are-things-to-be-aware-of-when-cycling-in-the-rain/#comment-8140 GORDON G Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:04:15 +0000 http://dhrage.com/what-are-things-to-be-aware-of-when-cycling-in-the-rain/#comment-8140 Lightning is very dangerous, avoid wide open fields and at the same time don't be under trees. Almost sounds contradictory, I know. Also avoid standing water deeper than the tread depth of your tires. This promotes hydroplaning at higher speeds. Approx 9 times square root of tire pressure. In hydroplaning you lose control of steering and braking is diminished. If in hydroplaning, usually best to go straight ahead. Bike brakes also less effective when very wet, yet "grab" when slightly wet. Cotton apparel absorbs water becomes clumsy and heavy. Caution is the keyword, cycling in the rain. Lightning is very perilous, avoid wide open fields and at the same time don’t be under trees. Nearly sounds contradictory, I know. Also avoid standing water deeper than the tread depth of your tires. This promotes hydroplaning at higher speeds. Approx 9 times square root of tire pressure. In hydroplaning you lose control of steering and braking is diminished. If in hydroplaning, usually best to go straight ahead. Bike brakes also less effective when very wet, yet “grab” when slightly wet. Cotton apparel absorbs water becomes clumsy and gray. Caution is the keyword, cycling in the rain.

]]> Comment on What is a good beginner bicycle if I want to start taking cycling up as a hobby? by t_is_for_troll http://dhrage.com/what-is-a-good-beginner-bicycle-if-i-want-to-start-taking-cycling-up-as-a-hobby/#comment-8068 t_is_for_troll Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:08:09 +0000 http://dhrage.com/what-is-a-good-beginner-bicycle-if-i-want-to-start-taking-cycling-up-as-a-hobby/#comment-8068 For around $ 300 you could get a used entry-level road bike that is a few years old. Some possibilities might be a Giant OCR series or a Trek 1000. Get some cycling shorts, a hydration pack or water bottle and cage, cycling shoes and clipless pedals, helmet, and plenty of sunscreen as well. For around $ 300 you may possibly get a used entry-level road bike that is a few years ancient. Some possibilities might be a Giant OCR series or a Trek 1000.

Get some cycling shorts, a hydration pack or water bottle and cage, cycling shoes and clipless pedals, helmet, and plenty of sunscreen as well.

]]> Comment on What is a good beginner bicycle if I want to start taking cycling up as a hobby? by Bob W http://dhrage.com/what-is-a-good-beginner-bicycle-if-i-want-to-start-taking-cycling-up-as-a-hobby/#comment-8067 Bob W Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:48:37 +0000 http://dhrage.com/what-is-a-good-beginner-bicycle-if-i-want-to-start-taking-cycling-up-as-a-hobby/#comment-8067 In that price range, you will be looking for a used bike. In that price range, you will be looking for a used bike.

]]> Comment on What is a good beginner bicycle if I want to start taking cycling up as a hobby? by bikerofhavasu http://dhrage.com/what-is-a-good-beginner-bicycle-if-i-want-to-start-taking-cycling-up-as-a-hobby/#comment-8066 bikerofhavasu Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:22:20 +0000 http://dhrage.com/what-is-a-good-beginner-bicycle-if-i-want-to-start-taking-cycling-up-as-a-hobby/#comment-8066 Probably a Haro or Freeagent bike. Probably a Haro or Freeagent bike.

]]> Comment on What is a good beginner bicycle if I want to start taking cycling up as a hobby? by So Cal http://dhrage.com/what-is-a-good-beginner-bicycle-if-i-want-to-start-taking-cycling-up-as-a-hobby/#comment-8065 So Cal Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:01:11 +0000 http://dhrage.com/what-is-a-good-beginner-bicycle-if-i-want-to-start-taking-cycling-up-as-a-hobby/#comment-8065 a good bike like a trek road bike can cost around 2000 dollars so 200 300 dollars is getting something pretty cheap if you want speed precision and lightweight design go for a specialized bike or a trek most cost just over 1000 dollars for average ones one good place to bike is in escalante utah at graind staircase escalante national monument if you want to train with some off road stuff another good trail is by east bear lake up by grand marais in minnesota it is around 120 miles long good for road training especially for staged events a excellent bike like a trek road bike can cost around 2000 dollars so 200 300 dollars is getting something sweet low-cost
if you want speed precision and lightweight point go for a particular bike or a trek most cost just over 1000 dollars for average ones
one excellent place to bike is in escalante utah at graind staircase escalante national monument if you want to train with some off road stuff
another excellent trail is by east bear lake up by grand marais in minnesota it is around 120 miles long excellent for road training especially for staged actions

]]> Comment on Mountain bike Crashes and broken bones! better quality by xxl3lackmarrinexx http://dhrage.com/mountain-bike-crashes-and-broken-bones-better-quality/#comment-8008 xxl3lackmarrinexx Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:29:26 +0000 http://dhrage.com/mountain-bike-crashes-and-broken-bones-better-quality/#comment-8008 thats why you wear a helmet at 3:20 =) thats why you wear a helmet at 3:20 =)

]]> Comment on Mountain bike Crashes and broken bones! better quality by ct5006360 http://dhrage.com/mountain-bike-crashes-and-broken-bones-better-quality/#comment-8007 ct5006360 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:58:51 +0000 http://dhrage.com/mountain-bike-crashes-and-broken-bones-better-quality/#comment-8007 did any racer finish ? did any racer end ?

]]> Comment on Mountain bike Crashes and broken bones! better quality by markunit72 http://dhrage.com/mountain-bike-crashes-and-broken-bones-better-quality/#comment-8006 markunit72 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:16:15 +0000 http://dhrage.com/mountain-bike-crashes-and-broken-bones-better-quality/#comment-8006 1:35 do a barrel roll 1:35 do a barrel roll

]]> Comment on Mountain bike Crashes and broken bones! better quality by TheDikkied http://dhrage.com/mountain-bike-crashes-and-broken-bones-better-quality/#comment-8005 TheDikkied Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:45:50 +0000 http://dhrage.com/mountain-bike-crashes-and-broken-bones-better-quality/#comment-8005 cool vid! cool vid!

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