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I am an average novice bike rider. I want to know what I need to do to start training and eventually compete in mountain bike races. What kind of training and diet regiment should I follow? What kind of bike and helmet should I get? How do I even get into a race? I am looking for anyone who has experience in the sport who might be able to help an upstart wannabe racer make his dreams come true.
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First off, I am sure you have a bike. But I am sure it's not 1. Fitted to you 2. Tuned 3. Has proper Components. If you want to race this summer the good news is you don't even need a bike right now. You need to be in the Gym 3-4 days a week taking Spinning classes, weight lifting on both legs and upper body and following a nutrition plan to skinny you up (yes Skinny riders are normally the fastest).
Bike, Ok so your now on your way to getting fit. That's good. But to race you need the right bike. Go to your best Local bike shop (check MTBR.com for review). And tell them your story, they will either outfit you with a better set up or take what you have and get it ready for racing..
Riding: MTB is not just about fitness or gear. But a lot about heart and finesse. I would find out from the shop were the last year races were, maybe there was a series that toured around your state. Then as soon as the weather is nice get out there and ride as much as you can, forget the Gym and just ride. It's a lot different then being on a stationary bike.
Once your comfy on the bike and all the trails (this is not as easy as you think). Make some friends that ride, again your shop is a good resource. and look into a good beginner race. This will get your feet wet with how it's done.
After you have raced a little the rest falls into place.. Good luck.
First off, I am sure you have a bike. But I am sure it's not 1. Fitted to you 2. Tuned 3. Has proper Components. If you want to race this summer the good news is you don't even need a bike right now. You need to be in the Gym 3-4 days a week taking Spinning classes, weight lifting on both legs and upper body and following a nutrition plan to skinny you up (yes Skinny riders are normally the fastest).
Bike, Ok so your now on your way to getting fit. That's good. But to race you need the right bike. Go to your best Local bike shop (check MTBR.com for review). And tell them your story, they will either outfit you with a better set up or take what you have and get it ready for racing..
Riding: MTB is not just about fitness or gear. But a lot about heart and finesse. I would find out from the shop were the last year races were, maybe there was a series that toured around your state. Then as soon as the weather is nice get out there and ride as much as you can, forget the Gym and just ride. It's a lot different then being on a stationary bike.
Once your comfy on the bike and all the trails (this is not as easy as you think). Make some friends that ride, again your shop is a good resource. and look into a good beginner race. This will get your feet wet with how it's done.
After you have raced a little the rest falls into place.. Good luck.
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I am a new rider and had taken a rider course. I am planning on getting a sportsbike is this a good choice for me?Is used better or new one?
Answer
It is very important to really trust me when I give you this advice as you may regret your bike that you choose. So here is the proper way to choose a bike.
First, start by analyzing and really thinking and predicting how you will be riding it. In other words what percentage of time will you be on freeways and what percentage of time on the streets.
This is very, very important and here is why.
A light bike is not fun to ride on the freeways and a heavy bike is not really as fun to ride on streets. So most folks get a bike that is best for their situation.
If you get a light bike (light is 300+lbs or so) and you go on the freeways going 70mph it is scary as hell because the winds blow you all over. See helmet cam videos below to get an idea how strong the winds are.
So if you take this advice you'll be loving life. If you don't, you'll be kicking yourself later. Take it from someone who also passed the msf course and make the mistake of getting a light bike for freeways....no fun.
So here are the best bikes "for the money" and reliability. I also list for which purpose.
The Kawasaki Ninja 250 used around $2000 or less see craigslist or ebay. The ninja 250 is a nice sport bike designed for the beginner yet it can hit speeds of 80+ and faster than most cars off the line. However on freeways its so light it blows around a lot so this is a good bike for streets.
This bike is the Gasoline camel! it is awesome at saving gas and you can go over 200miles before even needing to look for a gas station. Very reliable and cheap maintence. I started with this.
Now...if you plan on riding freeways don't you dare get a bike that is 250cc or 500cc you have to really have 600cc or more. Some new riders (like me when I started) think that a 600cc bike is going to shoot out from under them at the slightest twitch of the wrist and this is just not true.
So remember for streets 250 or 500cc is fine but not for freeways. You won't feel safe and in fact I have never been more fearful of death then when riding a ninja 250 on the freeway.
Streets however its awesome and light and very easy to ride.
For freeways you need 2 things. A bike that is at least 600cc and also a weight of over 400lbs. 400lbs is light when you are going 60 or 70 mph TRUST ME you want all the weight you can on a bike going this speed.
For the money a good used bike for the freeways is a Suzuki Katana 600 or 750cc They are about 500lbs but remember you sit on the bike so its not like you have to hold it up or it will fall as when you have the bike straight up at a light the weight is on the wheels and when you get on the freeway you will be thanking God for the weight.
If you don't want to get a bike that is 500lbs I understand and respect that cautiousness so I would then get a suzuki sv 650 which is about $3000-$4000 used and are great on freeways also.
Here are the bikes I would look at and btw the cheapest place to find bikes are not at the dealer or newspaper but on craigslist below. To use craigs to check out whats out there go to the site and click your STATE then a city near you, then click motorcycles to see photos and prices.
LIST OF BIKES THAT ARE MOST INEXPENSIVE
NINJA 250 BY KAWASAKI If you rarely will go freeway
NINJA 500 BY KAWASAKI If you will go freeways now and then
Suzuki Katana either 600cc or 750cc if you will go freeways often
Suzuki Sv 650 if you will go freeways often but its a light bike but the power is good on freeways.
All these bikes are good for beginners. Don't listen to this hogwash of how you should start off on a 250 or 500 cc as new because if you are going on freeways I can prove all day long that in fact, it is more dangerous to be on the freeway on a 250cc bike than a 600cc bike or higher cc bike.
I also have put a review on the ninja 250 below for your reading pleasure.
It is very important to really trust me when I give you this advice as you may regret your bike that you choose. So here is the proper way to choose a bike.
First, start by analyzing and really thinking and predicting how you will be riding it. In other words what percentage of time will you be on freeways and what percentage of time on the streets.
This is very, very important and here is why.
A light bike is not fun to ride on the freeways and a heavy bike is not really as fun to ride on streets. So most folks get a bike that is best for their situation.
If you get a light bike (light is 300+lbs or so) and you go on the freeways going 70mph it is scary as hell because the winds blow you all over. See helmet cam videos below to get an idea how strong the winds are.
So if you take this advice you'll be loving life. If you don't, you'll be kicking yourself later. Take it from someone who also passed the msf course and make the mistake of getting a light bike for freeways....no fun.
So here are the best bikes "for the money" and reliability. I also list for which purpose.
The Kawasaki Ninja 250 used around $2000 or less see craigslist or ebay. The ninja 250 is a nice sport bike designed for the beginner yet it can hit speeds of 80+ and faster than most cars off the line. However on freeways its so light it blows around a lot so this is a good bike for streets.
This bike is the Gasoline camel! it is awesome at saving gas and you can go over 200miles before even needing to look for a gas station. Very reliable and cheap maintence. I started with this.
Now...if you plan on riding freeways don't you dare get a bike that is 250cc or 500cc you have to really have 600cc or more. Some new riders (like me when I started) think that a 600cc bike is going to shoot out from under them at the slightest twitch of the wrist and this is just not true.
So remember for streets 250 or 500cc is fine but not for freeways. You won't feel safe and in fact I have never been more fearful of death then when riding a ninja 250 on the freeway.
Streets however its awesome and light and very easy to ride.
For freeways you need 2 things. A bike that is at least 600cc and also a weight of over 400lbs. 400lbs is light when you are going 60 or 70 mph TRUST ME you want all the weight you can on a bike going this speed.
For the money a good used bike for the freeways is a Suzuki Katana 600 or 750cc They are about 500lbs but remember you sit on the bike so its not like you have to hold it up or it will fall as when you have the bike straight up at a light the weight is on the wheels and when you get on the freeway you will be thanking God for the weight.
If you don't want to get a bike that is 500lbs I understand and respect that cautiousness so I would then get a suzuki sv 650 which is about $3000-$4000 used and are great on freeways also.
Here are the bikes I would look at and btw the cheapest place to find bikes are not at the dealer or newspaper but on craigslist below. To use craigs to check out whats out there go to the site and click your STATE then a city near you, then click motorcycles to see photos and prices.
LIST OF BIKES THAT ARE MOST INEXPENSIVE
NINJA 250 BY KAWASAKI If you rarely will go freeway
NINJA 500 BY KAWASAKI If you will go freeways now and then
Suzuki Katana either 600cc or 750cc if you will go freeways often
Suzuki Sv 650 if you will go freeways often but its a light bike but the power is good on freeways.
All these bikes are good for beginners. Don't listen to this hogwash of how you should start off on a 250 or 500 cc as new because if you are going on freeways I can prove all day long that in fact, it is more dangerous to be on the freeway on a 250cc bike than a 600cc bike or higher cc bike.
I also have put a review on the ninja 250 below for your reading pleasure.
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