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ErinChrist
So I am in need of some shoes and a helmet desperately and I am also looking into getting disk brakes for my Trek 6500 about how much should I spend on Shoes and a helmet i mean are more expensive shoes really that much better.???
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If they are your initial pair of shoes,... honestly... don't spend too much... maybe $100 at the MOST. You can find some pretty good deals sometimes. Expensive shoes vary... some are lighter in weight but not strong while others are the other way around. Try 661's or even some PricePoint shoes.... they are good and decently priced and decent quality too. On a helmet... spend some money on it... at least $40-100. With helmets... price makes a difference on how many slots for ventilation you have as well as the material. the really cheap helmets are... well... cheap. Bell and Giro are good companies with various price ranges. As for the disc brakes for the 6500... if you plan on keeping the bike for a while... go with hydraulic brakes... Hayes and Avid are a good way to start... Magura and Hope are a little more advanced. If you think you might buy another bike in the future... get mechanical disc brakes or leave the bike as is. You could also look at replacing the fork if you want to keep the frame for a long time. If not... again... leave as is.
If they are your initial pair of shoes,... honestly... don't spend too much... maybe $100 at the MOST. You can find some pretty good deals sometimes. Expensive shoes vary... some are lighter in weight but not strong while others are the other way around. Try 661's or even some PricePoint shoes.... they are good and decently priced and decent quality too. On a helmet... spend some money on it... at least $40-100. With helmets... price makes a difference on how many slots for ventilation you have as well as the material. the really cheap helmets are... well... cheap. Bell and Giro are good companies with various price ranges. As for the disc brakes for the 6500... if you plan on keeping the bike for a while... go with hydraulic brakes... Hayes and Avid are a good way to start... Magura and Hope are a little more advanced. If you think you might buy another bike in the future... get mechanical disc brakes or leave the bike as is. You could also look at replacing the fork if you want to keep the frame for a long time. If not... again... leave as is.
mountain bike related. several questions in one.?
vasili p
I have no idea what bike i should get. i thought i wanted an all mountain or a hardtail but now i'm intrested in dh too. i would use it to commute, ride trails, and possible do light dirt jumping and urban assault/ trial stuff.
can you dh on a hardtail? i've riden a 1980-somethin giant iguana with no suspension and i'd like to stick to hardtails but if there is a cheap-er dh or xc bike i'll try that.
i'm looking for a bike that isn't outrageously exspensive, durable, and has a nice front shock (lock out prefered) and disk brakes.
what bike would do that?
also what is the purpose/use of a full-face helmet. why do bikers wear them?
and how does the 661 pressure suit work? if it makes you all stiff, aren't you more likely to brake something?
another thing is i'm trying to learn three tricks: wheelie, stoppie/ endo and bunny hop.
i almost got stoppies but still kinda weak. any tips on how to do these tricks? also my bike frame feels strange in that it seems a bit long from handle bars to seat post. is it my imagination? or are old frames just strange?
Answer
Holy crap... You should check out the specialized p2 or the giant stp if you want a dirt jump bike. If you're doing extremely light DH you could make it down on a hardtail, but if you want to start racing or riding gnarlier trails, your gonna wanna invest some money into a real downhill bike, or at least something that would be a little smoother. The Santa Cruz Heckler and giant trance (set up properly) are great bikes that would work for light DH and jumping.
Full face helmets simply give you more protection. They aren't really necessary for dirt jumping. I only use mine at races or when im doing gnarlier trails. The pressure suit is basically designed to prevent you from breaking your neck, they prevent your neck from bending the wrong way. It'll also protect you from small bruises, i guess, but those are just a part of riding. I used a pressure suit at one bike race, they aren't really necessary for beginners though.
For the tricks you wanna learn, look for videos on youtube, it's too hard to explain. Mostly, just practice
Holy crap... You should check out the specialized p2 or the giant stp if you want a dirt jump bike. If you're doing extremely light DH you could make it down on a hardtail, but if you want to start racing or riding gnarlier trails, your gonna wanna invest some money into a real downhill bike, or at least something that would be a little smoother. The Santa Cruz Heckler and giant trance (set up properly) are great bikes that would work for light DH and jumping.
Full face helmets simply give you more protection. They aren't really necessary for dirt jumping. I only use mine at races or when im doing gnarlier trails. The pressure suit is basically designed to prevent you from breaking your neck, they prevent your neck from bending the wrong way. It'll also protect you from small bruises, i guess, but those are just a part of riding. I used a pressure suit at one bike race, they aren't really necessary for beginners though.
For the tricks you wanna learn, look for videos on youtube, it's too hard to explain. Mostly, just practice
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