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Xao
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I have some questions, I got into Mountain biking a couple years ago when I lived in Colorado, did
the whole Slick Rock thing, etc...
Then I moved to Seattle (different Mt. Biking experience all together), and now I'm in the mid-west,
yeck (I can say that, I grew up here).
Anyways, after my move to Seattle, I have been working pretty much non-stop and now I have refound
my passion and I am determined to get back into single-track and have found a few people at work
that like to ride.
However, none of us are extremely well versed in all the components, etc...
I was just wondering if anyone would have some suggestions on some good sites to read, I have been
reading mtbreview.com and dirtworld.com, but their message boards don't seem to flow extremely well.
Also, I have abused my bike mainly from the duration in CO quite a bit, but haven't done much, ok
any, maintenance on the thing in the past four years.
I was thinking about upgrading the crank, cassette, derailers, and maybe the front fork (Rock Shox
Jett C) this winter, so I will be fresh to ride this spring.
I'm looking for middle of the road components, it is after-all a $600 bike, but it has been great to
me so far and want to return a little lovin' to it.
What components would this group suggest? I have been reading quite a bit on the SRAM's and the
Shimano's, which of these in your opinion are the better buy?
I'll probably hand down some of my components to my wife's bike, which is like a '97 Specialized
Rock Jumper (?, it's completly old school, no front suspension, etc...)
TIA for any suggestions, recommended readings, etc...
Xao
the whole Slick Rock thing, etc...
Then I moved to Seattle (different Mt. Biking experience all together), and now I'm in the mid-west,
yeck (I can say that, I grew up here).
Anyways, after my move to Seattle, I have been working pretty much non-stop and now I have refound
my passion and I am determined to get back into single-track and have found a few people at work
that like to ride.
However, none of us are extremely well versed in all the components, etc...
I was just wondering if anyone would have some suggestions on some good sites to read, I have been
reading mtbreview.com and dirtworld.com, but their message boards don't seem to flow extremely well.
Also, I have abused my bike mainly from the duration in CO quite a bit, but haven't done much, ok
any, maintenance on the thing in the past four years.
I was thinking about upgrading the crank, cassette, derailers, and maybe the front fork (Rock Shox
Jett C) this winter, so I will be fresh to ride this spring.
I'm looking for middle of the road components, it is after-all a $600 bike, but it has been great to
me so far and want to return a little lovin' to it.
What components would this group suggest? I have been reading quite a bit on the SRAM's and the
Shimano's, which of these in your opinion are the better buy?
I'll probably hand down some of my components to my wife's bike, which is like a '97 Specialized
Rock Jumper (?, it's completly old school, no front suspension, etc...)
TIA for any suggestions, recommended readings, etc...
Xao