Well, I just got back from my 1st mountain bike ride. It's been muddy and rainy today. I bought the diamondback apex. Thoughts on that, anyone? I have the spd pedals for my clipless setup, AND I HATE THEM. I can't easily clip into them, and they got mud all caked into the pedals and cleats. I will look for something that sheds mud(Ihope I can find something that works). I kept falling over in the deep sand... it was like quicksand or something, the way my tires and shoes sank so deep. And I had to walk the bike uphill most of the time, so many roots and such. I will learn how to get over all that in time I guess. I guess I will clean the bike after each time I get back from the park also. Something different that I don't do with my road bike. LOL I felt so unathletic out there. People like Steve Larsen who can excel at road and mtb cycling have taken on a new luster in my eyes today. I will get better, i'm sure, but it will take a while. It's totally unlike roadie riding. I would like suggestions on pedals that have good float and will also be easy to slip in and out of. Also something that sheds mud well is good. Has anyone else felt so NOT like a cyclist when the ymtb for the 1st time? I'm ok on the road, but i totally sucked today.
Cecil
Cecil