sageadvice
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I've been wanting to replace my stolen mt bike(s) for some time and yesterday came across what i think was a pretty good deal on a used one. It's a 12 year old name brand bike in like new condition, original everything, aluminum frame and shocks on the front and back, weighs 27 lbs.
My old bikes never had the shocks. It feels a little mushy as i'm a big guy, over 300lbs, but i understand the shocks, manitou, are adjustable so maybe i can stiffen it up some. I am going to put new heavy duty tires on it, original ones on it look new but on close inspection are weather cracked, but other than that, the plan is to ride the heck out of it on our mountain roads, a few not too rugged trails, and around town. Hopefully this will aid in losing some additional weight and getting in better shape for the coming hunting season.
What do you think? Will the bike hold up under my weight?
Joey
My old bikes never had the shocks. It feels a little mushy as i'm a big guy, over 300lbs, but i understand the shocks, manitou, are adjustable so maybe i can stiffen it up some. I am going to put new heavy duty tires on it, original ones on it look new but on close inspection are weather cracked, but other than that, the plan is to ride the heck out of it on our mountain roads, a few not too rugged trails, and around town. Hopefully this will aid in losing some additional weight and getting in better shape for the coming hunting season.
What do you think? Will the bike hold up under my weight?
Joey