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4/15/2015 4:06am
4/15/2015 4:06am
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4/16/2015 5:22pm
Post your BMX and Mountain Bikes here. Do you guys think that BMX and Mountain biking helps with MX?
I got my Trek EX8 last fall. Any training is better than nothing. I think mtb would help with some line choice more for off road than mx and it has the fun factor. If I was serious about cardio, I would pick riding on the street first.
Why do you say street first for cardio? My heart rate stays super high the entire time I'm riding mtn bike. Although I can't go as far or as fast as on the road but I thought that was given.
The season is getting ready to start back up here. I've been building a pump track in my back yard to help me and my kids get a little better too.
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For me if I go out for a three hour ride I get more pedaling in on the street. Not that mtbing with younger guys doesn't ware me out.
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Post-a-picture-of-your-Mo…
I actually don't unclip too much and it works out better for me. There have been a few big "oh shit" moments where I wish I could have gotten my foot out but it hasn't been bad enough to make me want to switch back.
Here's one of my two new hoops I dropped off yesterday to be laced . Pooch was not included.
that said, i ride my mtb every day
2013 Specialized Stumpy 29er
Pit Row
that thing is a beauty!
i want to build a park bike, one of the big areas by my house has turned into a pretty bitchin' mtb jump park and my large frame 29er is just a little too big to be taking to the park
my 29er is a fucking mountain-goat. if my legs will allow me to pedal, that thing will do it. not only that but it's very fast on more XC style trails. i've been wanting to try a 27.5 or 650b, but for my height the 29er is a perfect fit.
I am definitely going to spend money on some platform pedals though. I ate shiz the other day because I couldn't get out of my pedals when I had to dab my foot (I have old-school cage pedals). I don't care if I lose a little power - I don't really pull up when I pedal anyway. Here's my old warhorse:
I can't find the exact link right now.
They cost about $210 a hoop direct from China or on Ebay.
- And picked me up a redline MX 24 cruiser to change things up
I just picked up this Specialized hard-tail from my neighbor for a smokn' deal
- because I couldn't keep up w/ my 5 y/o daughter anymore on my cruiser
BUT, while trail riding I've had several instances where I'm trying to pump or pedal through flat sections and my buddies on 29" are just coasting through almost pulling away from me. I think 29" are a no brainer for xc racing but would rather not jump much/play ride on them.
My 22"
Got this one from my dad a few months ago i's been pretty fun. Rode about 700 km on it so far it's a pleasant experience.
The tires are like a hybrid of road / dirt though i haven't really gone offroad with it, kinda considering looking for different tires not sure yet. I have next to no knowledge about MTB's. Atleast it rides extremely nice on roads at the moment!
Side note; you can see a piece of a custom made KTM bmx to the left
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