Mountain biking

[dustin ray]

Years ago i would step up my prep for the hunt a month before the hunt then i started mountain biking and it changed everything my training never ends year round in live in socal next to the mountains and my normal ride is about 11 miles with 2000' of climb i try to ride three times a week or more but my work makes it tough. I use a app called Strava to keep track of my rides and runs its also good for finding new trails to ride mtb has turned into a hole new obsession and a lot of fun and better yet my endurance for my back pack hunts are thew the roof. Any of you guys in to Mtb also

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I love using the mt bike to get the legs in shape. Have you ever hunted on one, or used it to bring out an animal?

 

[dustin ray]

Ya i have hunted up in our local san gabriel mountains on my bike i get a lot weird looks riding down the street dressed in camo with a back back and a bow

 

[ckink65284]

I absolutely love mountain biking. My knees were trashed. Couldn't climb much without severe pain. Mountain biking has fixed that.

For a while I got into downhill mountain biking. Then I remembered that old people shatter when they crash in the rocks. Sold the long travel bike and now just ride the all mountain bike. I haven't been on it all winter, so the first couple of rides are gonna be tough. It seems to come back quick though.

That Strava app is awesome. I have a friend who races and uses that. It's impressive what he does with it.

 

[velvetfvr]

I have one. Don't really go on many trails though. Just use it for riding around and racing with my brother lol.


I love riding on the trails I find, but it's more of a fun exercise and love doing "tricks" on them.

 

[One Shot]

Went and looked at bikes last weekend. I plan on riding alot when I get one. I've been debating the full suspension or hardtail. I'll check out the Strava app.

 

[extreme minnesotan]

I am also interested in getting a mountain bike. Anyone with great knowledge on brands would be great. I looked at a few and I defiantly can't afford top of the line but a good mid range to lower end is what I am looking for. Thanks

 

[mnhoundman]

Saw one yesterday at scheels with the big wide tires for riding in the back country, had a bow strapped on the side rack. Looks pretty cool, could probably ride the horse trails through the mountains with that thing. Can't remember the name, but it was just over $2,000, thought that was a little steep!

 

[NVBird'n'Big]

Saw one yesterday at scheels with the big wide tires for riding in the back country, had a bow strapped on the side rack. Looks pretty cool, could probably ride the horse trails through the mountains with that thing. Can't remember the name, but it was just over $2,000, thought that was a little steep!

I saw the same one at Scheels last weekend, had the poster next to it with the guy fully camo'd out with his bow and I thought "sweet" then I looked at the price tag and almost passed out!

 

[NVBird'n'Big]

I am also interested in getting a mountain bike. Anyone with great knowledge on brands would be great. I looked at a few and I defiantly can't afford top of the line but a good mid range to lower end is what I am looking for. Thanks

I was at Target the other day and saw a nice Schwinn for $300. I'm not a mountain biker but I'm tempted to pick one up.

 

[velvetfvr]

Go to the shop by rc willey out south of town. It's across the street from Starbucks and next to lamp post. Pretty cool guy and will set you up!

 

[velvetfvr]

I was at Target the other day and saw a nice Schwinn for $300. I'm not a mountain biker but I'm tempted to pick one up.

Go to the shop by rc willey out south of town. It's across the street from Starbucks and next to lamp post. Pretty cool guy and will set you up!

 

[NVBird'n'Big]

Go to the shop by rc willey out south of town. It's across the street from Starbucks and next to lamp post. Pretty cool guy and will set you up!

I've been in there a few times, it's close to my house. I'm not in the market for a new mtn bike, I just saw the one at target and thought it was a good deal for a good lookin bike. My money is going to new hunting gear this year. I'm perfectly happy with my old mtn bike and my beach cruiser with the cup holder I roll around on drinking beer on the bike paths by my house in the summer haha

 

[velvetfvr]

I've been in there a few times, it's close to my house. I'm not in the market for a new mtn bike, I just saw the one at target and thought it was a good deal for a good lookin bike. My money is going to new hunting gear this year. I'm perfectly happy with my old mtn bike and my beach cruiser with the cup holder I roll around on drinking beer on the bike paths by my house in the summer haha

Lol, I am sure the neighbors like that.

 

[NVBird'n'Big]

Lol, I am sure the neighbors like that.

We live in Nevada man, anything goes! Plus my neighbors do it with me!

 

[velvetfvr]

We live in Nevada man, anything goes! Plus my neighbors do it with me!

True lol. My neighbors don't, they are from California

 

[huntwhenican]

I was at Target the other day and saw a nice Schwinn for $300. I'm not a mountain biker but I'm tempted to pick one up.

You will appreciate a good mtn bike..just like good optics...ya get what you pay for. Get a hard tail, usually easier to pedal without suspension bounce (they may have fixed that, my knowledge is about 15 years out of date)..........get good brakes - OR- go reeeellllly slooooooow coming off the hill with a loaded pack

 

[NVBird'n'Big]

You will appreciate a good mtn bike..just like good optics...ya get what you pay for. Get a hard tail, usually easier to pedal without suspension bounce (they may have fixed that, my knowledge is about 15 years out of date)..........get good brakes - OR- go reeeellllly slooooooow coming off the hill with a loaded pack

I absolutely agree. I was more talking to Extreme Minnesotan who was looking for an affordable bike. I am not a mountain biker and don't have a need for a really good one. I ride my old mtn bike running my dogs and/or with my kid in the trailer behind it. I do live right on the edge of town with open blm land and roads all around me which I cruise around on. As far as hunting on one goes, I think it could be a useful tool in some places and I would definitely want one if I ever drew a Sheldon Refuge antelope tag here in NV but I would rather buy a $1,200 spotting scope than $1,200 bike at this point in my life.

 

[huntwhenican]

I absolutely agree. I was more talking to Extreme Minnesotan who was looking for an affordable bike. I am not a mountain biker and don't have a need for a really good one. I ride my old mtn bike running my dogs and/or with my kid in the trailer behind it. I do live right on the edge of town with open blm land and roads all around me which I cruise around on. As far as hunting on one goes, I think it could be a useful tool in some places and I would definitely want one if I ever drew a Sheldon Refuge antelope tag here in NV but I would rather buy a $1,200 spotting scope than $1,200 bike at this point in my life.

Yes I am looking for that $1200 spotting scope...I already own a $800 mtn bike (1995 dollars)

 

[ivorytip]

yeah those full susp bikes are crazy awesome and crazy expensive, used to go down to moab every year and hit the slick rocks but as was said, id rather put that extra money towards optics or hell, even a beat up truck for that matter.