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jrd1387tj
03-13-2011, 11:21 AM
Not too sure if the bike I have is even any good for trail rides. I have a trek, have to look at the model and what not when I get home. How essential is a helmet? Or what other gear do you recomend if I start going riding a lot?

Sycotik Skier
03-13-2011, 11:32 AM
helmet I feel is one of the most important things.

ezman
03-13-2011, 12:27 PM
i almost never ride in the woods without my helmet. gloves are nice to have too. but a helmet is a must

PaMountianbiker
03-13-2011, 03:57 PM
Helmet gloves water and food all essential.. You burn many calories during a ride even an easy one. You don't want to bonk!

ezman
03-13-2011, 04:07 PM
that's a good point. i always forget food on a ride. i'm a fan of the powerbar energy gummies

jrd1387tj
03-13-2011, 07:50 PM
Alright. Thanks for all the info. I guess I will be stocking up on food and buying some gear. Still gotta get the info on my bike.

OverkillZJ
03-14-2011, 08:53 AM
Helmet! And after that first ride I did last week, gloves too. I'm recovering from Lasik and traveling next week, but in a few weeks lets go riding. I don't know the details on the bike I have either, some full suspension HEAVY diamond back thing.

jrd1387tj
03-15-2011, 09:29 AM
I am going to take a trip somewhere and buy a helmet and gloves, get my bike somehow to fit in my.jeep, and then I'm good to go whenever

jrd1387tj
03-16-2011, 06:53 PM
So, still not sure what type of bike I did buy....but all I know is it is a Trek...I just wanna ride.

88wd21
03-16-2011, 08:32 PM
I am going to take a trip somewhere and buy a helmet and gloves, get my bike somehow to fit in my.jeep, and then I'm good to go whenever

got a receiver hitch? Just get one of those cooler basket things if you do, that's what I use. Cheaper that a bike rack, with a pair of ratchet straps can easily hold 2 bikes, and can be multi-used.

limegreentj
03-16-2011, 08:37 PM
i have a spare bike rack you can have...it goes on your spare tire

jrd1387tj
03-16-2011, 10:00 PM
How much would you want for it? Ill take it off your hands.

limegreentj
03-16-2011, 10:56 PM
free...

ezman
03-17-2011, 02:01 AM
what is the model of the trek. it should say either a word or some numbers. there should be another sticker on the bottom of the frame that says the size too

jrd1387tj
03-17-2011, 05:02 PM
Next time I go home to get the bike Ill be able to get the modle and everything.

Limegreentj...shoot me a text or a message or something. 724-466-2462