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Greetings everyone,

I just started cycling again after a years of no activity partly because my Dad ran over my bicycle I left on the ground overnight when I was 12 and I haven't cycled since (I'm 24 now). So I'm pretty new to this cycling stuff again. Thankfully I can still know how to ride a bike without any support (woo).

Anyone have any interesting sites on cycling that I can learn new things about the sport? I get pretty lost with all the cycling jargon and brand talk on most of these boards. I need some help!

Thanks,
Dave

Hi Dave! Plenty of advise on here! just ask away mate

Hey Dave - are you looking to get into mtb in particular or cycling in general? Don't be put off by all the jargon and tech talk. Like any sport with kit it can all get a bit much at times.

If your specifically looking to get into MTB then picking up a mag like MBUK https://www.facebook.com/MBUKMag is a good start.... its more newbie focused than other mags and is written in an easy to access style. Good sites if your getting started are

http://www.bikeradar.com/
http://www.mbr.co.uk/
and of course here

When you start get sucked into it a bit more venture over to

http://www.pinkbike.com/
http://singletrackworld.com/
http://www.vitalmtb.com/

I learn't most of what I know by getting out on the trails and chatting to fellow riders - there is no substitute for that!

Welcome along.

Remember, there is no such thing as a silly question, just a silly answer

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck
If a woodchuck could chuck wood?

Well Martin if he was using a husquvana 560 one of the best saws for wood chucking approximately three cords of wood per hour. assuming it was pre felled and the brash had been removed and this would be done with a Stihl saw as they are better for felling trees

Ah I forgot about our very own little wood chuck

See I always thought the answer was:

As much wood as a woodchuck could chuck,
If a woodchuck could chuck wood.

But it's good to know that 'As much wood as a woodchuck could chuck' is a definable amount


I should say welcome to the forum Dave and the more sensible members will answer any questions you might have about bikes and cycling

I'm an ex woodchuck I'm now a 'special' maths teacher

I'm mainly looking to get back into some of my old hobbies. I've always been interested in doing some mountain biking from watching videos of it on YouTube.

What kind of MTB bike would be a good beginners bike to start riding? Any particular models you guys know of? I'm looking for a good entry-level bike that doesn't break the bank. Thanks

Sooooo many to choose from, try and decide what sort of riding you like to do..??

Bike wise you have full suspension, Hardtail or even Full rigid...
Suspension choices can get a bit out of hand..!!

There are plenty of us on here to give you advice..

Find a budget you want to spend and try to stick to it as things get out of hand pretty quickly..

Brand wise everybody will probably say something different as most people have a preference to brands etc

If you have the knowledge I would say build your own because you always get a better bike in the end, but not everyone has that choice..!!

Go to your local shop and have a look and ask questions (not Evanscycles.. my personal opinion)...

I'm sure someone on here will point you in the right direction shop wise..

Exactly what i would have said.

For most sort of 'normal' ride (as in cross country/trail/just fun in the woods) a hardtail is king. It cheaper, better speced, lighter, will make you a better rider in the long turm. The only advice i would say is you do get what you pay for so a for every extra £50 you put againiest the bike in the first place you will save more than that on upgrades before the item is worn out. You can get good handleing, long lasting bikes from around RRP £700. If you can stretch closer to agrand look at one ones 456, a few people on here have them and come highly reconmended by the mags. What would be your budget?

I would like to start just doing some recreational riding for a start. Just to get myself use to riding again. It's been a long time, I hope I can still keep my balance!



My budget was initially £500 but I'm starting to think it may be too low budget to get a decent bike. Brand wise it doesn't bother me what type of bike. I wouldn't know which brand would be better compared to the other.

Have a look at a voodoo bizango, good price for spec, frames got a good geometry and worthy of upgrades. Has had good review by mbr and mbuk mags (look on bike radar for review). Only set back is they are only sold at Halfords so may want to take it to a proper bike shop for its first service / month of use. Good starter bike that would allow you time to get fittness up and seen what mountain biking is all about.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... &langId=-1

The Voodoo Bizango looks like a good bike and seems to have good reviews to prove it.

I was also looking at the 2014 Kona Mahuna. Might be over my budget but I'm willing to purchase if it's worth the price. Any experience or knowledge of that bike?