Got a mountain bike

Adam D.
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Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:28:25 GMT -5

Post by Adam D. on Apr 6, 2016 5:28:25 GMT -5

Now I will visit you all.

Barely did any riding last season due to working a ton of overtime and other obligations... been riding a 2008 Gary Fisher hard tail 26" for years and it served its purpose. Decided this was the year that I upgrade to a big boy bike. Initially went to the bike store looking for a 29er but this bike was so sexy to me I had to have it.

It's a Specialized Camber Comp 650b (27.5" wheels)
my local bike store has an insane annual sale this weekend and I got it for the sale price which was $2099 marked down from $2599 which is a steal.

pics obviously.

at the bike shop, plastic pedals came off before I went riding.

pics from after my first ride.

ProneToEpisodes Immortal Member Some people say you are going the wrong way, when it's simply a way of your own. Posts: 7,154 Reputation: 278	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:29:21 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ProneToEpisodes on Apr 6, 2016 5:29:21 GMT -5 Whoa and that's WITH discount?
	You cant find love, love finds you I have morals, I just don't like to use them.

Penny & Me Elite Member Posts: 3,091 Reputation: 181	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:29:36 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Penny & Me on Apr 6, 2016 5:29:36 GMT -5 completely reasonable mtb get rid of the reflectors and plastic behind the cogs

Adam D. Elite Member Posts: 3,005 Reputation: 198	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:29:46 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Adam D. on Apr 6, 2016 5:29:46 GMT -5 already done. these pics were taken 2 hours after purchase. I went straight from the shop to the trail.

madworld42 Exclusive Member Posts: 4,643 Pronouns: He/Him Reputation: 310	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:30:14 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by madworld42 on Apr 6, 2016 5:30:14 GMT -5 sweet, i just bought an enduro 650b recently

biancarose Exclusive Member Posts: 4,388 Reputation: 220	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:30:44 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by biancarose on Apr 6, 2016 5:30:44 GMT -5 Nice. Specialized makes a great bike. They were on my short list when I bought new last year.

ProneToEpisodes Immortal Member Some people say you are going the wrong way, when it's simply a way of your own. Posts: 7,154 Reputation: 278	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:30:58 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ProneToEpisodes on Apr 6, 2016 5:30:58 GMT -5 Not sure if you should do prolonged travel with those though.
	You cant find love, love finds you I have morals, I just don't like to use them.

Adam D. Elite Member Posts: 3,005 Reputation: 198	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:31:15 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Adam D. on Apr 6, 2016 5:31:15 GMT -5 It'll be like a slow road trip. No harm in that.

ProneToEpisodes Immortal Member Some people say you are going the wrong way, when it's simply a way of your own. Posts: 7,154 Reputation: 278	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:31:39 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ProneToEpisodes on Apr 6, 2016 5:31:39 GMT -5 I always wanted to do that. With just a little backpack. You begin to see what you REALLY need, and how much of your life is clutter.
	You cant find love, love finds you I have morals, I just don't like to use them.

Penny & Me Elite Member Posts: 3,091 Reputation: 181	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:31:53 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Penny & Me on Apr 6, 2016 5:31:53 GMT -5 I could never do it. I have a pet.

madworld42 Exclusive Member Posts: 4,643 Pronouns: He/Him Reputation: 310	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:32:12 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by madworld42 on Apr 6, 2016 5:32:12 GMT -5 Pets can ruin your ability to be spontaneous honestly.

Madam Moriarty Executive Member Posts: 2,552 Reputation: 102	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:32:35 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Madam Moriarty on Apr 6, 2016 5:32:35 GMT -5 None of you guys ride clipless?

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Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:33:10 GMT -5

Post by biancarose on Apr 6, 2016 5:33:10 GMT -5

I am thinking about it but I feel like the only pro is it will help you pedal more effeciantly. That's not enough for the cons which are, having to be clipped onto my bike... not being able to put my foot down if I get squirrely... not being able to position my feet differently for jumps.... not being able to bail out of small jumps.... if I crash i'll be stuck to my bike.

Madam Moriarty Executive Member Posts: 2,552 Reputation: 102	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:33:45 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Madam Moriarty on Apr 6, 2016 5:33:45 GMT -5 Where can I get one online?

biancarose Exclusive Member Posts: 4,388 Reputation: 220	Got a mountain bike Apr 6, 2016 5:33:51 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by biancarose on Apr 6, 2016 5:33:51 GMT -5 Look on pinkbike.com too. That's the best place for good used mountain bikes.

Post by Adam D. on Apr 6, 2016 5:28:25 GMT -5

Post by ProneToEpisodes on Apr 6, 2016 5:29:21 GMT -5

Post by Penny & Me on Apr 6, 2016 5:29:36 GMT -5

Post by Adam D. on Apr 6, 2016 5:29:46 GMT -5

Post by madworld42 on Apr 6, 2016 5:30:14 GMT -5

Post by biancarose on Apr 6, 2016 5:30:44 GMT -5

Post by ProneToEpisodes on Apr 6, 2016 5:30:58 GMT -5

Post by Adam D. on Apr 6, 2016 5:31:15 GMT -5

Post by ProneToEpisodes on Apr 6, 2016 5:31:39 GMT -5

Post by Penny & Me on Apr 6, 2016 5:31:53 GMT -5

Post by madworld42 on Apr 6, 2016 5:32:12 GMT -5

Post by Madam Moriarty on Apr 6, 2016 5:32:35 GMT -5

Post by biancarose on Apr 6, 2016 5:33:10 GMT -5

Post by Madam Moriarty on Apr 6, 2016 5:33:45 GMT -5

Post by biancarose on Apr 6, 2016 5:33:51 GMT -5