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    Hardtails

    do you think the marin hawkhill se's frame is strong enough for some freeride? I was thinking of saving up to switch the fork and rims and such to do some freeriding. *edit* Clearance for bigger tires isn't possible, so maybe...light freeride? the biggest tire i can probably fit in the back is...
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    Looking For Some New Pedals

    i ride using crank bros. eggbeater C's. I don't think anyone should pay that premium price to lose some grams on some pedals. cromoly is actually not that strong, but don't get the expensive ones. I have a pair of Shimano SPD's 504 or 505 or something that are pretty much brand new (i just used...
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    So if one wants to try snowboarding

    nike outlet...snowwear=real cheap. as for equipment..rent.
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    Hardtails

    but what good does a hard fork do for you? It doesn't keep you on the ground as well....so why pay for it?
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    Winter Riding: The Right Pant Leg

    why not get some rubber bands and just wrap it. then it won't get caught on the chain (same with using velcro straps). very cheap...just don't use too tight of rubber bands, they'll cut your circulation.
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    online shops

    jenson's always seems to be the cheapest.
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    Hardtails

    why do hard forks cost so much for mountain bikes...isn't suspension better?
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    Hardtails

    Heh, my frame has lifetime warranty. Well I'll take all of your advice and learn on the hardtail.
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    Hardtails

    if everything runs fine, like nothing broken, (i dont really have a preference on certain parts anyways)...then i should ride it out till they break?
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    Hardtails

    is it worth really upgrading much on the hardtail, or should i use it to learn the basics and techniques as it is, and later on just buy a nicer bike?
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    Hardtails

    I have a Marin Hardtail Hawkhill SE. I was wondering if buying upgrades for hardtails worth it, as in to be a downhiller or a skilled XC rider with a hardtail, or should I just learn with the hardtail and later on buy a full-suspension (which I'll do anyways, but when I will is the question)...
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    Is it worth it?

    you can get new bike frames from previous years for cheap too. Hardtails especially....hardtail 04 frames start around $130 that are atleast decent.
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    Should I get a helmet?

    It's not worth not wearing a helmet....and you can get one at like walmart for 10 dollars if you really don't want to spend lots of money on something that "makes me look like a geek."