Hello Ridemonkeys!
This is a great site...I have been lurking for about two weeks and I am ready to ask MILLIONS of questions...
A little background...I haven't ridden a bike in YEARS and I want to get back into it...of course, bikes have changed A LOT since I used to ride (a 10 speed) and all the new technology can be quite bewildering.
I have tried to do some research but I still have many unanswered questions...for example, what exactly is dual slalom? what the heck is "hucking"??? does "urban" mean "skateboard" type riding? Is there a source that provides a quick description of the different types of riding (e.g. XC, free ride, urban etc.)...the Cannondale website has some definitions but...
More importantly, is there a source that described what type of features you need for each type of riding? For example, for what type of riding do you want a bike where the seat is much lower than the stem (I'm guessing jumping and downhill?) So far, the best example I found is unrealcycles.com ("Parts guide" page and in the descriptions of frames)...what an AWESOME site that is!
Could you ride a bike like the Intense Tazer FS or Planet X New Jack Flash or .243 racing on the street? (or are they really for specific purposes?)
I'm 6' tall and weigh...A LOT...what size frame do I need?
Oh, I have more questions...but I'll wait before unleashing them.
Thanks,
RL
This is a great site...I have been lurking for about two weeks and I am ready to ask MILLIONS of questions...
A little background...I haven't ridden a bike in YEARS and I want to get back into it...of course, bikes have changed A LOT since I used to ride (a 10 speed) and all the new technology can be quite bewildering.
I have tried to do some research but I still have many unanswered questions...for example, what exactly is dual slalom? what the heck is "hucking"??? does "urban" mean "skateboard" type riding? Is there a source that provides a quick description of the different types of riding (e.g. XC, free ride, urban etc.)...the Cannondale website has some definitions but...
More importantly, is there a source that described what type of features you need for each type of riding? For example, for what type of riding do you want a bike where the seat is much lower than the stem (I'm guessing jumping and downhill?) So far, the best example I found is unrealcycles.com ("Parts guide" page and in the descriptions of frames)...what an AWESOME site that is!
Could you ride a bike like the Intense Tazer FS or Planet X New Jack Flash or .243 racing on the street? (or are they really for specific purposes?)
I'm 6' tall and weigh...A LOT...what size frame do I need?
Oh, I have more questions...but I'll wait before unleashing them.
Thanks,
RL