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joshjonah
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Greetings fellow New Jerseyans! I recently purchased a mountain bike - a Trek 3500 - @ $199 + tax. Guy at the store said this is a great price because it's a 2006 model and they're getting rid of 'em. Not sure what this retailed for (Trek doesn't have it on their website anymore, mostly 2007s now). Anyway, I've been riding it every weekend for the last month around my area (street and paved bike paths), for exercise and I love it.
As you all know, I hope I don't jinx it but the temps right now in NJ are great! I'd like to go to the next level and would like to attempt a ride on dirt trails (singletrack). I'm located in Union county (Roselle). My questions and concerns because this bike apparently is an "entry level"?
- my bike does not have front suspension. Does anyone here ride their rigid bikes in trails? Your thoughts? (aka bent fork?)
- something is bound to break I know but will the components on this bike be able to handle an "easy" trail?
- I would like to go to trails where people with no-suspension and hybrids will feel comfortable riding. Maybe the trail I'm looking for is just your basic fire road with small hills. which trails in this site would fit this description?
Really, my question is should I just stick on the road/paved bike paths if I want this bike to last. Don't have the luxury of having 2 bikes or a $$$ bike - married with kids, a mortgage, and outrageous property taxes...
As you all know, I hope I don't jinx it but the temps right now in NJ are great! I'd like to go to the next level and would like to attempt a ride on dirt trails (singletrack). I'm located in Union county (Roselle). My questions and concerns because this bike apparently is an "entry level"?
- my bike does not have front suspension. Does anyone here ride their rigid bikes in trails? Your thoughts? (aka bent fork?)
- something is bound to break I know but will the components on this bike be able to handle an "easy" trail?
- I would like to go to trails where people with no-suspension and hybrids will feel comfortable riding. Maybe the trail I'm looking for is just your basic fire road with small hills. which trails in this site would fit this description?
Really, my question is should I just stick on the road/paved bike paths if I want this bike to last. Don't have the luxury of having 2 bikes or a $$$ bike - married with kids, a mortgage, and outrageous property taxes...