Hey everyone,
Earlier today I went to my local bike shop and pulled the trigger on a 2014 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc, just gotta wait a week for it to be delivered as they only had the regular disc version in stock. Needless to say its gonna be a long week. After sitting on a few bikes last week I decided to go with a 26er instead of a 29 as the 29er felt way too tall for my liking. Think I got a pretty good deal on the bike($569).
I basically a newb when it comes to mountain biking and I'm very excited to get out there and start riding. Aside from a bike I have no other riding gear and I was basically wondering what else I should have my eyes on and be looking to purchase while I wait for this thing to arrive?
Helmet is obviously first. Any good recommendations?Deals you can point me to? I have a pair of mx gloves leftover from when I had a dirt bike years ago I guess I can use for now. Plan on just wearing a pair of cross trainers as footwear, cool? Any little mods I should throw on my bike right away?
Thanks in advance for any advice/pointers. Seems to be a great community here and I look forward to being a contributing member.
Earlier today I went to my local bike shop and pulled the trigger on a 2014 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc, just gotta wait a week for it to be delivered as they only had the regular disc version in stock. Needless to say its gonna be a long week. After sitting on a few bikes last week I decided to go with a 26er instead of a 29 as the 29er felt way too tall for my liking. Think I got a pretty good deal on the bike($569).
I basically a newb when it comes to mountain biking and I'm very excited to get out there and start riding. Aside from a bike I have no other riding gear and I was basically wondering what else I should have my eyes on and be looking to purchase while I wait for this thing to arrive?
Helmet is obviously first. Any good recommendations?Deals you can point me to? I have a pair of mx gloves leftover from when I had a dirt bike years ago I guess I can use for now. Plan on just wearing a pair of cross trainers as footwear, cool? Any little mods I should throw on my bike right away?
Thanks in advance for any advice/pointers. Seems to be a great community here and I look forward to being a contributing member.