My New Mountain Bike

[Giulianna23]

I just couldn't resist and went to the LBS today to get my bike. A 2012 Giant Revel 1 (men's frame)

Just got back from the trails with my son...and had a wonderful time. I don't know much about mtbiking and bikes but this bike rocks!!... spent about an hour at the Washington Town Park bike trail in Avon...about 5 minutes from where I live.

I want to thank Indysteel for her help and advice as far as bike options.

[indysteel]

I just couldn't resist and went to the LBS today to get my bike. A 2012 Giant Revel 1 (men's frame)

just got back from the trails with my son...and had a wonderful time. I don't know much about mtbiking and bikes but this bike rocks!!... spent about an hour at the Washington Town Park bike trail in Avon...about 5 minutes from where I live.

I want to thank Indysteel for her help and advice as far as bike options.

You're welcome! Glad you and your son had fun today. It's a blast for sure!

[lovelygamer]

Congrats!! New bikes are exciting. I have been in the stores looking, but nothing yet. Continue to rock out on it!

[Catrin]

Congratulations and have fun on your new mountain bike

[Giulianna23]

Just posted some pictures of the bike. For some reason they won't upload with my Android phone.

You're welcome! Glad you and your son had fun today. It's a blast for sure!

Indy.... we had a great time!...finally I found something that we can do together and really enjoy. He crashed a few times (nothing to worry about) because he got scared on the narrow parts of the trail and zig zags but he liked it. Like I said ....I don't know much about mountain biking but I definitely know how to control speed and turns and how to use the brakes to slow down and balance. I went the first 35 minutes up front ,but then I let him lead so I could coach him the best I could. I feel soo good !...can't wait for our next ride.

Congrats!! New bikes are exciting. I have been in the stores looking, but nothing yet. Continue to rock out on it!

Thanks .. This is my new toy...I was feeling like a teenager while riding ..lol.....I still have my new road bike on its way. And I really thought I was going to get that one first... but I was so excited to be able to do something with my son that the road bike can wait a couple more weeks. I need to workout with the new road bike ASAP though....for an event in September that I signed up for (50 miles category)

Congratulations and have fun on your new mountain bike

Thank you Catrin...I am looking forward to meet you in person and ride the trails together

[Owlie]

Another new bike? Dang! Looks awesome. Have fun!

[Aggie_Ama]

Congratulations!! It is a fun discipline, I never thought I would be a mountain biker but it has a way of sucking you in. Have fun learning and riding with your son.

[thekarens]

Nice looking bike, congrats!

[Tri Girl]

Saweet!!! Congrats!

[Giulianna23]

Another new bike? Dang! Looks awesome. Have fun!

Thank you!...I said..If I have the money I better pull the trigger now!!. Otherwise I spend the money on something else. I wasn't even thinking nor considering a MTB but because of my son ... and I am soo happy I did.

Congratulations!! It is a fun discipline, I never thought I would be a mountain biker but it has a way of sucking you in. Have fun learning and riding with your son.

Thank you...and yeah..I got that feeling already... I need to get some gears especially for my son. What would you recomend to first get for him aside from helmet and gloves ...I am not too worry about me right now.

Nice looking bike, congrats!

Thanks...yeah I like it Thats one nice machine.

[Giulianna23]

Saweet!!! Congrats!

Thanks...!

[zoom-zoom]

Congratulations!! It is a fun discipline, I never thought I would be a mountain biker but it has a way of sucking you in. Have fun learning and riding with your son.

Truer words have never been said! I am finding that I'm actually looking forward to single-track rides more than road rides--this comes a HUGE surprise to me (since I fall down a LOT)!

I love that you are riding with your DS. My son is 11 and we have fun riding together, too. Someday I will be eating his dust...probably in the next 2 years, I suspect!

[Catrin]

It is an addicting activity, even when you fall as often as I do

[zoom-zoom]

It is an addicting activity, even when you fall as often as I do

That reminds me, I need to resurrect the bruise thread to post a photo from my most recent "color."

[Catrin]

That reminds me, I need to resurrect the bruise thread to post a photo from my most recent "color."

I hear you I've decided that I really need to get elbow and new shin guards though, I keep banging up my elbows and knees and my co-workers wonder when I wear long sleeves to work on a hot day I ride BMX pedals anyway and should just to save my shins. Pedals left their mark Saturday on my one little fall.

Giulianna - glad that you are able to take advantage of a close beginners loop! You and your son might also want to check out the beginners loop at Ft Ben when you feel like going somewhere different. It is about a mile and very easy - but of course it is on the opposite side of town from you...