[Craig/Fl]

Started mountain biking about 10 months ago, I’m 59 yrs old . Over the bars twice resulting in a bruised rib both times, only missed two Saturdays riding. learned from both experiences, always been one to try to push it to the next level, wife keeps reminding me I to old for this stuff.

[Craig/Fl]

Nicely done. I have an  old Trek 800 I’m looking at doing something similar to.  trying to figure out how to get some 700c wheels to fit the 26″ frame/ brakes, going for a anywhere/gravel bike, 40mm tires, woodchipper drop bars and so on.

[Craig/Fl]

Thanks gar29, that looks like what I’m looking for right there. It does have a straight steerer and disc brakes.

[Craig/Fl]

I’ve been riding a Giant Revel 29er  ($550) hard every Saturday since April and it has held up very well.  If I had to do it over I’d probably spend a couple hundred more and go with the Specialized Rockhopper or Giant Talon.

[Craig/Fl]

Thanks again, one more question and I’m done. When buying tires do I have to get tube less specific or do they fit both types.

[Craig/Fl]

One more thing, I just checked them out. Should I get the Ardent in the 2.4 and the Ikon in the 2.2? Thanks again

[Craig/Fl]

Thanks guys, I’ll check out the Ardent/Ikon combo

[Craig/Fl]

yes, mostly hardpack, some sand and usually wet in the summer months

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