Chigga1

hey just thought id ask, any of you guys Mtn bike??

if so what Bike do you have?
and what trails do you recommend??

i have an 07 Specialized Rockhopper
any good trails in the Htown area or surrounding..
im a beginner so bare with me, its been a while, im just getting back into it!

pics to come.

imported_viper_2_4

I ride, I'm on an older Specialized...

not really sure where to ride in hamilton...plenty of nice riding in barrie, and if you can make it out towards ganeraska...

but I'm sure there is great stuff in hamilton (escarpment)

imported_Zyepher

Debating on getting a bike to mountain on weekends. shout me some info y0 (and yes chigga I jacked your thread).

imported_viper_2_4

where you located?...finding good trails is key...and having a half decent bike..

J

I need to get a bike....been wanting one for a while.

wouldn't want to get to deep in the pockets with it though, just in case it doesn't pan out.

Probably a mega cheap bike to start.

Ganeraska looks good, so does Long Sault out by Mosport

imported_viper_2_4

Ganeraska is fun, but sooo easy to get lost...I've only rode there with people who know there way around there....I wouldn't mind going there with a GPS sometime and doing some mapping..

imported_Zyepher

sauga' y0

Cynikal.Mindset

my fat *** used to ride...have a trek 850 with some rock shox of some variety on it...all I know is the bike cost a pretty penny back when I got that ish...bike is in serious need of a tune up tho lemme tell ya

imported_Zyepher

The bike or who?

imported_ERTW

road biking is where its at

DumbasSi

The Bruce Trail along the escarpment. Kelso conservation area in Milton is decent too.

imported_viper_2_4

whole different thing...but equally fun (well maybe a little less, but still fun)....

Although I can mountain bike by myself, I have a hard time road biking by myself, I get bored too easily (its not horrible if I bring tunes, but still not great for long rides)...

imported_BlazeInEk

Hey Mark! I know, I know...we have to get out soon!

I've got a Kona Kula Primo for XC and a Devenci Hucker for jumping and downhill.

Anywhere really along the Bruce Trail is decent. The Rail Trail in Dundas is good, basic, with a lot of more technical side trails. There are dirt jumps at Warren Park in Dundas. Waterdown has a lot of great trails near Clapson's Corners to Burlington. Kelso in Milton is good. There are the Short Hills in Fonthill/St. Catharines. Hardwood Hills in Barrie. And of course Blue Mountain!

You can also pick up a trail guide from most mtn. bike shops.

Happy riding!

Brett

Try the Bruce trail in Waterdown, good mtn biking there

imported_Kingjames1983

I downhill bike.
There is a place right by blue mountain in collingwood called three stage. Its free and has crazy trails. It works better with at least 3 people so one can pick you up at the bottom while the others ride and then take turns.
Bring a first aid kit though... I needed it twice

k_r_a_c_k_e_r

iTrader: (3)

Ganaraska is the best. I'v been there a few times (to ATV, not bike) but its worth a trip, but be ready to get lost.

tanjian

Kelso is still my favourite... but haven't gone out in 3 years or so...

I heard dundas is a nice place in Htown...

My FS becane is gathering dust, funny thing is, I've been upgrading parts on it for 2 years and I haven't even taken it for out...

CHIG, maybe you can organize, it does help to have MTB buddies...

unfortunately, my MTB buds moved a long time ago...

imported_fa1se

Dundas is NOT in Htown. I will never consider myself part of Hamilton :P

imported_xray

Been there done that...Roadie for 10+ years. Loved it, but now moving on to trails for the last 8 years now.

Ride: Cannondale
Fav Trail: Kelso (where we did our Kokanee 24 hrs of Adrenalin)

shlammed

bruce trail?

edit: nevermind people already said it