What was your first mountain bike
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Mad Hatter
Likes Dirt
A 2000 Norco Scrambler. Barely rode it for 8 years, then moved to the bush and got hooked on the riding on dirt thing. The frame is still sitting behind the shed. Maybe I should do something with it......
Shinedown123
Squid
This is what I consider to be my first proper mountain bike. I got it a few years ago when I was about 14 or so. Can't exactly remember. Up until then I'd been undergoing a failed attempt at BMX riding. Haven't looked back since.
Not a bad little bike at the time, but nothing great by any means.
Not a bad little bike at the time, but nothing great by any means.
first-time-caller
Squid
My first ride was a Shogun Extreme, it was black with orange decals. At the time it was the sweetest thing in the local bike shop. It had RST triples, stx rc drivetrain and V-brakes. It did the job and is what kick started it for me. It even had a penthouse model in its advertising campaign 
My first real mtb was a Kona Stuff 03 model, it was in the matt army green colour. I still remember riding it home from the bike shop in the dark after picking it up on a thursday night after school.
Happy days...
My first real mtb was a Kona Stuff 03 model, it was in the matt army green colour. I still remember riding it home from the bike shop in the dark after picking it up on a thursday night after school.
Happy days...
Bjorn
Likes Dirt
A fluorescent green Shogun Trail Breaker 2, bought brand spankers in 1990.
Bent the Tangealloy forks within a few months hitting the small drop in my local parklands. Smashed the rear derailleur and 'upgraded' it to Exage and then replaced the flogged out front mech. as well.
Did heaps of exploring and learning on that bike until some lowlife stole it.
I still have the frame and seatpost of my second MTB; a red Gary Fisher Advance. These days its a nice, though battle scared singlespeed; living out it's retirement from courier days as a townie and occasional bush hack. One of my non-riding mates was going to borrow it as a uni commuter, but decided to buy a shiny new dually from Big W. Sucker.
Bent the Tangealloy forks within a few months hitting the small drop in my local parklands. Smashed the rear derailleur and 'upgraded' it to Exage and then replaced the flogged out front mech. as well.
Did heaps of exploring and learning on that bike until some lowlife stole it.
I still have the frame and seatpost of my second MTB; a red Gary Fisher Advance. These days its a nice, though battle scared singlespeed; living out it's retirement from courier days as a townie and occasional bush hack. One of my non-riding mates was going to borrow it as a uni commuter, but decided to buy a shiny new dually from Big W. Sucker.
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barron
Likes Dirt
My first time was with a Haro Vector V2, circa 1995. Bought from the LBS at windsor. Alu framed hardtail, 19.5". Had no MTB knowledge whatsoeva and felt ripped off when at home I read the sticker on the frame that states
"not for off road use".
It survived being thrown around the paddocks of home, and remained with me. Now does the family duties of pillioning the little one. It got an upgrade of sorts when I broke an ancient Raceline frame. It now has the MOJO elastomer forks (elastomers must surely be putty by now), magura hydrolic rim brakes, old style Xt rear mech. Yeaterday pulled the BB for the first time EVER, and unsurprisingly felt a notch or two, crank arms also a little worse for wear after a life time of neglect and ignorance (who thought crank arms could be neglected - go figure). Now due for the treat of a new (second hand) crank and BB.
I see Haro mentioned occasionally in these serious circles. Would love to get opinion on whether my origins were on a K-mart bike or something with a little cred. Was bought from a LBS but thats not always a guarantee is it, 'not for off road use'.
"not for off road use".
It survived being thrown around the paddocks of home, and remained with me. Now does the family duties of pillioning the little one. It got an upgrade of sorts when I broke an ancient Raceline frame. It now has the MOJO elastomer forks (elastomers must surely be putty by now), magura hydrolic rim brakes, old style Xt rear mech. Yeaterday pulled the BB for the first time EVER, and unsurprisingly felt a notch or two, crank arms also a little worse for wear after a life time of neglect and ignorance (who thought crank arms could be neglected - go figure). Now due for the treat of a new (second hand) crank and BB.
I see Haro mentioned occasionally in these serious circles. Would love to get opinion on whether my origins were on a K-mart bike or something with a little cred. Was bought from a LBS but thats not always a guarantee is it, 'not for off road use'.
My first was a signature something? Got it in the mid 90's. It was poo brown and cost me about $700 I was super bummed when I rode it round to my mates house about a week later and he had suspension, disks and could lift his bike with only one hand.. It lasted maybe a year till i cracked the frame.
A 20" framed '98 or '99 GT Palomar with RST 281s... Not entirely sure what year cause I could never find it in a catalogue or on the website. I think the colour's Pine Green? I've still got it, just rebuilt it to use as a commuter/fitness bike until I can buy my 456 frame The fork still kind of works, and it has newish cranks, rear derailleur and brakes. The original rear derailleur was sacrificed for uni, the square taper cranks were binned when they rounded out, and the original saddle and post were nicked when I was at uni one day. I popped open the rear hub and lost all the bearings (without realising till ten minutes later) on a half metre drop to flat at the local soccer club...
The second bike was a '98 Norco Rampage with leaky Z3s... I've never owned a non-Marzocchi fork since, and would kill to have this frame in a 20" size rather than the 16" that I have.
The fork still kind of works, and it has newish cranks, rear derailleur and brakes. The original rear derailleur was sacrificed for uni, the square taper cranks were binned when they rounded out, and the original saddle and post were nicked when I was at uni one day. I popped open the rear hub and lost all the bearings (without realising till ten minutes later) on a half metre drop to flat at the local soccer club...The second bike was a '98 Norco Rampage with leaky Z3s... I've never owned a non-Marzocchi fork since, and would kill to have this frame in a 20" size rather than the 16" that I have.
First one was a Giant 'something'? back in 92. Had it stolen from home (that sucked).
So purchased a Giant ATX 870? with XT (sweet) in 96?. Had it stolen from work on a weekend. That really sucked.
So purchased a Giant ATX 860 in 98, which I still have today. Since moving back to the city (lived in Darwin during the 90's), I've put slicks on it and a rigid carbon fork. It's my everyday city explorer bike.
Now considering a composite XTC 29er, but can I get the SRAM switched out to the Shimano XT which is on the 1? Hmmn. Perhaps I should wait to see what's on the 2013 model.
And I'm dreaming of the Darwin tracks again and exploring around!
So purchased a Giant ATX 870? with XT (sweet) in 96?. Had it stolen from work on a weekend. That really sucked.
So purchased a Giant ATX 860 in 98, which I still have today. Since moving back to the city (lived in Darwin during the 90's), I've put slicks on it and a rigid carbon fork. It's my everyday city explorer bike.
Now considering a composite XTC 29er, but can I get the SRAM switched out to the Shimano XT which is on the 1? Hmmn. Perhaps I should wait to see what's on the 2013 model.
And I'm dreaming of the Darwin tracks again and exploring around!
harmonix1234
Eats Squid
Same. Trail breaker, black and red. I nearly cried when it got stolen. I loved that thing.
RainbowofDETH
Likes Dirt
Mine was a 20" inch Mongoose MTB from Kmart. It was the worst bike EVER! After a month, the twistes ceased up and I was stuck in highest gear until I busted it up with an axe... and then it really was the worst bike!
chargedgolf
Squid
First MTB.....Marin
Mine was a 1999 Marin Mountvision, and I still have it!! complete with Shimano rim brakes!
It's the one here...http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1999&Brand=Marin&Model=Mount Vision&Type=bike
It's in original condition with the original tyres!! I still love riding it just around the block for the looks that it gets from the kids!
A true retro bike and still a great ride! I'll get some pics of it on here!
Mine was a 1999 Marin Mountvision, and I still have it!! complete with Shimano rim brakes!
It's the one here...http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1999&Brand=Marin&Model=Mount Vision&Type=bike
It's in original condition with the original tyres!! I still love riding it just around the block for the looks that it gets from the kids!
A true retro bike and still a great ride! I'll get some pics of it on here!
mik_git
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Is that one with one of the 1-1/4 head tubes?
