# Mountain biking ? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 1, 2008, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897 "2008-07-01T16:26:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![ryanbgb22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@ryanbgb22](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanbgb22)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/61 "2010-08-20T05:10:35Z")
Would the Trek 3500 be a good bike to get me started? Or is there something better in the price range? I’m looking to spend under 400. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/62 "2010-08-20T05:30:38Z")
I want a bigger bike now ☹ Riding a 20" bike to work in an expedient fashion is a PITA. I wonder what I can get in trade for my motorcycle… Maybe i’ll try to barter it on CL for a jet plane. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/63 "2010-08-20T05:43:26Z")
> [@bobbyg1243](#): > > Does anyone have a specific route that they take on Hunters Creek trails? Should I stick to one color at a time or is there a good route to take? I might try to get out after work tomorrow night and get a run in before it gets dark. Honestly just explore and keep a phone on you. If you get lost pull up GPS and you’re good to go. Try to keep track of where you’re going mainly to help learn the trails. ---
**Author:** ![mike125k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike125k/32/7282_2.png) [@mike125k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mike125k)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/64 "2010-08-20T06:25:39Z")
Sprague Brook is a good place if you’re not familiar with the trails. It’s not super technical, so its good for beginners and its just a big loop, so its next to impossible to get lost. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/65 "2010-08-20T08:11:27Z")
> [@ryanbgb22](#): > > Would the Trek 3500 be a good bike to get me started? Or is there something better in the price range? I’m looking to spend under 400. You should be alright on it. It’s entry level, but Trek makes a reliable bike. Have you checked craigslist? I had the same budget and ended up with a Trek 7500. Look into it. ---
**Author:** ![Skurge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skurge/32/7285_2.png) [@Skurge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skurge)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/66 "2010-08-20T08:27:25Z")
i’m down to mtn bike anytime on the weekends or after work on a weekday, i just dont have a way to get my bike around ☹ stupid car ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/67 "2010-08-20T08:29:41Z")
where are you located? I have a truck if I can help out without driving too far. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/68 "2010-08-20T11:13:56Z")
> [@mike125k](#): > > Sprague Brook is a good place if you’re not familiar with the trails. It’s not super technical, so its good for beginners and its just a big loop, so its next to impossible to get lost. definitely this, near impossible to get lost, just follow the groove and enjoy yourself. ---
**Author:** ![Skurge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skurge/32/7285_2.png) [@Skurge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skurge)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2010, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/69 "2010-08-21T08:05:18Z")
> [@bobbyg1243](#): > > where are you located? I have a truck if I can help out without driving too far. i live in tonawanda, right off the 290 ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2010, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/70 "2010-08-21T08:07:00Z")
^I’m always up for trails, I have a car-rack for the prizm whenever I go riding. ---
**Author:** ![ryanbgb22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@ryanbgb22](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanbgb22)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2010, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/71 "2010-08-21T19:27:47Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > You should be alright on it. It’s entry level, but Trek makes a reliable bike. > > Have you checked craigslist? I had the same budget and ended up with a Trek 7500. Look into it. I bought a Trek 3700 disc today. We then went about 14 miles on the four-wheeler trails under cemetary road in Lancaster. For the most part its pretty easy riding. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2010, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/72 "2010-08-22T13:17:05Z")
So I went up to Sprague Brook park last night around 6:00 and went riding for about 2 hours. I ran into a couple guys who were riding and they took me around a few trails. It was an awesome ride and the weather was great. I think we are planning a ride tuesday night around 4:30/5 if anyone wants to join up with us. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2010, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/73 "2010-08-22T14:30:24Z")
I have a class Tuesdays. ☹ And a golf tournament Wednesday. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/74 "2010-08-22T16:40:21Z")
hrmm, lemmie see what I can’t do about tuesday, might be able to swing by on the way home. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/75 "2010-08-22T17:53:22Z")
[http://family.1saleaday.com/](http://family.1saleaday.com/) For those who care to purchase one. Its free!!! All you have to pay for is shipping! ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/76 "2010-08-22T18:13:23Z")
Wow not bad, ordered one. $4.99 ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/77 "2011-04-07T07:13:51Z")
BUMP! Hopefully hitting up a bike path today, if the sun ever makes an appearance. I will be riding the Lancaster bike path on sunday with my gf. A month or 2 and the trails should be drying up for us to ride. Can’t wait! ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/78 "2011-04-07T07:19:46Z")
I need to buy a bike. I used to do this ALL the time when I was in high school. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/79 "2011-04-07T07:24:34Z")
I have been looking forward to getting my bike off the wall in my stairway coming up to my apartment. I had to look at it everytime I came/left and it’s so close!! I might go ride from Harry’s up to Grand Island today. ---
**Author:** ![KhoiFish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/khoifish/32/5409_2.png) [@KhoiFish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KhoiFish)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897/80 "2011-04-07T10:16:29Z")
I def want to get into this. bobbyg, any chance you are going this weekend or next? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mountain-biking/50897.md?page=5)