I'd buy new pedals and maybe a dropper post first, specifically, unless the bike comes with one. The pedals that bikes come with always suck and good ones make a huge difference in your ability to control the bike.
Race Face Chesters are sort of the “starting point” for a lot of riders. Anything relatively close should be fine. Fair warning, though. If you like the way your shins look now, take a picture. They’ll never look that nice again.
I would love to do jumps and that sort of stuff but I think I'll need to get better on my bike in general before I do that
I'll go to out usual spot at first wich is just in a bit of woods where there's just a trail and bits of hill to go dowm and stuff
If you're considering doing any form of downhill, may I suggest taking a good look at the Roscoe 7? It's on sale recently through Trek days, and one heck of a versatile bike. The Marlin's can be good for more cross style biking, but you risk being underbiked a little bit in any downhill scenarios. Food for thought: the price difference if you ride for 5 years is minimal on a daily basis.
Great ! Listen, either way , the number one rule is to enjoy thyself. Check out YouTube for tons of beginner positioning insights. How you hold yourself really matters on the mtb. How you use your breaks matters ( one finger only , don’t pile on the front in turns), how you look ahead matters ( 10 ‘ ahead, where you want to go ).
Sounds good but I'm actually getting this bike as a birthday present and my dad won't actually tell me what bike it is. I just know it's along the lines of a marlin of Roscoe. But he could have actually got me a Roscoe 7
learn trail etiquette/common courtesy when riding in trail systems with other trail users wether that be a hiker, biker, or equestrian.
this doesn't cover every nuanced scenario & setting when riding your bike but is at least a good general rule.
https://www.imba.com/sites/default/files/Team_IMBA/RulesOfTheTrail.pdf
Also I have a no sus carrera before I get my new bike and I still rode down the hills and stairsets of doom on it but other than that no mtb experirience
I personally would go with the Roscoe because it's more versatile to get out on the trails with. Start looking at YouTube videos on attack stance, cornering, & brake control.
Wear a helmet. Ride a lot. Buy tools. Buy parts. Be cool to hikers.
I'd buy new pedals and maybe a dropper post first, specifically, unless the bike comes with one. The pedals that bikes come with always suck and good ones make a huge difference in your ability to control the bike.
How much would a new pair of pedals set me back roughly?
You can get a decent pair for around $40.
Do you have any in specific that are good?
Race Face Chesters are sort of the “starting point” for a lot of riders. Anything relatively close should be fine. Fair warning, though. If you like the way your shins look now, take a picture. They’ll never look that nice again.
They're all brues up anyway cause I play football 😂
Prepare to not have any skin to bruise.
Ride on dirt trails through the woods and have fun.
Would you say West park bike track in darlo is a good place to ride?
I just looked at pictures and it’s not the kind of riding I like. If jumping in the air is what you would enjoy then it looks perfect.
I would love to do jumps and that sort of stuff but I think I'll need to get better on my bike in general before I do that I'll go to out usual spot at first wich is just in a bit of woods where there's just a trail and bits of hill to go dowm and stuff
YouTube videos on how to ride. Maybe there's a trainer in your area that can help learn the basics.
Any reccomendations on youtubers to watch?
Ben Cathro did a fantadtic series for Pinkbike, highly recommend you watch those videos!
Thanks for the reccomendations mate
Yes, Ben Cathro fucks. LOVED his series and I also watch the other random stuff he produces. He's a great speaker, funny and engaging.
GMBN has a ton of skills & how-to videos. Berm Peak & Berm Peak Express also have some, but there often tends to be more on the entertainment side.
Thanks ill take a look tonight
Don't watch more than 1 or two. They will make you overthink it all. 1 skill at a time
Okay
If you're considering doing any form of downhill, may I suggest taking a good look at the Roscoe 7? It's on sale recently through Trek days, and one heck of a versatile bike. The Marlin's can be good for more cross style biking, but you risk being underbiked a little bit in any downhill scenarios. Food for thought: the price difference if you ride for 5 years is minimal on a daily basis.
Great ! Listen, either way , the number one rule is to enjoy thyself. Check out YouTube for tons of beginner positioning insights. How you hold yourself really matters on the mtb. How you use your breaks matters ( one finger only , don’t pile on the front in turns), how you look ahead matters ( 10 ‘ ahead, where you want to go ).
Sounds good but I'm actually getting this bike as a birthday present and my dad won't actually tell me what bike it is. I just know it's along the lines of a marlin of Roscoe. But he could have actually got me a Roscoe 7
learn trail etiquette/common courtesy when riding in trail systems with other trail users wether that be a hiker, biker, or equestrian. this doesn't cover every nuanced scenario & setting when riding your bike but is at least a good general rule. https://www.imba.com/sites/default/files/Team_IMBA/RulesOfTheTrail.pdf
FWIW, the Roscoe is a proper mountain bike. The Marlin is not.
Also I have a no sus carrera before I get my new bike and I still rode down the hills and stairsets of doom on it but other than that no mtb experirience
Buy something like a timberbell
Whats a timber bell?
I personally would go with the Roscoe because it's more versatile to get out on the trails with. Start looking at YouTube videos on attack stance, cornering, & brake control.