Silver Ecstasy
08-14-2008, 11:39 AM
So I have a small obsession for wanting a motorcycle, but that obsession can't be fulfilled for several reasons, so instead I wanted a Mountain Bike and finally got one!
I've only been out riding a few times and I absolutely love being on a bike again in god knows how long! There are a couple things I need to upgrade like now though. Figured i'd get the input from you guys who may know more about it than I do.
Locking Cable
I know there's a vinyl locking cable, a chain locking cable and one of those aluminum U-Bars. Which is typically the best? I'd imagine the U-Bar style is the best but I can't seem to figure out where you'd put that on the bike to store while you're riding.
Seat..
My biggest complaint is probably the same complaint as anyone. The seat is so damn uncomfortable. With every rut and bump in the road, that thing sends shocks straight up my spine and hurts the obvious over a short ride. I want to get a better seat, but don't know if I should go straight to the largest cushioniest seat available or what? Any tips here?
Gloves
The grips on the bike are never designed for comfort. My hand has an imprint of hard rubber designs left on my palm every time I ride and it's just definitely uncomfortable. Any suggestions?
I'm ready to just go the shop who tuned the bike up for me and see what they have, but they are a smaller mom&pop shop and I'm sure everything they have is top dollar with the limited amount of traffic they get.
I've only been out riding a few times and I absolutely love being on a bike again in god knows how long! There are a couple things I need to upgrade like now though. Figured i'd get the input from you guys who may know more about it than I do.
Locking Cable
I know there's a vinyl locking cable, a chain locking cable and one of those aluminum U-Bars. Which is typically the best? I'd imagine the U-Bar style is the best but I can't seem to figure out where you'd put that on the bike to store while you're riding.
Seat..
My biggest complaint is probably the same complaint as anyone. The seat is so damn uncomfortable. With every rut and bump in the road, that thing sends shocks straight up my spine and hurts the obvious over a short ride. I want to get a better seat, but don't know if I should go straight to the largest cushioniest seat available or what? Any tips here?
Gloves
The grips on the bike are never designed for comfort. My hand has an imprint of hard rubber designs left on my palm every time I ride and it's just definitely uncomfortable. Any suggestions?
I'm ready to just go the shop who tuned the bike up for me and see what they have, but they are a smaller mom&pop shop and I'm sure everything they have is top dollar with the limited amount of traffic they get.