My first ride in 13 years!!!

[Inigo Montoya]

believe it or not, i haven't been on the trails for over 13 years now. yes, its embarrassing to admit
bought a lot of bike parts in the last 6 month and ~2 weeks ago i finally finished my first bike. first ever build all by myself! first bike ever ridden by me with suspension forks!!!
well, this sunday was the day to take it out for a serious ride. it super nice to be back on the hills surrounding vienna with a mtb!
here are some pics:

 

[dirtjumper_dmr]

What year is your Indian Fire Trail? looks pretty cool

 

[Inigo Montoya]

its a 1999 marin indian fire trail in 17,5". got it on ebay US for ~30 euros
used lots of cheapo components because its supposed to be my beater bike. but after all the experiences i made building it up i'd rather beat myself than that bike
btw. parts to mention are the box v-brakes (really nice to set up, my first v-brakes ever ), the ea70 seatpost stem and bars, and the flite transalp (199. rest is cheap.

 

[john]

Glad you enjoyed your ride

 

[stevek]

Your first ride in years and I hope many more to come.

 

[neilll]

well, this sunday was the day to take it out for a serious ride.

I went for my first big (ish) ride in several years yesterday too
Did some 10 milers last week and yesterday did a 22 miler on the road (lots of monster hills.....:roll: )

Took me 90 minutes
Hobbled off bike at end
Today = sore ass

 

[Inigo Montoya]

well, this sunday was the day to take it out for a serious ride.

I went for my first big (ish) ride in several years yesterday too
Did some 10 milers last week and yesterday did a 22 miler on the road (lots of monster hills.....:roll: )

Took me 90 minutes
Hobbled off bike at end
Today = sore ass

the bike pants that i wore yesterday are ~20years old!!! no issues on the rear for me
coolest thing about the ride was that i'm in way better shape then in the early 90ees. the ride took ~2hours and i could have done twice the time. :mrgreen:

 

[neilll]

coolest thing about the ride was that i'm in way better shape then in the early 90ees. the ride took ~2hours and i could have done twice the time. :mrgreen:

You're fitter (and maybe younger) than me then my friend
I'm 2 stone heavier than I was back then and the wrong side of 40....I have a long way to go to be as good as I was back in 1991