My wife is amazing

Apex · July 23rd, 2010, 02:23 PM

I have mentioned enjoying riding the trails with my friend. So she decided to surprise me today when I was picking up a gift card for my friends birthday.

She saw a Trek 3500 Disc and said she would pick it up for me under one condition, that I'd not ask about getting another motorcycle for a good while. I agreed. I mentioned the desire for a 29er, and she said that I should get something I'd want, so I wouldn't wish I got something else later. I've wanted a 29er for a while because they have said the ride is so smooth. So I looked in the corner of the shop and noticed a Specialized Hardrock Sport 29er. Thirty minutes later I was strapping it to the back of my car to take back home.

It has SRAM shifters, preload adjustable front suspension with a lockout, those sweet 29" wheels and some nice cable operated disc brakes.

Blackwidow · July 23rd, 2010, 02:29 PM

yay Mrs Apex!!!

congrats on the new bike.

CC Cowboy · July 23rd, 2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I have mentioned enjoying riding the trails with my friend. So she decided to surprise me today when I was picking up a gift card for my friends birthday.

She saw a Trek 3500 Disc and said she would pick it up for me under one condition, that I'd not ask about getting another motorcycle for a good while. I agreed. I mentioned the desire for a 29er, and she said that I should get something I'd want, so I wouldn't wish I got something else later. I've wanted a 29er for a while because they have said the ride is so smooth. So I looked in the corner of the shop and noticed a Specialized Hardrock Sport 29er. Thirty minutes later I was strapping it to the back of my car to take back home.

It has SRAM shifters, preload adjustable front suspension with a lockout, those sweet 29" wheels and some nice cable operated disc brakes.

A good while to me is maybe half an hour or 45 minutes.

k-os · July 23rd, 2010, 04:14 PM

I have a similar bike. Although I don't have the sport version. No disc brakes for me.

austexjg · July 23rd, 2010, 04:16 PM

29s make all the difference on the rocks.

ally99 · July 24th, 2010, 05:02 AM

Congrats on the new bike! Hubby surprised me the other day with a new Cannondale F7. LOVE LOVE LOVE it! :-)

adouglas · July 24th, 2010, 06:06 AM

So when are you going to start farkling it?

Clip-ons? Hugger? Pazzo levers? Rim tape?

Apex · July 24th, 2010, 06:40 AM

I could so do rim tape. LOL

My friend is already planning on going for a ride on the trails because I said he could ride it. I don't know who is more excited, him or me. lol

Sailariel · July 24th, 2010, 07:02 AM

Congratulations---That's a really nice bike. You could do rim tape since you have disc brakes.

Apex · July 24th, 2010, 07:08 AM

I could, but it would just get scratched up on the trails. I think I'll just keep it stock.

Flashmonkey · July 24th, 2010, 12:09 PM

Sweet new bike, Mark!

So...pics of the wife?

ninjabrewer · July 24th, 2010, 12:12 PM

Sweet.

Apex · July 24th, 2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Sweet new bike, Mark!

So...pics of the wife?

Nope!

c-dog · July 24th, 2010, 02:05 PM

I have a similar bike also. 29er Rockhopper. Got the mid level version 2 years ago. Has the cable disc brakes and a wild kind of WWII design theme. Really fun bike that I do a lot of different things with. Love the 29er wheel size also.

And my wife got me this one for my 30th birthday, great gift!

Hope you're enjoying your new bike!

Here's a pic of mine -

JokerSeven · July 24th, 2010, 05:15 PM

Very nice.
I've never tried a 29'er. My hopes of getting another bike anytime soon are zero, so I'll need a ride report from you.

kevlarorc · July 24th, 2010, 05:35 PM

get some SPDs or eggbeaters on there and you're set!

Apex · July 24th, 2010, 06:36 PM

I have some SPDs on my Cannondale. I'm going to take them off of there and put them on the shelf for now. I told my friend that I'd leave platforms on there for him so he can try it out. It will be a fun trial run, then I'll put on my SPDs and take it out again.

yokozuna · July 24th, 2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I could so do rim tape. LOL

My friend is already planning on going for a ride on the trails because I said he could ride it. I don't know who is more excited, him or me. lol

i got the same bike with some cheapskate rim tape

hubcapbandit · July 25th, 2010, 03:35 PM

gotta love it when our wives let us have new toys

I remember working at a bike shop when I was a teenager, and 29" wheels were rare. it was all about 26", and dual shocks were starting to get more and more popular. how common are the 29" bikes nowadays?

Apex · July 25th, 2010, 04:43 PM

They are getting to be more common, like the new standard. I must say I see more 26's out there than anything else. Most are hardtails or FS. I don't even think they make full rigid setups anymore. I think all mountain bikes now come with a front shock assy. I'm not sure about Walmart brands, but I know Trek's 3500 ($350) comes with a front shock.

July 23rd, 2010, 02:23 PM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	My wife is amazing I have mentioned enjoying riding the trails with my friend. So she decided to surprise me today when I was picking up a gift card for my friends birthday. She saw a Trek 3500 Disc and said she would pick it up for me under one condition, that I'd not ask about getting another motorcycle for a good while. I agreed. I mentioned the desire for a 29er, and she said that I should get something I'd want, so I wouldn't wish I got something else later. I've wanted a 29er for a while because they have said the ride is so smooth. So I looked in the corner of the shop and noticed a Specialized Hardrock Sport 29er. Thirty minutes later I was strapping it to the back of my car to take back home. It has SRAM shifters, preload adjustable front suspension with a lockout, those sweet 29" wheels and some nice cable operated disc brakes. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 24th, 2010, 05:02 AM	#6
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Congrats on the new bike! Hubby surprised me the other day with a new Cannondale F7. LOVE LOVE LOVE it! :-) __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

July 24th, 2010, 06:40 AM	#8
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I could so do rim tape. LOL My friend is already planning on going for a ride on the trails because I said he could ride it. I don't know who is more excited, him or me. lol __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 24th, 2010, 07:08 AM	#10
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I could, but it would just get scratched up on the trails. I think I'll just keep it stock. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 24th, 2010, 12:12 PM	#12
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Sweet. __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

July 23rd, 2010, 02:29 PM	#2
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	yay Mrs Apex!!! congrats on the new bike.

July 23rd, 2010, 04:14 PM	#4
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	I have a similar bike. Although I don't have the sport version. No disc brakes for me.

July 23rd, 2010, 04:16 PM	#5
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	29s make all the difference on the rocks.

July 24th, 2010, 06:06 AM	#7
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	So when are you going to start farkling it? Clip-ons? Hugger? Pazzo levers? Rim tape?

July 24th, 2010, 07:02 AM	#9
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Congratulations---That's a really nice bike. You could do rim tape since you have disc brakes.

July 24th, 2010, 12:09 PM	#11
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Sweet new bike, Mark! So...pics of the wife?

July 24th, 2010, 05:15 PM	#15
JokerSeven Ride it like you stole it Name: Jeremy Location: Bama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '04 R6(sold) Posts: 362	Very nice. I've never tried a 29'er. My hopes of getting another bike anytime soon are zero, so I'll need a ride report from you.

July 24th, 2010, 05:35 PM	#16
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	get some SPDs or eggbeaters on there and you're set! __________________________________________________ My Motovlog "Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

July 24th, 2010, 06:36 PM	#17
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I have some SPDs on my Cannondale. I'm going to take them off of there and put them on the shelf for now. I told my friend that I'd leave platforms on there for him so he can try it out. It will be a fun trial run, then I'll put on my SPDs and take it out again. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 25th, 2010, 03:35 PM	#19
hubcapbandit ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Frederick, MD Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 (Yellow!) Posts: 40	gotta love it when our wives let us have new toys I remember working at a bike shop when I was a teenager, and 29" wheels were rare. it was all about 26", and dual shocks were starting to get more and more popular. how common are the 29" bikes nowadays?

July 25th, 2010, 04:43 PM	#20
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	They are getting to be more common, like the new standard. I must say I see more 26's out there than anything else. Most are hardtails or FS. I don't even think they make full rigid setups anymore. I think all mountain bikes now come with a front shock assy. I'm not sure about Walmart brands, but I know Trek's 3500 ($350) comes with a front shock. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

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