Hunting by mountain bike

[KFhunter]

 



I sat too long on a bike seat and the "boys" went to sleep.  Ever wake up with your arm numb and tingling to the point of pain?  Magnify that x100.

[Smossy]

I sat too long on a bike seat and the "boys" went to sleep.  Ever wake up with your arm numb and tingling to the point of pain?  Magnify that x100.

And focused on your two kiddos.

[Smossy]

The mountain bike crowd is a lot like the kuiu  clowns. Gotta have the latest, greatest 
most expensive.
Get on Craigslist and grab a really nice bike for a fraction of new.

Im part of that crowd thank you very much. 

[Coastal_native]

Another vote for a TREK.  Bought a 820 several years ago for about 350 - $400.  Put good shift levers and derailleurs on it.  Solid as a rock.

[Smossy]

Here's a decent one for 350$
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/5329874571.html
Front and rear disc brakes, front suspension, hard tail.

[JimmyHoffa]

They make a special seat for the bikes so not to scar up the package.  For coasting down the big hills, I hear that the hydro brakes are the way to go.  Just what I've heard.

[KFhunter]

They make a special seat for the bikes so not to scar up the package.  For coasting down the big hills, I hear that the hydro brakes are the way to go.  Just what I've heard.

They have a large hole in the middle so the counter weight pendulums can swing back and forth freely?


Wow, I learned something today.  I had the wrong bicycle seat.  I could slot them suckers in there snug as a bug in a rug

[bowman]

Hunting on a mountain bike is a blast! It can also be an awesome workout.  Hard-tail and good brakes are a must! If you're like me, don't buy a really expensive one.  They can get abused pretty hard when being used for hunting. 

[JimmyHoffa]

They make a special seat for the bikes so not to scar up the package.  For coasting down the big hills, I hear that the hydro brakes are the way to go.  Just what I've heard.

They have a large hole in the middle so the counter weight pendulums can swing back and forth freely?

Or at least so the blood can still move freely.

[Smossy]

lmao you guys crack me up.
Ill take this one..

http://www.outsideonline.com/1926201/felt-outfitter-e-fat-bike

[JimmyHoffa]

lmao you guys crack me up.
Ill take this one..

http://www.outsideonline.com/1926201/felt-outfitter-e-fat-bike

For $5K it should come with a rider so you can cruise in the trailer.

[Smossy]

lmao you guys crack me up.
Ill take this one..

http://www.outsideonline.com/1926201/felt-outfitter-e-fat-bike

For $5K it should come with a rider so you can cruise in the trailer.

I didn't read the description, It damn well might.

[Bob33]

lmao you guys crack me up.
Ill take this one..

http://www.outsideonline.com/1926201/felt-outfitter-e-fat-bike

For $5K it should come with a rider so you can cruise in the trailer.

"And you can always carry beer. One hundred pounds of beer. "

[Vo2max]

sky is the limit on mtn bikes... If you think bows, rifles and optics are specialized, the world of high quality/high priced bikes is mind blowing. Having been competitively mtn biking and hunting since age 12 it's awesome to combine the two.

My rig is not like most as its a 29" Niner RIP 9 which I have customized... Not cheap at all but I also ride a crap ton in a single year. Much like hunting, you get what you pay for. Sure, you can buy cotton camo at Walmart and you'll Kill animals with the skills you have but having good quality gear helps you stay comfortable and confident your gear is not a limiter.

To answer your question on bikes: what I'd suggest is the following:
- a 29" hard tail which is FITTED TO YOU. Most buy crappy bikes off Craigs List, fit them with a crappy, padded seat and wonder why their nether regions turn into hamburger. If the bike doesn't fit you'll be uncomfortable. Don't fool yourself. Full suspension is great but it also adds weight. Hence, the hard tail suggestion. If you're pulling a Cart which weighs 40+lbs you'll likely be walking it up most hills unless you've got stud-like fitness.

- fat tire bikes are intriguing but rolling resistance is high... Aka "not fast." I like to rock and roll past many others strolling down logging roads... "Thinner" 2.1" tires are a better option but you'll likely need to check tire pressure more often (daily).

- you do not need a huge padded seat if the bike fits. Read that again. You may not even need nut hugger spandex if the bike fits you well.

- Marino wool underwear, with seems not on your taint, helps.

- if you go with full suspension you'll also need to learn about maintainence of the shock... Correct pressures, adjusting the sag etc. so, with that, read bullet #1. Riding full squish isn't just about comfort but also about handling... With a pack, bow and cart that handling changes. Practice riding before you hit the woods.

- price: if you go NEW I'd suggest about 700-1000 and that's for a used rig for most  models/brands or a new Kona kahuna (I believe).

- gears: if you go with a triple chain ring up front, learn to adjust it yourself. I'd suggest you roll with a single or double chain ring but check the rear cassette to ensure that you have a large enough cog to get you efficiently up the steep hills which frequent any elk forests.

- get light weight pedals.

- buy a removal fender so you don't coat yourself with mud.

Good luck and have fun! It's awesome to cover more country on a bike.

Erik

[fish vacuum]

I had to laugh at the description of the cogburn bike on one of the sites selling them. "Until now, most outdoors men and women have not found bikes suitable for hunting and fishing purposes." Oh really? Lol. At least they're honest about the intended terrain..."With help of aggressive 3.8” wide Surly tires, this bike tears through sand, snow, and loose terrain."
For gravel roads, it's hard to beat a 29er. Baby trailers are easy to find second hand, and even a cheap one like mine is rated for 100lbs.