Mountain bikes for hunting?

[carpsniperg2]

they are great for getting back in there but some places i go i would not take a bike or want t o walk back up just to get a bike, so for me foot only and after some surgerys a little less even now

[22-250]

my experience  ... get one that is easy to push..that seems all I did with mine

[whacker1]

Well I am supposed to be picking up the 08 Kona cinder cone tomorrow.  beautiful bike with all the features and components I wanted, and only ridden a few times.  Thank you guys for your help.

[wamuledeer]

Congrats, nice bike, you will be happy.

[BIGINNER]

this is a great topic,  helped me out too,  got two shimano bikes yesterday,     now my wife can go with me,   (just need a bike rack now)

[KDB]

I've had a Giant for 6 years and I've no problems with it.  I try have it tuned up prior to hunting season

[winston2789]

just a recommendation to some of the guys looking at purchasing a bike, be careful buying  used as sometimes it would be cheaper to buy a new bike. the chain, sprocket, freewheel, cassette, crank set ect. all get stretched over time and you will never have accurate shifting or will slip gears on ya. Once they all get too streched out you will have to replace everything which can cost up to 100 or more $ plus a tune-up. If you planning on buying used bring it to a local bike shop and have it checked out. I use to work at bicycle centers in everett and you can get a great hunting bike for 300-500 bucks. i recommend disc brakes but not always needed, lot stronger stopping power in wet conditions and not as much grinding and noise making on the rims which over time will need to be replaced. Get an aluminum frame with atleast 24-27 gears and throw some fenders on there with a rack. Giant, trek, and specialized are all great bikes. put some gun mounts on it and even some tire liners in there to protect against flats or some kevlar lined tires. We have packed out quite a few deer on bikes, if i got some time i will post some pics. if anyone has q's shoot me a pm or if you live in snohomish county go into bicycle centers in everett and ask for john, he will take care of ya. also if you cant afford disc brakes now most newer bikes come with the mounts and you can upgrade later. mike

[whacker1]

mike, what kevlar line tires do you recommend?  a couple of suggestions would be fine, just looking for a starting point. 

What road tires do you recommend? 

I am also looking for an aftermarket pedal suggestion for the Kona?  I don't want to fork out the $90 bones for the Wah Wah pedals.

I am looking for the best value.  Don't want to break the bank, but don't want crap either.  just middle of the road type of stuff.

[winston2789]

specialized makes some kevlar tires both road and mtn, they are a little heavier but pretty bullet proof. they start around 30-35 bucks. The best road tires are going to be a folding bead tire but are expensive and are a lot lighter. Specialized and continental make good folding tires. What time of riding is all this for? There a lot of different equipment for different riding. Road , mtn,  or commuting  ect.? If you are looking for a clipless system (where your shoes lock into the pedals)I would just go with some basic shimano spd pedals, the spd are considered a mtn system and they shoes have tread on the bottom to walk around when your not riding. They run arouond 70 bucks. If you are just looking for some basic platform petals go with some shimano or specialized that have replacable pins. Also Mtn bikes and road bikes have different size wheels not sure if you know that. hope this helps. gotta go

[whacker1]

Yes, I know.  I am just looking for some average slicks for the mtn bike to use around town.

And I was looking some platform pedals for all around use for the same bike. 

[winston2789]

The tire you want is a 26x1.95 specialized armadillo crossroads... it has smooth surface in the middle with tread on the side for offroad. it is a great all around tire.  A basic platform will run ya around 30 bucks unless you want seal bearings which will be around 60, for hunting the basic ones are fine  there are a bunch of different pedal brands but all pretty much the same. spin in to feel the difference in the bearings

[PA BEN]

Made a trailer out of a game cart. I took out my Washington moose in two trips. 482 lb's of meat and the head.

[winston2789]

That's awesome, way to go Pa Ben. Nice bull!