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Hunting Bike?

Love the excitement! Yeah long flat stretches are the perfect situation to cover lots of ground by bike.

Look into the kid bike trailer idea rather than a bigger pack. Its nicer riding without all that stuff on your back and will make getting a deer out lots easier. It might even help with the pungo, but I have no idea what a pungo is so don't really know.

The chattering and slipped shifts will either be adjustments needed in the shifter or the chain is stretched and needs replaced. Both are easy and not expensive. When you take the bike in see if you can stick around and learn how to adjust the shifting, or watch some YouTube vids on it. It isn't hard and is a handy skill.
 
@Nutterbuster I can’t think of a better situation for using a mountain bike. I don’t have anywhere near me that Would would really benefit from it. If 90 percent of your riding will be on the closed roads that opens a lot of options for trailers and racks to carry gear. I wouldn’t mind a handlebar mounted gun/ bow rack if using on roads.
 
You can also find bicycle maintenance apps for your phone. They cover everything from basic to more advanced work, complete with step by step instructions an pictures.


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Nutterbuster said:
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Well, there she is! Took it for a quick ride to the end of the drive and back. Seems to shift fine, and doesn't shake, rattle, or roll. Well, it does actually roll...but in the good way. :) For the money I think she'll hunt.

Shout-out to all the guys who have helped me out, especially @Lacky and @Bwhana. I'm excited to possibly begin a new hobby, and anticipate getting a lot of utility out of the bike this fall.


I think I'm going to take her for a short ride tomorrow morning before it gets too hot. I'll drop her off at the local shop for a tune up later this week, and buy a pump, spare tube, lube and helmet. Anything else I need before I start riding it to get in shape for prime time?
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I actually own a much older Hardrock. Interested to what you do with it.
 
I have a spot in Ohio where I go down this skinny trail 1.6 miles all down hill. The first time I used my Ebike (Big Bud 2Wheel drive) I flew to my spot. It rained heavy and later that night I could not for the life of me pedal out of there. It was so muddy and slick I ended up pushing it most of the way...It was awful.
My ebike is pedal assist only, no thumb throttle.
Just telling this story because sometimes a bike isn't the solution we think.
 
bowhuntr09 said:
I actually own a much older Hardrock. Interested to what you do with it.
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Probably not too much. I'll most likely put a handlebar weapon holder on it, pack an emergency repair kit, and tune it up.

I actually had a kiddie trailer that I bought when I had a steel bike. Removed everything but the frame and bolted a piece of OSB to it with eye bolts. Used to carry my stand, bow, and backpack bungied to it. Threw it out during the move. :(

I will most likely build a trailer/kayak hauler/ game cart hybrid, but will probably default to wearing my pack and throwing the gun in the handlebar holder. I dig simple.
 
sdonx said:
I have a spot in Ohio where I go down this skinny trail 1.6 miles all down hill. The first time I used my Ebike (Big Bud 2Wheel drive) I flew to my spot. It rained heavy and later that night I could not for the life of me pedal out of there. It was so muddy and slick I ended up pushing it most of the way...It was awful.
My ebike is pedal assist only, no thumb throttle.
Just telling this story because sometimes a bike isn't the solution we think.
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It’s just another tool that when used correctly under the right circumstances can be useful. Circumstances like the ones you posted turn something easier into a pile of work but it’s not going to happen that way the majority of the time.
 
ImThere said:
be careful making those handlebars wide, I strongly suggest looking in to some rear mount weapon holder
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I like the idea of a narrower profile, but I don't think I'll ever take it off a gravel or dirt road. Most of our WMAs have miles and miles of good roads behind locked gates. Smaller walking trails and raw woodlands I'll probably still walk.

For $30, I'll at least give the handlebar holders a try. I rode through a LOT of water yesterday, and I don't know that I want to go the case/scabbard route. Not sure how the water would do with a low trailer either. I think it'd be a recipe for a soaked backpack and weapon.

Plenty of time to play with it. :)
 
I am interested in the handlebar weapon rack that is proven. I never found one that I really liked. Last year I ended up holding by bow over top front reflector.
 
What about a bike hanger on the Kayak and a Kayak pull on the bike? You could Ride in, then Kayak further, then ride deeper!!!
 
i know people will laugh, but get a girls bike. Something with a tire between 1.75 and 2.0. Thin tires and the rides is rough, thick tires and your knees will hate you. The not having to lift your leg over the center bar in winter clothes/boots is why i recommend the girls bike. Handle bar that is higher,then normal (its not a race). Most people only use 3-4 gears so just make sure the low is low enough for you and the high is a good cruise speed.
 
lawrence said:
i know people will laugh, but get a girls bike. Something with a tire between 1.75 and 2.0. Thin tires and the rides is rough, thick tires and your knees will hate you. The not having to lift your leg over the center bar in winter clothes/boots is why i recommend the girls bike. Handle bar that is higher,then normal (its not a race). Most people only use 3-4 gears so just make sure the low is low enough for you and the high is a good cruise speed.
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Hey, if a girl's frame is cool enough for @WHW, it's cool enough for me! But I did already buy a Hardrock Saturday. I move fast. :)
 
Now you’re going to leave tire tracks on the roads you used to walk in the ditches on the way to your stand
 
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