Got a Mountain Bike

[trebuchet03]

Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

I think raising the handlebars some may also get me into a more comfortable riding position.

Do it It's probably a threadless headset - there will be an allen screw on top of the stem. Loosen that and you should be able to raise/lower the handlebars. The stem will probably have a "do not cross" line to mark the highest position. Then, just tighten the sucker back down

And because everyone else is giving advice - I'd go for new, efficient, tires after the seat Knobbies really aren't needed - tread grooves really aren't needed unless you're on sand going uphill and such

[SVOboy]

on the bike, be sure to wear a helmet!

[Johnny Mullet]

Originally Posted by SVOboy

on the bike, be sure to wear a helmet!

No can do! It's all about the hair man

If I get a helmet, next thing you know I will be wearing spandex and funny shoes.....................wait! I did that in the 80's already

[SVOboy]

When you die, don't say I didn't tell you you'd die.

[bikin' Ed]

Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

No can do! It's all about the hair man

If I get a helmet, next thing you know I will be wearing spandex and funny shoes.....................wait! I did that in the 80's already

The hair will do you no good if you can't wear it when you're out and about.

[Blister]

Originally Posted by bikin' Ed

The hair will do you no good if you can't wear it when you're out and about.

No kiddin'. Hair wont do you any good if you have to pick it out of the asphalt to get it back.

I remember my last wipeout about 15 years ago. The reason I remember it so vividly is because I ended up with a scab from the top of my chest down to just below my belly button. Too much adrenaline to feel it that day but the next day, and for weeks after, it hurt like hell. Ruined my favorite flannel shirt too.

It was only luck that I body boarded on that asphalt and didn't do a face plant. A helmet, as ugly as they are will save your life. If you ride long enough, you WILL have an accident. Maybe you'll be lucky as I was... maybe not.

Grats on the good deal and grats on wanting to get back in shape. Show us a pic when you get your new helmet. lol