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flag nates4077
Posted: Mar 1, 2010 at 13:20 Quote
Is 28 too old to start to start 4x and down hill. Only just managed to get a real job and afford a decent ride!!
flag rudeboy78
Posted: Mar 1, 2010 at 13:23 Quote
No way mate, i'm 31 and just got my first downhill bike, been doing cross country for years but then had a few years away from bikes, now getting back into them, still got my xc bike and now a downhill/freeride type bike to go with it...
flag pbuser102331
Posted: Mar 1, 2010 at 13:32 Quote
rudeboy78 wrote:
No way mate, i'm 31 and just got my first downhill bike, been doing cross country for years but then had a few years away from bikes, now getting back into them, still got my xc bike and now a downhill/freeride type bike to go with it...

What he said and i'm 36.Cry
flag rb716
Posted: Mar 1, 2010 at 14:01 Quote
nates4077 wrote:
Is 28 too old to start to start 4x and down hill. Only just managed to get a real job and afford a decent ride!!

Yeah, that ship has sailed for you, man. Have you thought about golf?

Seriously, you should be fine. I took up DH as a side hobby last summer after riding MX most of my life, and I'm 28 also (with a wife and two kids to boot.) Just try not to stack it so badly that you can't go to work and you'll have a great time.
flag Margaritaman
Posted: Mar 1, 2010 at 14:36 Quote
beaupre716 wrote:
Just try not to stack it so badly that you can't go to work and you'll have a great time.

If you think 28 is old then you must think 44 is prehistoric! Facepalm

If I didn't have a wife and daughter who depended on me I would definitely do some crazier stunts. Health insurance or not, it just takes longer to heal when you're older, and that's coming from a guy who broke his first bone last year. You can see my pics for some cool x-rays if you're bored.
flag rubberdown
Posted: Mar 1, 2010 at 16:53 Quote
No 28 is not too old. Now go buy the pimpest, lightest DH bike known to man.



With that said, 29 is WAY too old, when's your birthday? I'll buy your bike for .30 cents on the dollar & throw in my golf clubs to celebrate!


33 myself & faster than I ever have been. Blessed with good health & no harm crashes the 3 years I've been riding, noticeable progression each year, no need to slow down yet.
flag nates4077
Posted: Mar 2, 2010 at 1:32 Quote
Thanks guys that's awesome, I have not broken a bone yet margaritaman so sounds like that is something to look forward too,lol.

Thanks again guys,

Nath
flag gporras
Posted: Mar 2, 2010 at 8:30 Quote
31 here!!!!, I had about 3 years without a DH bike....but I have just pimped my garage with allmountain and DH bikes..I`ve just had my 1st broken bone acouple of days ago...a hand bone so it`s nothing to cry about.
Some people had the chance when younger but for me now it`s the perfect time, I`d say 50 is close to old (FR/DH talking),
flag ctasset
Posted: Mar 2, 2010 at 11:36 Quote
30 here and have been at it for a few seasons. I have taken my dad up as well and he loves it at 53! The question I ask my self is not age but obligation. Showing up to the office with scabs can be comical, but some of the larger stunts and risks I just let alone at this point.

Not being a racer, success to me is seeing improvement, but also finishing the season without major injury.
flag Blasterbates
Posted: Mar 2, 2010 at 11:57 Quote
Hey 53 here with balls to match !! But busted up my shoulder last season which resulted in a 5 hr surgery and 6 months of rehab and still in a sling just dont bounce like i used to.. Will i be back Hell yes
flag samsdad
Posted: Mar 2, 2010 at 11:59 Quote
49 and just came back from downhilling in New Zealandland. started when i was 30ish and bikes wernt what they are today. seen guys older than me riding, cant wait till im 50. keep riding
flag potato22
Posted: Mar 2, 2010 at 12:10 Quote
my uncles like fifty something and he started in his forties
flag spahman
Posted: Mar 2, 2010 at 14:00 Quote
Do you have any riding experience?

I went from BMX to DH.. it helped so much
flag Jcougarred
Posted: Mar 2, 2010 at 14:04 Quote
Im only 18 broken 10 bones Smile , common guys make an effort, if you dont crash your not trying hard enough, either that or im just really bad, im going for the latter. haha

I know more guys between 25-40 who ride dh than i do guys my own age, cos they simply cant afford it, i only can cos i work my ass off, best of luck though.
flag the1nonlyj
Posted: Mar 2, 2010 at 14:11 Quote
well im 26 in a couple of months and i fell as fit and helthy as i did 10 years ago. The only thing that makes me think twice these days is my financial ties that would be effected if i couldnt work.

Then again im unemployed at the mo, so whats the worst that could happen.....
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