Newbie, actually oldie here

[byost34]

New to this group I am a 67 year old, that’s been riding for about 12 years now. My son got me into mountain biking by gifting me a 1996 Gary Fisher Wahoo. I rode dirt bikes as a kid and started riding again in my early 50s. From the first time I rode trails on a mountain bike I was hooked so easy to transport, no gas, quiet, and a good workout. I had a knee replacement earlier this year and afterwards I had a hard time keeping up with the group I ride with so, I broke down and purchased a used 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo Alloy. What a game changer that was. Instead of trailing the pack on every ride and apologizing for holding everyone up I actually get to lead the group now. I still have 3 pedal bikes that I ride occasionally, a Timberjack a Surly Ghost Gappler and the old Wahoo.

 

[Paulquattro]

Welcome to the forum

 

[HappyCamperIan]

Gotta keep moving to stay mobile...props to you

 

[steve_sordy]

Welcome to the Forum!

PS: 67 is not old!

 

[PeeJay1]

Hello & Welcome..

 

[The Hodge]

Hello from a former Gary Fisher Wahoo owner ( mine was a fully rigid bike ..deep purple colour scheme ) ..those were the days ! ..
Edit : Burgundy would probably more accurately describe the colour ..and prior to gifting it to my step brother I'd put some Marzocchi Bomber forks on ..
It was replaced with a bright yellow G.F. Big Sur ..which eventually was gifted to my Dad ..

 

[Bill36]

Welcome. I've just joined last week and also 67. I've been a mountain biker since late 90's and got my first ebike in 2022. Like you said definitely a game changer.

 

[Dave G]

I'm nearly 71 with two knee replacements and a hip replacement and can still keep up Could be the servo motors in the joints Welcome aboard