I found a thread (through google) on the old forums talking about some good shops here in Busan and some clubs that had weekly get togethers.
I've been here for nearly 2 years now without an mtb and am looking to do something about that this summer. Anybody know of a local shop or club that meets reguarly and where? My Korean is still pretty poor so a bit of English ability somewhere would help, but cyclings cycling so thats international!
Cheers :)
Re: MTB groups/clubs in Busan?
I don't know if you saw this post already or not. You said you found a thread on the old forums. This one's from about 4wks ago. Hope it helps:
http://koreabridge.net/discussion/you-want-good-korean-friend-and-bike-riding-together
Re: MTB groups/clubs in Busan?
Tigerstyle,
I just moved to Busan about a month ago. From what I have seen mtn biking is quite popular here.
I don't know many shops that speak English, but I have been to a few that are pretty good.
One Local club that I have rode with is www.wildbike.co.kr You can join the site (and I'm pretty sure you can do it in English).
If you are looking for a bike check out www.bikesell.co.kr (you'll need to register... ask a Korean friend to help. Deals on bikes and parts can be found here.)
Also, Facebook 'MTBK' or 'Gravity Sluts' These are mostly foreigners living in Korea FB groups.
I too have not met many foreigners that ride and would be stoked to ride with you!
My Korean is decent... Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.
BTW...Let's do some riding this summer!
Re: MTB groups/clubs in Busan?
I'm investigating options currently!
Would ideally like to buy a second hand mid level hardtail, I don't need any flash gimmicks that Korean riders seem to love (no offence to them though if they have the $$$ and want to show it! Full carbon full sus in full race gear for riding along a family cyclepath for example)
Need a alrge frame though so a bit tricky to find, I'm not massive but 185cm tall.
Will have something soon hopoefully!