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I am thinking about starting Mountain Biking so I am kind of half assed looking around at my options. I was wondering what you all think would be a good entry level (i.e. cheap) full suspension bike for me. I will probably go used...and need/want to keep it under $500. Also, I am 6'3" and 155lbs if that figures into what would fit me. Please let me know. Thanks.
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04-10-2006, 05:49 PM
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With that budget don't shoot for a full suspension bike. I could be wrong here as I've been out of the hardcore bike scene for a while... There are lots of pieces/parts involved in a good FS frame and there is a reason why you don't see lots of them in the lower price points.
Last year I got a Gary Fischer Tassahara, a nice hardtail for the $$$.
Also REI has some nice in-house brand FS bikes that might work out.
Good Luck Shaggy! 
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04-10-2006, 06:00 PM
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The Diamondback Coil EX is right at that price brand new...so I would imagine it would be even cheaper if I found one a year or two old. It is an "Entry Level" Full-Suspension...but I am an entry level rider.
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04-10-2006, 06:10 PM
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Hey Shag,
I just recently went through all that and got a nice "Specialized Hardrock Sport" with your budget you could upgrade to the " Hardrock Sport Disc". Very nice and not going to break the bank. It has adjustable shocks/fork, lifetime guarantee on the frame, nice offroad tires, 28 gears etc... I went to Contes, I don't know if they have one there but if you really get into it and need more you can trade it in. Or you can upgrade components.
My bike search thread w/ advice from others:
http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/t...5601053261/p/1 |
04-10-2006, 06:21 PM
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Check you PM Shag. I posted more info there.
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04-10-2006, 06:26 PM
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OK...so maybe cheap full suspension is not better then mid-grade 1/2 suspension (or whatever the fu*k you call it). I am open to advice. |
04-10-2006, 06:39 PM
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I still think a Big Wheel would work on the Slickrock Trail, Shag.
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I second the Gary Fischer...
Very good frame, just make sure to get good components. I know of a great place to get Gary Fischer bikes at a good price, PM me. You dont want a full suspension bike for the riding you will be doing Brian...
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04-10-2006, 08:50 PM
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Quote:
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Shaggy,...
My wife has a .....
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LMAO. What does the poor guy think about himself when you start the sentence with that. 
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04-10-2006, 09:40 PM
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Quote:
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Shaggy, you need a Hummer bike  $249 at Sams Club now.
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So as of right now I am thinking either Specialized Rock Hopper, or Trek 4300. Both Hardtail...and both about $430-$460. It sounds like a decent hardtail is better than a cheap full-suspension...especially for a n00b. |
04-11-2006, 12:44 PM
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Quote:
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Mostly just for exercise riding on the street,
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04-11-2006, 01:34 PM
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but make sure to replace the suntour front fork with ROCKSHOX baby!!!
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UPDATE!!!!!!
Shaggy took my ****ty advice and got the GT...
but he chose the red.... 
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