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re: mountain bike suggestions
Posted on 2/7/12 at 9:21 pm to BayouBengal504
Posted on 2/7/12 at 9:21 pm to BayouBengal504
It's a good bike for sure.
I just looked at the components for the 4300 and 3900.
My conclusion - very very similar. Which doesn't surprise me because It just means that they made the highest rated 3 series equal to the lowest rated 4 series and added 170$ to the price of the 4 series.
My recommendation - find a close out 2011 3900 disc and you will be set for 500-600 after tax.
Capital City keeps a show room stocked with trek.
I like bikes btw.
I just looked at the components for the 4300 and 3900.
My conclusion - very very similar. Which doesn't surprise me because It just means that they made the highest rated 3 series equal to the lowest rated 4 series and added 170$ to the price of the 4 series.
My recommendation - find a close out 2011 3900 disc and you will be set for 500-600 after tax.
Capital City keeps a show room stocked with trek.
I like bikes btw.
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Posted on 2/7/12 at 9:32 pm to TigerHam85
it would seem so
Posted on 2/7/12 at 11:12 pm to BayouBengal504
Specialized 29"ers are the bomb. High end Hardrock or low end Rockhopper.
Posted on 2/8/12 at 1:12 am to Mung
Where's the Cannondale love?
I've had one for years, and I'm once again telling myself to get my butt back on it. Hell of a workout.
I've had one for years, and I'm once again telling myself to get my butt back on it. Hell of a workout.
Posted on 2/8/12 at 2:32 am to Boats n Hose
quote:
I can tell you not to get a mongoose from walmarks...about as much experience as I have
Me n you both Posted on 2/8/12 at 9:17 am to Uncle JackD
Up to a budget of around $1500, I'd stick with a Hardtail. After that, go Full Suspension.
I ride a Yeti ASR5.
I ride a Yeti ASR5.
Posted on 2/8/12 at 10:05 am to BayouBengal504
My coworker rides a Salsa and speaks very highly of them
Posted on 2/8/12 at 3:06 pm to MNCscripper
I need to go to a bike shop and take a look is what I'm getting from all this
Posted on 2/9/12 at 2:16 pm to Volt
I just ordered this bike yesterday... awesome riding here in Northwest Arkansas
Cannondale Scalpel 29'r
Cannondale Scalpel 29'r
Posted on 2/9/12 at 3:55 pm to BayouBengal504
Try looking for a used TREK. Amazing bikes for the price.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 8:39 pm to Chatagnier
#1. be sure your new bike is a good fit. Buying something out of craigslist or out of your local want ads that doesn't fit you right is a recipe for failure. That's why buying something from a reputable bike shop is worth the extra bucks. At 5'7", I advise a 17 inch (or "medium") sized bike.
#2. If you're not racing or an aggressive rider, or riding in steep or technical terrain, you don't need disc brakes or full suspension. This will save you a lot of money. Look at the Specialized HardRock - a great bike for the money - $400-600 at most. I had one, recently gave it to my son in Colorado to ride to school and to work.
If you're a big guy or will do long mileage on your bike, consider a 29'er. (There is a HardRock in a 29 inch version). For normal guys doing "normal" bike work, a 26 inch will be fine. But I must say, after riding the last year on a Specialized Rockhopper 29'er with full suspension, when I rode my 26" Raleigh M-40 today, I felt like I was riding a kid's BMX bike.
Hope this helps. Bottom line, do your internet research but don't neglect talking to knowledgable bike-people at your local bike shop.
#2. If you're not racing or an aggressive rider, or riding in steep or technical terrain, you don't need disc brakes or full suspension. This will save you a lot of money. Look at the Specialized HardRock - a great bike for the money - $400-600 at most. I had one, recently gave it to my son in Colorado to ride to school and to work.
If you're a big guy or will do long mileage on your bike, consider a 29'er. (There is a HardRock in a 29 inch version). For normal guys doing "normal" bike work, a 26 inch will be fine. But I must say, after riding the last year on a Specialized Rockhopper 29'er with full suspension, when I rode my 26" Raleigh M-40 today, I felt like I was riding a kid's BMX bike.
Hope this helps. Bottom line, do your internet research but don't neglect talking to knowledgable bike-people at your local bike shop.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 10:20 pm to TheLoupGarou
All bikes are not the same if you are new to bikes... do not look at the brand on the frame look at the components brakes? crank de railers shifters etc... most bike frames are all made in a few plants in china but the quality of the components is much more important.
You can buy a 500 trek or a 5000 trek they are both treks, same goes for every brand the components are key. Stick with a hard tail you dont need a full suspension, I personally like SRAM components vs shimano ck shops for demos that you can test ride try the high end stuff and compare it to the cheeper stuff likes dislikes.
Go to a good shop and get fitted. Fitting is not as important in MTB as in Road biking but it helps to get with someone who knows whats going on. Get involved with local MTB clubs good people usually you can learn a lot go on rides drink beers etc and you will have fun wear a helmet you might do this first many people dont have just one bike you might find a loaner to use see what you think.
MTBR.com will give you good information on anything you want,
You can buy a 500 trek or a 5000 trek they are both treks, same goes for every brand the components are key. Stick with a hard tail you dont need a full suspension, I personally like SRAM components vs shimano ck shops for demos that you can test ride try the high end stuff and compare it to the cheeper stuff likes dislikes.
Go to a good shop and get fitted. Fitting is not as important in MTB as in Road biking but it helps to get with someone who knows whats going on. Get involved with local MTB clubs good people usually you can learn a lot go on rides drink beers etc and you will have fun wear a helmet you might do this first many people dont have just one bike you might find a loaner to use see what you think.
MTBR.com will give you good information on anything you want,
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