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PancakePete
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Whats a good mountain bike and what do you ride, etc.
Thanks For the help !
Thanks For the help !
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- Brigantine, NJ
Ellsworth!
The only thing worse than the FX-1 mafia is the Ellsworth mafia!!!
The only thing worse than the FX-1 mafia is the Ellsworth mafia!!!
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PancakePete
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Thanks JD, checking them out now. !
- Location
- Brigantine, NJ
Gordon (Flash) and Carl (wavehog) ride Moments and I have an ID. They're really nice bikes. 6" of suspension travel and less 28lbs with Maverick fork.
It all depends on what you plan on riding- downhills, trail riding, mainly road riding, etc. etc. If you are into the jumps and crazy stuff, which I am sure you are, you'll want a full suspension bike. If you are just trail riding and not doing any major jumps, then stick with a hardtail.
I ride on dirt trails and do some occasional road riding. I own a Trek, and I absolutely love it. I only paid $400 for it, and it's a darn good bike. Fun and handles well.
For full suspension bikes, I'd say go with a Specialized or a Kona. If you want to pay bigger bucks and get a truly hardcore all-mountain, go with a Foes or some of the higher range Specialized or Treks.
Mine is a Trek 4300, and the only thing I changed on it was the rear tire and the seat. The Bontrager seat is a POS, and the tires suck for dirt riding. I swapped out the tire with a Panaracer FireXC Pro, and it digs and climbs great. It has V Brakes, but to be honest, I like them better than the discs. I don't do a lot of wet riding, so my brakes don't get coated in mud/water that often.
The great thing about Treks are the affordable price and quality workmanship. THe bike is put together real well, and is damn solid. The frame is light and tough- I beat on it pretty good. My buddy has a Giant, and I honestly think it isn't put together as well as my bike. His crank has fallen apart and it rattles and makes noise- and his is newer than mine! The Trek is still quiet and makes not a creak!
I'd say get a lower end bike first until you decide you want to get serious. THen just buy an additional bike but keep your beater.
I ride on dirt trails and do some occasional road riding. I own a Trek, and I absolutely love it. I only paid $400 for it, and it's a darn good bike. Fun and handles well.
For full suspension bikes, I'd say go with a Specialized or a Kona. If you want to pay bigger bucks and get a truly hardcore all-mountain, go with a Foes or some of the higher range Specialized or Treks.
Mine is a Trek 4300, and the only thing I changed on it was the rear tire and the seat. The Bontrager seat is a POS, and the tires suck for dirt riding. I swapped out the tire with a Panaracer FireXC Pro, and it digs and climbs great. It has V Brakes, but to be honest, I like them better than the discs. I don't do a lot of wet riding, so my brakes don't get coated in mud/water that often.
The great thing about Treks are the affordable price and quality workmanship. THe bike is put together real well, and is damn solid. The frame is light and tough- I beat on it pretty good. My buddy has a Giant, and I honestly think it isn't put together as well as my bike. His crank has fallen apart and it rattles and makes noise- and his is newer than mine! The Trek is still quiet and makes not a creak!
I'd say get a lower end bike first until you decide you want to get serious. THen just buy an additional bike but keep your beater.
Big Kahuna
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- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
It all depends on what you want to do. Cross County, Downhill, All Mountain (enduro), or jumping.......
I would look at the Trek Fuels, Specialized Epic's, Older Gary Fisher Sugars. They have several different levels depending on components. Look for one that weighs no more than 26 lbs. (These are cross country rigs.)
Another option is a good steal hardtail, but these are getting harder to find.
with MTB's, it truly is a "you get what you pay for"
I would look at the Trek Fuels, Specialized Epic's, Older Gary Fisher Sugars. They have several different levels depending on components. Look for one that weighs no more than 26 lbs. (These are cross country rigs.)
Another option is a good steal hardtail, but these are getting harder to find.
with MTB's, it truly is a "you get what you pay for"
- Location
- So. IL
Really look into what you are going to do with the bike. I had all of these plans to go riding but TIME will not allow me to do that. So I started with a $100 bike (pawn shop) and glad that I did. I don't have a lot of money invested in a full suspension MB that I ride in town as a commuter. I would be a lot better off with a road bike since that is basically what my bike has seen. But I can't get ride of the suspension for my little boy he rides in this and the suspension helps for when I do take him down the steps at city hall... LOL
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w-nut
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- Location
- christchurch new zealand
all good advice , i have a Specialized Epic and its a great for cross country and general riding . but at the moment for some reason i realy wont one off these http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/blurlt/
Big Kahuna
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- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Really look into what you are going to do with the bike. I had all of these plans to go riding but TIME will not allow me to do that. So I started with a $100 bike (pawn shop) and glad that I did. I don't have a lot of money invested in a full suspension MB that I ride in town as a commuter. I would be a lot better off with a road bike since that is basically what my bike has seen. But I can't get ride of the suspension for my little boy he rides in this and the suspension helps for when I do take him down the steps at city hall... LOL
Road bikes suck for just tooling around. I have 3 bikes, Gary Fisher Full Suspension - I ride this in the woods only. Kona Ku - Alum hardtail, I use this around the neighborhood to pull Izzy in her trailer, some woods. Blue NX7 Carbon Road Bike - Roads only.... Not very comfortable if you were just tooling around.
Stick with the MTB, just put some slicks on it or semi-knobs on it for better road traction
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Glad to know I am not the only one!
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PancakePete
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Thank you for the advice. I like alot of bikes and spent hours last night looking at stuff that went up to 9k. HOLY...
I would use the bike for everything, from riding with the wife when she runs 5 miles every day after work. To ripping the trails with the Fx1 Mafia ! and a bunch of heads from here. I would use it for everything. so I think full suspension would be me, because Im sure I am going to try and flip something... lol
mfg:
Thank you guys. I like the Ellsworth and Treks so far.
Not fan of Cannodale.
Still need to look at Santacruz and Rocky mountain and a couple others.
JD, where did you guys get your Ellsworths ?
I gunna stop at a couple places and see Prices.
I got a buddy that owns a shop.:icon16:
I would use the bike for everything, from riding with the wife when she runs 5 miles every day after work. To ripping the trails with the Fx1 Mafia ! and a bunch of heads from here. I would use it for everything. so I think full suspension would be me, because Im sure I am going to try and flip something... lol
mfg:Thank you guys. I like the Ellsworth and Treks so far.
Not fan of Cannodale.
Still need to look at Santacruz and Rocky mountain and a couple others.
JD, where did you guys get your Ellsworths ?
I gunna stop at a couple places and see Prices.
I got a buddy that owns a shop.:icon16:
Big Kahuna
Administrator
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
this is getting to be prime season to buy, find a 2008 model, they will be marking them down. The new Trek EX series look really good, would be good for your area.....
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PancakePete
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You mean the Fuel EX models ?
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain_full_suspension/fuel_ex/fuelex55/
yamaslut
kill it
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- Daytona Beach, Florida
Cannondales are made in the USA.... :Banane09:
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PancakePete
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I was looking at the Ellsworth. they are too. and look beefy :smile:
yamaslut
kill it
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
cool, I used to never think about that, but not anymore. I always try to buy American now
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PancakePete
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I buy american stuff besides cars.. Because they rob you blind.
I have gotten on more than one occasion Ford, and chevy, gmc
trying to rip me a new a-hole looking for a car. then got twice as
much car from toyota/honda.
Hate to be like that, but i cant afford to get robbed.
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yamaslut
kill it
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
I buy american stuff besides cars.. Because they rob you blind.
I have gotten on more than one occasion Ford, and chevy, gmc
trying to rip me a new a-hole looking for a car. then got twice as
much car from toyota/honda.
Hate to be like that, but i cant afford to get robbed.
yeah, i don't do American cars either... too bad we can't make a decent car
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PancakePete
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PLenty of decent cars, just not decent prices or decent people selling them.
Toyota Guys accross street from ford and they americans with american familys.. and when we go in there, i have asked to deal with the guy that has the youngest child or new born... lol so he get the commision.