Which mountain bike for general trail and singletrack?
07-22-10, 05:37 PM
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Which mountain bike for general trail and singletrack?
Looking for some seasoned riders to give me their opinion on which of these bikes are best for me and my girl who are just getting started in mountain biking. The trails by my house are rated as easy and moderate with some singletracks (not sure if any of that matters)
Anyway thanks again
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...7_20000_400308
https://bikebarn.com/product/speciali...ka-57545-1.htm
https://bikebarn.com/product/trek-skye-57852-1.htm
Anyway thanks again
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...7_20000_400308
https://bikebarn.com/product/speciali...ka-57545-1.htm
https://bikebarn.com/product/trek-skye-57852-1.htm
07-22-10, 06:19 PM
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Out of those, I'd go for the Myka. The Trek doesn't really look like much of a mountain bike. Step through frames aren't usually as strong as regular frames, and it also only has 63mm travel up front. And the Myka is a lot nicer than the Fuji. However, I wouldn't limit myself to looking at just one bike, nor would I limit myself to only looking at women's bikes. All my mountain bikes are men's bikes, and it wasn't because I didn't test ride any women's bikes.
07-22-10, 06:39 PM
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If you are dead set on those three the Specialized Myka has the best mix of components. But for that price have you been to your lbs to see what they have??? It is one thing to buy from a online retailer if know what size and frame geometry you need but for beginners there is no substitute for the expertise of your lbs for free drivetrain adjustments and initial fitting and setup for a bike you will keep on riding over and over and over.
For a ladies bike maybe look to a KHS dealer . I bought my wife a KHS Alite 500 from my lbs with disc brakes and she loves her bike and says it fits very well and enjoys riding it. There is alot to say for that.
Good luck.
For a ladies bike maybe look to a KHS dealer . I bought my wife a KHS Alite 500 from my lbs with disc brakes and she loves her bike and says it fits very well and enjoys riding it. There is alot to say for that.
Good luck.
07-23-10, 07:18 AM
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A note about that SR Suntour M2000 fork on the Fuji: Maybe you won't abuse it like I did, but I destroyed that model fork in short order when I started riding trails. Though, to be honest, I'm a better rider now, so it might have fared better with a rider who wasn't such a hack.
07-23-10, 12:52 PM
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I like the looks of the Fuji, it matches your hair.....that of course is a joke.
You choose three good names and decent starter bikes. Specialized is the best techno choice.
You choose three good names and decent starter bikes. Specialized is the best techno choice.
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