Good bike option?
10-11-20, 12:19 PM
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Good bike option?
Hello,
I am currently looking for a new mountain bike. I have a Cannondale trail 5 (size medium) that is too small. I recently completed an adventure race and the bike was very uncomfortable. I took the bike to my local bike shop who said the bike was too small. I tried a Specialized Fuse (size large) which I did like and it fit well. I would like to get a full suspension bike, but don’t really want to spend the $3k+ it would cost. I found a used bike that was custom built on a 2004 Gary Fisher sugar race frame. I have listed the components below. The seem like quality components. The bike looks great, but the forum won’t allow me to post a pic. My question is: is this a good deal for $700. Would I be better off in a new specialize fuse or similar Hardtail. I would definitely ride before I buy, but just looking for knowledgeable opinions. I mostly ride local trails with my teenage sons and also some adventure racing (no hard core mountain bike racing). I am looking for comfort and versatility. Thank you for your time and input!!
I am currently looking for a new mountain bike. I have a Cannondale trail 5 (size medium) that is too small. I recently completed an adventure race and the bike was very uncomfortable. I took the bike to my local bike shop who said the bike was too small. I tried a Specialized Fuse (size large) which I did like and it fit well. I would like to get a full suspension bike, but don’t really want to spend the $3k+ it would cost. I found a used bike that was custom built on a 2004 Gary Fisher sugar race frame. I have listed the components below. The seem like quality components. The bike looks great, but the forum won’t allow me to post a pic. My question is: is this a good deal for $700. Would I be better off in a new specialize fuse or similar Hardtail. I would definitely ride before I buy, but just looking for knowledgeable opinions. I mostly ride local trails with my teenage sons and also some adventure racing (no hard core mountain bike racing). I am looking for comfort and versatility. Thank you for your time and input!!
10-11-20, 12:26 PM
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Hello,
I am currently looking for a new mountain bike. I have a Cannondale trail 5 (size medium) that is too small. I recently completed an adventure race and the bike was very uncomfortable. I took the bike to my local bike shop who said the bike was too small. I tried a Specialized Fuse (size large) which I did like and it fit well. I would like to get a full suspension bike, but don’t really want to spend the $3k+ it would cost. I found a used bike that was custom built on a 2004 Gary Fisher sugar race frame. I have listed the components below. The seem like quality components. The bike looks great, but the forum won’t allow me to post a pic. My question is: is this a good deal for $700. Would I be better off in a new specialize fuse or similar Hardtail. I would definitely ride before I buy, but just looking for knowledgeable opinions. I mostly ride local trails with my teenage sons and also some adventure racing (no hard core mountain bike racing). I am looking for comfort and versatility. Thank you for your time and input!!
I am currently looking for a new mountain bike. I have a Cannondale trail 5 (size medium) that is too small. I recently completed an adventure race and the bike was very uncomfortable. I took the bike to my local bike shop who said the bike was too small. I tried a Specialized Fuse (size large) which I did like and it fit well. I would like to get a full suspension bike, but don’t really want to spend the $3k+ it would cost. I found a used bike that was custom built on a 2004 Gary Fisher sugar race frame. I have listed the components below. The seem like quality components. The bike looks great, but the forum won’t allow me to post a pic. My question is: is this a good deal for $700. Would I be better off in a new specialize fuse or similar Hardtail. I would definitely ride before I buy, but just looking for knowledgeable opinions. I mostly ride local trails with my teenage sons and also some adventure racing (no hard core mountain bike racing). I am looking for comfort and versatility. Thank you for your time and input!!
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10-11-20, 04:41 PM
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Gary Fisher frames break.... when it breaks are you going to be able to move all those obsolete components to a new bike?
10-11-20, 04:58 PM
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Not wanting to get into a frame that is known to break. Also, I was not aware that those are obsolete components. I enjoy riding, but don’t have much knowledge on the quality of these components. I have looked them up online and realize they are on the inexpensive side. That’s exactly why I posted it on this forum. Thank you for the response. That helps and I will probably just pay for a new bike to enjoy and avoid the frustration!
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Another poster in a recent thread mentioned buying Specialized Chisel framesets for himself and his wife --
I was not aware of this model so had to look it up --- i dare say, i was impressed - especially with the bang for the buck --- $1500 starting price if you can find one --- great price for a serious machine !
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sh...hisel/c/chisel
I was not aware of this model so had to look it up --- i dare say, i was impressed - especially with the bang for the buck --- $1500 starting price if you can find one --- great price for a serious machine !
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sh...hisel/c/chisel
10-13-20, 12:20 PM
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Thanks for the response! I have seen the Chisel and agree that it is a heck of a bike for the price. Ultimately, I went with the Epic Evo full suspension bike. A little more than I had intended to spend, but I think it will be worth it! Thanks again!
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Could you start another thread and tell us about the race?
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what would you like to know about the race? It was my first adventure race - had a great time. Involved trail running, mountain biking and kayaking. Took approx 6 hours. It had some “challenges” along the way, such as rappelling, cliff jump into the river, orienteering, etc...will definitely be looking to do more adventure races in the future.
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Just write it up! People write whole magazine articles and get paid with less material than that
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