New Spring Bike Which do i go with
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New Spring Bike Which do i go with
Getting a new bike in the spring i dont have a huge budget but willing to go out of my comfort zone for the right bike. Paved bike trails, sidewalks and paved roads are what im riding on but i want really good brakes as i had a crash that kind of shook my faith in biking. Im looking at Norco XFR 3 or Specalized Chisel Chomp/Rockhopper Expert 29 and would love to get some more opinions on them before i commit to which one im going to get in spring.
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shadowsspy.....is there a reason/need for a suspension fork?
For your intended use(s) I would suggest an un-suspended bike. You're better off putting that money towards better components or accessories. You'll get a better bike, lighter and less maintenance.
For stopping power disc's work great but there's also nothing wrong with rim brakes with good pads. It also depends on properly setting up whatever type of brakes you go with.
It's getting harder to find bikes these days so it may be a factor in what you end up with....
For your intended use(s) I would suggest an un-suspended bike. You're better off putting that money towards better components or accessories. You'll get a better bike, lighter and less maintenance.
For stopping power disc's work great but there's also nothing wrong with rim brakes with good pads. It also depends on properly setting up whatever type of brakes you go with.
It's getting harder to find bikes these days so it may be a factor in what you end up with....
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Getting a new bike in the spring i dont have a huge budget but willing to go out of my comfort zone for the right bike. Paved bike trails, sidewalks and paved roads are what im riding on but i want really good brakes as i had a crash that kind of shook my faith in biking. Im looking at Norco XFR 3 or Specalized Chisel Chomp/Rockhopper Expert 29 and would love to get some more opinions on them before i commit to which one im going to get in spring.
Speedway2 also gives you something essential to consider/weigh, given the kind of terrain you ride and expect to ride; and, speaking of weight, note that a lighter bike will or should always be easier to control and stop. Unless you're going up and off those sidewalks a lot, in which case, the suspension will/can be a big plus, the forks on these bikes may only or mostly contribute weight you don't need. And lastly on weight, I would expect that lighter weight is one of the advantages of the premium you'd be paying for superior components on the Rockhopper. Finally, but only parenthetically, color is critical, and the options on neither bike moved me , which would make me keep looking. Enjoy the shopping and your eventual choice.
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