Need Your Opinion On Which Bike I Should Choose!
08-02-10, 09:33 AM
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Need Your Opinion On Which Bike I Should Choose!
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08-02-10, 06:45 PM
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To place things into perspective, if you look at the pricing range for mtb's, it can go from $300 to $6000 and even higher.
Essentially the bikes you're looking at are in the same price range and pretty much the same setup.
If you really want to be able to ride your bike in whatever, go with a full-suspension bike.
What I found difficult in starting mountain biking 6 years ago, was not knowing what i would really use the bike for.
Would a hardtail suffice? Did I really need dual suspension?
Now I have a Giant Anthem X4 in full suspension and can ride anything short of long drops. With a hardtail, not possible unless maybe I was looking to destroy my back.
Essentially the bikes you're looking at are in the same price range and pretty much the same setup.
If you really want to be able to ride your bike in whatever, go with a full-suspension bike.
What I found difficult in starting mountain biking 6 years ago, was not knowing what i would really use the bike for.
Would a hardtail suffice? Did I really need dual suspension?
Now I have a Giant Anthem X4 in full suspension and can ride anything short of long drops. With a hardtail, not possible unless maybe I was looking to destroy my back.
08-02-10, 08:13 PM
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To place things into perspective, if you look at the pricing range for mtb's, it can go from $300 to $6000 and even higher.
Essentially the bikes you're looking at are in the same price range and pretty much the same setup.
If you really want to be able to ride your bike in whatever, go with a full-suspension bike.
What I found difficult in starting mountain biking 6 years ago, was not knowing what i would really use the bike for.
Would a hardtail suffice? Did I really need dual suspension?
Now I have a Giant Anthem X4 in full suspension and can ride anything short of long drops. With a hardtail, not possible unless maybe I was looking to destroy my back.
Essentially the bikes you're looking at are in the same price range and pretty much the same setup.
If you really want to be able to ride your bike in whatever, go with a full-suspension bike.
What I found difficult in starting mountain biking 6 years ago, was not knowing what i would really use the bike for.
Would a hardtail suffice? Did I really need dual suspension?
Now I have a Giant Anthem X4 in full suspension and can ride anything short of long drops. With a hardtail, not possible unless maybe I was looking to destroy my back.
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I'm just mentionning because if you "want to be able to ride my bike in whatever", then you'll be limited to what a hardtail can do for you.
If you can make it up to $750-1000 look for a one year-old used FS, maybe even a new one at that price. Deore is all you need to get you going.
08-02-10, 08:43 PM
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People tend to take things in differently. What exactly are you going to be doing? When you say you want to take it ANYWHERE, it's easy for us to assume you're talking about jumping off a house roof with it, at which point a hardtail probably isn't the best idea, despite it fitting nicely into your budget. Are you going to be doing some single track? Some regular stuff like roots, bumps, rockbeds, etc? Or do you plan on jumping off of 6 foot launches to get some serious air?
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I definitely understand that.
I'm just mentionning because if you "want to be able to ride my bike in whatever", then you'll be limited to what a hardtail can do for you.
If you can make it up to $750-1000 look for a one year-old used FS, maybe even a new one at that price. Deore is all you need to get you going.
I'm just mentionning because if you "want to be able to ride my bike in whatever", then you'll be limited to what a hardtail can do for you.
If you can make it up to $750-1000 look for a one year-old used FS, maybe even a new one at that price. Deore is all you need to get you going.
1. I'm 5'6-1/2" with an inseam height of 29-1/2" so I should really be on a 17" frame MAX and the only one they had left was an 18" so I notice when I stand over the top bar, I'm barely tall enough...I heard I should have at least two inches.
2. I don't have disc brakes and I took it on some moderate trails today (roots, rocks, bumps, dips, etc) but there were a lot of puddles and I did notice the reduction in braking power. I also notice that the bike makes a lot of noise when I use the front brake. Is this normal? It's like a loud (but not high pitched) squeaking noise. I noticed it when I bought it and it seems to be getting a little worse.
So my main question....Do I keep this '09 4300 with 100mm travel front suspension and better derailleurs, etc. Or should I just opt for the '11 3700 with DISC brakes, 80mm travel, and one step down in quality of derailleurs, etc. and that fits me better.
I'm not planning to do jumping and I'm going to stick to single track and XC but with some aggressive riding in there (higher speed going over obstacles like dips, roots, etc.)
FYI The 3700 disc will cost me an extra $85.
People tend to take things in differently. What exactly are you going to be doing? When you say you want to take it ANYWHERE, it's easy for us to assume you're talking about jumping off a house roof with it, at which point a hardtail probably isn't the best idea, despite it fitting nicely into your budget. Are you going to be doing some single track? Some regular stuff like roots, bumps, rockbeds, etc? Or do you plan on jumping off of 6 foot launches to get some serious air?
Thanks again for all your help guys.
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