Need help deciding.
07-08-19, 09:50 AM
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Need help deciding.
I have a dilema, looking into buying a bike, mi dilema is I lookt at a kona heihei trail at my local shop for $2300 even though it has an entry leve shock with 140mm travel, not sure if is a good deal, or should I go for the trek ex 8 or Santa Cruz 5010 for 1100 to 1200 more? The other thing is am trying to stay around the 3000 range, any suggestions? I have a hardtail gt, and most of my riding is with friends, am 46 years old and 5, 8, I want to be able to climb better, I don't have to many problems going down. Also does anyone knows of a very good deal out there, and which shops online are good to shop at? In case I can't find what I want local. Thanks in advance.
07-08-19, 09:59 AM
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Regarding the Kona Hei Hei..... I wouldn't refer to Rocshock FS 140mm "entry level"
You need to decide what your riding style and terrain is. XC, Trail, Enduro, Downhill.
That bike looks like Enduro-AllMountain to me.
You need to decide what your riding style and terrain is. XC, Trail, Enduro, Downhill.
That bike looks like Enduro-AllMountain to me.
07-08-19, 10:06 PM
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OP, as mentioned, what type of trails are you riding? Where you located? Imo, 130-140 travel is the gateway to fun if you only have one full squish.
