I need a 29er and some help with forks.
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I need a 29er and some help with forks.
Wanting a 29er front suspension for riding up and down a rough mountain road and paths full of fist-sized rocks. More rock than dirt. I ride almost exclusively on the street right now.
I don't want to race, jump or become a youtube star. Just be fairly comfy, stable and get some exercise on a reasonably sturdy bike. If it works out, it will be an almost daily ride.
I am 5'10" weigh about 150, a and may have up to 10-15lbs. on my back on the way down.
I really only ride on the street right now, I've tried the above roads on a fully rigid 26er and it was near impossible for me, the shaking, bouncing and out-of-control feeling. No surprise.
Looking at REI's ~$1K bikes. Would pay up to $1500, if need be. Feel like I should be focused more on the shock's qualities right now, but not sure what to look for. I assume overall geometry is another thing that can greatly effect stability. Being stable at slow to moderate speeds is my main concern.
Thanks for any guidance.
I don't want to race, jump or become a youtube star. Just be fairly comfy, stable and get some exercise on a reasonably sturdy bike. If it works out, it will be an almost daily ride.
I am 5'10" weigh about 150, a and may have up to 10-15lbs. on my back on the way down.
I really only ride on the street right now, I've tried the above roads on a fully rigid 26er and it was near impossible for me, the shaking, bouncing and out-of-control feeling. No surprise.
Looking at REI's ~$1K bikes. Would pay up to $1500, if need be. Feel like I should be focused more on the shock's qualities right now, but not sure what to look for. I assume overall geometry is another thing that can greatly effect stability. Being stable at slow to moderate speeds is my main concern.
Thanks for any guidance.
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I actually work in North Cali for part of the year, caretaking on a ranch. This will be to keep from riding an ATV or drivng my truck around so much. A MTB is also my only way to keep cycling regularly while there, lost a lot of my abilities last year. Not all of the ride is that rough, but way more of it than I want to walk a bike on regularly.
I walk the trails some and tried to smooth them a bit gradually, but new rocks come down off of the sides regularly and it's really just more rocks underneath. going to be a fact of life there.
I walk the trails some and tried to smooth them a bit gradually, but new rocks come down off of the sides regularly and it's really just more rocks underneath. going to be a fact of life there.
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Most large bike companies have geared 29er hardtails in that price range. I do not think some stand out more than others that much, though I would want at least a TORA or Manitou Drake for suspension, and avoid the dart3 that come son lower end bikes.
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the gary fisher's look nice,
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