Baby's first mountain bike
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Baby's first mountain bike
So, I am 6' 205 and wanting to get into a mountain bike. I don't have a lot of $$$ and am looking to ride trails to get rid of my Covid Pack (weight put on by sitting at home since Feb). I have been watching for $100-$200 bikes and along comes a friend with a 2016 Motobecane 29" wheels, 18" frame Fantom hardtail. Its clean and basically perfect with rockshox with a handle mounted fork lock that appears to work. I have ridden a few bikes but this one made me feel free, I rode as fast as I could and loved every min. Sooooooo, questions: he wants $400 for the bike.
WIll it fit, the calculator says I should have a 19,
is it the right price, should I try and work it or???
Good value helmet and any other riding paraphernalia suggested?
Thanks,
WIll it fit, the calculator says I should have a 19,
is it the right price, should I try and work it or???
Good value helmet and any other riding paraphernalia suggested?
Thanks,
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Good helmet. Value is what you want to pay. As with everything, there is a point where it's a question of diminishing returns. Also: Gloves. Always gloves. They protect against the sun if you get the right ones, and they protect your palms when you fall.
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Price right is hard to guess. But probably not bad. A bike like that is at or over $1000 new, and bikes have been scarce this year.
This being November, consider some lights. It's easy to get caught out after five.
This being November, consider some lights. It's easy to get caught out after five.
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You should be on a large or XL frame. You will feel pretty cramped on this bike on long rides. We used to think riding a smaller frame size made the bike better handling off road. The reality is we ran longer stems and long setback seatposts trying to compensate for a bad fit. Price doesn't matter if it isn't the right size.
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You rode it, it feels good. A friend is selling it, so that de-risks the deal quite a bit. You're ready to go. You really think that some $150 "who's got my miracle?" is hiding around the corner? Stop thinking.
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Originally, I was thinking I would get a wanmart special from CL for 1-200 used. They are a dime a dozen, but then a work collegue started talking about MBing and he is the guy with the Moto. Turns out its like buying a computer, the add-ons just pile on and cheap is an illusion.
He is not pressuring me to buy it at all but he will sell it...
Thanks for your thoughts,
M
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Gravity is a cheap bike... about $1,000 cheaper and has a shorter wheelbase... about 2 inches shorter.
If you like this "MOTOBECANE" buy it. But you should be on a 19-21 inch frame.
But like I say.... if it feels like a good fit, buy it.
If you like this "MOTOBECANE" buy it. But you should be on a 19-21 inch frame.
But like I say.... if it feels like a good fit, buy it.