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Old 09-26-22, 07:09 PM
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And I no longer have a bike (not really bad news)

So I had the Trek Roscoe 6. Called Suntour and did the fork upgrade (had a gift certificate for Scheels and so it was actually free to go with their air fork) not a huge upgrade....but free so. I found out my local hiking store has bikes, they are just in the back. So I guess I have a LBS. Anyway, the GF was picking my bike up from Scheels and decided to take it for a test ride. I got home and she tells me I'm going to need to buy another bike since the Roscoe is now hers. While talking to the LBS, they said they have GT, Cannondale, Specialized, and Scott. Scheels has the Trek Roscoe 7 for 1849, I'm trying to come in under that. I'm looking hard at a GT Avalance Expert which my LBS has for 1375 dollas. 1x12 drive train, Rockshox Recon Silver. Honestly all I think I would need is better pedals and a dropper, but I know guys have a LOT more exp than me. So I'm open to opinions.

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Buy pedals instead of peddles
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Old 09-27-22, 06:13 AM
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Buy pedals instead of peddles
There you go, I fixed my spelling error. Any opinions on the actual topic?
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Haven't shopped for a bike in over a decade, but from what I have read on this site, seems you might be replacing part(s) of it the GT to obtain better shifting: SRAM SX Eagle shifting - fix or upgrade? - Bike Forums

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The new Roscoe moved up market a step. It is a better frame than your old one. (The 6 is still the same-old.) They also updated the frame geometry so you might find it fits a little differently. The components are nothing special, but all present and good enough to go ride hard. No SX on the 23, it's got Deore.

The GT is pretty much the same as your old bike.
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Originally Posted by Darth Lefty
The new Roscoe moved up market a step. It is a better frame than your old one. (The 6 is still the same-old.) They also updated the frame geometry so you might find it fits a little differently. The components are nothing special, but all present and good enough to go ride hard. No SX on the 23, it's got Deore.

The GT is pretty much the same as your old bike.

I thought the Roscoe was a plus size tire bike - Deore is a pleasant step up
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Originally Posted by n2t
S GF was picking my bike up from Scheels and decided to take it for a test ride. I got home and she tells me I'm going to need to buy another bike since the Roscoe is now hers. .

Sounds like you're winning all the way around ! (Even if it feels expensive for now )
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Originally Posted by DMC707
I thought the Roscoe was a plus size tire bike - Deore is a pleasant step up
18-21 was a 27.5+ tire, 1x build on X-Caliber frame. Roscoe 6 still is

22+, 7 and up is a new frame for 29x2.5 tires, newest new geometry
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And I'm still trying to get my wife interested in cycling...
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If you like that bike, it’s yours. She can get her own if she’s serious.
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Originally Posted by DMC707
Sounds like you're winning all the way around ! (Even if it feels expensive for now )
Oh 100%. I love the fact that she's active and we do a lot of outdoor activities together. We both had crap bikes and the upgrade was worth it. I should have probably added a smiley.
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Originally Posted by Darth Lefty
18-21 was a 27.5+ tire, 1x build on X-Caliber frame. Roscoe 6 still is

22+, 7 and up is a new frame for 29x2.5 tires, newest new geometry
It is, but I'm a VERY new rider coming off Bikesdirect full suspension stuff that was sub 500 dollars. I'm 43, don't bounce and am not going to be going too crazy. That said, I live on dirt roads with soft pack, near some trails with roots and rocks. Tried a full rigid and don't think that's quite what I want. I'm also 5'6. Probably a me thing, but 27.5s feel good to me where 29s always feel tall.
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Old 09-27-22, 05:26 PM
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And I'm still trying to get my wife interested in cycling...
This has happened with kayaks, hunting rifles, bikes and snake breeding projects. She tends to watch me go through the trial and error process then jump in and snag the rewards, lol.
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Originally Posted by rosefarts
If you like that bike, it’s yours. She can get her own if she’s serious.
Nah, it's not like that. This is kinda our relationship. It's all in good fun and funds are shared. I stole her poodle as my hunting dog the last few trips out, worth about three grand. I needed a bird dog. It's fair
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Originally Posted by n2t
Nah, it's not like that. This is kinda our relationship. It's all in good fun and funds are shared. I stole her poodle as my hunting dog the last few trips out, worth about three grand. I needed a bird dog. It's fair
Every once in a while I see a successful bird hunter with a poodle. Pretty uncommon but as long as you don’t have to yell a silly name around other people it might work.

The pudlpointer seems like a decent possibility. I grew up with Visla’s and currently have the most spoiled GSP you’ve ever seen.

I still have fond memories of heading into a field or tree line where a group with a lab or golden had just been and still finding several more birds along the way.
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Every once in a while I see a successful bird hunter with a poodle. Pretty uncommon but as long as you don’t have to yell a silly name around other people it might work.

The pudlpointer seems like a decent possibility. I grew up with Visla’s and currently have the most spoiled GSP you’ve ever seen.

I still have fond memories of heading into a field or tree line where a group with a lab or golden had just been and still finding several more birds along the way.
Actually I had previously hunted with a Vizsla for 12 years. A couple weeks ago a tumor burst in his chest and we lost him. But he had a high quality of life up until his last day and I can't complain about that. He was an amazing bird dog and life long companion.

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Originally Posted by Darth Lefty
The new Roscoe moved up market a step. It is a better frame than your old one. (The 6 is still the same-old.) They also updated the frame geometry so you might find it fits a little differently. The components are nothing special, but all present and good enough to go ride hard. No SX on the 23, it's got Deore.

The GT is pretty much the same as your old bike.
When you say my old bike, do you mean the Roscoe, which I'm fine with, or the Bikes Direct thing that will probably kill me on a 6" drop? The GT comes with a 1x12, Rockshox Judy silver and that seems pretty decent for my needs, is there a reason to avoid them?
My LBS has suggested a Canondale Trail SE, GT Avalanche Expert or Scott Scale or Aspect. I'm leaning GT but I'm not familiar with any of these brands.
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Originally Posted by n2t
It is, but I'm a VERY new rider coming off Bikesdirect full suspension stuff that was sub 500 dollars. I'm 43, don't bounce and am not going to be going too crazy. That said, I live on dirt roads with soft pack, near some trails with roots and rocks. Tried a full rigid and don't think that's quite what I want. I'm also 5'6. Probably a me thing, but 27.5s feel good to me where 29s always feel tall.
Your height has nothing to do with it. I'm much taller and even though I grew up on 26inchers I fell in love with the 27.5. 29ers always felt too tall and uncomely. Some beautiful scenery in your pics. Nice
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Originally Posted by Milton Keynes
And I'm still trying to get my wife interested in cycling...
I have 0 complaints. Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, she's there. And she isn't tagging along. She does her own skinning and can debone and pack out her own animals. She isn't great with math so I do the reloading. But she helps cast bullets and we are always challenging each other with new recipes. Figured it's time we got something nicer than 400 dollar bikes and if she wants the Roscoe, I'll find something to keep up
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There are really too many steps in bike quality, they slice the baloney pretty fine. The GT is pretty much like your old Roscoe.
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Originally Posted by Darth Lefty
There are really too many steps in bike quality, they slice the baloney pretty fine. The GT is pretty much like your old Roscoe.
Oh I'm ok with that then. The Roscoe wasn't bad only the GT comes with better forks. If they can both handle light trail duty I'm going to be good go for a long time. I'm not going from a guy who hasn't ridden in years to 4' drops, I will get along quite fine with something in the Roscoe 6 range. The big thing now is to get out and put on miles. Will be a great way to get back in the woods this hunting season as well.
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