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09-07-09, 07:14 PM
Aloha,
I'm shopping around for an entry level mountain bike to commute to/from work ( 26 miles rt), and ride offroad with my son on the weekends.
Price is a factor ($300-700). Main features I'm looking for are disc brakes and front suspension. Problem is I'm 5'9" and built like a gorilla. (73" wingspan vs a 30" inseam)
Bikes I've tried (size Small or less than 17") that leave 1-2" of clearance make the cockpit feel crampt, and the boys are resting on the top tube on Medium+ frames, and on my son's 17 inch bike.
Local dealers carry GT, Gary Fisher, Trek, Specialized, Kona, Giant, Cannondale, Raliegh, & Schwin
Any suggestions on bikes or set-up to help me out would be much appreciated.
Thanks, FDS
I'm shopping around for an entry level mountain bike to commute to/from work ( 26 miles rt), and ride offroad with my son on the weekends.
Price is a factor ($300-700). Main features I'm looking for are disc brakes and front suspension. Problem is I'm 5'9" and built like a gorilla. (73" wingspan vs a 30" inseam)
Bikes I've tried (size Small or less than 17") that leave 1-2" of clearance make the cockpit feel crampt, and the boys are resting on the top tube on Medium+ frames, and on my son's 17 inch bike.
Local dealers carry GT, Gary Fisher, Trek, Specialized, Kona, Giant, Cannondale, Raliegh, & Schwin
Any suggestions on bikes or set-up to help me out would be much appreciated.
Thanks, FDS