Mountain Biking - Lite Full Suspension Under $1800???

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CAMEL TOE
02-25-05, 01:10 AM
hello totally new to forums,from what i've read so far there is some serious learning to be learned!!! im interested in getten back into mountain biking(cross country) and im looking for a good "lite" full suspension bike for under $1800. i've been looking at kona,cannaodale,and yeti. please help-thanx!!

Raiyn
02-25-05, 01:12 AM
hello totally new to forums,from what i've read so far there is some serious learning to be learned!!! im interested in getten back into mountain biking(cross country) and im looking for a good "lite" full suspension bike for under $1800. i've been looking at kona,cannaodale,and yeti. please help-thanx!!
Lite as in lightweight?
phantomcow2
02-25-05, 06:50 AM
Lite as in lightweight?
I think so

a2psyklnut
02-25-05, 06:58 AM
As far as XC Race bikes that are light, Cannondale should definately be considered. Yeti's are nice but you'll be hard pressed to keep the cost under $1,800.

Kona's tend to be heavier, albeit stronger.

I would definately put SPECIALIZED on your list.
phantomcow2
02-25-05, 07:09 AM
If you go hardtail it will be much easier to go lighter.
Original 6
02-25-05, 07:47 AM
I own a Kona and love it. They make great bikes. This is the lightweight Kona FS bike available under $1,800.00. Kona Kikapu Deluxe (http://konaworld.com/shopping_cart/FrontEnd/Products/product_detail.aspx?productid=95&parentid=182) It's a great bike but I agree with a2psyklnut, Kona's aren't the lightest bikes out there.
sparks_219
02-25-05, 08:35 AM
hello totally new to forums,from what i've read so far there is some serious learning to be learned!!! im interested in getten back into mountain biking(cross country) and im looking for a good "lite" full suspension bike for under $1800. i've been looking at kona,cannaodale,and yeti. please help-thanx!!

Look into a Rocky Mountain Element or Specialized Epic. Both are excellent machines designed for cross country.
CAMEL TOE
02-25-05, 08:59 AM
yeah im looking for a lite weight bike with a decent full suspension. i have to say i liked the yeti 575 the best but it was out of my price range, i havent checked out the specialized epic or the kona deluxe kikapu-a very reputable shop in atlanta highly recommended the delux kikapu,he said it was light. i know a hard tail would be alot lighter than a full suspension but i've never owned a full suspension and would like to try one- any other suggestions? thanx