buy a crap bike first???
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buy a crap bike first???
im a noob. should i buy xmart (or at least rock-bottom entry level at a LBS) before investing in a good solid mtb?
some of you have probably read about how im in the market for a new mtb. right now i ride an old GT and my brother's mongoose, but i want a good bike to learn and develop my skills.
i was thinking of buying a higher-low-end/lower-midrange bike that i could grow into, but my brother said to buy a crap bike first, cuz ill probably end up totalling a bike in the process of learning to ride. this advice holds some water, too, cuz he ruined two frames while he was learning, but i was wondering what y'all have to say about it............
some of you have probably read about how im in the market for a new mtb. right now i ride an old GT and my brother's mongoose, but i want a good bike to learn and develop my skills.
i was thinking of buying a higher-low-end/lower-midrange bike that i could grow into, but my brother said to buy a crap bike first, cuz ill probably end up totalling a bike in the process of learning to ride. this advice holds some water, too, cuz he ruined two frames while he was learning, but i was wondering what y'all have to say about it............
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If you think you'll ride it, buy the best you can afford. If you're not yet sure if this is your sport, buy entry level, something like a Specialized Hardrock, GT avalanche, Trek 4300, or Giant Rincon.
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Do not buy a x-mart bike!!!1!11!!!!1
And how did your brother manage to ruin two frames while learning??
Edit: If they were x-mart bikes... no need to explain.
And how did your brother manage to ruin two frames while learning??
Edit: If they were x-mart bikes... no need to explain.
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Go with a low lever bike. (Entry level) Becuase you do want a X-mart bike that will break down on you all the time. Make sure its a hardtail, you can develop good skills.
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Originally Posted by R. Danneskjöld
Unless they carry Specialized, Trek, Giant, Jamis or Crackandfail.
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Dude, look for the best bike you can afford, then buy the one that's a little more... you'll love the decision!
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Don't most mart bikes have stickers that say not to ride them off road (or something to that effect)? Buying crap probably won't encourage you to ride and could get you hurt in some situations.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Smashy
I'd recommend a Jamis Durango 2.0
.....lol .. looks like people are very much against the idea in the original post. I guess I'll take that as a hint and forget about the advice I received. lol
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Way to go gang. The poor OP is going to read all these brands to avoid, think they are crap and land up buying a Magna dual suspension.
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Way to go gang. The poor OP is going to read all these brands to avoid, think they are crap and land up buying a Magna dual suspension.
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Assume you will enjoy it, and buy something nice. Accidents will happen on whatever you buy, but chances of totalling it are slim. You can always replace what has busted.
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Originally Posted by Audiophile121
im a noob. should i buy xmart (or at least rock-bottom entry level at a LBS) before investing in a good solid mtb?
some of you have probably read about how im in the market for a new mtb. right now i ride an old GT and my brother's mongoose, but i want a good bike to learn and develop my skills.
i was thinking of buying a higher-low-end/lower-midrange bike that i could grow into, but my brother said to buy a crap bike first, cuz ill probably end up totalling a bike in the process of learning to ride. this advice holds some water, too, cuz he ruined two frames while he was learning, but i was wondering what y'all have to say about it............
some of you have probably read about how im in the market for a new mtb. right now i ride an old GT and my brother's mongoose, but i want a good bike to learn and develop my skills.
i was thinking of buying a higher-low-end/lower-midrange bike that i could grow into, but my brother said to buy a crap bike first, cuz ill probably end up totalling a bike in the process of learning to ride. this advice holds some water, too, cuz he ruined two frames while he was learning, but i was wondering what y'all have to say about it............
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People that are new like him don't usually know what tolook for, or know if they're getting a deal or not used.
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People that are new like him don't usually know what tolook for, or know if they're getting a deal or not used.
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Originally Posted by mcoine
well put, junkyard..
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Originally Posted by roccobike
Way to go gang. The poor OP is going to read all these brands to avoid, think they are crap and land up buying a Magna dual suspension.
The more I think about this thread, the more I realize that I should've seen that advice for what it was: ********.
Sucky advice sucks!
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Originally Posted by barba
Don't most mart bikes have stickers that say not to ride them off road (or something to that effect)?
Anyway for what you pay for one of those cheapie bikes (BTW, why do people say "x-mart"--is that to be curtious to Wal-Mart?) you could buy one of the older used steel frame bikes. I think it's definitely good to learn off a less expensive bike, unless you have a giant budget.
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Originally Posted by uphillbiker
Is that really true? I've never heard that before, but that is hilarious--tells you how much they probably suck at doing what they imitate and how much is just looks. Why full suspension with aluminum frames? We'll probably see versions with fake disk brakes pretty soon.
Anyway for what you pay for one of those cheapie bikes (BTW, why do people say "x-mart"--is that to be curtious to Wal-Mart?) you could buy one of the older used steel frame bikes. I think it's definitely good to learn off a less expensive bike, unless you have a giant budget.
Anyway for what you pay for one of those cheapie bikes (BTW, why do people say "x-mart"--is that to be curtious to Wal-Mart?) you could buy one of the older used steel frame bikes. I think it's definitely good to learn off a less expensive bike, unless you have a giant budget.
I don't get it ... I'm not into FS rides, but why would an alu frame be unwise for FS rigs? (Or am I just reading that wrong?)
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Originally Posted by uphillbiker
Why full suspension with aluminum frames? We'll probably see versions with fake disk brakes pretty soon.
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Originally Posted by uphillbiker
Is that really true? I've never heard that before, but that is hilarious--tells you how much they probably suck at doing what they imitate and how much is just looks. Why full suspension with aluminum frames? We'll probably see versions with fake disk brakes pretty soon.
Anyway for what you pay for one of those cheapie bikes (BTW, why do people say "x-mart"--is that to be curtious to Wal-Mart?) you could buy one of the older used steel frame bikes. I think it's definitely good to learn off a less expensive bike, unless you have a giant budget.
Anyway for what you pay for one of those cheapie bikes (BTW, why do people say "x-mart"--is that to be curtious to Wal-Mart?) you could buy one of the older used steel frame bikes. I think it's definitely good to learn off a less expensive bike, unless you have a giant budget.
I wouldn't recommend maxing out your budget for your first bike though, not because you'll break it but just because of the expense. You want to spend enough to where the bike isn't just a pile of crap, but not so much that if you decide to quit you're out a buttload of money.
If you've been riding other people's bikes for a while and have some experience, you're probably farther past the newbie stage than you think. I'd recommend a High entry level hardtail. not the bottom rung of any LBS but like the 2nd or 3rd or 4th step up from the bottom. However, the more you spend the better they get, so if you're pretty sure you're gonna stick to it, go ahead and learn on a nice bike.
In the grand scheme of things bikes aren't that expensive. My dad just blew $12,000 on quads for summer riding. Plus a $1800 trailer to haul them, and i dunno what he spends in gas hauling them and driving them. I tried to tell him that for about 1/4 of that cost he could have bought the whole family good entry level bikes to ride.