What Should I Buy?
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What Should I Buy?
First of all, I can't post this on any other forum because I really don't know what to ask for. Here's my request. I'm a casual rider from Pennsylvania, 58 years old and too old for radical play on a bike. I do both off road and street riding with my old Schwinn (High Plains...Made In The USA) but it's old...probably late 80's early 90's. I'd like a suspension bike but don't know whether I should get full or just front. I like the looks of the Gary Fisher models. The Level Betty and Joshua designs, but know nothing about them. Somebody said the Level Betty is a tricked out Kmart bike...meaning cheap.
Any bike I'd buy here would have to be shipped.
What do you all think and any suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks.
Ray Bayer
Any bike I'd buy here would have to be shipped.
What do you all think and any suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks.
Ray Bayer
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Trust me, you're never too old for that .
Despite my personal prejudice toward full suspension, most on here will recommend just front suspension and not without good reason. Mainly, because you will get a better bike with a higher-quality parts mix for the money spent (did I just say that?).
The Joshua and Level Betty were fine bikes for their time and were much more than X-mart bikes. I think people tell you that because of their Y-frame's resemblance to so many of the big-box cheapies out today. If you decide you're really set on the idea of full suspension, though, I'd look toward a well-taken-care of older Specialized FSR. The FSR design is efficient and timeless.
Despite my personal prejudice toward full suspension, most on here will recommend just front suspension and not without good reason. Mainly, because you will get a better bike with a higher-quality parts mix for the money spent (did I just say that?).
The Joshua and Level Betty were fine bikes for their time and were much more than X-mart bikes. I think people tell you that because of their Y-frame's resemblance to so many of the big-box cheapies out today. If you decide you're really set on the idea of full suspension, though, I'd look toward a well-taken-care of older Specialized FSR. The FSR design is efficient and timeless.
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https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...r/navigator30/
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/...le/2307/32169/
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...sid=09Carmel26
https://fisherbikes.com/bike/model/tiburon
There is a few to look at , my father rides the giant suede DX and loves it. Say it takes all the body stress out of riding compared to his old bike wich was a schwinn.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/...le/2307/32169/
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...sid=09Carmel26
https://fisherbikes.com/bike/model/tiburon
There is a few to look at , my father rides the giant suede DX and loves it. Say it takes all the body stress out of riding compared to his old bike wich was a schwinn.
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Thanks for the input. I initially was looking for a front suspension and then these 2 Gary Fisher models popped up. The Level Betty is being sold for $500 and is in great condition with upgrades. I'll look at the
Specialized FSR for sure.
Any other suggestions for a front suspension would be helpful. I don't want new because but rather a good used bike.
Ray
Specialized FSR for sure.
Any other suggestions for a front suspension would be helpful. I don't want new because but rather a good used bike.
Ray