Originally Posted by
rusty4269
I don"t necessarily mean those two bikes. Just something similar but if they arent worth then Ill just wait. But I dont see me spending $800-$1300 on a bike until Im very sure Im gonna stick with this for a while. And even then I dont have that kinda cash to drop on a bike. As I said before Im a crossfit instructor. Crossfit is my true love, this will be a secondary sport.
Then just wait and see if the sport bug bites you before making any investment. But as with any sport, good equipment helps get good results. All I can say about buying a heavy 50 lb quasi full suspension bike is that at least it will be a workout. Not certain I can ride a heavy bike like that up hills.
And in the meantime keep you eyes open for a good deal. Like i said I sold my Stump for $600 - it was a smoking deal. Good deals are out there... you just need to watch, know what they are and be prepared to act.
Have fun!
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