Originally Posted by
Gloor
Thank you guys,
well, the handlebars (or drops as its called) is something that I never liked. Just the posture itself as you have to bend way lower etc. is something I was never a fan of. I understand that it gives you speed as there is less resistance etc. but its something that I would always try to avoid it.
The reason why I want mountain bike also is that apart from fun and commute I also want to have it as a type of exercise so if i have to work a bit harder then its a good thing. I used to do spinning classes but now that I moved country I decided to ride to work instead of a train as I want to lose weight that is beginning to pile up because of my office work.
I also looked at the CX and they seemed to be a bit more expensive (or am I wrong?) If you were me though and wanted CX which one do you think I should go and try with the budget I have?
Thank you guys, you are being very helpful and its very nice of you.
As far as the bold portion, I said the exact same thing when buying my HT 29er MTB. A couple weeks later I bought my CX bike. And I actually do a fair bit of single track with my MTB. If I didn't have the desire to do that I would have kicked myself for not just buying the CX bike. I'm not trying to talk you into doing something you don't want to do. I want you to get the best bike for you. It just sounds a lot like you don't know what the best bike for you is, which is why we are making suggestions.
As far as price, yea entry Level MTBs are a bit cheaper than comparable leveled CX bikes. Neither of the two bikes you listed look like cyclocross bikes to me. More like hybrids, but I'm not entirely sure as I can't read the print.
This is a bike that you could order, pay a bike shop to put together and still be within budget. Or if you could put it together yourself be well under budget.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...66_-1___203559
If you did decide to go the CX route, I'd suggest going to some bike shops and seeing if they have any 2012 cyclocross models that they are going to cut a deal on and make them within your price range. No matter what you do, ride the bike or at least one like it before making a final decision.
Edit:
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...75_-1___203559
Pretty nice bike here for the money. If you could or have someone to put it together for you it would be within budget.