Originally Posted by
bob13bob
don't get a 1999 bike. Year makes more of different than brand name when it's that ancient. I wouldn't get a $700 lbs bike these days, they are super entry level. I recommend new: airborne goblin or used:auction style ebay. You can browse the used section and see what $700 will typically buy.
I ended up picking up a Specialized Ground Control FSR for dirt cheap, so I am going to use it for a while and see where I go from there. I am planning on investing and getting a newer model, but thats down the road. The FSR is a lot of fun, rather light for its age.
thanks for advice!
