Originally Posted by
RubeRad
Definitely, I consider the opportunity for wrenching to be part of the fun, so lower cost + some assembly/tuning required is a win/win for me!
for same $$ totally makes sense, but what about somewhat more $$? If the two bikes in question are
hardtail for $329 vs
fs for $449, then apart from the rear suspension, I'm seeing the fs bike has a better fork (lockout), better brakes and tires (tektro/WTB vs no-name?)
better comparison would be
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...es-g275-g1.htm which as $449 has significantly better shifters, cassette and deraillers. IMHO better choice than suspension...go quality parts over features not really needed.
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