Originally Posted by
rob214
thanks guys
i have 40 years of off road, motocross , mototrials racing experience but none on a pedal bike.
i have friends who mtn bike but all are like me noobs coming from road cycling. not sure if i'll be hard core about mtn bikes but looking to hang out with friends and ride. it should also help with my road biking.
The Talon will be fine for what you say you will be using it for, but I doubt with your experience you will be satisfied with it for very long. I just got back into mountain biking a year ago, after 20 years off, and when I did ride I wasn't really serious. I spent 40 years mostly riding sport motorcycles, dirt bikes, and motocross and hare scrambles ATVs. I started out with a Giant Stance and while it is a decent bike for my skill level, I am already wanting more and better suspension. It is a sickness. Just don't cure me.