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01-03-17, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Currmudge

Lotta snot in the comments to this. ENTRY-LEVEL, HELLO!

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...729-x4-xvi.htm

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...s-fsx-2750.htm

Both of these are monoshock rear suspension, simple and reliable. I can personally attest to the 'decent' quality of the Gravity FSX.

Either would be a good way to get acquainted with off-road riding; LATER, if you decide you want to immerse yourself, a Giant, Jamis, even a Specialized will set you up well.

Again NO,, one would be better off with an HT than either of those. The suspension linkage and shocks are not very good and will do little to improve traction and ride quality, and add a lot of weight over an HT. If you are going to add weight, it needs to have quality functionality.

Still, the cheapest FS bike I know of is the Giant Stance. If you look around you may find a new left over 2016 Stance for under $1000. Other wise get a good HT.

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