Originally Posted by
chelboed
Hey dude. You would really enjoy yourself much more on a Mountain Bike for trails.
You coming from a Roadie background...and pretty nice bikes too, I'd suggest this one:
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http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...l+Bike+05.aspx
The reason I recommend the hardtail is because it will be much more efficient and much more fun than a bare-butt bottom of the barrel Dakar dually.
I have a Dakar XLT and love it, but I'd rather ride a nice hardtail than the bike you suggest.
Well, I have had my bike out on th etrails now, and I thought I was in shape....WOW did I get worn out!
My road bike is Easy compared to the trails

But did i have FUN



Can you tell me the difference between my XC and the XLT.
Thanks,
Sean