help me decide on a new bike?
04-25-06, 11:48 PM
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help me choose a new bike?
Hello,
I currently one a GT Avalanche 2.0. I like the bike alot, but its getting a little worn, and im looking to step up to the next level.
(budget ~1k)
Initially I though I wanted a entry level XC full suspension, like a Trek Fuel or something. But now im thinking, that I could probably get a lighter hardtail with better components for the same price.
I like the feel of hardtails, and for the majority of what I do, they suit me great. In fact where I live there really isnt much for technical trails, so I would only benifit from full suspension when I travel. Even when on technical trails (by my standards), there were only a few times when I thought "too fast for hardtail" and had to slow down before I lost controll. Ususally I felt perty comfortable without full suspension, and the amount of times I thought I needed it,-- surely did not out-weight the amount of time I benifited from it on hills and stuff.
That being said, I think I should stick with a hardtail, what do you guys think? But on the other had, I might really enjoy a full suspension when I ride technical stuff or rough terrain... any input?
So, im thinking a rock hopper, or stump jumper (on sale) would suit me good. These bikes caught my eye too, https://www.scottusa.com/product.php?UID=7810 but I have never heard anything about them... (but my real name is scott, so how could I go wrong? hehe)
To wrap this up, I "think" I want a lightweight hardtail that will perform on technical trails when I want it to. Any suggestions?
I currently one a GT Avalanche 2.0. I like the bike alot, but its getting a little worn, and im looking to step up to the next level.
(budget ~1k)
Initially I though I wanted a entry level XC full suspension, like a Trek Fuel or something. But now im thinking, that I could probably get a lighter hardtail with better components for the same price.
I like the feel of hardtails, and for the majority of what I do, they suit me great. In fact where I live there really isnt much for technical trails, so I would only benifit from full suspension when I travel. Even when on technical trails (by my standards), there were only a few times when I thought "too fast for hardtail" and had to slow down before I lost controll. Ususally I felt perty comfortable without full suspension, and the amount of times I thought I needed it,-- surely did not out-weight the amount of time I benifited from it on hills and stuff.
That being said, I think I should stick with a hardtail, what do you guys think? But on the other had, I might really enjoy a full suspension when I ride technical stuff or rough terrain... any input?
So, im thinking a rock hopper, or stump jumper (on sale) would suit me good. These bikes caught my eye too, https://www.scottusa.com/product.php?UID=7810 but I have never heard anything about them... (but my real name is scott, so how could I go wrong? hehe)
To wrap this up, I "think" I want a lightweight hardtail that will perform on technical trails when I want it to. Any suggestions?
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04-26-06, 03:56 AM
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I have an 05 Scott Scale 40 - it's a great XC bike.
But I feel there is little difference between say a Scale, the Stumpjumper or a Giant XTC. They are all good XC bikes and all come in different spec's to hit different price points in the market.
Buy the one that your LBS has. It's a good way of building that relationship that gets you great value for money on parts and service. Or buy the one that you find available at the sharpest price for the spec. You can normally find a shop somewhere having some sort of a sale.
Hardtail versus Fully. I also have a Stumpjumper 120. This bike I like lots. Way more than my Scale. A little heavier than the Scale but not much. Crank the Talas fork down and it climbs like a climby thing. Drop the seat, extend the fork to slacken the headangle and techy downhill here we come. Although a way more expensive bike than the Scott.
But the bike I like bestest now is a steel hardtail with 100-130 mmm I've just builtup. This one.
I'm surprised at how comfortable I am at decending the same testing trails I hit on my fully. Possibly I'm notr riding my fully hard enough.
I hardly ever riding the Scott now, so although a good bike I really should sell it.
But I feel there is little difference between say a Scale, the Stumpjumper or a Giant XTC. They are all good XC bikes and all come in different spec's to hit different price points in the market.
Buy the one that your LBS has. It's a good way of building that relationship that gets you great value for money on parts and service. Or buy the one that you find available at the sharpest price for the spec. You can normally find a shop somewhere having some sort of a sale.
Hardtail versus Fully. I also have a Stumpjumper 120. This bike I like lots. Way more than my Scale. A little heavier than the Scale but not much. Crank the Talas fork down and it climbs like a climby thing. Drop the seat, extend the fork to slacken the headangle and techy downhill here we come. Although a way more expensive bike than the Scott.
But the bike I like bestest now is a steel hardtail with 100-130 mmm I've just builtup. This one.
I'm surprised at how comfortable I am at decending the same testing trails I hit on my fully. Possibly I'm notr riding my fully hard enough.
I hardly ever riding the Scott now, so although a good bike I really should sell it.
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Originally Posted by huph
Buy the one that your LBS has.
NO!!! -- buy the one that feels most comfortable to you and your style of riding. Don't give your LBS business just because you may get something discounted from them in the future. Give your LBS business because they have the product that fits you (physically, riding style, etc.). Then build a relationship with them.
04-26-06, 09:28 AM
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anybody familiar with a proflex beast? https://www.bikepro.com/directions/a9...jpg/beastb.jpg
I could pick one of these up from a family memeber for almost nothing. I could always just just that bike if I wanted full suspension. I know they used to be considered a pertty decent bike, and would probably work ok for me.
Any input on the beast?
I could pick one of these up from a family memeber for almost nothing. I could always just just that bike if I wanted full suspension. I know they used to be considered a pertty decent bike, and would probably work ok for me.
Any input on the beast?
04-26-06, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sphynx_000
https://www.bikepro.com/directions/a9...jpg/beastb.jpg
Any input on the beast?
Any input on the beast?
04-26-06, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sphynx_000
anybody familiar with a proflex beast? https://www.bikepro.com/directions/a9...jpg/beastb.jpg
I could pick one of these up from a family memeber for almost nothing. I could always just just that bike if I wanted full suspension. I know they used to be considered a pertty decent bike, and would probably work ok for me.
Any input on the beast?
I could pick one of these up from a family memeber for almost nothing. I could always just just that bike if I wanted full suspension. I know they used to be considered a pertty decent bike, and would probably work ok for me.
Any input on the beast?
They were quickly superceded by lots of better fully suspension bikes.
If it's costs "almost nothing" then have a play with it, but I wont be spending any serious money on trying to make it better. Not unless you were definitely planning on transferring nice parts you buy for it to a better bike in the (near) future.
04-26-06, 06:33 PM
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They would hand it over for 40 bucks maybe, worth a try? (by the way, almost no use on the bike)
I would never consider it to replace my current, or future bike, but I though it could be fun to have if I stick it out with the hardtail. At least I would have the oppertunity to test it out and see if FS is for me.
If I decide in the future that I like full suspension, I could maybe start upgrading stuff. -starting with the grip shift setup, lol.
I would never consider it to replace my current, or future bike, but I though it could be fun to have if I stick it out with the hardtail. At least I would have the oppertunity to test it out and see if FS is for me.
If I decide in the future that I like full suspension, I could maybe start upgrading stuff. -starting with the grip shift setup, lol.
