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Iron Horse bike beginner
I'm new to the bike thing and need help from you guys for new bike;
I will ride about 20miles a week with quite a lot of up and down hills (Not sure if I need fully suspension) budget will under $800. (Not want to spend a lot at the first bike so) I'm 6'1" 180lbs. I've try my friend's full suspension bike, but the spring is way too soft. Gone to local shop and they have Iron horse bike. I'm thinking about between Iron Horse Maverick and Iron Horse Yakuza Aniki 24 Mountain Bike. Can you guys give me some thought between them or any other bike should I take a look? Thanks http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/bikes/index.asp?ID=21 http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/bikes/index.asp?ID=28 |
You don't really need a bike with rear suspension. And cheap rear suspension bikes really suck.
http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/bikes/index.asp?ID=19 |
Hardtail = great for hills unless you have lockout for rear suspension.
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This might just be me, but the only good Iron Horse bikes are the 7point and Sunday series bikes. If you are going to go for $800, then you are better off going for a hardtail.
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Do you have a specific reason why you think only those 2 series are good? I ask this because I just purchased an Iron Horse Warrior expert for $550 and for that price I seriously could not find anything even near equal to it. Avid disc brakes, marzocchi fork, fsa gamma crank, mega exo bracket, zero stack headset, sram x.7 rd, sram w-gen fd, wtb rims, wtb weirwolf race tires, wtb pure v saddle, etc...For $550!? I guess I just fail to see what is not good about my bike!
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for $800 i'd probly get a giant alias
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Originally Posted by Twins Fan
Do you have a specific reason why you think only those 2 series are good? I ask this because I just purchased an Iron Horse Warrior expert for $550 and for that price I seriously could not find anything even near equal to it. Avid disc brakes, marzocchi fork, fsa gamma crank, mega exo bracket, zero stack headset, sram x.7 rd, sram w-gen fd, wtb rims, wtb weirwolf race tires, wtb pure v saddle, etc...For $550!? I guess I just fail to see what is not good about my bike!
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Thanks for everyone input!!
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Originally Posted by Twins Fan
Do you have a specific reason why you think only those 2 series are good? I ask this because I just purchased an Iron Horse Warrior expert for $550 and for that price I seriously could not find anything even near equal to it. Avid disc brakes, marzocchi fork, fsa gamma crank, mega exo bracket, zero stack headset, sram x.7 rd, sram w-gen fd, wtb rims, wtb weirwolf race tires, wtb pure v saddle, etc...For $550!? I guess I just fail to see what is not good about my bike!
Im a big fan of thier lineup. |
How about a Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc? http://kozy.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=5533
Frame A1 Premium Aluminum, disc only, double butted TT and Fork RockShox Tora 318 SL, 100mm-travel Headset 1 1/8" threadless Rims/Wheels Specialized/Alex RHD 26, double wall disc w/ eyelets Hubs Specialized Hi Lo disc Spokes 1.8mm (15g) stainless Tires Specialized Fast Trak, 26x2.0", Kevlar bead, 60 TPI Crankset Shimano FCM-442-8, Octalink Spline, 9-speed, Chainwheel 44A/32S/22S Bottom Bracket Shimano ES-25, Octalink Spline, cartridge bearing, Chain Shimano HG-73, 1/2" x 3/32" w/ missing link Front Derailleur Shimano Deore M-530 Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M-511 Rear Cogs Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t Shifters Shimano Deore SL M511 Handlebars Alloy 31.8mm XC rise, 640mm wide, 8 degree back Tape/Grips Specialized Enduro, dual density Kraton Stem Specialized 3D forged alloy, four bolt, 31.8mm, Brake Levers Avid FR-5, alloy "V" Brakes Avid BB5, mechanical disc Pedals Specialized alloy 1pc cage and body, 9/16" Saddle Specialized Body Geometry MTB Seat Post Alloy, micro-adjust 30.9mm Seat Binder Specialized forged alloy w/ QR Accessories & Extras Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual $799.99 |
I will look at that Specialized bike tomorrow. Thanks!!
The roads and trail I'm going ride. There were up hill and some rough down hill roads. I will prefer a full suspension bike. But I understand for my budget, I can't get any real functional full suspension bike. I've look around, other than that Iron Horse Yakuza Aniki 24, there were not much full suspension choice. Is that Iron Horse good for a beginner? or there was any other choice within my budget? Thanks!! |
Typically speaking, any full suspension bike worth investing in won't start until about $1500. A lot of people ride hardtails on some of the most demanding trails. Unless you're riding on terrain that requires a full face helmet, you won't need a full suspension bike. Plus, most lower budget full suspension bikes tend to bob a lot when you pedal and you won't be able to ride very long or climb hills very well. Most don't know until they've tried it so my suggestion is to borrow someone's bike and try it.
BTW, you'll want a 9 speed bike. Having only 7 or 8 gears in the back really does make climbing that much harder. But like I said, you won't know until you've tried it. |
Originally Posted by ScareyH22A
Typically speaking, any full suspension bike worth investing in won't start until about $1500. A lot of people ride hardtails on some of the most demanding trails. Unless you're riding on terrain that requires a full face helmet, you won't need a full suspension bike. Plus, most lower budget full suspension bikes tend to bob a lot when you pedal and you won't be able to ride very long or climb hills very well. Most don't know until they've tried it so my suggestion is to borrow someone's bike and try it.
BTW, you'll want a 9 speed bike. Having only 7 or 8 gears in the back really does make climbing that much harder. But like I said, you won't know until you've tried it. I've also been hitting some bike stores and as stated above, I see almost nothing decent with a full suspension under $1500 (Cdn). In fact any full suspension bike with discs with a known brand name (Scott, Norco, Specialized, Canondale, Kona, Santa Cruz, DeVinci, etc.) all start over $2000 and get better around $3000. I did see a Scott with an adjustable rear shock that can be locked, but that cost around $2500. |
Originally Posted by WannaGetGood
This might just be me, but the only good Iron Horse bikes are the 7point and Sunday series bikes. If you are going to go for $800, then you are better off going for a hardtail.
Originally Posted by ScareyH22A
Typically speaking, any full suspension bike worth investing in won't start until about $1500. A lot of people ride hardtails on some of the most demanding trails. Unless you're riding on terrain that requires a full face helmet, you won't need a full suspension bike. Plus, most lower budget full suspension bikes tend to bob a lot when you pedal and you won't be able to ride very long or climb hills very well. Most don't know until they've tried it so my suggestion is to borrow someone's bike and try it.
Originally Posted by XRX
I'm new to the bike thing and need help from you guys for new bike;
I will ride about 20miles a week with quite a lot of up and down hills (Not sure if I need fully suspension) budget will under $800. (Not want to spend a lot at the first bike so) I'm 6'1" 180lbs. I've try my friend's full suspension bike, but the spring is way too soft. Gone to local shop and they have Iron horse bike. I'm thinking about between Iron Horse Maverick and Iron Horse Yakuza Aniki 24 Mountain Bike. Can you guys give me some thought between them or any other bike should I take a look? Thanks what other brands does your local bike shop carry? |
Thanks for all suggests here. I've check out couple bike shops today and learn more after talking with them. Most of them said "You get what you paid for". Right now I'm thinking about Specialized FSR XC (HYD), price is about $1500CAD. It can lock up the front and rear suspension for my up hill ride and release as full suspension for my rough down hill ride. For that price, is that a good deal? Any better choice in that price range? TIA
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13543 |
Originally Posted by rasheed
being tha the aniki is a 24" wheeled full suspension bike, i'd figure it's geared more towards kids than adults. if it's still within your price range, id look into the ojiki if you're dead set on a full suspension iron horse. like the others, i'd recommend a hardtail just because for the same price as the fully, you'd generally be getting better parts and a better package altogether. you'd also be getting a bike that will help you learn to be a better rider. again, if you're looking at iron horses, the yakuza chimpira and bakuto would be good to check out. what other brands does your local bike shop carry? |
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ScareyH22A... whats that hodnas engine? lol civic swap? lude... i love ludes |
Originally Posted by aLp
Couldnt he jjust change the wheels to 26" ? or would the forks be designed for 24"?
the frame that comes with the 24s is a 14" |
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my apologies. i just checked the full specs again and see that they do offer the aniki with 26" with the larger frame sizes (15", 17", 19"). the frame that comes with the 24s is a 14" !!Quote!! if i bought a 24" rim bike would it run 26" or would frame be diffrent or the forks? |
Originally Posted by aLp
if i bought a 24" rim bike would it run 26" or would frame be diffrent or the forks?
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IronHorse Warrior Expert
Originally Posted by Twins Fan
Do you have a specific reason why you think only those 2 series are good? I ask this because I just purchased an Iron Horse Warrior expert for $550 and for that price I seriously could not find anything even near equal to it. Avid disc brakes, marzocchi fork, fsa gamma crank, mega exo bracket, zero stack headset, sram x.7 rd, sram w-gen fd, wtb rims, wtb weirwolf race tires, wtb pure v saddle, etc...For $550!? I guess I just fail to see what is not good about my bike!
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