newbie needs to know what to buy
10-24-06, 08:21 PM
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newbie needs to know what to buy
Hi, i am completly in the dark here looking to buy a new mountain bike. I have a budget of about $1200-$1400, but would like to keep my spending on the low side. I would like to know what exact brand and model you would recomend for me. Im 6' 170 pounds and would like to get into the sport. I would eventually like to do dirt jumping and what not, but do not see myself going over more than a ten foot drop. Please help.
Thanks,
Ryan
Thanks,
Ryan
10-24-06, 08:23 PM
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first off do you want dirt jumping (think bmx with a mtb) or downhill/all mountain
dirt jumping has a hardtail frame and DH is full suspension
dirt jumping has a hardtail frame and DH is full suspension
10-24-06, 08:28 PM
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i would go with the kona dawg $1399.99
https://www.konaworld.com/shopping_ca...6&parentid=253
https://www.konaworld.com/shopping_ca...6&parentid=253
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check your lbs
buying a full suspension bike on ebay /craigslist can be kind of tricky, and its not higly reccomended
check out older models also
buying a full suspension bike on ebay /craigslist can be kind of tricky, and its not higly reccomended
check out older models also
10-24-06, 08:44 PM
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Theres a new 07 Specialized bike call the P. All Mountain. It is in the same class as the Specialized DJ bikes, but it is can also handle the trails.
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=16874
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=16874
10-24-06, 08:54 PM
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Iv'e seen some bikes where the seat is like suspended in air, does that help or is that for a different type of riding of what?
edit: This is waht I would plan to do at the max https://youtube.com/watch?v=NBufNZl0eYQ
edit: This is waht I would plan to do at the max https://youtube.com/watch?v=NBufNZl0eYQ
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What do the local shops near you carry?
10-26-06, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by chauvinist
is there anything used that I might want to take a look at that would fit in my budget?
I hear Kona's, and santa cruz are nice also!
10-27-06, 03:16 PM
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dont get a specialized FSR you would break it
FSR = XC bike, not downhill
a jekyll would be more in the right direction
FSR = XC bike, not downhill
a jekyll would be more in the right direction
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FSR = XC bike, not downhill
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Originally Posted by Flak
Hear that hammy? Your bike sucks!
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10-27-06, 04:45 PM
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edit: This is waht I would plan to do at the max https://youtube.com/watch?v=NBufNZl0eYQ
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Originally Posted by chauvinist
what does that mean
If you don't know what a no footed can-can is, then I suggest getting out there on a BIKE on the trails and get to know some real guys that do that stuff!
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Originally Posted by chauvinist
I was saying height wise, I would like a bike that can do that.
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10-27-06, 06:27 PM
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Iv'e never gone of a jump more than about five fett, but I wanted to start going a bit higher and didn't want to buuy a new bike and break it.
10-27-06, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by chauvinist
Iv'e never gone of a jump more than about five fett
10-28-06, 06:17 PM
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lol
i wasnt dissing the stumpy but its not made for the stuff in that video
i wasnt dissing the stumpy but its not made for the stuff in that video
