what can i get for 3k?
08-17-11 | 11:39 AM
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what can i get for 3k?
i am into road biking but i want to try mountain biking as i have always mountain biked when i was younger. after looking at some mountain bikes at the lbs i have found out i dont know jack ***** about mountain bikes, frames, components, etc.
so what can i get for 3k? id rather spend less than 3k like around 2k to 2.5k but if something is awesome ill spend extra cash.
so what can i get for 3k? id rather spend less than 3k like around 2k to 2.5k but if something is awesome ill spend extra cash.
08-17-11 | 12:06 PM
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Bikes: rocky mountain SLAYER!!!! trek, voodoo, surly, spot, bianchi, ibis
for two thousand dollars you can get a super kick a$$ bicycle. for 3 thousand, you can get a bike that will have more than you will need as a beginner.
try as many bikes as you can, find the brand that fits you best and you are most comfortable on (each bike company is different and has a different geometry. an 18" trek feels different than an 18" rocky mountain. the only way to know what is right for you is for you to ride the bike and see), then see what is available in your price range and get it. whatever you get, if you are spending 2K on it, it will be more than enough for you and you won't have to worry if it's "good." it will be good.
just so you know....
you do not need XTR. slx or xt is just fine.
this goes with everything. you don't need top of the line anything, especially as a beginner. get 2nd best, or even 3rd best and learn how to ride a mountain bike. then, as you need to, upgrade.
try as many bikes as you can, find the brand that fits you best and you are most comfortable on (each bike company is different and has a different geometry. an 18" trek feels different than an 18" rocky mountain. the only way to know what is right for you is for you to ride the bike and see), then see what is available in your price range and get it. whatever you get, if you are spending 2K on it, it will be more than enough for you and you won't have to worry if it's "good." it will be good.
just so you know....
you do not need XTR. slx or xt is just fine.
this goes with everything. you don't need top of the line anything, especially as a beginner. get 2nd best, or even 3rd best and learn how to ride a mountain bike. then, as you need to, upgrade.
Last edited by pablosnazzy; 08-17-11 at 12:12 PM.
08-17-11 | 06:17 PM
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First off, screw Shimano, get SRAM. X.5 and X.7 will serve you well.
Performance Bike has the GT Force 2.0, full-suspension, massive travel and performance, for just under $2200. Check around and see what's there, and enjoy the search. Take it slow, like foreplay.
Performance Bike has the GT Force 2.0, full-suspension, massive travel and performance, for just under $2200. Check around and see what's there, and enjoy the search. Take it slow, like foreplay.
08-20-11 | 09:54 PM
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Bikes: 2001 DBR Axis TT, 1998 Trek 5500 OCLV, 1993 Trek 1100, 1971 Raleigh Grand Prix, 1972 Gitane Attic Beater
You can get a taco al carbon, so go for it. Make that 3k sing.
08-21-11 | 06:35 AM
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