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t-man152
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here is what I know about mountainbiking:
-its a bike and its for mountains.
-it has shocks (some dont in the back and their called hardtails)
-disk brakes = good

thats pretty much it. I would like to get into it and im pretty sure I dont want a hardtail. so can you guys give me online stores, good brands, and forums where i can learn more about bikes like these. im planning on getting one within a month and I really like to do alot of research.

and ive been BMXing for about 5 years
Dec 16 2005 9:31PM
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GotamaBCshredder
Posts: 5062 - Karma: 424
get are hardtail frame, like a norco, put Atomlab Trailpimp wheels, drop an older Marzocchi bolt on brace fork like a Z3 and put some 2 inch riser bars and6 inch hayes hydros, with Shimano XT cranks, hollowtech ones, people say they are pussy but I can't snap mine and I drop 8+flat on a regular basis. and they are light.
Dec 16 2005 9:35PM
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clova
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Brodies are good and if you are just coming from bmx you might want to start with a hardtail. they are cheaper too
Dec 16 2005 9:36PM
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t-man152
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any online stores like jibij or D-structure that you guys can recomend?
Dec 16 2005 9:38PM
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Scolson
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What are you going to do? urban, DH, etc.?
Dec 16 2005 9:38PM
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GotamaBCshredder
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i used to use JensonUSA its the cheapest.
Dec 16 2005 10:03PM
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Aenigma
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www.jensonusa.com www.pricepoint.com The best thing to do would be to go to a shop and test ride bikes to see what you like. If you have a BMX background, you'll probably be more comfortable with a hardtail, but if you want a FS you could go with 4-5" or so. But just go see what you like and go from there.
Dec 16 2005 10:11PM
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t-man152
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I saw this bike the other day on sale at Sports Chalet for $399 I thought it looked really dope and was wondering if it was a good bike to start with?

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http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/freeride/yakuza_aniki.shtml#
Dec 16 2005 10:24PM
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Aenigma
Posts: 11256 - Karma: 424
Looks like the components on it are pretty low-end, I think you'd be happier with something that was built up a bit more. With bikes you really get what you pay for, just be cautious about deals that seem too good to be true....they probably are.
Dec 16 2005 10:28PM
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WIfreeskier
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bingo. get a nice hardtail like norco^ or kona
Dec 16 2005 10:30PM
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GotamaBCshredder
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yeah dude, i duuno Ironhorse has OK bikes but its so much nicer riden a hardtail I think, like urban and stuff especially, I rode bmx and got my first mtb and detroyed it in like 5 days
Dec 16 2005 10:56PM
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FUUUCK
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youd like a speacialized p-series bike, theyre pretty much a cross of bmx and freeride
Dec 16 2005 11:05PM
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pbplaya69
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If you want a good website for learning info or anything go to pinkbike.com its the newschoolers of mt biking
Dec 16 2005 11:15PM
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Forum*
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Alright, that bike is pretty good for a starter. Even a hardtail will do for your, I recomend Brodie, very good prices for their bikes.
Dec 17 2005 12:09AM
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mooven
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www.rhythmcycles.com

actually Josh from Jibij came over to talk to the guys that started the shop before he started Jibij. There a super cool shop that specializes in downhill/freeride bikes, but they can put together anything. They'll help you out.
Dec 17 2005 12:31AM
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mooven
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oh and they have a great urban frame, the ADDICT. if you want a good hardtail frame they also carry specialized and you could build up an azonic for pretty cheap. don't go with the bike above unless your in the mood to destroy it $399 bike.
Dec 17 2005 12:34AM
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Sir.Pete
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cove bikes. the end. find one. buy it.
Dec 17 2005 12:35AM
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oO~sKiErGirL~Oo
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go to a store and talk to someone who works there, they'll be better equipped to help you choose a bike.
Dec 17 2005 12:54AM
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justanotherskier
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www.pinkbike.com ...the only site youll need

also...check out specialized and rocky mountain if youre looking for a good trailbike.
Dec 17 2005 12:57AM
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ninjea
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hardtails don't skweak
Dec 17 2005 2:55PM
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dbstar
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you should be expecting to pay up to 1500$, you should look into used bikes that you on pinkbike, and if you want to by new i can tell you right now your should be looking at either specialized p1 or p2, the norco 125, look into some of the ironhorse hardtails..

ps fully's in my mind or only for the people that have proven that they can no longer push their limits on a hardtails.
Dec 17 2005 5:03PM
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Big_Willy
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If you like going downhill as much as you like going uphill, get a freeride. If you like trail riding, ie more climbing get a xc bike. If you want to be gnar and just do lift serviced get a downhill bike.
Dec 17 2005 6:27PM
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Latch
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depends where you live and what you wanna ride. I have a hardtail b/c I like riding trails, but it's pretty stout so I can drop 5-6 feet to flat b/c I like to ride ladders and dirt jumps too. I would suggest a hardtail b/c you can do anything with them.

and checkout www.pinkbike.com
Dec 17 2005 6:33PM
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freestylin820
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Ive always wondered...
Who the fuck names Cove's bikes?!
Dec 17 2005 6:48PM
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oO~sKiErGirL~Oo
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if you want to do dirt jumping get a dirtjumper hardtail like a p1, p2 or cannondale chase.
Dec 17 2005 7:28PM
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skiierman
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Little known fact: Many pros train on this bike...
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But even though it handles, reportidly, like a dream, they may not use their training bikes in the videos or comps. due to already held contracts with their sponsors.
Dec 17 2005 7:37PM
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Aenigma
Posts: 11256 - Karma: 424
Somebody needs to stick some 2.4" tires on that beast!
Dec 17 2005 7:38PM
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snoopy
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if i were you i would never buy a bike online.. Shipping is very expensive and you dont know exactly what its like..
if u want a hardtail, take a look at the specialized p.3.. i have it, and absolutley love it.. solid on dirt jumps and good for urban.

Marzocchi DJ Urban, 110mm "Disc" model, SSV damping, 1-piece magnesium lower for 20mm axle, alloy steerer, alloy 32mm stanchions, bolt on cold forged alloy crown, coil spring w/ air assist and external rebound adjustment
Truvativ Holtzfeller stem
Specialized OS Freeride handlebars
Avid Juicy 5, hydraulic disc brakes with 6" polygon rotors
SRAM X-9, micro cage rear derailleur and shifter
Truvativ Holtzfeller, forged 7050 alloy crankset with Truvativ Howitzer Team bottom bracket, sealed cartridge bearings
Specialized Lo-Pro Mag II, sealed cartridge bearing pedals
Sun MTX S-Type, 26" rims, 36 hole with eyelets
Specialized Rhythm Pro, 26x2.3", dual compound tires with aramid bead
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Dec 17 2005 7:42PM
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Elife
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^i so have that bike...only a yr older.....if ur looking for good deals on an entry/midlevel full suspension bike you should check out the giant AC series (AC1, AC2, and just AC), theyre nice bikes and have pretty decent component set and they can be built for whatever you want (freeride, DH, Northshore, semi-urban, jumping, XC...whatever). Plus you can get em wicked cheap off ebay......if u want to know what mtn biking is all about go to
www.pinkbike.com
Dec 17 2005 10:16PM
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-LineDarkside-
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yaa.. alright

Pinkbike.com
Dec 17 2005 10:36PM
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-LineDarkside-
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wat the fuck i just posted like paragraphs and they didnt show up lol. dam
Dec 17 2005 10:37PM
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GraemeMeiklejohn
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www.nsmb.com suupppeerrr helpfull.
www.bikeroom.com online store
www.jensonusa.com/ another online store
Dec 17 2005 10:39PM
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MALONE
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get a banshee morphine PERIOD
Dec 17 2005 10:40PM
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-LineDarkside-
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nsmb sucks
Dec 17 2005 10:48PM
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Potatoes
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yeah it really all depends on what you want to do with the bike, all these dudes are talking about urban and stuff.

downhill, xc, etc.
Dec 17 2005 11:03PM
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Am.Aaron
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im guessing you will be doing urban? dk general lee 24.
Dec 17 2005 11:09PM
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dudemac
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its not a bad bike, but you wont be able to do much with the shocks in terms of compression and travel adjustment. Splice forks arent that great either.
Dec 19 2005 2:52AM
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KEVTRON
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shit ithink im gonna ask for ythat for christmas
Dec 19 2005 8:24AM
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lorida
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see what your local shop has left from last years stock. You'll get a killer deal and a decent bike.
Dec 19 2005 8:30AM
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Thorvildsen
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START OFF WITH A FUCKING HARDTAIL.
trust me, i've been riding for about 4 years now, and i know guys that have been riding hardtails for one season and moved on to full sus this year. and i know people that have been riding 5 years on full sus. the first giys tecnique kicks every ones ass
Dec 19 2005 9:14AM
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dudemac
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i agree, hard tails teach you how to be smooth.
Dec 19 2005 10:42PM
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logange
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mountain biking is great, i mountain bike up at mont Tremblant during the summer...
Dec 19 2005 11:30PM
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