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New mountain bike, need some advice?

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C-Burg
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I am going to get into riding more and I need some advice on brand, type, ad anything that will help. I am planning on doing mostly trail riding so I want a bike that is good for uphill and down.
Feb 18 2012 6:06PM
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Crossfade
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Cool man thanks.  Gonna have alot of disposable income soon.  No offense but I think I'll go shopping around with a good buddy of mine that's into these bikes.
Apr 6 2012 7:31PM
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HKrass
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/617414/


Apr 6 2012 7:39PM
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bermbuster49
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absolutely dude, you pretty much cant go wrong if your willing to shell out that kind of $$$$. Each manufacturer has their own really good lineup. shop around, see what you think! but my last 3 bikes were specialized and they never let me down!

right now i have a camber 29r fsr, but i think i'm selling it this spring and upgrading to the Stumpy carbon 29er.


honestly, coming from a dirtbiker, who is used to carrying a shitload more momentum through any of the trails that i ride on mountain bike, the 29er is SICK!! specially carrying speed over rocks and small obstacles.
Apr 6 2012 7:47PM
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angus_k_
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I think specialized is a quality brand. The Enduro is a local favourite here in Vancouver.

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If you're looking for a slightly cheaper alternative to specialized, Norco is an option. They share the FSR suspension, which is a winning design in my books. Devinci is not bad either. If you can find a used Specialized Pitch, they're a good deal. They don't make them anymore though.

I don't think Rocky Mountain is good value for money.

For a first bike I would stick to one of the bigger brands, you get good value for money. Giant, Norco, Devinci spring to mind. Trek and Specialized are money too but slightly higher priced.

I think 29'ers are becoming more than just a hipster trend, they're growing in popularity and more and more components manufacturers are using the new size. As it is a relatively new thing on the market, they're going to be more expensive and maybe not the best bet for a rider who doesn't really know what they want.

Hardtails are fun, but I haven't owned one for years.


Apr 6 2012 7:53PM
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