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Just curious. See a lot of posts of people customizing their bikes and buying this or that super expensive bike. I'm a novice, however there's not much around here to get excited about. My bike is expensive imo but still prob 1/5 as much as some folks paid for theirs. I don't think I'll ever try to be serious or get really good at it. More of just a hobby to do during the summer cuz paved roads get boring af and mountain biking is much more of a workout in a smaller time frame. @skierman
Never got into it but seems like "My main bike is $7,000, my backup is cheap just like $2,500, and my subaru outback that I put them on was about $650" seems like a common sentiment from my friends and others I know. Fuck it, if it's your joy spend the money where it matters. Mtn biking wasn't the same when I was a kid. Would be cool to get involved in but I'd turn to dust if I fell now.
Would dabble if I took a year round job doing terrain parks and bike trails though. Get something cheap ish and stick to easier trails. I used to build bmx dirt trails so always been passionate about dirt. I just doubt I could friggin ride for shit these days.
I have no idea how any if that is relavant. I'm sorry for making anyone read this.
theabortionatorNever got into it but seems like "My main bike is $7,000, my backup is cheap just like $2,500, and my subaru outback that I put them on was about $650" seems like a common sentiment from my friends and others I know. Fuck it, if it's your joy spend the money where it matters. Mtn biking wasn't the same when I was a kid. Would be cool to get involved in but I'd turn to dust if I fell now.
Would dabble if I took a year round job doing terrain parks and bike trails though. Get something cheap ish and stick to easier trails. I used to build bmx dirt trails so always been passionate about dirt. I just doubt I could friggin ride for shit these days.
I have no idea how any if that is relavant. I'm sorry for making anyone read this.
I swear that was some conversations I had with friends. My whole existence couldn't buy a couple of new parts for their friggin beater ass back up bikes. "Cheap"
Mtn biking scares the shit outta me honestly... basically one fall and you're done for a long time, unlike skiing where you can fall 5x a run and still have fun. High risk but a lot of fun. I like those groomed freeride tracks more than the tech, not as white-knuckle. And let me tell you, my fingers have never hurt so fucking bad after holding the brakes on one of those bikes for 6 hours. Mad respect for good mountain bikers, takes balls.
its one of those sports that you get out what you pay for meaning an expensive bike, with proper maintenance, is gonna last you a minute. but that being said, i know a lot of people who bike religiously with new setups all the time that do have some money to throw around, that certainly does come into play
Was getting really into biking in the last few summers until a brutal injury that made biking more painful so its just chill summer sports and skiing for me. I really enjoy DH aspects of biking cuz its reminiscent of BMX racing
It is retarded how expensive mountain bikes and their components are. I got into mountain biking thinking bikes were some simple machine you could beat on and they'd last forever. I was so, so wrong.
If you really get into it, you'll quickly learn that even a sub 2k bike just doesn't cut it. The wheels fail, you may bend a cog on a cassette, the dropper will fail, brakes and suspension will require service after no time at all. After only a short period of time your 2k bike turns into a $3500 bike.
And let's not forget about the consistantly changing specs on bikes - say you finally got your bike dialed and reliable, it is a few years old and you crack your frame. No worries, the frame has a lifetime warranty right? Wrong. Now your wheels don't fit, nor does your dropper.
I used to have a gt zascar my dad got for 1300 years ago. It was an incredible bike and very durable with shimano xt which was really good at the time. I dont think you need to spend more than 2k to get a good bike these days. Sure theres alot of companies trying to snag and pickpocket the rich ppl b4 they discover a great bike for a really low price, but theres also gonna be alot of companies competing to make a great bike for under 2k
skiermanIf someone mainly focuses on "customizing" their bike or how it looks, they can't ride for shit.
I remember when I was 12 I disagreed with everything you said. 10 years later, have you become chillguy420 or have I just grown up and realised you were spittin Tru this whole time?
BiffbarfIt is retarded how expensive mountain bikes and their components are. I got into mountain biking thinking bikes were some simple machine you could beat on and they'd last forever. I was so, so wrong.
If you really get into it, you'll quickly learn that even a sub 2k bike just doesn't cut it. The wheels fail, you may bend a cog on a cassette, the dropper will fail, brakes and suspension will require service after no time at all. After only a short period of time your 2k bike turns into a $3500 bike.
And let's not forget about the consistantly changing specs on bikes - say you finally got your bike dialed and reliable, it is a few years old and you crack your frame. No worries, the frame has a lifetime warranty right? Wrong. Now your wheels don't fit, nor does your dropper.
Idk shit gets me heated.
I think bikes are pretty good for the hell that they go through and the amount of moving parts that are exposed and take a beating.
I bought a 2014 giant trance in 2016 for $2300 and it lasted me 2 summers of hard riding and I took good care of it. I only had to do pads/bleed 2-3 times and get the shocks serviced once.
However, it never saw a bike park once, I think this is the killer of any bike.
I definately spend more on skis per season than any bike I’ve had.
Last saturday, I was cruising fast on a dirt road feeling great in the warm wind and sun, passed some cows, carved some turns, pedaled mid turn, and WHAM
Slid on some gravel, front wheel turned in, I slide out on my side hard, and push myself up and off the ground while moving and land on both feet totally unscathed.
Then I looked down.
I watched my leg turn from white to red, and my hand did the same. Blood starts gushing from the biggest abrasions I've ever seen.
Then the pain sets in.
Then the reality that I still need to ride another couple of miles to get home.
Oof.
I had to shower all of the dirt and grit out of the three worst abrasions Ive ever had, on my palm, ass, and side of my shin. Lost so much skin in that second, and sprained my toe and wrist pretty badly also.
Been on the couch all week changing gauze. Just getting use of my hand back, and I won't be walking without pain for probably another week.
BiffbarfIt is retarded how expensive mountain bikes and their components are. I got into mountain biking thinking bikes were some simple machine you could beat on and they'd last forever. I was so, so wrong.
If you really get into it, you'll quickly learn that even a sub 2k bike just doesn't cut it. The wheels fail, you may bend a cog on a cassette, the dropper will fail, brakes and suspension will require service after no time at all. After only a short period of time your 2k bike turns into a $3500 bike.
And let's not forget about the consistantly changing specs on bikes - say you finally got your bike dialed and reliable, it is a few years old and you crack your frame. No worries, the frame has a lifetime warranty right? Wrong. Now your wheels don't fit, nor does your dropper.
Idk shit gets me heated.
My buddy and I purchased some lightly used dirt bikes that we've been ripping all summer. Picked up a road biker who had a flat and needed a ride back into town, super nice guy but he couldn't believe it when we told him we both spend under $8k and got really nice and reliable dirt bikes. He told us his road bike was approaching 10g's and that he couldn't believe something with a motor could be priced the same as a high end road bike. All in all I don't get how road bike parts are so expensive.
Film.My buddy and I purchased some lightly used dirt bikes that we've been ripping all summer. Picked up a road biker who had a flat and needed a ride back into town, super nice guy but he couldn't believe it when we told him we both spend under $8k and got really nice and reliable dirt bikes. He told us his road bike was approaching 10g's and that he couldn't believe something with a motor could be priced the same as a high end road bike. All in all I don't get how road bike parts are so expensive.
Probably because we have done this to ourselves. People will pay for it so it's priced accordingly. Manufacturers will probably cite it's a small price to pay for safety.
Just got into biking and got a soft tail for £1.1k (probs around $1.2-1.3k idk). Was pretty chuffed with getting what’s so far been a good rig for that price until I realised I could get a new park + touring quiver for similar $
BiffbarfIt is retarded how expensive mountain bikes and their components are. I got into mountain biking thinking bikes were some simple machine you could beat on and they'd last forever. I was so, so wrong.
If you really get into it, you'll quickly learn that even a sub 2k bike just doesn't cut it. The wheels fail, you may bend a cog on a cassette, the dropper will fail, brakes and suspension will require service after no time at all. After only a short period of time your 2k bike turns into a $3500 bike.
And let's not forget about the consistantly changing specs on bikes - say you finally got your bike dialed and reliable, it is a few years old and you crack your frame. No worries, the frame has a lifetime warranty right? Wrong. Now your wheels don't fit, nor does your dropper.
Idk shit gets me heated.
Frame and component manufacturers just charge whatever the fuck they want people will pay it. Not denying the insane levels of research, engineering and craftsmanship that goes into the products, but the pricing is astronomical these days.
Crazy to think, my friend just bought a brand new set of KW Coilovers for his BMW M3 for nearly half the price of what a Fox 40 Fork costs.
Moutain biking is so much fun, but man does it costs a few arms... I can't believe that my car is still cheaper than a budget spec'd brand new bike... I was already happy that I could somewhat afford skiing, but now that I'm into biking and photography, I guess I'll just have to eat pasta forever. Next thing I know my dumb ass could get into motorsport or aviation...
**This post was edited on Jun 8th 2020 at 6:49:17pm
I race cat 1 and u21 enduro on the east coast and I'm looking to race EWS professionally as an adult (claim). I've been racing enduro for 1.5 years now (been riding for 10 years) and my season goal for next year is to qualify for EWS and race u21 at a couple of the rounds. I'm 16 and I own two 7k+ bikes and I bought them both myself by saving money and using my shop discounts.
clindblomskierI race cat 1 and u21 enduro on the east coast and I'm looking to race EWS professionally as an adult (claim). I've been racing enduro for 1.5 years now (been riding for 10 years) and my season goal for next year is to qualify for EWS and race u21 at a couple of the rounds. I'm 16 and I own two 7k+ bikes and I bought them both myself by saving money and using my shop discounts.
clindblomskierI race cat 1 and u21 enduro on the east coast and I'm looking to race EWS professionally as an adult (claim). I've been racing enduro for 1.5 years now (been riding for 10 years) and my season goal for next year is to qualify for EWS and race u21 at a couple of the rounds. I'm 16 and I own two 7k+ bikes and I bought them both myself by saving money and using my shop discounts.
hahaha, yeah good luck. Unless you're dominating every race you're in, that aint happening.
JAHBRADORI remember when I was 12 I disagreed with everything you said. 10 years later, have you become chillguy420 or have I just grown up and realised you were spittin Tru this whole time?
It kind of scares me how much more often I find myself agreeing with skierman these days. Maybe the new breed of trolls are just less funny.
I currently ride a 26" Marin hardtail from 2010 that I got in sixth grade, and have upgraded the fork, wheels, tires, deraillieur and some other stuff. I've been biking for like 17 years and am pretty competent ripping around flowy stuff, but my friends that actually race can absolutely leave me in the dust regardless of what they're riding. Finally sacked up and pre ordered a YT Izzo Comp. 3k is Pretty cheap I guess in the scheme of carbon full sus bikes but I'm good at working on my own bikes and can upgrade components over time. Would suck to ship parts for warranty but I guess that's a risk that comes with consumer direct.
clindblomskierI race cat 1 and u21 enduro on the east coast and I'm looking to race EWS professionally as an adult (claim). I've been racing enduro for 1.5 years now (been riding for 10 years) and my season goal for next year is to qualify for EWS and race u21 at a couple of the rounds. I'm 16 and I own two 7k+ bikes and I bought them both myself by saving money and using my shop discounts.
No 16 year old has $7k of disposable money to spend on bikes. You must be on some serious allowance from your parents.
Which is cool, at least it's a positive way of spending their money rather than just a huge TV and an Xbox. Good luck for the future
TheMailManNo 16 year old has $7k of disposable money to spend on bikes. You must be on some serious allowance from your parents.
Which is cool, at least it's a positive way of spending their money rather than just a huge TV and an Xbox. Good luck for the future
It started out with one 2k bike, which I sold for 3.6k and then bought a 4K bike. I sold my xc hardtail (which I bought the previous summer for 1k) For 2k, and then saved up 500$ and got a Smokin deal on a Norco revolver fS that’s probably worth 7000 or so. When I say I buy my own bikes I do, and I work 3 different jobs to get enough money
TheMailManNo 16 year old has $7k of disposable money to spend on bikes. You must be on some serious allowance from your parents.
Which is cool, at least it's a positive way of spending their money rather than just a huge TV and an Xbox. Good luck for the future
Not necessarily. I made decent guap as a teenager just busting my ass over the summers and delivering pizza when in school. It's not really hard to save money when you barely have any overhead.
clindblomskierIt started out with one 2k bike, which I sold for 3.6k and then bought a 4K bike. I sold my xc hardtail (which I bought the previous summer for 1k) For 2k, and then saved up 500$ and got a Smokin deal on a Norco revolver fS that’s probably worth 7000 or so. When I say I buy my own bikes I do, and I work 3 different jobs to get enough money
If you got a smokin deal on a bike that's "probably worth $7000 or so" you don't have a $7000 bike.
If you flipped a 2k bike for 3.6k, you probably put more money into parts on it or you sold it to a dumbass.
I'm not saying that I doubt you earned the bikes you bought, if you are working hard as a high school kid with minimal other expenses it's fun to reward your work with fun stuff like bikes n such. But's it's annoying as hell when people feel the need to flex how much their bike cost or is "worth". Bikes aren't worth shit once they get ridden hard, mountain bikes are consumables, and I can guarantee there are kids who probably ride way harder than you on budget bikes and they don't go around talking about how much they spent on their bikes. Check yoself
No.QuarterIf you got a smokin deal on a bike that's "probably worth $7000 or so" you don't have a $7000 bike.
If you flipped a 2k bike for 3.6k, you probably put more money into parts on it or you sold it to a dumbass.
The only person I know who purchases bikes, upgrades them and resells them for a good profit knows more about bikes than anyone else, has multiple wealthy people as repeat clients and he doesn't have 3 other jobs, grade school and races w/ training to worry about.
When I said 7k in my original post I meant msrp not actual worth, I thought that was clear. I work for what I have and you can choose to believe me or not
clindblomskierWhen I said 7k in my original post I meant msrp not actual worth, I thought that was clear. I work for what I have and you can choose to believe me or not
Who the fuck uses MSRP to describe the worth of anything? Kid, you dumb.
DolanReloadedpro mtn bikers who do the big drops off cliffs are insane in my opinion. Wiping out on rocks at 40 mph is probably not as fun as it sounds
I’m really good... and blowing my bike the fuck up. Been riding like absolute shit recently, my ascents are taking super long and I haven’t been able to find a nice rhythm. Grew up racing and still love my bike but man, after riding daily for over two months I should be doing better.
Pretty sure my hub is clapped, so going to have to do a complete rebuild haven’t torn my derailer off yet but I’m waiting for it to happen.
