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I was actually leaning toward an aluminum hardtail, I usually ride a Cannondale Trail SL2. It is a 26, probably want a 29 if hard tail.

Cheap would be no more than $1500 initial investment then...

Lol, I are a hack too.

Maybe I sounded too technical. Let me rephrase...

What bike can I buy off the shelf, kick it's arse for a few months, work out the bugs, and still survive a 2700 mile...

I am contemplating riding the divide... In a year or two. I would need a new bike (darn) for the trip. I would like to buy a good base to get used to it, then build up the parts I don't like. What...

I ride a V-strom 650. Have never tried tight trail off road with it. On paved or unpaved road, it is great. Two up with packed bags is a bit tricky due to its light weight, but doable.

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