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Thread: New Bike
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03-21-2007, 08:31 AM #1
New Bike
Hey guys I am looking for a new bike and I cant decide to go Full Suspension or not. Is it worth taking a small downgrade in components to get full suspension?
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03-21-2007 08:31 AM # ADS
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03-21-2007, 08:57 AM #2
These are the two I am thinking about.
http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/TR-COMP-X7-Details.html
or this http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/IGN-3-Details.html
What do you guys think?
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03-21-2007, 10:53 AM #3
In my personal opinion you can't beat full suspension. The only way I would go with a hard tail is if I was racing. Full suspension all the way.
Note: this is only my opinion, and I don't know great detail about bikes. Goodluck
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03-21-2007, 12:15 PM #4
Re: New Bike
Originally Posted by Death
In my opinion you cant beat the comfort of a full suspension; however, you will never know what comfort you may be missing if you get a sweet hardtail and it will help you pick your line a little better and get a little more technical in your riding. I started riding a rigid, then graduated to a hardtail, and added a full suspension and was glad that I started on a hardtail due to the fact that it helped me pay attention to trail details and work on choosing a good line to ride.
Two wheels are better than four, keep the rubber side down.
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03-21-2007, 12:31 PM #5
I'd stick with full suspension if it will primarily be an off road bike.
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03-21-2007, 12:38 PM #6
Ok so what do you guys think about the bike i linked to in my first post?
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03-21-2007, 04:10 PM #7Originally Posted by Death
But I know very little about bikes....Never leave home without a headhunter.
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03-21-2007, 04:43 PM #8
The opinion of another admitted non-expert: I'd go full suspension no matter what. I tune the rear shock on my XC bike so tight it basically responds like a hardtail unless I'm really flying hard over the rough stuff. It rides fine whether I'm offroad or even on a paved trail. So, you can get the best of both worlds with a full suspension bike.
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03-21-2007, 08:46 PM #9
I recommend the full suspension. I would look into a more recognizable brand such as Specialized or Trek. They offer good warranty's and a better resale value later if you decide to upgrade.
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03-21-2007, 10:35 PM #10
True I am still looking but I agree I think I am going to go full suspension.
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03-22-2007, 04:35 AM #11
If you are on a budget and willing to buy a used bike you should check out Craigslist. I scored my 04 Bighit Spec w/ boxxer and other upgrades for $550 it needed a bit of work done but it has been well worth the price so far.
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/297228690.html
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03-22-2007, 08:37 AM #12
Very nice I will definitely check out Craig list.
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03-22-2007, 04:52 PM #13
I recommend MTBR.COM check the classified adds. I searched for about 3 years daily. I found a bike and started a bidding war against a local guy. Finally I convinced the seller to hold the bike for me and that I would drive out to California to pick it up. He didn't want to break it down to ship it since he had a local guy interested in buying it. I payed 1400.00 for a bike that was worth about 5000.00.
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03-22-2007, 05:19 PM #14
I'd love to buy a used FS bike - but I'm 6'4 and it's tough to find an XL frame that's used
Never leave home without a headhunter.
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03-22-2007, 06:43 PM #15
When you hit 6' + and over 200 # you need a good frame and shocks - you will not regret getting full suspension
Kona makes some amazing bikes...personally, I like Kona and Rocky Mountain..either one you cant go wrong with!
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03-23-2007, 07:29 PM #16
rigid ftw.
you'd probably want fs though.gears and suspension are for old men and girls.
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