Bike Suggestions

[Deadeye008]

Have been riding my bike more lately and so I want to get an upgrade. I'm looking for a full suspension bike in the $600-$700 range. I would not be opposed to buying a used bike. Thanks.

[blueeyes]

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=231...1&category=184

Keep your eye on KSL.

[Sombeech]

You can get some very good used bikes for that price range. How tall are you? Look for your frame size on the bike, that's overlooked a lot.

[Deadeye008]

You can get some very good used bikes for that price range. How tall are you? Look for your frame size on the bike, that's overlooked a lot.

I'm 5'11". I've been browsing the KSL classifieds that past little while.

[Sombeech]

Try to get a Large frame then.

[Deadeye008]

Try to get a Large frame then.

Will do.

Any particular components to look for? Or brands?

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[guaps]

Any particular components to look for? Or brands?

Problem with looking for a specific brand is most brands make a high and low end. Specialized makes some great bikes, but also has some junkers out there. I love my Ellsworth, but I know you'll find 20 other people that will love 20 other brands.

Components are a bit easier to recommend. Check out this page. About half way down it gives the hierarchy for SRAM and Shimano components. I usually shoot for X.9 (SRAM) or XT (Shimano) when I'm shopping. That's the second tier stuff. The second tier is usually very good quality, but without the latest/greatest price tag.

Best advice - find a bike you like, then find a "friend" (someone who won't buy it before you do ), and ask them what they think. Seems like a lot of good people on here that could help.

[Sombeech]

Yeah, SRAM or Shimano will treat you right. If it's a major named brand, they'll usually have half decent components on them. You can always upgrade too, so the major things are frame size, design, disc brakes, and suspension.

[Deadeye008]

Problem with looking for a specific brand is most brands make a high and low end. Specialized makes some great bikes, but also has some junkers out there. I love my Ellsworth, but I know you'll find 20 other people that will love 20 other brands.

Components are a bit easier to recommend. Check out this page. About half way down it gives the hierarchy for SRAM and Shimano components. I usually shoot for X.9 (SRAM) or XT (Shimano) when I'm shopping. That's the second tier stuff. The second tier is usually very good quality, but without the latest/greatest price tag.

Best advice - find a bike you like, then find a "friend" (someone who won't buy it before you do ), and ask them what they think. Seems like a lot of good people on here that could help.

Thanks for the link and advice!

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[accadacca]

Thanks for the link and advice!

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Post the bikes that you end up finding here and we'll give you some feedback. It has worked well for others that way.

[Deadeye008]

Post the bikes that you end up finding here and we'll give you some feedback. It has worked well for others that way.

That's a good idea. I'll do that for sure. Thanks!

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