Crossy3630
Squid
first foray into MTB and looking to be talked into (or out of) a entry or mid level XC Mountain Bike. Been riding road for the past 5 years but getting over being abused by a small minority of road users whom dont to want to share the road Hoping to continue my love of cycling off-road instead and remain alive n healthy.
Due to my price point ($1,500-$2,000) I think Im better off with a higher spec alloy HT than lower spec carbon or dual sus... Im 180cm tall and leaning towards 29 rather than 27.5. Id consider 2nd hand but after a quick look around here/bikeexchange/ebay/gumtree/facebook etc but not being in a metro area i don't think Ill find many suitable bargains on offer. Im a recreational rider, I dont see myself wanting to compete at any significant level other than bragging rights over mates.
that said Ive looked into 4 bikes so far:-
I have a Scott roadie which probably leans me more towards it over the Giant, the Reid has better specs at the same price point ($1,599) of the first two but I'm not sure of the brand... I'm a little tempted by the Polygon, its currently $200 off RRP so $1,799.00 delivered & for spec comparison they put it up against the Scott Scale 940 which RRPs @ $2,749... again not 100% convinced of the brand but flowmountainbike is giving decent reviews of the brand/factory.
Any thoughts/pointers would be appreciated...
Due to my price point ($1,500-$2,000) I think Im better off with a higher spec alloy HT than lower spec carbon or dual sus... Im 180cm tall and leaning towards 29 rather than 27.5. Id consider 2nd hand but after a quick look around here/bikeexchange/ebay/gumtree/facebook etc but not being in a metro area i don't think Ill find many suitable bargains on offer. Im a recreational rider, I dont see myself wanting to compete at any significant level other than bragging rights over mates.
that said Ive looked into 4 bikes so far:-
I have a Scott roadie which probably leans me more towards it over the Giant, the Reid has better specs at the same price point ($1,599) of the first two but I'm not sure of the brand... I'm a little tempted by the Polygon, its currently $200 off RRP so $1,799.00 delivered & for spec comparison they put it up against the Scott Scale 940 which RRPs @ $2,749... again not 100% convinced of the brand but flowmountainbike is giving decent reviews of the brand/factory.
Any thoughts/pointers would be appreciated...