Wanting some help here. First MTB I had was a crap Schwinn Mesa for keeping up with the kids on the footpaths. Then some mates bought bikes and got me out on to the trails and the bug has bitten. I've basically killed the Schwinn, snapped derailleur hanger and munched rear derailleur last weekend. I'm considering the following on a budget of $1000, max $1500 (not a cent more!):
Giant Talon (about $1000 now...)
Specialised FSR xc (about $1500 with upgrade to hydraulic discs now...)
Merida's (Matts TFS Trail 550D and AM 500D)
And Jamis Parker (but $1600 is too much!)
I ride on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Red Hill, Oxford Falls, Terrey Hills, etc on trails with some technical aspect. I think i want a dual suspension bike but I'm not sure! Which of these would you buy and why/why not? I'm leanin towards the Specialized FSR xc?
Much appreciated, sorry for looong post, but pics help!
Giant Talon (about $1000 now...)
Specialised FSR xc (about $1500 with upgrade to hydraulic discs now...)
Merida's (Matts TFS Trail 550D and AM 500D)
And Jamis Parker (but $1600 is too much!)
I ride on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Red Hill, Oxford Falls, Terrey Hills, etc on trails with some technical aspect. I think i want a dual suspension bike but I'm not sure! Which of these would you buy and why/why not? I'm leanin towards the Specialized FSR xc?
Much appreciated, sorry for looong post, but pics help!