Slow N steady
Squid
Hi All,
Been lurking around the forums for a few years and dabbling in Mountainbike’s but considering making the jump and getting a bit more serious about it.
Thought I’d say hi and was hoping to get a few bike recommendations too as I might be in a position for a new bike in the near future, but finding there are so many bikes and hard to know where to start
Currently have a few year old Giant Talon (bought more for fitness a few years ago) but quickly realised I should have gotten something more trail / all mountain focused.
I definitely enjoy heading down more than up, Like small / medium jumps, think flow trails and a bit of technical stuff. Also want something that’s not too bad to pedal back up and more geared towards fun than outright speed.
live in Canberra so most rides would be after work or quickly on the weekend in the area. With the occasional possible trip to Thredbo or similar.
Have had a go in Thredbo a few years ago on a Giant reign back when they were 27.5” but while it was great there think it would be too much bike for the majority of my riding, or riding available in Canberra (feel free to correct me if I’m wrong) Bearing in mind this was a hire bike so not really correctly set up for me, found it too squishy to pedal and no fun unless pointed downhill at speed.
If I was to go ahead budget on bike would be max $5k and although it’s smart to go second hand would probably be looking at new.
Kind of thing I’ve been thinking so far are
Giant trance x 29
- bit worried about 29” taking the playfulness of the bike away (never ridden 29 so only going off what I’ve read)
Trek either Fuel ex or remedy
- Remedy looks fun but may fall into the “too much bike” category.
Anyway, thanks for reading my long winded ranting post and any advice appreciated.
Matt
Been lurking around the forums for a few years and dabbling in Mountainbike’s but considering making the jump and getting a bit more serious about it.
Thought I’d say hi and was hoping to get a few bike recommendations too as I might be in a position for a new bike in the near future, but finding there are so many bikes and hard to know where to start
Currently have a few year old Giant Talon (bought more for fitness a few years ago) but quickly realised I should have gotten something more trail / all mountain focused.
I definitely enjoy heading down more than up, Like small / medium jumps, think flow trails and a bit of technical stuff. Also want something that’s not too bad to pedal back up and more geared towards fun than outright speed.
live in Canberra so most rides would be after work or quickly on the weekend in the area. With the occasional possible trip to Thredbo or similar.
Have had a go in Thredbo a few years ago on a Giant reign back when they were 27.5” but while it was great there think it would be too much bike for the majority of my riding, or riding available in Canberra (feel free to correct me if I’m wrong) Bearing in mind this was a hire bike so not really correctly set up for me, found it too squishy to pedal and no fun unless pointed downhill at speed.
If I was to go ahead budget on bike would be max $5k and although it’s smart to go second hand would probably be looking at new.
Kind of thing I’ve been thinking so far are
Giant trance x 29
- bit worried about 29” taking the playfulness of the bike away (never ridden 29 so only going off what I’ve read)
Trek either Fuel ex or remedy
- Remedy looks fun but may fall into the “too much bike” category.
Anyway, thanks for reading my long winded ranting post and any advice appreciated.
Matt
