Hey guys i'm looking to start doing mountain biking as a weekend hobby this aussie winter and find an allmountain/trail bike to get fit and able to do some uphill but mainly downhill fun and try do do some rocky, fun terrain when i gain more balls.
My mate is offering his 2011 Giant Reign 2 for $1800 in mint condition but not sure if i need a FS just yet. People saying learning on hardtail would be the way to go and cheaper to start out i'm trying to figure out what alternatives at $1500~. Or would i just be better of getting my mates reign?? I'd rather get something used since i'll probably damage a new one anyway so if anyone or their friends is selling a good AM/trail bike that fits the bill let me know!
Sadly the stores here don't have a lot to offer in SE Melbourne, gold cross doesn't stock the models i see mentioned here so i'm wondering where's a good place to test a good variety out?
So far i've compiled a list of everyone's recommended models for hardtails from the web and came up with:
cannondale f800
jamis dakota elite
kona kula deluxe
gary fisher big sur big sur = 26er
hoo koo e koo
Fisher Paragon/X-cal paragon/x-cal = 29er
specialized stumpjumper disc or rockhopper pro disc
Specialized M4 Stumpjumper, (with v-brakes)
Trek Fuel EX 6 Mountain Bike
About me: 25 male - 75kg 184 cm (6ft)
My mate is offering his 2011 Giant Reign 2 for $1800 in mint condition but not sure if i need a FS just yet. People saying learning on hardtail would be the way to go and cheaper to start out i'm trying to figure out what alternatives at $1500~. Or would i just be better of getting my mates reign?? I'd rather get something used since i'll probably damage a new one anyway so if anyone or their friends is selling a good AM/trail bike that fits the bill let me know!
Sadly the stores here don't have a lot to offer in SE Melbourne, gold cross doesn't stock the models i see mentioned here so i'm wondering where's a good place to test a good variety out?
So far i've compiled a list of everyone's recommended models for hardtails from the web and came up with:
cannondale f800
jamis dakota elite
kona kula deluxe
gary fisher big sur big sur = 26er
hoo koo e koo
Fisher Paragon/X-cal paragon/x-cal = 29er
specialized stumpjumper disc or rockhopper pro disc
Specialized M4 Stumpjumper, (with v-brakes)
Trek Fuel EX 6 Mountain Bike
About me: 25 male - 75kg 184 cm (6ft)
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