I would like to buy a trail bike for max 3.5k cad. Not looking for value, I just want a good frame mostly. I would prefer 27.5, 140 or 150mm front travel. Short cs as well. Rn I am looking at the RM thunderbolt and the Kona process 134 27.5. What do you guys suggest?
In that price range I would look at finding a quality used bike. You would definitely be getting something nicer for a better value. If you want a poppy bike I would look into an Ibis Mojo or maybe a yeti.
In that price range I would look at finding a quality used bike. You would definitely be getting something nicer for a better value. If you want a poppy bike I would look into an Ibis Mojo or maybe a yeti.
Okay. Used could be a great option I guess, just gotta find the right bike for the right price.
In that price range I would look at finding a quality used bike. You would definitely be getting something nicer for a better value. If you want a poppy bike I would look into an Ibis Mojo or maybe a yeti.
Okay. Used could be a great option I guess, just gotta find the right bike for the right price.
Yeah, The buysell on Pinkbike is a great place to look. Since you can set a price, wheel size, travel, location filter.
In that price range I would look at finding a quality used bike. You would definitely be getting something nicer for a better value. If you want a poppy bike I would look into an Ibis Mojo or maybe a yeti.
Okay. Used could be a great option I guess, just gotta find the right bike for the right price.
Yeah, The buysell on Pinkbike is a great place to look. Since you can set a price, wheel size, travel, location filter.
yeah I know. I have bought and sold multiple parts on it, I just didn't think about buying a bike from it.
Buysell and second hand in general is a lottery. You can sometimes get a killer bike for a bargain price but you can also buy a bike that's been heavily used for a good %% of it's original retail. At that point you'd have been way better off buying a high value new bike - like a YT.
In that price range I would look at finding a quality used bike. You would definitely be getting something nicer for a better value. If you want a poppy bike I would look into an Ibis Mojo or maybe a yeti.
Used is a good idea. Mojo 3 or 4, or a Santa Cruz 5010, transition scout...
Agree if you are set going new look into a YT. That is if they aren't out of stock.
not dead set on new, but would prefer it because the frame would be in the best condition. I am just gonna overhaul the parts on it most likely anyways.
Buysell and second hand in general is a lottery. You can sometimes get a killer bike for a bargain price but you can also buy a bike that's been heavily used for a good %% of it's original retail. At that point you'd have been way better off buying a high value new bike - like a YT.
Vitus Escarpe is another good option btw
havent looked at the escarpe much, but its vitus so itll be out of stock in 15 seconds once it restocks. Low chance of me getting it. And for used I am looking around a bit, not seeing much I like though.