Too much bike for me?

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flag JSBmtb
Posted: Apr 12, 2009 at 5:35 Quote
Getting back to biking after many years.

I want a bike for all around riding - trails & city.

Used to ride a Proflex 353, looong ago!

I have a friend in the bike business. He can get me a good deal (around $2500) on the following:

- carbon monocoque frame, hardtail
- SRAM x9/Rock Shox SID Team/Truvativ Stylo

But is this too much a race bike?

Is there a better choice for the money for all around riding? Not dirt jumping, not racing, not downhill. I don't think I need full suspension.

Thanks for any suggestions.
flag popp
Posted: Apr 12, 2009 at 5:42 Quote
o u basicly just want a xc bike to ride around town and light trail riding?
flag popp
Posted: Apr 12, 2009 at 5:44 Quote
http://www.transitionbikes.com/TransAM.cfm take a look at this bike their nice and in ur price range
flag monkeyboyjc
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Posted: Apr 12, 2009 at 6:09 Quote
If your just getting back into riding i'd spend alot less than that.
I used to ride in my youth, and then had a 7or8 year brake with no bike, i spent about £400 on a discounted bike (down from £750) just to ride around the local trails.
It seems a bit extravigant to spend thousands of dollars on brand spanking new crabon 'bling bling' bike, what if you dont get back into riding?
i'd spend less - then if you feel the same way in a year or so tap up your mate for the nice carbon bike.
flag mainemtbr
Posted: Apr 12, 2009 at 6:24 Quote
I built a titus motolite for 2700.00 ....lite fast long travel great ride u can lock out the shox if needed but with the rp23 pro pedal....dont think u will
flag JSBmtb
Posted: Apr 12, 2009 at 6:46 Quote
popp wrote:
o u basicly just want a xc bike to ride around town and light trail riding?

Thanks popp. I don't know if it will be only light trails or something more challenging. Depends how fast I get back in shape. Smile

The Transition bike looks nice, but if I can get carbon and high quality components for the same money, wouldn't that be a good choice?
flag JSBmtb
Posted: Apr 12, 2009 at 6:47 Quote
monkeyboyjc wrote:
If your just getting back into riding i'd spend alot less than that.
I used to ride in my youth, and then had a 7or8 year brake with no bike, i spent about £400 on a discounted bike (down from £750) just to ride around the local trails.
It seems a bit extravigant to spend thousands of dollars on brand spanking new crabon 'bling bling' bike, what if you dont get back into riding?
i'd spend less - then if you feel the same way in a year or so tap up your mate for the nice carbon bike.

Very good point. I was thinking not so much about *bling* but about low weight.

Any suggestions about a cheaper good quality bike are welcome. Thanks.
flag JSBmtb
Posted: Apr 12, 2009 at 6:48 Quote
mainemtbr wrote:
I built a titus motolite for 2700.00 ....lite fast long travel great ride u can lock out the shox if needed but with the rp23 pro pedal....dont think u will

Cool bike but probably not what I want. I am thinking hardtail. Cheers.
flag mainemtbr
Posted: Apr 15, 2009 at 18:16 Quote
good luck hav'nt rhode a hardtail since i turned 30....my prostate has been thankin me ever since...how many hours r u riding per week? and when's the last time u rhode a good full suspension bike? I love to climb..........too
flag terrible1one3
Posted: Apr 15, 2009 at 21:43 Quote
I wouldn't go straight to carbon fiber. You bang the bottom bracket on a rock screwing around at the local trails and you are buying a new frame. Carbon is great for racing high end bikes, not really for recreational trail riders.

I like and know specialized and I think you could save a lot of money and get what you are looking for with either of these. The stumpjumper has better components and is an all around better hard tail bike, but if you aren't putting in many hours then the rockhopper well maintained will more than fit the bill.

Specialized Rockhopper $1350 MSRP expect to pay $1100

Specialized Stumpjumper Comp HT $1850 MSRP Expect to pay $1600

The Rockhopper
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The Stumpjumper
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flag JSBmtb
Posted: Apr 18, 2009 at 4:51 Quote
Thanks terrible1.

I was looking at both of those before I got the offer for the carbon bike.

I will reconsider. I am not an expert and might very well bash my bottom bracket!

I appreciate your advice.
flag fireman
Posted: Apr 18, 2009 at 5:47 Quote
Best bang for your buck right here.
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flag vertex112
Posted: Apr 18, 2009 at 12:19 Quote
The Dart is a terrible fork. I would just go with the Rockhopper or Stumpjumper HT.
flag fireman
Posted: Apr 18, 2009 at 12:22 Quote
vertex112 wrote:
The Dart is a terrible fork. I would just go with the Rockhopper or Stumpjumper HT.
He can always upgrade the fork later if he wants.
flag vertex112
Posted: Apr 18, 2009 at 12:26 Quote
Yea, but it is much cheaper to get the bike the way he want's it at the beginning. Rather than spending loads of money on upgrades later on. It's just to save money and get what's best for him. One thing I do like about Norco is that they do make good frames, but most often they ask too much money for what you get in terms of parts.
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