Ekliptix
06-21-2009, 01:27 AM
I'm in the market for a mountain bike, new or used, with a $1,000 budget. I'm not sure what style of bike I need so I'm looking for some input.
I:
- Like riding fast single track
- Climb
- Won't be doing drops more then 4'
- Ride fish creek and Power Face
- Am 6'-2", 185lbs
I've only owned hardtails in the past, but the idea of a dual suspension bike sounds good for the roots I often deal with, plus I'd like to pump the bike of rises when going quick.
Basically, I don't want DH bike, but something with a little travel in the rear, relatively light, can climb and won't be high maintenance.
Thanks!
Edit: Of these used bikes, do any seem to fit the bill and be a decent price:
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Barely-used-2006-Rocky-Mountain-Fusion-W0QQAdIdZ134345771
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-2003-Norco-Sasquatch-W0QQAdIdZ134353647
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Marin-Rocky-Ridge-04-05-Mountain-Bike-W0QQAdIdZ132623756
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-giant-p-i-s-t-o-l-1-Great-condition-obo-W0QQAdIdZ131297145
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Weyless-6-7-Freeride-Bike-W0QQAdIdZ129152623
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Cannondale-Gemini-2000-Medium-2004-W0QQAdIdZ125717680
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/473401/
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/475611/
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/473354/
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/471619/
I:
- Like riding fast single track
- Climb
- Won't be doing drops more then 4'
- Ride fish creek and Power Face
- Am 6'-2", 185lbs
I've only owned hardtails in the past, but the idea of a dual suspension bike sounds good for the roots I often deal with, plus I'd like to pump the bike of rises when going quick.
Basically, I don't want DH bike, but something with a little travel in the rear, relatively light, can climb and won't be high maintenance.
Thanks!
Edit: Of these used bikes, do any seem to fit the bill and be a decent price:
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Barely-used-2006-Rocky-Mountain-Fusion-W0QQAdIdZ134345771
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-2003-Norco-Sasquatch-W0QQAdIdZ134353647
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Marin-Rocky-Ridge-04-05-Mountain-Bike-W0QQAdIdZ132623756
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-giant-p-i-s-t-o-l-1-Great-condition-obo-W0QQAdIdZ131297145
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Weyless-6-7-Freeride-Bike-W0QQAdIdZ129152623
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Cannondale-Gemini-2000-Medium-2004-W0QQAdIdZ125717680
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/473401/
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/475611/
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/473354/
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/471619/