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Posted: 4/21/2016 7:11:17 PM EDT
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I wouldn't ride around in a bike than expensive in Somalia.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 7:14:36 PM EDT
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Double your budget
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Posted: 4/21/2016 7:16:32 PM EDT
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Double your budget true? someone else said something similar...that you can't get into a decent FS bike at the ~2k mark |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 7:18:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Double your budget LEGS are your suspension. Aluminum frame Cannondale trail 6, comes with 29 inch tires, will take you anywhere you want to pedal for 700 bucks. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 7:19:18 PM EDT
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Full suspension is the way to go for a place like Snowshoe.
What are your digits? Really tall like over 6' then go 29'er. Some sales going on at Lynskey. 27.5 is ok for the right height. Your probably looking at lightly used for that kind of money. Can you rent bikes somewhere? Giant is probably more bang for the buck then the others. What kind of local shop have you? And where do you live/ride? |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 7:42:34 PM EDT
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I borrowed my Son's 29"' Trek...
Now my bike got sucky 
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Posted: 4/21/2016 8:33:08 PM EDT
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Double your budget If I decide to make this a major hobby I'll upgrade next year. If I need to I can rent a Spec. Stumpjumper there. Budget is firm, paying cash. It is what it is. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 8:40:15 PM EDT
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It might be worth looking at JensonUSAcom. They have a lot of bikes on sale right now.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 8:42:49 PM EDT
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I like the Giant
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Posted: 4/21/2016 8:43:05 PM EDT
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If I decide to make this a major hobby I'll upgrade next year. If I need to I can rent a Spec. Stumpjumper there. Budget is firm, paying cash. It is what it is. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Double your budget If I decide to make this a major hobby I'll upgrade next year. If I need to I can rent a Spec. Stumpjumper there. Budget is firm, paying cash. It is what it is. Check craigslist for used bikes? There's good shit on there if you look around and are willing to drive a little. You're budget is the reason I'm still on my 13yo hardtail. 
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Posted: 4/21/2016 8:43:54 PM EDT
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Full suspension is the way to go for a place like Snowshoe. What are your digits? Really tall like over 6' then go 29'er. Some sales going on at Lynskey. 27.5 is ok for the right height. Your probably looking at lightly used for that kind of money. Can you rent bikes somewhere? Giant is probably more bang for the buck then the others. What kind of local shop have you? And where do you live/ride? I'm 6', 27.5 seems to fit the best. I'm leaning towards the Giant offerings as well. Suspension and components seems to give a better bang for the buck. Can always swap out fork and shock to Fox down the road. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 8:50:21 PM EDT
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Out of those, I'd look at the Giant. They are the largest manufacturer, and can use that to get better pricing on the components so you will normally get better stuff at the same price point as the other brands. The Maestro suspension uses a solid rear triangle with short links close to the main triangle, so it is supposed to be pretty stiff.
Specialized is still tied to the Horst link suspension, which needs a shock with a firm platform to pedal well. It also has pivot points all over the rear triangle, which can lead to flex. Trek uses a different suspension set up that on paper seems pretty neat. However, it uses a proprietary shock so you are really constrained if you want to replace it. It also has its pivot points in the rear triangle which again can lead to flex and wear. All that said, see if you can take each one out for a true test ride on a trail you know reasonably well and see which one YOU like the best. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:30:00 AM EDT
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I think I've settled on the Giant Trance 27.5 3. Will swap out wheel set to tubeless and fork and shock to fox before the trip, but otherwise I'll upgrade components as necessary.
I've never been able to leave anything stock, so might as well start off with a solid frame and good suspension geometry. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 10:51:17 AM EDT
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The trance is a good bike but it's also built to be a little burly entry level rounder. Jumps and railing berms kind of riding. If you're ridimgf mostly cross country style, the stance might be a better choice.
For what it's worth, I ride a kona precept 130 which is also right around your price range. Slick bikes with lifetime warranties. Can jump and have fun but good for all day rides through the mountains. Above allc though make sure you ride the bike before buying it. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:01:47 AM EDT
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Look at spending $3500-4000 or else rent. Buying a $2000 bike will lead to costly upgrades when parts start failing. You want the best frame, fork, rear shock, and wheels that you can afford.
Also, don't buy a $2000 bike thinking that you can sell it later and move on up the food chain. You'll lose a lot of $ on the sale. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:03:34 AM EDT
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I'm 5'8", and I think I'm a little too short for my 29'er. When I bought it a couple years ago 27.5's were just becoming mainstream, and now I wish I was in a 27.5".
The 29er has a cramped shoe box, and seems flexy in really rough technical stuff in the front end. Its a little slow to accelerate, but you can kind of sloppily hit and roll over big stuff without too much thought. Do have to keep my ass low though. YMMV |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:06:05 AM EDT
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I'd try and find something on pinkbike.com, ebay or even craigslist. You can get a lot more for your $ buying used. Or even better, if you have a decent LBS (local bike shop) go and see if they have any demos for sale. they're generally well maintained.
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:11:49 AM EDT
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I've ridden Snowshoe every summer for many years.
I'd say, rent one of their bikes to get a feel for what you want, then buy accordingly. Be sure to rent a full DH race bike for a day. You will love it. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:17:26 AM EDT
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I'd try and find something on pinkbike.com, ebay or even craigslist. You can get a lot more for your $ buying used. Or even better, if you have a decent LBS (local bike shop) go and see if they have any demos for sale. they're generally well maintained. Do not buy on Pinkbike, I've been burned on 2 out of 3 occasions buying used items from posters. They have no feedback system (nor do the site owners care about creating one) and thus it's full of scammers. I paid for a frame that turned out to be stolen and was already sold to another person locally before I even paid for it (luckily PayPal refunded my money). Just yesterday I got an rear axle shipped in from a user in Canada. It was shipped in an envelope and didn't make it. I'm talking a letter envelope. I contacted the seller and he told me to dispute it with the carrier because "he packaged it the best he could." Never again. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:18:10 AM EDT
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I've ridden Snowshoe every summer for many years. I'd say, rent one of their bikes to get a feel for what you want, then buy accordingly. Be sure to rent a full DH race bike for a day. You will love it. I've been the last 2 years. I am hooked. There is nothing like DH riding. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:18:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think I've settled on the Giant Trance 27.5 3. Will swap out wheel set to tubeless and fork and shock to fox before the trip, but otherwise I'll upgrade components as necessary. I've never been able to leave anything stock, so might as well start off with a solid frame and good suspension geometry. The Trance 27.5 is capable bike and I liked the one I rode for a bit. I'd think about buying a higher level model if you're going to swap out most of the most expensive parts anyway? Maybe even look for a good deal on a used one and then upgrade that. ETA: Although having a backup wheelset & rear shock never hurts.  |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:26:26 AM EDT
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Do not buy on Pinkbike, I've been burned on 2 out of 3 occasions buying used items from posters. They have no feedback system (nor do the site owners care about creating one) and thus it's full of scammers. I paid for a frame that turned out to be stolen and was already sold to another person locally before I even paid for it (luckily PayPal refunded my money). Just yesterday I got an rear axle shipped in from a user in Canada. It was shipped in an envelope and didn't make it. I'm talking a letter envelope. I contacted the seller and he told me to dispute it with the carrier because "he packaged it the best he could." Never again. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'd try and find something on pinkbike.com, ebay or even craigslist. You can get a lot more for your $ buying used. Or even better, if you have a decent LBS (local bike shop) go and see if they have any demos for sale. they're generally well maintained. Do not buy on Pinkbike, I've been burned on 2 out of 3 occasions buying used items from posters. They have no feedback system (nor do the site owners care about creating one) and thus it's full of scammers. I paid for a frame that turned out to be stolen and was already sold to another person locally before I even paid for it (luckily PayPal refunded my money). Just yesterday I got an rear axle shipped in from a user in Canada. It was shipped in an envelope and didn't make it. I'm talking a letter envelope. I contacted the seller and he told me to dispute it with the carrier because "he packaged it the best he could." Never again. Good point....I tend not to buy much that I cant check out in person. I found a nice set of Mavic 823s/hadley hubs on Pinkbike that were local to me and was able to scope out in person...thats what I was getting at. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:49:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm 6', 27.5 seems to fit the best. I'm leaning towards the Giant offerings as well. Suspension and components seems to give a better bang for the buck. Can always swap out fork and shock to Fox down the road. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Full suspension is the way to go for a place like Snowshoe. What are your digits? Really tall like over 6' then go 29'er. Some sales going on at Lynskey. 27.5 is ok for the right height. Your probably looking at lightly used for that kind of money. Can you rent bikes somewhere? Giant is probably more bang for the buck then the others. What kind of local shop have you? And where do you live/ride? I'm 6', 27.5 seems to fit the best. I'm leaning towards the Giant offerings as well. Suspension and components seems to give a better bang for the buck. Can always swap out fork and shock to Fox down the road. Eta: I picked up the 3 as well. Will upgrade as needed. Only pick I got with from a ride with the kid.  Eta2: it's a good all around bike. I needed a bike that could handle some steep/fast/technical down hills but still be able to climb back to the top mixed in with some single track than is mostly flat over all but with short climbs and descents. It's doing all I ask it to and still can handle a lot more. |
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Posted: 4/22/2016 11:55:57 AM EDT
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I will send you an IM later. I am selling my Ellsworth and I will give you a great price on it. MSRP on everything on the bike was about 6500
Just saw you are 6". I am 5 9 and the bike is a small, it wont fit you |
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