If you're just getting into it buy the cheaper bike. You will learn what you like and don't like. You might try some other bikes out. Soon enough you will realize you want to spend $1500+ on a new one.
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Need bicycle advice
- Thread starter Lazarus
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Thats what I was thinking about but as I compare bikes I can't tell whats good and what isn't. This is certainly a world I know nothing about. I know Shimano and thats about it but I think theres probably high end Shimano components and low end. I highly doubt I'll be able to tell the difference personally but at the same time I dont want stuff breaking off on me too.
Pm sent. Let me know if I can help.
Shane
Shane
I hear ya there are so many options. If you are still open to ideas I would definitely try to find a bike shop with someone you can trust. You will not be able to enjoy the port as much if your bike doesn't work like it's supposed to, but you also don't want to overspend. Looks like someone will be able to help you out. Good luck. When you're set up let me know. It's a great time of year to be in the woods.
As others have said disc brakes are an advantage in muddy conditions, and they are becoming more and more standard on bikes these days. But you will know you are an experienced rider when you do not rely on your brakes all the time on the trails.
Honestly I would be trying to find the best bang for your buck bike, disc brakes or not, until you figure out you really are into cycling because this hobby can be just as expensive as the firearms hobby. If you get hooked, you will soon find that bikes multiply. Talk to Shane or a local bike shop (LBS) over Performance.
Honestly I would be trying to find the best bang for your buck bike, disc brakes or not, until you figure out you really are into cycling because this hobby can be just as expensive as the firearms hobby. If you get hooked, you will soon find that bikes multiply. Talk to Shane or a local bike shop (LBS) over Performance.
If you haven't already PM Shane.
Btw don't waste your money on anything without disc brakes, mechanical or hydraulic.
Btw don't waste your money on anything without disc brakes, mechanical or hydraulic.
Ive talked to Shane. Very helpful.
I thought Performance was a LBS? I guess not.
I thought Performance was a LBS? I guess not.
They're more like the Walmart of LBS stores. Good for a pop-in if you need a tube or something, but you'll get much better advice from an LBS and better quality bikes also.
Oh ok. I thought because they had a "spin doctor" and helpful people that they were considered a LBS.
Performance is a good start to get into it. I won't lie I own a bunch of their clothing and tubes on my CX (cyclocross) machine.
Disk breaks are great for downhilling if worried about speed and sharp inclines, turns and whatnot. If it is for less than steep terrain or flats, clinchers work just as well.
Also make sure that the folks have a lockout option for climbing. Nothing sucks more than losing energy climbing a hill and having your front end constantly sapping it.
Granted I do more road riding but the theory and concept still applies. Good breaks are essential for all the idiots on the roads.
Disk breaks are great for downhilling if worried about speed and sharp inclines, turns and whatnot. If it is for less than steep terrain or flats, clinchers work just as well.
Also make sure that the folks have a lockout option for climbing. Nothing sucks more than losing energy climbing a hill and having your front end constantly sapping it.
Granted I do more road riding but the theory and concept still applies. Good breaks are essential for all the idiots on the roads.
