First Mountain Bike?

doot

doot

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I'm looking for a solid, beginner-oriented hardtail bike under $1,000.

I've borrowed or rented bikes before, including full suspension bikes, but I want to buy a good one that will last me awhile. Obviously, at this price point, I won't get the most durable bike, but I'll settle for a solid couple years of light riding.

I'll be biking trails (not a lot of downhill) at my local state park, and am fairly sure a hardtail will be fine, at least until I get more serious.

That's about it, any recommendations?
 
(One more thing)

I'm currently considering the Fuji Nevada 29er 1.5 or 1.1 and the Specialized rockhopper
 
13702372:californiagrown said:
Buy a used stumpjumper off of Pinkbike.com

Get a used "real" mtn bike, for the same price as a new hybrid bike and thank me later.
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this. You can get a really good hardtail and a pretty good Full suspension bike under $1k if you look. Like said above, pink bike is great, kinda like the newschoolers of biking.
 
for a couple hundred more you can get a brand new hard tail with an air fork and decent components.

but if you are looking for a used bike I would look for a bike from one of the major brands like trek, specialized, giant, cannondale, santa cruz, norco, kona, or salsa. something that is capable of building a real trail bike. an air fork from either fox or rockshox. shimano, deore or higher/ nothing from their A lines, or sram components, x5 or higher.
 
Honestly get the trek 3700 or something similar, they van be found for around 400 new and although I would consider it a very shitty bike as a beginner its probably the best thing for you, I started with this bike and after 3 years of riding it, it gave me little troubles to the point where i named it my trusty trek. After a year or so you'll out grow it and then buy something good until then buy a shit bike!
 
trek ticket, i have a bias towards transition tops because i own one and have a tr250 as well.

get a full out dirt jumper, riding trails on them is sketchy as fuck and you get really good at picking lines and everything else is fine.
 
1000 dollars will get you a pretty solid hardtail. go to a local bike shop and let the guys there know what you're looking for, and try out a few bikes. every major company is going to have a comparable bike in the $1000 price point, you just gotta try them out and see what fits you best.
 
topic:doot said:
I'm looking for a solid, beginner-oriented hardtail bike under $1,000.

I've borrowed or rented bikes before, including full suspension bikes, but I want to buy a good one that will last me awhile. Obviously, at this price point, I won't get the most durable bike, but I'll settle for a solid couple years of light riding.

I'll be biking trails (not a lot of downhill) at my local state park, and am fairly sure a hardtail will be fine, at least until I get more serious.

That's about it, any recommendations?
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Diamondback hook, line, and sync'r line up.

Really great bikes, prolly wanna not get the hook, that way you don't out learn the bike. They have a little more aggressive geometry. I rec the sync'r bc it has a tapered head tube and that way if you want to upgrade your fork, you have a lot more options.
 
13702572:TSB said:
If your going to ride park don't get a 29'r

Check out the Raleigh Tokul 2 its cross between a dirt jumper and cross country bike. You can slam the seat and have a DJ or raise it up for a XC bike. It is a very under rated bike
http://www.raleighusa.com/tokul-2
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Hmm, I ride a 29er at whistler 10-20 days a year and race DH on it as well.

As a 1 bike quiver, I'd be hard-pressed to find a better bike... gotta remember that 29" wheels effectively add travel, and also add traction ;). Certainly depends on your size and budget though.
 
13702629:californiagrown said:
Hmm, I ride a 29er at whistler 10-20 days a year and race DH on it as well.

As a 1 bike quiver, I'd be hard-pressed to find a better bike... gotta remember that 29" wheels effectively add travel, and also add traction ;). Certainly depends on your size and budget though.
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how do you keep them true?
 
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