Mountain Bikes....

I forgot to mention that I am 6'4" and that the guy at our local bike shop said that I need to have 22 1/2" frame.

 

I have ridden BMX for a while when I lived in Tallahassee. I know about bikes but not so much with Mountain Bikes... But I have repaired a few bikes in my day so I know how everything works.

 

Hell yes! Tey're like the best bikes I have ever ridden. They let them leave with new tires, everything filled to spec, and a tear filled hug. lol Maybe not the tear filled hug but they are like the some of the absolute highest quality bikes with the best re-sale out there.

 

I see what your saying about all the repairs...... And every bike that Ive had, I ride it until it breaks (I ride it like its my job)

Yes I want a very good quick handling bike.

 

+1. Get a hardtail with a proven frame and solid geometry for your riding, and upgrade as you see fit.

 

From what Ive heard is that its better to get a hardtail just because its more stable and more responsive. right?


How about the Trek 69er 3x9 with a 21.5" frame

 

It's not neccessarily more stable, but it's simpler and learning to ride on one is going to make you a better rider. The 'livelier' rear end and generally x/c headtube angles make most hardtails very responsive and well balanced bikes.

The 69er is alright.....i'm not a fan of running a 26" rear and a 29" front, you need to carry 2 spare tubes, tires, etc you may have a tough time finding. It's also a $2000 bike in the states, so a bit out of your price range.

 

I agree. I see more people riding w/ "low-end" bikes than expensive full-suspension rigs. The one place that I will recommend getting the best shit is for downhill. You will need a good full suspension rig for riding downhill.

I too was into BMX since childhood. Raced, jumped, lived, breathed the shit!!! And, have been riding mountain and BMX bikes since I was 5. I got out the BMX scene went to the Army and college, and came back into my passion for bikes after a 5 year absense. It was hard for me to get sized-up, cause I KNOW bikes, BUT I really didn't know jack-shit about properly sizing a mountain bike.

For me, the Gary Fisher really fit because of my BMX background. The gensis frame is really nimble, and I just like it. Another thing that most don't realize is that a hardtail is generally lighter than full suspension. And with mad skills from BMX'n, you should be able to handle it.

Just my humble opinion, but I wounldn't buy used. I beat the living shit out of any bike that I've ever owned, and wouldn't sell any of them to friends. BUY NEW, unless you personally know the seller.

 

Oh wow nevermind then

How about the Elite series?

 

dude, the 9 series elite's START at $3200 for a hardtail.

Check trek's website for the bikes and specs, and they list MSRP's.

 

Is it possible to upgrade to disc brakes if you bought a bike with u-brakes?


How much are the sets

 

A disc brake upgrade requires changing both the wheels, the brakes (obviously) and the handles, and possibly the front fork if it doesn't have a disc mount.

Best bet if you buy new and plan on a disc upgrade down the road is get a frame in a series that has a disc option (like the 4 series for trek) and a swap won't be too difficult.

Just FYI, for 90% of riding, V-Brakes are more than adequate. And IMO, mechanical disc brakes SUCK! Hydraulic is the only way to go.

 

Dang, I swear I can't find a bike for a good price.

 

Since you're stuck on Trek,

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain_hardtail/4_series/4300/

Or buy used, IMO, if you give a used bike a good run through, you can get great deals on barely used equipment.

 

Here man, http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/xc-hardtail/PLS_1527_912crx.aspx, I sorted by # of reviews for hardtails. START READING!!!