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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by godofspeed, Mar 3, 2010.

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  1. Aug 27, 2017 at 6:10 PM
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    Adventurer_Alex

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    Adventurer_Alex Generic mall crawler

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    I really like my Specialized Fuze. Its been a blast on the couple of trails I've taken it on so far
     
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  2. Aug 27, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    Almost all new bikes are nice and used ones are usually decent too in your price range. Best bike is one that feels good to you when you ride it so I suggest riding before buying. All have opinions on what bike is great and those opinions are mostly just. Look for something with a fork that has rebound and some type of compression adjustment. Just try several and don't settle for the first one, unless after several, it stands out, then go back and get it.
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2017 at 4:10 AM
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    the other bike I have my eye on is a giant talon2 which I've had the chance to ride and like but there are no scott bikes available for me to check out so I probably will end up with the giant. Found one on craigslist for about $100 less than new and a year older so I probably will go with new. I know I should be patient but I just want to get out and get some riding time in.
     
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  4. Aug 28, 2017 at 4:26 AM
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    I've heard good things about these trek stache bikes
    https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/d/2017-trek-stache-5/6281689406.html
     
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  5. Aug 28, 2017 at 4:27 AM
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    ThaiChillyTaco David aka Chilly aka Booty Freak

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    Offer $1000 for that Trek.
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2017 at 10:28 AM
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  7. Aug 28, 2017 at 11:02 AM
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    Its still worth checking out. I have a Turner Sultan thats a Large and with a short stem, I love that thing. It just feels good to ride. I also have a Turner Czar in Medium and it feels almost on the verge of being too small for me.... Im only 5'7". I prefer larger sizes though.
     
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  8. Aug 29, 2017 at 4:37 AM
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    dwny500

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    Trek has goofy sizing, I have a stache and mine seems small. My size sticker says it's a 17.5 virtual 16.5, but mine is a few years older.
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:01 AM
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    dexterdog My pee parts itch

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    I bet that 18.5 would be close to perfect for me. My Rumblefish is like a 17 or so and it feels a little too compact. I am 5'9" on a good day but I have short legs and a longer torso. A nice, short stem would shorten it up a little.
     
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  10. Aug 30, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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    I was in the market for a cheapo hardtail at the start of this year and picked up a Commencal Meta HT for about $1200 CAD at the time (2016 Essential Model w/ Dropper). The sale prices seem to come and go, they're priced higher right now than they were earlier in the year. It climbs awesome and is real fun on the downs due to the fairly aggressive geometry of the bike and the 160mm fork.

    Give them a look, they're a great bargain.

    https://www.commencalusa.com/PBSCCatalog.asp?ActionID=67174912&PBCATID=3044453
     
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  11. Aug 30, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    What MTB helmets are some of you using (non-full face)?
     
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  12. Aug 30, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    Egnaro

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    Everyone has a different head and every helmet fits different. I have a Fox, Kali and Bell. Bell fits best for me but it was the most expensive too. decent helmets are 50-150 bucks.
     
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  13. Aug 30, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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    Me and many friends use different models of the Bell Super. It's been great and I have no desire to find something else.
     
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  14. Aug 30, 2017 at 7:56 PM
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    Bell Super 2 here, and I have the chin guard for the occasional bike park use. I have an older Bell with lights mounted for night use. Bell and Fox seem to fit my head the best, but everyone is different.
     
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  15. Aug 31, 2017 at 6:23 AM
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    I would definitely go to your lbs and try on some different helmets. Different manufacturers have different shapes and sizing. My road bike helmet is a Giro but my mountain bike helmet is a Kali. It was just what fit my head the best.
     
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  16. Aug 31, 2017 at 6:25 AM
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    The local bike stores in town for me don't have full face helmets, aside from Academy Sports and they only have mediums (I have a big ass head). Any full face helmet recommendations? Don't want to spend 300$ on one, but are the Bell ones on Amazon for like 65$ even worth getting?
     
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  17. Aug 31, 2017 at 6:25 AM
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  18. Aug 31, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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    I'm rocking the bell super. I would buy it again. I'd look at the giro montaro or chronicle and any of the POC helmets.

    I use the POC cortex flow which is a pretty sweet helmet and is good for multiple impacts(as long as it doesn't become damaged). You can find it on sale for about $130. I've got a pretty big head and it fits well with solid ventilation.
     
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  19. Sep 1, 2017 at 12:25 AM
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    I replaced my Santa Cruz Superlight with a 27.5+ Hardtail Sonder Transmitter sold by Alpkit in England.... Could not be more impressed with the bike for the money! 27.5+ tires combined with the slack geometry and SRAM 1x11 drivetrain makes for a great all-round fun bike. I have a trip to the bike park and 120 miles of twisty singletrack on it in the last 4 weeks and it has been awesome! Highly recommend the tubeless 27.5+ setup to those who haven't tried it!
     
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    I'm looking at unloading my FS and going back to a HT, and commencal is on my short list of bikes. You get some serious bang for your buck.
     
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