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I thought they were more responsive for sure. But I was running 2.6" WTB Trail Bosses front and rear so they were heavy af and knobby. So hard to tell if the tire size was the cause.

 

That's what I love about my LBS. They have a rental program that allows you to apply apply all of your fee toward the purchase of a bike. So you could try out three or four and not buy anything and that's still better than an expensive bike you hate. And if you do buy something, there's a good chance you'll be a lot happier.

 

True statement...I've stuck with the platform I have because it works. At some point it's the "sunk cost" argument, lol.
At the beginning of this season I thought about buying new, but everything "equivalent" is 6k plus.
I ended up upgrading to xtr 1x12, new fork, new brakes, and still came in way less than new. I'm running a 12 yo all mountain that comes in at 31 pounds...not bad I think
Having said all that, who's in the NE area now that the season's over :/

 

I’m in NJ, jersey shore area

 

Just picked up my new bike. Been waiting forever to get into an eBike ;-)

 

Where abouts man? I’m from Tinton Falls and ride at Allaire and Hartshorne all the time.

 

in Point Pleasant, I don't get out as much as I would like but I do ride both pretty regularly.

 

sold my 2019 Transition Patrol to pick up a 2020 Transition Sentinel V2 in loam gold back in June. loving every ride on this steed!

 

That Sentinal is sick. I'm thinking of upgrading to the new Patrol this Spring.

 

Dirt Jumpers too?

 

I've had a Giant Boulder SE for more than 12 years and I love it; However, I kind of stopped riding it regularly after I got my driver's license in 2011. My bike DOES NOT Have disc brakes; I was told when I picked it out that disc brakes were overrated. My last bike (Mongoose, I think) did have a front disc brake, but I didn't notice much of a difference in braking performance...

What do you guys think?

 

My new to me trek superfly

 

Process...

 

are you asking if disc brakes are better than rim brakes??

if so, the answer is an absolute, unequivocal "Yes."

I don't think there is anybody out there these days that thinks otherwise.

 

So, sell the Giant and buy one with disc brakes? The Giant is in excellent condition and likely just needs new tubes.

 

did you mean to quote the guy I quoted?

but yea, that's what he should do.

 

I don't want something ridiculously expensive though; What's an affordable but quality brand?

 

2020 Scott Spark 910. Today at the White Tank mountains, Maricopa county, AZ.

 

My 2019 Trek Fuel EX8 with WTB Saddle, ODI Ruffian Grips, Crank Brothers Stamp 7 pedals, Wolftooth dropper lever (the Bontrager lever fell apart on a ride) and WTB Red Valve Stems.