Any suggestions for a good mountain bike

timmy9613
timmy9613 Posts: 25 Member
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Looking to purchase mountain bike Any suggestions

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  • timmy9613
    timmy9613 Posts: 25 Member
    I'm a total novice. Didn't realize there is so much to consider
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  • timmy9613
    timmy9613 Posts: 25 Member
    thank you
    _MistahJ_ wrote: »
    There's quite a bit. I'd suggest heading to your local bike shop, preferably close to home and where you plan on riding, and talk with them. A lot of shops will let you demo the bike on the trails instead of tooling around the parking lot.

    My first was a hard tail and climbed like a mountain goat. I have a full suspension now, with a good bit of travel, and wouldn't go back. BUT, I end up doing a bit more hike-a-bike than I prefer.

  • mellyo77
    mellyo77 Posts: 214 Member
    I am also a Novice, but do mostly street riding and some novice trail riding, I bought a mid line Giant - after speaking with someone at a local bike shop and explaining my needs it was their suggestion. Its a good beginner bike, nice and light, with disc brakes, I think I paid about 700 Canadian. I am absolutely in love with it, I put over 400km on it last summer....which may not be much for some but a tone for me.
  • Cindy4FunFit
    Cindy4FunFit Posts: 2,732 Member
    ^ I also bought a used Giant as a novice and I pretty much love it.
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  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Novice as well with a full squishy Giant. Really, all the major brands are pretty good and will be comparable in whatever price range you have.
  • gold27701
    gold27701 Posts: 15 Member
    I know the post is 2 weeks old but let me add my 2 cents. I am an intermediate/advanced rider and I have been this for a while. My suggestion is to get properly fitted and then look around, fit is critical for a good ride. Also, try to ride as many demo's as possible, this will help narrow your decision down to what best fits your needs and body.

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