[typojoe]

I just subscribed to Mountain Bike Action and Dirt Rag.  I bought both from the newstand (yep… actual paper magazines) and liked them enough to subscribe to them (digitally).  There’s also IMB, a free digital magazine.  I should also mention MBR (Mountain Bike Rider).  I haven’t subscribed to it (yet) but it’s produced in the UK and I’m not there. Not a big deal really, but if you’re in the same boat as me… a currency converter may come in handy, lol.

Hope that helps.

[typojoe]

IMO, any reputable brand (trek, specialized, giant, etc.) at the price point mentioned ($400+) will be capable. I bought an ‘entry’ level bike about 15 years ago. For $600 I bought a GT Aggressor 1.0.  Comparing this bike to the bikes you can get for the same money today, is comical.

However, I know for a fact, my bike with all it’s old components was all I needed to fall in love with the sport.  I am looking to upgrade to a modern full suspension bike in the near future, but me and the old GT will be tearing up a lot of trail in the mean time and she will stay in my bike stable for many years to come… after all with a second trail worthy bike, my lazy friends have no more excuses… lol. It is worth noting, the GT is all factory and has taken a beating over the years, but still rides as good as day 1.

I did have regrets after purchasing it and wished I had bought a Trek. So if I was to recommend a Sport level mountain bike for someone starting out, I’d probably send them towards the Trek Marlin’s. $200 less than what I paid you can get components far superior to most that came with my bike.

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