Just got nt first real MTB

[JMHZ2401]

I have been riding a cheap Wal-Mart FS bike. I have been looking at a good entry level bike for a few weeks. With lots of reading on here and looking in the LBS, I test rode a Jamis 29er, Specialized 29er, and Trek Marlin 29er. I did not like the Jamis, fork was way too sofe (and I’m a big boy). I like the Specialized. Yesterday I rode the Marlin and really liked it.

All 3 of these bikes were at different LBS’s. The guy at the Trek store took the time to set the bike up for me just for a test ride. Which I think made it feel a little better for me. That on top of a 15% discount off the $639.99 price tag it was a deal I couldn’t pass up.

I just picked it up today and can’t wait to get home and ride!!!

Hope to get my girl interested in MTB by letting her ride the Wal-Mart bike and see if she likes MTB’ing, if so we will get her a good bike.

Thanks for all the great info on the site which helped me find a bike and get one.

[kevine3]

enjoy your new bike

[pinkmtb]

Enjoy!!!!! hopefully your GF will like it too

[PK1]

Start with flatter, smoother trails with the GF. Go only to places you know well. Minimize the hike a bike. I’m working on this one too. For some beginners there is nothing worse than being lost in the woods pushing bikes over rock gardens and up hills. Even downhills that I love to rip (best part of riding!) are not always as much fun for beginners. Good luck!

[Corey Maddocks]

We need to decide, once and for all, whether GF stands for ‘GirlFriend’ or ‘Gary Fisher’

Although reversing them can make for some hilarious reading… 😆

[ltud]

I’d rather ride the GF any day!

[BUDDAH]

"ltud" wrote

I’d rather ride the GF any day!

I’m with you on that one I rather ride the GF any day…. 😆 😆 😄

[ollysj]

Both of the GF’s 😉

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