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September 21, 2021 at 09:21 #602559
I’m just getting into mtb and am looking to purchase a bike. My budget is around $700 but no more than $900. Any suggestions?
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September 22, 2021 at 08:29 #602857
Prices have gone up quite a lot in the last year. What was $700 a 1.5 years ago is $900 now. In addition to that, the availability is still limited. A lot of bikes are out of stock. I would offer a couple pieces of advice:
- Hardtail not Full Suspension: Full suspension at that price range is not great. It will be heavy, have unserviceable and/or short lived linkages and not great performance. Also the geometry on cheap full suspension leads to bad performance.
- Consider where you ride: If you are in the midwest, you can get away with a fully rigid fat bike. This would allow you to ride in the winter and is more than adequate for mildly technical trails. It is better for areas with a lot of sand. If you are a BMX guy, this will align with your natural bike handling style. If you only can buy one bike, there is a strong argument to go fat.
- Buy Used: Used bikes are not the bargain they used to be. The bike market has changed a lot. Sellers are often getting top dollar for worn-out junk, but you can find a deal if you are patient. I would caution that if you can’t spot worn out parts, or know what stuff is worth, just go new.
Hope that helps
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