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Being in Canada, a lot of these brands aren’t local to me where I am. Most shops around me only sell Trek, Giant, and Norco. I was recently looking at Specialized as I am travelling to the U.S. in a couple weeks for a few days, but would have no where to test it out as the shops are out of the way of my travel path. And the conversion rate from USD to CAD is killer.
Thanks everyone! Because I am so new these are all things I wouldn’t have considered. It really isn’t that much more to get a better fork and find a bike with hydraulic brakes already installed.
My main purpose is to get a bike for trail riding. Start with beginner and work my way up, and eventually some downhill. I only ride in the city on days I don’t have time to drive to trails.
I’ve been considering a 27.5 as I am just shy of 5′ 5″ and an average build. I think a 29er would be too much for me right now.
Is it a ridiculous thought to try and switch the mechanical brakes out for hydraulic brakes down the line?
Bikes Direct doesn’t ship to Canada, so that’s out. But thanks!
Thank you for all the input! Definitely have to check out any local shops I can rent from. Most likely going to go used initially (money wise) and hope I can find something reasonable.
