Mountain Biking is Expensive, But it Doesn't Have to Be [Podcast #235]

Mountain Biking is Expensive, But it Doesn’t Have to Be [Podcast #235]

The reviews in this show include an affordable drivetrain from Box, a knock-off 4K helmet camera from VanTop, bikes from Marin and Raleigh. I'll also share nine tips for saving money from Singletracks contributor Ray Southwick.

By Jeff Barber
January 20, 2020 Last Updated: January 20, 2021

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Today I’ll be talking about mountain biking on a budget and ways to make mountain biking more affordable. The format for this week’s show is going to be a little different than usual. Instead of interviewing a guest or having a discussion, I’ll be reading a few reviews and articles and providing some commentary on this topic based on our readers’ comments.

The reviews in this show include an affordable drivetrain from Box, a knock-off 4K helmet camera from VanTop, bikes from Marin and Raleigh. I’ll also share nine tips for saving money from Singletracks contributor Ray Southwick.

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Malio Ontario // 2015
Jan 24, 2020

Great stuff. One of the best ways to get on a bike that's past your budget but affordable is to get one that's 2 or 3 years old and one model run earlier than the current one. I picked up my '17 Trek Fuel for about 1/2 price of what it was new in the fall of '18. This was off of Kijiji (sort of like Canada's Craigslist) and also gave me some budget wiggle room to change some small items to suit my needs and riding style/local terrain. I often see brand new bikes that are double the price with a lower build spec and parts I would want to swap out. I couldn't imagine spending what amounts to the price of a used car and then having to spend hundreds more on tweaks.

We all love reading (and YouTubing) about the latest and greatest in shiny new rides with all of the bling and updated geometry. However, you can get an outstanding bike if you're prudent, patient and not seduced by FOMO.

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