Trying to decide between the following;
I Ripley AF used $3000 (with warranty former demo)
Transition smuggler carbon (Deore) used $3200 no warranty but perfect
Trek top fuel Gen 4 new (gx transmission) $3000
I’m 43, an intermediate rider (I’ve coaching, and workshops) I’m not sending it huge or doing double blacks I’m looking for a fs bike to compliment my Neuhaus hummingbird, and riding in the phoenix area.
Love your thoughts
I'm working on a MTB skill tree, trying to make it into a skill progression map. I am also working on organizing it into a Beginner - Intermediate - Expert - Pro progression. However, this post is just about discussing the list of tricks and the relationships/progression between them.
This link shows the live view of the skill map (you can click on some of the tricks to pull up how-to videos):
https://orgpad.info/s/2kMIbbG5g-w
I know some people won't agree with the progression arrows, or even the names of some of the tricks, but that's the point of posting this - I'm looking for feedback, suggestions, etc.
What I've done so far is just based on my own experience and what I've read in articles and watched on youtube. Thanks in advance for your input
After a little research i got this mountain bike for $280, is this a good one to start off? Anything i should do before i hit the trails?
Marlin 6 (unsure of year tbh)
29er
Large
Edit: thank you guys for the tips and knowledge gonna go hit the trails tommorow
Can one of you try to identify the bike based on these pictures, someone robbed my store.
Edit: Mb for the wording. What i meant to say was that someone had broken in my convenience store and he used the bicycle to get there and i need to know what the model is in order to find him
Saw this on marketplace for $400. Not sure the year but I’m guessing around late 90’s to early 2000’s. I’d be wanting to upgrade the drivetrain to a 9 speed.
Has anyone done this? I’ve always thought this was a cool and weird bike with the Lefty shock. Am I crazy?
New to me Norco Optic C2 2021(?) My first proper mountain bike.
I am shopping for a used (2020-2023) mtn bike. $1500-3000
Use case: mostly bike park and some uphill pedaling for blue n black runs in PNW (mainly when my xc full squish is too little bike).
I prefer fun steep blue runs but I can get down some blacks. And want to get more comfortable on black runs.
I want to get better at jumps and drops.
I currently ride a 2017 Pivot trail 429 (my first full squish). So I want something more downhill/enduro focused.
What should I look for in used market?
I’m not doing huge jumps or wild stuff but I want to feel more confident on rock drops and jumps.
Thanks!
Is this a good starting bike? Much room to upgrade it or should I look elsewhere? Really fresh to this so hmu with anything I should know!
Hello all, I was considering purchasing a used Trek Marlin 5 2024 from my local bike store. It's only had one owner and who they sold it to and judging from the tires it looks like it's been ridden less than a half a dozen times. I'm 6'4 and the bike felt nice to ride. They are asking 600 for it used and I saw online that perhaps it could be between 350 and 500? I wanted to have more information before I went back tomorrow to negotiate. Any help or advice would be appreciated. I was kind of confused when I was looking on eBay I saw a similar listing with what seemed to be the same frame but it said it was from 2018?
What should I mod this bike?
I’m planning to get new handle grips and seat first.
Hi, I started upgrading parts on my canyon stoic and i bought 170mm zeb and a 160mm airspring kit. When i search it online people usually recommend maximum +20mm overfork. Is it really worth to change the spring for 10mm or am i good to go with 170mm. I am 103kgs 198cm my canyon stoic is L size
I traded my full suspension for this hardtail (+cash), and I'm pretty stoked about it! I've wanted a Commencal for a while, but always ended up going different routes, so this is a great addition for me.
Good: The cockpit has quality parts, I like this particular fork a lot, and the frame is exactly what I wanted.
Bad: The brakes and drivetrain were very entry level/budget. Not knocking it, but it was a little below what I would want personally. Working on a small budget, I have a crankset and brakes on the way, and I'm buying drivetrain stuff from someone locally this week (I hope).
Can't wait to get this out on the trails!
I was just riding along when I rode over unbeknownst to me. I rode over this tree branch that punctured the tire. It’s not the 1st time I’ve lost a tire to a cut or punctured. This one was different and fun part I was able to ride the 3 miles back to my truck. Thanks tubeless set up. I’m currently running Stan’s even against my LBS recommendation of going to Orange 🍊 seal.