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Any mountain bike riders?
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i have a GIANT. nothing fancy...and i do every trail i can in san diego county, really perfect spot for the sport.
I have an old Giant Rincon. I ride more on roads than on trails, and when I do ride on trails it's cross-country.
Ideally I would have two bikes (one road, one 29er hardtail) but my student budget doesn't allow it.
Ideally I would have two bikes (one road, one 29er hardtail) but my student budget doesn't allow it.
Lighter and more efficient. Also, 29ers reduce the need for suspension because of the obstacle-eating capacity of larger wheel sizes.
If I had to buy a full suspension bike, I would go with a 650b (27,5") bike. They are starting to appear, and are better suited for longer travel suspensions (29ers always have less travel than 26ers).
If you really want to feel the trail - go with a single speed 29er hard tail. That's what my father-in-law has been providing me since putting me through the gauntlet back when I was just "the boyfriend". He's since offered me his old-er full suspension but I really prefer the single speed.
29er all the though.
29er all the though.
Novara Intrepid (REI brand). 29 hardtail.
Love it! just got it a couple of weeks ago at their last sale.
Ride Barton Creek in Austin TX
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I've had full suspension before, but wanted the simplicity of a hardtail.
Love it! just got it a couple of weeks ago at their last sale.
Ride Barton Creek in Austin TX
I've had full suspension before, but wanted the simplicity of a hardtail.
I ride my cheap, Target-special Schwinn Ranger around the City all the time; we don't have much in the way of true mountain trails around here. It's a bit heavy for my purposes, but I love it! And of course I usually have my 
iPod with me! 
iPod with me! 