Mountain biker here - i think your theory is spot on.

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May 10, 2021
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Mountain bike recommendations?

4slyce

5/10/21 10:09am

I think the Trek Marlin is a great line. Not too expensive but plenty capable for the casual mountain biker.

Tokolosh

5/10/21 10:10am

I got a Marlin 8 - it's pretty nice

WhirleyPop

5/10/21 10:15am

I have a 'vintage' Marlin (Gary Fisher) that i still love 🙂

TheLost

5/10/21 10:17am

thx, brings up another question, full suspension or no? Is that when you pay

4slyce

5/10/21 10:16am

I run just front. Full suspension is great if you like high speed, downhill riding. Gets a little bouncy if you climb...

Tokolosh

5/10/21 10:18am

Rode a hard tail for a few years and then upgraded to full suspension. I had been eating canned beans on a cruise ship.

MarkWatney

5/10/21 10:26am

You gotta go full suspension. I started on a hard tail and quickly upgraded.

cougarblue

5/10/21 10:35am

good deal.. lock out switch I assume gives you the option to make it a hardtail?

4slyce

5/10/21 10:43am

Yeah, it locks out the rear shock so you're not bobbing on the climbs

cougarblue

5/10/21 11:49am

Better yet, get a coil full-suspension with a lockout switch. Absolutely

CougarTailDevourer

5/10/21 12:56pm

get a full suspenstion that you can lock out for uphill climbing

volleyjiver

5/10/21 10:37am

Excellent option.

Tokolosh

5/10/21 10:40am

On anything other than smooth terrain I like rear suspension on a climb.

stenso

5/10/21 1:16pm

Last summer I bought 2 Marlin 6s and 1 Marlin 5. They're great for casual mtn

Grit for Brains

5/10/21 10:21am

Giant Trance is a great bike for the money

nc-puma

5/10/21 10:13am

What is your budget?

diluigifan

5/10/21 10:19am

Up to $3000 if the upgrades are worth the money

4slyce

5/10/21 10:22am

With that budget look for an aluminum frame full-suspension bike. The components won't be top end but will be servicable

kccougar

5/10/21 10:31am

This Fezzari is a great bike for just above your budget.

diluigifan

5/10/21 11:47am

Mine is on order! The abajo peak is great at lower budget too

insanobueno

5/10/21 2:24pm

Are the carbon/Aluminum options similar to road bike? Just comes down to weight?

4slyce

5/10/21 2:28pm

Good read here. Dampening also helps with carbon

insanobueno

5/10/21 2:55pm

Agreed. The abajo peak is a great bike!

diluigifan

5/10/21 2:56pm

What type of riding? Jumps, downhill, cross country, all-around? Budget?

insanobueno

5/10/21 10:21am

Good questions, I love climbing on my road bike. Also, when I'm hiking and I see

4slyce

5/10/21 10:27am

Full suspension 29er. 120-130mm travel.

insanobueno

5/10/21 10:37am

Just saw post above. 130-140mm will give more flexibility for downhill

insanobueno

5/10/21 10:37am

Yeah, used may be a good way to start. Just looked at Fezzari, they're

4slyce

5/10/21 10:50am

Bought a used fezzari full suspension about 5 yrs ago (bike is about 8 yrs old).

DC12

5/10/21 10:56am

Good to know, thx!

4slyce

5/10/21 11:00am

Checkout reviews on Fezzari Abajo Peak. My rec based on budget

insanobueno

5/10/21 11:07am

Should add Dropper Post is a must. Can be installed after-market

insanobueno

5/10/21 11:16am

Fezzari is solid and I believe they have a 30 day warranty where you can return

cougarblue

5/10/21 11:51am

Get full suspension. Worth the $ & weight even if you prefer climbing.

delux_247

5/10/21 10:49am

What kind of maintenance does suspension require?

The Y's Insider

5/10/21 10:58am

Lube pivots (~months), replace seals (~yearly), rebuild (~1-2 years). Depends a

delux_247

5/10/21 11:04am

I bought a Giant Fathom 1. It was a nice bike

letthewookieewin

5/10/21 10:24am

I've wondered what's more dangerous, riding a road bike or mtn..

4slyce

5/10/21 10:32am

Mountain biker here - i think your theory is spot on.

zsmooth

5/10/21 10:37am

With mountain biking, the danger is more in your control. Crashes are about

chrisrenrut

5/10/21 10:46am

I looked quickly and couldn’t find anything useful comparing the following:

Joe Banks

5/10/21 11:06am

Risk goes up substantially when you ride the major downhill tracks like vertigo

nc-puma

5/10/21 11:12am

delux_247

5/10/21 10:40am

Vitus Nucleus for a well priced hardtail.

stenso

5/10/21 11:05am

Buy a direct to consumer bike. Way better bang for your buck by cutting out the

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