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May 10, 2021
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DC12
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Bought a used fezzari full suspension about 5 yrs ago (bike is about 8 yrs old).
It’s been very solid. It’s a little heavy, but overall a nice bike that has had very few issues.
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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
I'm very similar to you (roadie for years) and I'd suggest a cross country bike.
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
CougarTailDevourer
5/10/21 12:39pm
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