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I am looking for a new MB. Finally time to retire my trusty 1985 Schwinn Sierra
Last year I bought a Walmart cheapie Mongoose with suspension to make sure I was going to get back into this before dropping too much cash on a good bike. I did learn that I definately want to get back into riding, and you get what you pay for. The Mongoose has taken a shit and I don't want to put any money into a pos bike.
I want dual suspension, and I need a very durable bike. I wiegh 265 now, and I doubt I will ever get much below 250. I ride for fun and excersize only, but I have always been very hard on bikes. I understand lighter is better, but in my case, I should probably give up some lightwieght for durability.
Lately we have been riding in Almaden Quicksilver park doing the loop from Hacienda up to the refinery, down to Guadalupe resovoir and then return on the back side. We will start doing the Kennedy Rd trails when we get in a little better shape.
I am interested in the Giant AC1. It looks like a very durable bike. I like the big front axle.
The Kona bikes look pretty good too.
I am going to go around to a few shops today, but thought I would post here to see if you guys had any opinions/suggestions for me.
Thanks, Mark
I want dual suspension, and I need a very durable bike. I wiegh 265 now, and I doubt I will ever get much below 250. I ride for fun and excersize only, but I have always been very hard on bikes. I understand lighter is better, but in my case, I should probably give up some lightwieght for durability.
Lately we have been riding in Almaden Quicksilver park doing the loop from Hacienda up to the refinery, down to Guadalupe resovoir and then return on the back side. We will start doing the Kennedy Rd trails when we get in a little better shape.
I am interested in the Giant AC1. It looks like a very durable bike. I like the big front axle.
The Kona bikes look pretty good too.
I am going to go around to a few shops today, but thought I would post here to see if you guys had any opinions/suggestions for me.
Thanks, Mark