 i'm looking to buy my first full suspension bike and i was looking for some guidance. i was leaning towards the trek fuel ex 5.5 or 6.5. does any body have any suggestions on other bikes around these price ranges ($1200-$1600)? |
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Forum: Equipment Corner
Spacemonkey says:
 Highly suggest talking to the guys at your LBS. Jamis has the Dakar series many of which are in that price range, I enjoy mine. Rocky mountain has some bike in that range I think most companies will have FS in that range really. So try out what looks good to you, and buy what rides the way you want. Full suspension has so many sub Catagories now it's not even funny. Do you want an All mountain bike or a trail bike or A dirt jump or A freestyle bike or a ...The list goes on. Look at the bikes in person and see what turns your bottom Bracket o yea that would be your cranks. Peace |
Thomllama says:
 yaa, think of "where" you ride.... XC? All MTN? downhill... then look at places around the web that does reviews... keeping in mind that people tend to complain more about little things than they praise anything. Also look around for less popular names with good reviews. you'll get more in components for less $$$ This is how I got my K2, after riding a few jamis, Iron horse, Ellsworth... ETC the K2 rode as well as or better than the others with much better parts at a good chunk less $$$$ though I really liked the Jamis :) the K2 was $600 less with better parts..... also think of things like... Are you planning on doing your own up keep or take to a shop. if your taking to a shop regularly, don't worry to much about type or brands.. if you're doing your own service look for easy to adj components.. ( Sram drive train is much easier to Adj than Shimano, Mech disc or rim brakes are easier to service over Hydo's, bla bla bla.. etc) |
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