i just moved back to marin county where biking is very big. i'm looking for a mountain bike cost is not important just quality. i'm also not a big time off road dude just easy trails and mostly road riding. do i need full suspention whats the differance between cross county and mountain bikes? i ride about 50 to 80 miles an outing so i'm looking for something comfy but still stiff and performs great and light weight.
2006-07-05 12:19:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Check these websites----www.wheelworld.com,www.jensonusa.com, www.beyondbikes.com Choose ANY of the following bikes with your skills----Rocky Mountain ETSX 70( dual suspension)Giant AC 1 ( dual suspension)Kona Coiler.Cross country riding are mostly riding on dirt/fire roads and some technical trails with some berms,uphills and sometimes mudtracks---and FUN! Also read MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION available on newsstands!
2006-07-05 15:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by hummerhead2002 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well if price is not a problem, for your type of riding I would recommend a hartail. It can handle the trails nicely, and won't slow you down to much on the road like a full suspension would. You mentioned that your looking for light weight. I would suggest a trek 8500. They are a bit more exspensive, but it is well worth it for the bike. The bike is extremely light, has a good fork, nice tires, and shifts very smoothly.
Heres some more specific info, and a good look at the bike.
http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike.php?bikeid=1056600&f=18
Good luck in search of your bike.
2006-07-07 01:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by JayDubz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning to ride any off road trails (mountain biking) you should get a hybrid bike. It has the traction for off road and road biking. If you are only going to go biking on road, get a road bike. You won't need a full suspension bike for only road use, but may want some for off road. Mountain Bikes have full suspension, and are made to handle over big drops, and a lot of abuse. Road bikes are made to go fast, and don't have shocks or anything. Go to a local bike shop and they can tell you more about price. I suggest any specialized road/ mountain bike. And a Trek or Specialized mountain bike...
Good luck.
Later.
2006-07-05 19:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by Yep, This is me. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For quality and ride you can't beat specialized. Go for the Epic with the brain if you hate hitting bumps....it rides like a hardtail with the rear shock locked until you hit a bump....then the shock activates....on that first bump of course so you never feel it. If they offer the brain shock on the stumpjumper go for it....only about 3 inches of travel on that bike but since your more roadie you probably don't need around 5 inches of travel the epic has but you never know...I like technical courses so I'd go epic....but if you live in the street do the stumpjumper
2006-07-05 23:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by little_gardener_24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for a Santa Cruz Blur or any high-end Specialized like an Epic.
2006-07-05 23:38:01 · answer #5 · answered by xcpedaler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kona has got some awesome bikes that would fit the type of biking that you would want to do. Check out the site.
2006-07-06 08:55:44 · answer #6 · answered by gravityjunkies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry have no info on this
2006-07-05 19:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋