Right now i have a full suspension bike and its time to get a new one. i go camping alot and me and other kids go and ride all over the campground. I was wondering which would be better for a campground that is generally flat with a few hills here and there, its also gravel, dirt, and grass conditions that i am riding on. which would be better for a bike under 300 $, hardtail or full suspension.
2007-02-18 13:22:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Under $300 would be hardtail.
2007-02-18 13:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by joe1max 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'de go for a hardtail. I'm like one of the other fellers down there, I have nothing agenst a full shock set up. But for simplicity, and cost, then the hardtail frame is the way to go. I own a little Haro V-1 mountain bike, its a hard tail. I got it for 175$ used at a bike shop near where I live. It sells for about 250 to 305 new, or so I've heard. I recommend this bike actually. Low cost, light aluminum frame, thick spokes, tough rims (In my opinon), adjustible front MoZo suspention. But in any event, go with the hardtail. Above ALL, get what you want, and get out there, and have fun!
2007-02-21 05:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by Ricky M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately hardtail, nothing against full sus. or anything, I currently own both, but for riding around a campground and with your low budget, your gonna get more bike for your money with a hardtail. If you can pick a decent frame and you can upgrade all the components over the years maybe. I rode hardtail for years before buying a full sus. bike and I feel it made me a smoother rider. Just watch out for the Wal-mart special bikes. You would be safer to go to your local bike shop, tell them what kinda riding your gonna be doing and your budget and maybe (if their cool) can hook you up with something nice, maybe last years model that didn't sell or something lightly used. Good luck, have fun, and be careful.
2007-02-19 03:29:14 · answer #3 · answered by archybiker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manufacturers have to meet a cost point for every bike they make, and adding suspension means more parts, more complexity and more cost.
So to get a full suspension bike for the same price, the maker cuts costs in other places like wheels, brakes, controls, forks, etc. A hardtail at the same price will get you better components and a better bike overall.
2007-02-19 01:30:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are not jumping or doing any serious downhill. Since your budget is so low I would go for a hardtail. You can get a pretty decent hardtail for 300. Have Fun!
2007-02-18 14:17:55 · answer #5 · answered by akkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both the first two answers are right on track. Older full suspension bikes often didn't offer a lock-out, or means to adjust/stiffen the suspension. You would bob in the saddle, making it harder to transfer the power forward. You had to fight with it a bit more. Almost all the new rides do offer lockouts, or a variety of adjustments to stiffen or dampen the ride. There's still more flex and movement than a hardtail of course, but I don't think it requires anywhere near the energy it did for the first edition FS bikes. With good technique, and shifting your weight to achieve optimal traction, the FS bikes are well worth the extra weight and minimal energy loss. A long ride down washboard conditions was enough for me to upgrade.
2016-05-24 04:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want something less than $300 then get a hardtail. for that price, you can get a specialized stumpjumper or hardrock frame for maybe $150 or $200. if you want even a half decent full suspension frame, then you have to fork out at least $500 unless you find a good deal somewhere.
2007-02-19 13:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a hardtail, itll be lighter. these guys are kind of misleading. ive seen some fine hardtails for $800 and ive seen some crap f.s. bikes for that much. personally i own a $2000 hardtail and ive seen some not so great f.s. bikes around that same price. the hardtail will get you around better and there wont be any worry about pedal bob or anything.
2007-02-19 00:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go hardtail. If you want to spend under $300 than anything full suspension isn't going to be too nice.
i'd look for a used bike if i were you. a nice, new bike for $300- goodluck.
2007-02-18 21:00:38 · answer #9 · answered by Sir Drew M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get what you pay for. You are going to get more bike for your money on a hard tail. Full sus, you should be looking at spending at least £700, ($1400).
Your probably looking at a bike with 21 shimano gears and a cheap fork. I would not worry about this. Spend the money on the best frame that you can, everything else is upgradeable.
2007-02-19 20:01:21 · answer #10 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋