I need a bike for all mountain/XC something that will take me up the hill but will also take me down the hill http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=10856
2007-10-25 04:10:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Ok so I dont know what a Dual Slalom bike is but now whath you think of this one http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14977 or the new one of it http://www.beone-bikes.com/nl/producten/nirvana_2.html or 2 kona http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20820 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20846
2007-10-25 04:35:55 · update #1
None of them is a bad choice.
I'm not sure what he guy is referring to as a dual slalom bike. These bikes look more to be in the all mountain category with around 5" of travel. They may all be a bit on the heavy side. The Konas have a good reputation but the Beone seems to have a better component spec. The Beone is also shown in only two sizes so make sure they have one to fit you properly.
2007-10-25 05:59:30 · answer #1 · answered by Rise Above 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For what you describe, I'm not a fan of this bike for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I think it's the wrong kind of bike. it is designed for a specific purpose - dual slalom. It seems to me that you would be better served by a cross-country bike. If you can only have one bike, better get something that is not single purpose. Secondly, in that price point you will get more value on a more conventional XC bike that does not have the extensive shock required for downhill.
2007-10-25 11:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the price, I'm partial to the Specialized brand. You get a good quality bike that serves well on all kinds of terrain. I am running a '06 FSRxc Comp and I've gotten great service. Everything from deep sand and mud to some wicked rock gardens here in Colorado. The '07 and '08 FSRxc's have hydraulic disc brakes instead of my mechanical, which is nice. The build of the Specialized rear shock structure feels better to me than the Trek (which is similar to the structure on the bikes you linked to).
Now the Specialized Stumpjumper line has an active rear suspension (called the brain) that adjusts itself to the trail conditions. Call me old fashion, but I just can't bring myself to upgrade to that yet, though everything I've heard is that it's great.
2007-10-25 16:37:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like either of the Kona's
2007-10-25 12:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by swimbike21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mountain bikes aren't common climbing up hills, because mountain bikes are slow they tend to go really slow up hills. Its your opinion really. Whatever fits for you.
2007-11-02 02:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by aznbatter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get one of the konas
2007-10-26 01:05:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first one will break your back. You don't have place to rest your elbows and you have to bend over a lot.
2007-10-25 12:02:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋