mountain biking
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Here's my advice.
Riding a heavy bike sucks. Unless you are going to plop down $3500 (USD) or more for a full suspension, you're going to be dragging around an anchor. Or you can just stop eating all those tacos.
If you don't know the difference between a XC bike and and DH bike (or an all mtn bike for that matter), chances are you don't ride much. And if you are like the majority of Americans that buy bikes, you're likely to spend a mint on something you'll barely ride.
If you're on the taller side (6' or more) look at 29ers. They roll fast, help you roll over bumps better than a 26" tire will and offer a little more cushion/suspension than a 26" bike (your rims / hoops act as springs).
Think about a less expensive Aluminun frame. They're wicked light and you can get better components for less money since you're not tossing it on the carbon.
I'm a huge fan of the new Gary Fisher G2 geometry that you can find on bikes like the Paragon or the Superfly ($$$ but SWEEET).
my 2 cents, don't waste you money just because you want the most dope bike out there. Buy something that's quality, bang it around for a season or two and if you still dig it, make a good investment.
- I used to bike a lot but that was back in '95. So I'm a noob all over again.********
- I rode my friend's G2 geometry Rig and was really, really impressed. It almost made me buy another bike.mrboywonder
- +++ that's great advicezarkonite
- I used to bike a lot but that was back in '95. So I'm a noob all over again.