Mountain bike recommendation
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Hijo de luna
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I have a Specialized Rockhopper. It's a good all-around bike. Good for city and trail riding. Pretty decent race bike for a beginner. If the terrain isn't too rough, I can hang up with my buddies on $5k full-suspension bikes
Rockhopper Expert 29 | Specialized.com
Comp version is slightly cheaper
Rockhopper Comp 29 | Specialized.com
I don't know to be honest. As long as you're willing to ride, whatever is whatever. I don't think having the best bike spec wise and tech wise is any different than having a cheap salvation army/goodwill used bike or a Wal-Mart bike, if you're going to end up not riding.
I just bought
And I put over 200mi in less than 7 days on it. Which ain't a lot, considering I parked it in the garage and still rode my other bike when I went riding with my friends.
I do like it though. There's times when I just don't want to put forth the effort on some of the grueling hills that separate my house/ neighborhood from the bike trail. And using the throttle to just boost me through while I pedal or using pedal assist works out quite well.
I intend to give a full review once I hit 1000 miles......
I just bought
And I put over 200mi in less than 7 days on it. Which ain't a lot, considering I parked it in the garage and still rode my other bike when I went riding with my friends.
I do like it though. There's times when I just don't want to put forth the effort on some of the grueling hills that separate my house/ neighborhood from the bike trail. And using the throttle to just boost me through while I pedal or using pedal assist works out quite well.
I intend to give a full review once I hit 1000 miles......
I don't know to be honest. As long as you're willing to ride, whatever is whatever. I don't think having the best bike spec wise and tech wise is any different than having a cheap salvation army/goodwill used bike or a Wal-Mart bike, if you're going to end up not riding.
I just bought
And I put over 200mi in less than 7 days on it. Which ain't a lot, considering I parked it in the garage and still rode my other bike when I went riding with my friends.
I do like it though. There's times when I just don't want to put forth the effort on some of the grueling hills that separate my house/ neighborhood from the bike trail. And using the throttle to just boost me through while I pedal or using pedal assist works out quite well.
I intend to give a full review once I hit 1000 miles......
How much was it? I’ve never used a bike with a booster
FeloniousMonk
Dont mind me..Im a azzhole
I'm an avid mountain biker (look at my avi) and if you are not going to ride off-road DO NOT BUY A MOUNTAIN BIKE! If you are riding on paved roads stick to a Road type bike:
Giant Fastroad SL 3
FastRoad SL 3 (2021) | Men Fitness bike | Giant Bicycles United States
Giant Contend 3
Contend AR 3 (2020) | Men All-Rounder bike | Giant Bicycles United States
These bikes are built for speed and aerodynamics...they have thin slick tires, a more aerodynamic geometry, and a more forward riding posture so that you can more easily cut through wind.
If you get a mountain bike you will have thick knobby tires that grip you to the road and slow you down, the components and frame are heavier because it's built to withstand the harshest conditions, you will have gearing that's built for riding up and down mountains, and you will have a more upright riding position which will turn your upper body into a parachute slowing you to a crawl if you go against the wind.
Once again...if you are not going off-road screw a mountain bike...screw the suspension and all that shyt...it looks cool but it's like buying a Hummer to go take a cruise down the beach on a paved road.
How much was it? I’ve never used a bike with a booster
$854 with Warranty.
Basically is a 400 mountain bike. And 400 for the battery. The batteries are super expensive. Even for golf carts, golf carts are cheap but the batteries are expensive.
You can get bolt on motor kits for like 100. But the batteries will run you close to 200.
It's cool. I don't rely on it cause I'm in shape and ride a lot but it's nice to bypass some of the hills then just grind it out on the flats. Even though the hills are where you gain strength.
whats the model of your other bike?
I have 2 other bikes.
Ones a custom road bike on an 80's nishiki frame.
The other one is a diamondback hybrid bike.
I can't front the electric bike is cool. It's 21 speeds so it feels like any other bike when not using the motor. I've even road it a time or 2 without the battery, just riding it like a regular old bike.
...and some waffle fries
Superstar
Trek is the only way to go
