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  1. 3rdrail9er

    Another newbie "which bike should I get" thread...

    HEy guys, just wanted to follow up: I pulled the trigger on a 2012 Santa Cruz Superlight RXC. Got my LBS to do it for 1899 tax included. Called in a favor with my Ultimate Support music stand rep and had their bike division( FEEDBACK STANDS) send me a pro elite for 76$ :thumb: man, the best...
  2. 3rdrail9er

    Good MTB for breaking in to sport?

    Just starting out? TREK 6500...my local shop has one or two on sale for 1400$ I saved up and bought a 2012 Santa Cruz Superlight for $1800 tax included. great deal for FS and XT/fox component set.
  3. 3rdrail9er

    ebay chinese carbon hardtail frames

    based on my experience as a guitar dealer/buyer, there are only a few Chinese factories building the guitars for all popular brands. When we bring in the "no-name" versions of the popular models from said factories, we find that the difference is in the details. THe big names have really...
  4. 3rdrail9er

    Another newbie "which bike should I get" thread...

    Great feedback all...really appreciated. I do all my own minor maintenance. When my hanger was loose, I blew out my chain twice on consecutive rides( resulting in me takign it to the shop to find out why~ thanks god I had brought a bike tool with me cause I was 4 miles from the road and 6...
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    Another newbie "which bike should I get" thread...

    oh god, it's embarrassing what I ride now: 2009 Hardrock Sport with ROCK SHOX DUKE front fork and v-raptors( I blew out the RST p.o.s. fork in the first week or two) It's not embarrassing to say I bought it for 200$ with 60 miles on the garmin and zero tire wear from a chick who thought it...
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    Another newbie "which bike should I get" thread...

    Solid info Amish... thanks for the tips. Figured as much about the rag...it's the same in my industry. They get paid to review and only review what the get paid for, not whats real...it's like the Backpacker magazine that makes you feel like your not worthy if your grip costed less than a grand...
  7. 3rdrail9er

    Another newbie "which bike should I get" thread...

    I could head over to MARIN and Sunshine Bikes ( MTB epicenter) in Fairfax has some demos but it's 60$ to take it out on the trails. Of course the money goes towards your bike purchase but still... If Im going to buy new, I want to support my LBS rather than buy from one 60 miles away across...
  8. 3rdrail9er

    Another newbie "which bike should I get" thread...

    furthermore, my regular gang, when I mention thinking about all mountain rides, suggest that I buy the bike to match what I do the most of: XC. Is the difference in the descent really significant going from an all mountian to and XC? cause I like going fast and hitting turns at speed...
  9. 3rdrail9er

    Another newbie "which bike should I get" thread...

    Hey all, first time poster, first post. I've been lurkin' a bit so here goes... Looking to move into my first real bike. I ride 90% XC in the Mt. Diablo foothills here in the bay area but am starting to make excursions to places like the Confluence Trail in Auburn, Tamarancho in Marin and...