[geeky1]

My son has a POS FS mountain bike that his dad bought him several years ago. Not only is it a crap bike, it is too small for him. I had him sized and they put him on a small Cannondale F7 disc. I'm really wanting to get him that bike for Christmas but I am wondering if the huge overall quality improvement would be enough to offset him going back to a hardtail after riding FS. Thoughts/opinions?

 

[TrailMonkey]

What are his riding habits now and do they justify full suspension?
And if you're waiting until Christmas I would shop around first.

 

[geeky1]

I'm mainly taking him on XC rides. My plan was to keep him on ht for now because that is what I thought he was riding. I probably won't be taking him to N* anytime soon... I don't think his dad would go for it.

 

[TrailMonkey]

Found this thread for you.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189745

Also do some looking around...visit other bike forums and online bike shops and name brand bikes to compare pricing.
And also let your son test ride a few different brands as well.

 

[IrOn_MaN]

stick with a hardtail, it will teach him to be a better rider, thats why only the baddest mofos can use rigid ss 29ers cause they are the best riders

 

[geeky1]

Thanks for the input. I'm really wanting to buy from the LBS down the street from my house both for convenience and they are a great bunch. They carry Yeti, Trek, Cannondale, Gary Fisher... I'll have him try those...

 

[zolo]

im looking for a bike but im very small im 4'7 or so and i need a new bike im on a next currently i no they r pretty bad but im looking to ride for bmx flatland but im also very light as in 75 to 80 pounds so i was wondering any recommendations in good flatland bike that i could use in a starter cuz i can almost get into a fire hyrdant but that bike i can't hold in the right spot cuz it is pretty heavy for my size

 

[TrailMonkey]

Thanks for the input. I'm really wanting to buy from the LBS down the street from my house both for convenience and they are a great bunch. They carry Yeti, Trek, Cannondale, Gary Fisher... I'll have him try those...

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mountain_bikes.htm
For some reason I'm not a fan of these bikes but a lot of people talk very highly of them.
Great components for the price.
Anyone else here know much about these bikes?

 

[geeky1]

I've thought about those but the bummer is he can't try them out.

 

[geeky1]

I just found a used Giant Rincon for $50...

 

[TrailMonkey]

I just found a used Giant Rincon for $50...

Ahh....$50?
Obviously it's used so make sure to have it checked out first.
If it's over 4 years old forget about it.
I doubt it has disc brakes or decent components.

 

[geeky1]

Yeah we're going to check it out this weekend.

 

[icon27]

Nice to hear your supporting the biking lifestyle. You could try a small travel full suspension with lock out and have the best of both worlds