Well ****, life just took a giant piss on my parade. It looks like I wont be able to get a bike for a while now. The insurance company is being rude so it looks like I have to pay for my dad's headstone.
Oh well, someday.
Thanks for the help though guys.
Nah, I wont be doing anything out of my level.
And Im not going to lie, Im not extremely built, but Im not a fatty either.
But Im starting to workout 4 times a week, and riding should help a lot.
I know its not going to be fun at all, but I figure that the less fun Im having, the more...
Ahh okay, well in that case. Ive made my decision.
SC Bullit + SRAM/Truvativ components + Fox Talas + Mavic Deetraks = my future bike. Maybe a Joplin if money permits.
Thanks guys, and sorry for being an annoying, indecisive bastard.
Yeah, Ill take your advice and keep an eye out for used bikes.
But there's still a part of my that wants to get a new bike.
For example, a Blindside build seems like it may be a good idea because I can get a double-ring crank, and still have a lot of travel. But I know that wont help the...
1. I know that just because Im bigger doesnt mean i need more travel, I would just really like it.
2. I know Im not going to enjoy pedaling 100%, but I know that is something that needs to be done so Ill be willing to do it as much as possible.
3. Well duh.
4. Ive been talking to them...
Yeah. Id just rather not take the chance. But Ill keep my eyes open on the local classifieds and of forums.
And Chainlove is my current homepage. I saw the Commencal Supreme on there yesterday and was tempted, but I wasnt sure if they would be big enough.
Every bike that people have recommended I have looked into, but some just dont fit the bill of what Im looking for.
And yeah, the Rune is looking likea good all around bike, but Im just worried about the chainstay and seatstay. They dont looks at bulky and strong as some others.
Buying a bike...
Well, I wont have this kind of money for a long while. So Id rather spend it on a good bike.
So now its down to either the Rune, Scythe, Covert, Blindside or ASR-7.
And Ill be able to sell my motorcycle for more than I thought, so the most I can spend on the bike is $4500, and that will leave...
Hah I know!
My budget has pretty much gone up $2000 since Ive first decided to get a MTB.
And Ive rode one before. My bro has a Cannondale, and I used a Glory the other day.
I would get used, but I hate doing that. And Ill have $4500 so why not spend about $4200 of that on a bike?
Okay, so Im back to the Scythe kinda. I realized that I could do a really good build for ~$4500 and get 10% off.
So Id get the Scythe in large.
And:
But I also might go with the Rune or Covert because they would be better pedalers that could handle some mild dh.
The Yeti 7 is actually the bike I really really want, but it has a warranty weight of 250lbs(which scares me), and Ive heard that 160mm forks arent the best for bigger guys. So I want to get a 180mm for for it, so Id have to do a build and Im not sure if Id fit into my budget.
I really dont want to buy used. I know I could get a better deal probably, but Ive just never been a fan of buying used.
Do you guys thin the Bullit would pedal better than a DH bike?
Because theres no real point in getting it if it wont pedal better than a Demo 8
Yeah, I really want a DH bike, but Im not sure if it's the wisest choice
Im really liking the idea of the Bullit with Totem and Vivid + good components, but it still wont be the best peddling bike.
The Blindside still is on the back of my mind though.
Yeah, I guess Ive decided against a purebred DH bike, but Im kinda looking back at my original bike, but upping the ante.
I know its a single pivot, and not the easiest to pedal, but Im kinda looking at the SC Bullit again.
I could get the frame with a Vivid 5.1 for $1400, and then get these...
Yeah, I guess a bike that could pedal well would be better. But I really want at least 7" of travel in the rear.
I guess another option would be back to my original plan of a SC Bullit. It may not pedal as well as the Nomad, but Im sure it would be alright. and its only $1200 for the frame so...
Hmm, thats no good. I dont know what Ill do it theyre all sold out, I might go crazy.
Also, I plan on getting some decent tools and learning all the proper maintenance.
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