Beginner Bikes
- Thread starter nikdh
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answer these questions
What type of riding do you plan to do?
What is your price range?
what brands do your local bike shop carry?
What type of riding do you plan to do?
What is your price range?
what brands do your local bike shop carry?
I plan on doing downhill but there are not a lot of places in Iowa so for right now I would be doing mostly freeride
My price range is not very big around $1000
Some of the local stores carry Trek, Giant and Specialized
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I imagine there aren't too many places to go downhilling in/near Iowa
Yes there is pretty much nothing in Iowa. But there are some downhill trails. When I am older I would like travel so I can be able to downhill more. But for right now I am going to be doing freeride mostly.I imagine there aren't too many places to go downhilling in/near Iowa
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debuque area isnt too bad, by midwest standards, not sure if there are any trails. If you are in des monies. you are screwed.
Anyways, you should probally look at used hardtails. A hardtail will be perfect for what you are doing, and will teach you the skills needed to be a ripper. its cheaper so you can save money to buy all the other gear, helmet, pads, gloves. and a trip to whistler
Anyways, you should probally look at used hardtails. A hardtail will be perfect for what you are doing, and will teach you the skills needed to be a ripper. its cheaper so you can save money to buy all the other gear, helmet, pads, gloves. and a trip to whistler
Buy a <$500 used hardtail with 26" wheels, gears and 2 disc brakes, like a Giant STP, Specialized P-bike, Kona Shred or similar.
Something like this:
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1267080/
What's your local Craigslist?
Something like this:
http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1267080/
What's your local Craigslist?
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Maybe for 750$ you get a deal on a brand new Giant Trance 3 or 4 (not necessarily the "X" ones). Little bit tweaked (start with tires and wheelset), it can be used for serious trail riding and 4x and some light DH action.
Giant Parts are a little bit on the heavy side, but could be replaced step by step.
Giant Parts are a little bit on the heavy side, but could be replaced step by step.