[amandasaza08]

Im riding a road bike right now but im gonna get into mountain bike, free ride, single track and everything.. i want more than minimal suspension but i dont want a full DH bike. my budget will be set around $1500 or so
now should i buy a complete bike, check out the classifieds for used, or build a bike over a little time with parts from here and there? your opinions on brands will help too since i new to the suspension scene
any help you guys have will be appreciated

 

[slimshady]

If your total budget is $1500, the Marin Hawk Hill could be a good start when buying new. If MTB won't be your new big thing and you'd like to stay on the road most of your time, you could lurk in Pinkbike's classifieds looking for a good used bike.

 

[KenW449]

My buddy has the Hawk hill, great bike. 130/130 travel i think. The Diamondback release 1 is also a good one if you find it on sale for that price like i did. 150/130.

 

[csermonet]

if you're wanting to buy new you're going to need to step your budget up a bit for a full sus. these are good starting points

https://www.commencalusa.com/meta-trail-v42-origin-2019-c2x26304796

https://www.commencalusa.com/meta-am-v3-650b-orange-2018-c2x24881248

https://www.commencalusa.com/meta-trail-v42-origin-650b-mango-2018-c2x24881220

 

[daisycutter]

You get do much more buying used

https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/2403662/

 

[Aaron Danielson]

I'd have to agree with slimshady, for that budget you can definitely find a Diamondback Release on sale easy. Just keep your eye out on sites like Chain Reaction Cycles, they are running ab awesome summer sale right now.