[jim_bob]

Hey guys,
I had originally been looking at more expensive bikes but I really don't want to ask my dad for anything super expensive. I'm looking to get off of the GT timberline Ive been riding on the beginners trails with and get onto a more serious bike. This looks like it might be exactly what i need.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/yukon.fx/7326/44104/
thanks!

 

[Sghost]

Get a hardtail instead of a full suspension at that price point.

 

[jonKranked]

Get a hardtail instead of a full suspension at that price point.

Agreed. At this price point, what you're paying for is a full suspension frame, and not exactly a great one. You'd get a better quality frame and components at that price point if you bought a hardtail. Then further down the road, save up your money and get a good full suspension frame, and transfer the parts over.

 

[slow_v6_stang]

i also couldnt agree more with everyone else on the suspension. i am a fan of fully rigid myself (after all, even with suspension, your arms/legs take up most of the bumps anyways).

i just built a bike with SRAM X.7/X.9 components, race face crankset/stem/handlebars/seatpost, avid SD7 brakes/levers, mavic crossride wheels, a ~22-23lb bike for $912.72 (that includes all brand new parts shipped to my door). you are really taking a big downgrade in components when buying a full suspension bike on any sort of a budget.

 

[jim_bob]

how about this one?
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=52809&scid=1000&scname=Mountain

 

[slow_v6_stang]

that bike looks to be specialized's hardtail equivalent to that giant yukon fx. i would spend the extra $130 and get the specialized rockhopper comp. the 9-speed drivetrain of the rockhopper comp will be much more upgradable than the 8-speed drivetrain of the regular rockhopper.