Hello to all, this is my first post. I am currently in the market for a new bike, and was looking for advice. I'm not going to ask you to compare specific models, I am just looking to be pointed in the right direction.
Here is my situation. I am 5'7" tall at 230. I've got a decent build, I have a very physical job and I've added some upper body mass over the last couple years. I Currently ride a 2004 Trek Fuel 90. (When there was only one Fuel, no EX) I ride typically twice a week (2 Children restricts my time) in an XC manner in Central Conencticut. Growing up, I was a very capable dirt jumper, and also own a TJ Lavin Specialized Vegas, model 2004 as well. As to date, I have taken a strong interest to expand riding abilities, and the BMX will not cut it. It has been so long since I have shopped for a bike that I am now bombarded with all types of frames, from 4x to slopestyle to DH etc. What I am specifically looking for is a mountain bike, preferably FS, to handle some use at the local BMX track, (Foothils BMX), some homemade doubles, etc;. I would also like the ability to tool with some DH/Singletrack duties. Through internet browsing I have seen some models like the Transition Bottlerocket. Now, everyone has an opinion on frames and models, and I'm not looking to start a large debate, I am strictly looking for good hard info. As an XCer, I am used to the weight of the trek, but am familiar with the heavier DJ BMX frames from my youth. Any help would be greatly appreciated. (Am I in the right market with the Bottlerocket? I am not an urban rider, so the Flatland stuff does not apply.) Thanks again!
Here is my situation. I am 5'7" tall at 230. I've got a decent build, I have a very physical job and I've added some upper body mass over the last couple years. I Currently ride a 2004 Trek Fuel 90. (When there was only one Fuel, no EX) I ride typically twice a week (2 Children restricts my time) in an XC manner in Central Conencticut. Growing up, I was a very capable dirt jumper, and also own a TJ Lavin Specialized Vegas, model 2004 as well. As to date, I have taken a strong interest to expand riding abilities, and the BMX will not cut it. It has been so long since I have shopped for a bike that I am now bombarded with all types of frames, from 4x to slopestyle to DH etc. What I am specifically looking for is a mountain bike, preferably FS, to handle some use at the local BMX track, (Foothils BMX), some homemade doubles, etc;. I would also like the ability to tool with some DH/Singletrack duties. Through internet browsing I have seen some models like the Transition Bottlerocket. Now, everyone has an opinion on frames and models, and I'm not looking to start a large debate, I am strictly looking for good hard info. As an XCer, I am used to the weight of the trek, but am familiar with the heavier DJ BMX frames from my youth. Any help would be greatly appreciated. (Am I in the right market with the Bottlerocket? I am not an urban rider, so the Flatland stuff does not apply.) Thanks again!
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