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I have already test road the Trek 6700 and liked it. Looking at reviews, it seems like the components arent that great though. Any suggestions as to other bikes I should check out in that same price range?
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All bikes in that range will have similar components (lx/some xt or equivalent), unless you find one on sale. I like to look at last years model because you can usually find one at 30% off the current retail.
The one thing you failed to mention is what kind of riding you are looking to do, and where. All Mountain, XC, Downhill, freeride, dirtjump, cyclocross. Each will use a different type of MTB and will yield different suggestions from the crowd.
Make it a point to visit 3-4 bike shops. Tell the sales person your budget, your intentions with respect to riding style, and have them help show you what they have. Test ride them all without prejudice and make an objective choice.
just don't buy Trek...... Just kidding. Trek makes a good bike, so does Specialized, or Cannondale, or Kona, or Gary Fisher, the list goes on and on.
Things to consider along with the brand and components, is the feel of the shop where you spend your money. Do they answer your questions? Do you feel comfortable with them? What kind of after sale support is included? What is the warranty for the frame/fork?
All bikes in that range will have similar components (lx/some xt or equivalent), unless you find one on sale. I like to look at last years model because you can usually find one at 30% off the current retail.
The one thing you failed to mention is what kind of riding you are looking to do, and where. All Mountain, XC, Downhill, freeride, dirtjump, cyclocross. Each will use a different type of MTB and will yield different suggestions from the crowd.
Make it a point to visit 3-4 bike shops. Tell the sales person your budget, your intentions with respect to riding style, and have them help show you what they have. Test ride them all without prejudice and make an objective choice.
just don't buy Trek...... Just kidding. Trek makes a good bike, so does Specialized, or Cannondale, or Kona, or Gary Fisher, the list goes on and on.
Things to consider along with the brand and components, is the feel of the shop where you spend your money. Do they answer your questions? Do you feel comfortable with them? What kind of after sale support is included? What is the warranty for the frame/fork?
Diamondback Overdrive vs Specialized Rockhopper?
smartask
I'm just getting into mountain biking. I'm kind of a bigger guy and I really like the 29 inch wheels. Which of these two bikes would you guys recommended?
Also, is there a bike from Giant in the $700 range that would be a good hardtail?
Thanks a lot.
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Check out MTBR for tons of reviews on mountain bikes. Both bikes you are looking at have good reviews. Personally I would lean towards the Specialized, because diamondback is a wal-mart/ target brand in my mind. If you are going to spend good money on a new bike don't get the same brand the little kid down the street has... I know it doesn't really matter.
Remember all components will wear out so get the best frame you can and go from there. Also just ride them and see which one feels best to ya. Entry level bikes have terrible wheelsets, especially for big guys the bike will feel like it wanders a lot esp a taller 29" wheel. So keep an eye out for a stiffer wheel set and it will make your bike feel 10 times better.
Check out MTBR for tons of reviews on mountain bikes. Both bikes you are looking at have good reviews. Personally I would lean towards the Specialized, because diamondback is a wal-mart/ target brand in my mind. If you are going to spend good money on a new bike don't get the same brand the little kid down the street has... I know it doesn't really matter.
Remember all components will wear out so get the best frame you can and go from there. Also just ride them and see which one feels best to ya. Entry level bikes have terrible wheelsets, especially for big guys the bike will feel like it wanders a lot esp a taller 29" wheel. So keep an eye out for a stiffer wheel set and it will make your bike feel 10 times better.
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