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Old 12-27-2012, 03:20 PM  
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Mountain Bike Help

I'm making a big push to get back into decent-to-good shape in 2013 and I'm going to try to get back into mountain biking/trail riding. I've been out of the loop for so long that I have no idea what I'm looking for in a solid bike. I'm not tall...5'9", so I need an 18"-19" frame. I'm also not wanting to spend a TON of money. If anyone is knowledgable about these things and would like to help out...please do. My budget is about $500-$700.

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Old 06-13-2017, 09:18 AM   #46
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Diamondback and Giant have OK entry level stuff. I'd recommend checking Trek FX series. They start out around $500. Yes you are paying for a name but they are worth it. I have 3 Trek bikes and I love them all. Anything cheaper than that you'll get shit and you won't like riding it and it will sit around and collect dust.
Any thoughts on the 820 and marlin series from trek?
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Old 06-13-2017, 09:20 AM   #47
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This is relevant to my interests as I wanna start biking too,...
You probably got much nicer trails out there compared to me in central Iowa lol
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Old 06-13-2017, 11:35 AM   #48
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Any thoughts on the 820 and marlin series from trek?
I think my wife has a marlin 5.

He's is a nice bike, and nice looking too.
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Old 06-13-2017, 11:39 AM   #49
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Any thoughts on the 820 and marlin series from trek?
Probably can't go wrong with either of those. The 820 is similar to my mountain bike. The biggest thing with mountain biking is if you get on some intense stuff, you want something that shifts fast and smoothly, but other than that if you don't beat the crap out of them it should be fine.
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Old 06-13-2017, 11:40 AM   #50
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You probably got much nicer trails out there compared to me in central Iowa lol
Des Moines has by far the best trail system I've ever been on in the midwest. Most of them are paved though, and would be better suited with a hybrid.

Be sure to check this one out sometime.




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Old 06-13-2017, 12:34 PM   #51
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I think my wife has a marlin 5.

He's is a nice bike, and nice looking too.
Yeah they really are a good looking bike
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Old 06-13-2017, 12:35 PM   #52
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Probably can't go wrong with either of those. The 820 is similar to my mountain bike. The biggest thing with mountain biking is if you get on some intense stuff, you want something that shifts fast and smoothly, but other than that if you don't beat the crap out of them it should be fine.
http://bikeworldiowa.com/product/trek-3500-211813-1.htm

What's your thoughts on this one bug? Similar to the marlins?
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Des Moines has by far the best trail system I've ever been on in the midwest. Most of them are paved though, and would be better suited with a hybrid.

Be sure to check this one out sometime.



I've heard of that one. Very scenic! I will have to try it once I chip away at the pony keg a bit and show all the skeezers and bitches what is up
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Old 06-13-2017, 12:46 PM   #54
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http://bikeworldiowa.com/product/trek-3500-211813-1.htm

What's your thoughts on this one bug? Similar to the marlins?
That's exactly what mine is, but I believe that particular bike has been discontinued, Marlin may have taken it's place since it has an aluminum frame and is similarly priced. 820 has a steel frame, which is heavier but has some give to it so it has a slightly better ride. I always opt for lighter, all of my bikes are aluminum frame.
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Can't make up my mind on 29" or 26" for tire size to get since I'm just starting to ride
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Someone stole my Giant Roam II. Loved that bike. Porshe of hybrids.
That's what Guru rolls on. Seems to have been pretty good to him.
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That's exactly what mine is, but I believe that particular bike has been discontinued, Marlin may have taken it's place since it has an aluminum frame and is similarly priced. 820 has a steel frame, which is heavier but has some give to it so it has a slightly better ride. I always opt for lighter, all of my bikes are aluminum frame.
Cool man I gotcha
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Can't make up my mind on 29" or 26" for tire size to get since I'm just starting to ride
My mtb and hybrid are both 26, I know 29ers are all the rage now but I'm not real sure why.
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My mtb and hybrid are both 26, I know 29ers are all the rage now but I'm not real sure why.
I think the best thing I can do is go to one of the local places and ride some different ones with each size. I won't buy at either if I choose trek neither carries them. Then hit up that bike world where the treks are and I will at least have an idea of tire size difference and focus more on overall feel of the bike
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