I admit I am out of date with bike components. My current ride is 15 yrs old and at the time was a $1,200 bike with front suspension. It rides well but it's time for a new one.
Here is my current riding: Jiminy Peak downhill once or twice a year, XC trails and paved / gravel rail trails. I would say about 80% of the riding is going to be on a rail trail. I want a mountain bike - not a hybrid.
I have looked and have found a Gary Fisher Marlin bike to be something I like. This one has the disc brakes. What do you think of this one? How about some other suggestions. I am not being cheap, but I do not ride as much as I used to and $1,000 is all I will spend. I want the best bang for the buck.
http://fisherbikes.com/bike/model/marlin-disc-gs
Here is my current riding: Jiminy Peak downhill once or twice a year, XC trails and paved / gravel rail trails. I would say about 80% of the riding is going to be on a rail trail. I want a mountain bike - not a hybrid.
I have looked and have found a Gary Fisher Marlin bike to be something I like. This one has the disc brakes. What do you think of this one? How about some other suggestions. I am not being cheap, but I do not ride as much as I used to and $1,000 is all I will spend. I want the best bang for the buck.
http://fisherbikes.com/bike/model/marlin-disc-gs