planb420
New member
I have been zooming around the mountain on my snowboard all season long and now that the season is coming to a close I began to wonder what is next for me as I LOVE THE SNOW and always hate to see it go. Then a few fellow AZers suggested mountain biking, of couse the first thing that came to mind is "yeah sounds fun maybe I will just head up to the local walmart and pick one up to ride"......I was quickly told that would be a BIG mistake! I am a total newb when it comes to REAL MTN biking but loved riding my bike all over the place a few years back and would love to get into some more intense trail riding and such. I am looking for any suggestions anyone might have for a good starter bike that is not too stock but also not too over the top as I am pretty rough on equipment and dont want it to be too cheap but also not too expensive.....here is a breakdown of you may need to know to make any suggestions:
-I am 5'7" and about 160 lbs (give or take)
-want to spend prob no more than 600 but prob around 400-500
-I want to be able to ride trails as well as some road riding (Kinda want something to slay it all)
-Are disc brakes the best way to go? (I love goin fast...but wanna be able to stop when in trouble LOL)
-Single, Dual, or No suspension...(assuming no suspension is a no go )
-New or Used/Craigslist (Sketchy on used unless I got it from someone I could trust since I would not know what to look for, but would buy from a fellow AZer should they have a spare?)
I really know NOTHING in detail about this sport other than hang on and pedal so any info or heads up on a good place to snap up a bike would be super appreciated...I'm a blank slate looking for help to find a way to enjoy my summer months on the mountains as well.
Thanks in advance AZ
-I am 5'7" and about 160 lbs (give or take)
-want to spend prob no more than 600 but prob around 400-500
-I want to be able to ride trails as well as some road riding (Kinda want something to slay it all)
-Are disc brakes the best way to go? (I love goin fast...but wanna be able to stop when in trouble LOL)
-Single, Dual, or No suspension...(assuming no suspension is a no go )
-New or Used/Craigslist (Sketchy on used unless I got it from someone I could trust since I would not know what to look for, but would buy from a fellow AZer should they have a spare?)
I really know NOTHING in detail about this sport other than hang on and pedal so any info or heads up on a good place to snap up a bike would be super appreciated...I'm a blank slate looking for help to find a way to enjoy my summer months on the mountains as well.
Thanks in advance AZ