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Riding entry-level hardtail down stairs - and how NOT to break my bike?

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Discussion starter · #21 ·
Joules said:
notice how they only come in one or two sizes, and if it's 2, the only difference is the length/reach? Unless you are a little kid, they are going to be too small and low to get the seat to a pedaling height

On a "regular" hardtail, the part you're going to have problems with is the rear wheel
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I actually never realized how much smaller they were until I looked at the specs. The pictures on websites without something to compare them with make them look normal sized. So thanks! I going to be ruling out dirt jumpers!

Also, any recommendations for (affordable) wheels that can take a beating? Not too concerned about weight. Also, will a wider rim be better than a narrower rim for overall robustness?
 
#22 ·
You don't even have a bike yet. Maybe wait on shopping for wheels.

If I read your intent right - getting around town, which may happen to involve the occasional curb or stairset - you really don't need anything special.
 
#24 ·
When I was a kid my friends and I rode our rigid Huffy's and Team Murray's down stairs all the time and never broke anything. You should be fine on most any bike that isn't from a Dept. store.
 
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Guys, thanks for all the input. I've learnt a lot from this thread alone. I'll probably end up going with the Scott Aspect 750 and just ride it like you say. Then when I feel the need to upgrade I'll be back with more questions.

Cheers!!
 
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