I'm 5'10" 230LBS... I'm new to mountain biking/cycling and I'm looking for a good FS bike for 800-900 dollars or less. Mostly cross country but decent uphill/downhill performance as well.
After what i've looked at I'm considering the Fezzari Abajo Peak at Costco for $850 and the K2 Attack 2.0 at the local REI for $830. The LBS carries Trek, Klein, Rocky Mountain and Orbea bikes. I'm definatly open to options I've not thought of.
Other than that I thought about buying a cheapo at walmart or something to turn into a project bike... buying high end parts off of ebay and gradually upgrading it while having a ridable bike at the same time.
It will not be used for commuting(I'll buy a cheap 50-60 dollar MTB from walmart for that) except for riding to trails and back. Only recreational use on the tons of trails we have around here.
Appreciate the input!
After what i've looked at I'm considering the Fezzari Abajo Peak at Costco for $850 and the K2 Attack 2.0 at the local REI for $830. The LBS carries Trek, Klein, Rocky Mountain and Orbea bikes. I'm definatly open to options I've not thought of.
Other than that I thought about buying a cheapo at walmart or something to turn into a project bike... buying high end parts off of ebay and gradually upgrading it while having a ridable bike at the same time.
It will not be used for commuting(I'll buy a cheap 50-60 dollar MTB from walmart for that) except for riding to trails and back. Only recreational use on the tons of trails we have around here.
Appreciate the input!