Hi,
I'm considering a Santa Cruz 5010 probably carbon and with a good enough build to get the X01 transmission. This will be my first mountain bike.
Some background. I'm 28 years old, 5'9 and 175 lbs. I've owned dirtbikes off and on for years and I've rode mountain bikes a fair number of times over the years. I've been to Whistler bike park on a rented bike and I can do runs like A-Line but I'm definitely not quick. I don't use my dirtbike nearly often enough so I'm selling it to get a mountain bike.
I want to get a mountain bike first and foremost for exercise. I want to ride up and down and put in 40 kilometer days from time to time.
I realistically don't see myself jumping much. I rarely jump on my dirtbike. I'm getting older with more responsibilities and I can't afford to be hurt anymore.
I've considered the Bronson but I just don't realistically see myself needing 160 mm of travel. The local bike shop will build me the 5010 with a 140 mm fork and I think that will be lots.
I guess I'm just looking for affirmation on my decision before I go ahead with such a big purchase.
I'm considering a Santa Cruz 5010 probably carbon and with a good enough build to get the X01 transmission. This will be my first mountain bike.
Some background. I'm 28 years old, 5'9 and 175 lbs. I've owned dirtbikes off and on for years and I've rode mountain bikes a fair number of times over the years. I've been to Whistler bike park on a rented bike and I can do runs like A-Line but I'm definitely not quick. I don't use my dirtbike nearly often enough so I'm selling it to get a mountain bike.
I want to get a mountain bike first and foremost for exercise. I want to ride up and down and put in 40 kilometer days from time to time.
I realistically don't see myself jumping much. I rarely jump on my dirtbike. I'm getting older with more responsibilities and I can't afford to be hurt anymore.
I've considered the Bronson but I just don't realistically see myself needing 160 mm of travel. The local bike shop will build me the 5010 with a 140 mm fork and I think that will be lots.
I guess I'm just looking for affirmation on my decision before I go ahead with such a big purchase.