Heyo mtbr.com forum goers.
I Endostyle (Vancouver, B.C. - Canada)
and I is pleazed to meet you all. Please feel free to show off your MTB Savy here.
Now down to business.
I can allocate $600-$1000 Canadian for a bike.
I did some MTB years ago, XCing (Singletracks mostly) with a used $500 hardtail and a pair of low-end Rock Shox (I still had cantilever brakes, remember those?). I didn't commute so much with that bike, but I'd often "cruise" around the neighbourhood trying to learn Trials and just generally jumping and dropping off stuff. The bike I need now will have to do the weekday commute.
What I want can be summarized in one sentence: I want an all-around Mountain Bike for under $1000. (The lower the better obviously)
Needs
- Daily Commute* (approx. 50 km/week)
- Casual Weekend XCing / "Crusing"
*The road conditions are 40% Paved / 60% Hard Packed Gravel Trails
So what do you guys think? I'm thinking Entry-Level XC Bike, is it the right type of bike for me?
Looking forward to reading all your replies, thanks guys.
I Endostyle (Vancouver, B.C. - Canada)
Now down to business.
I can allocate $600-$1000 Canadian for a bike.
I did some MTB years ago, XCing (Singletracks mostly) with a used $500 hardtail and a pair of low-end Rock Shox (I still had cantilever brakes, remember those?). I didn't commute so much with that bike, but I'd often "cruise" around the neighbourhood trying to learn Trials and just generally jumping and dropping off stuff. The bike I need now will have to do the weekday commute.
What I want can be summarized in one sentence: I want an all-around Mountain Bike for under $1000. (The lower the better obviously)
Needs
- Daily Commute* (approx. 50 km/week)
- Casual Weekend XCing / "Crusing"
*The road conditions are 40% Paved / 60% Hard Packed Gravel Trails
So what do you guys think? I'm thinking Entry-Level XC Bike, is it the right type of bike for me?
Looking forward to reading all your replies, thanks guys.