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Thoughts on the Highpoint or Komodo as a beginner bike? I used to ride years ago and am just starting back into it. I will be riding Westwood Park in Mt Airy, NC, and Moore's Spring Trails near Hanging Rock State park most often.
I'm near 40, active but busted up pretty good and need to drop 20 pounds. I plan to take it slow, but I know myself well enough that I must admit I will probably push things and get in over my head.
I want to stick to Jamis bikes for the time being, but if there is another Jamis I should look at, feel free to advise.
I figure both these bikes have good geometry, and parts can be upgraded along the way... things like a dropper and fork...
I'm coming from an old school 26inch with 1.95 tires. I rode a Rocky mountain pipeline 27.5+ bike a bit. We locked out the rear suspension to give it a bit more of a hard tail feel, and I think those plus tires really absorbed some of the shock.
Anyway, please advise... share experiences... whatever floats your boat.
I'm near 40, active but busted up pretty good and need to drop 20 pounds. I plan to take it slow, but I know myself well enough that I must admit I will probably push things and get in over my head.
I want to stick to Jamis bikes for the time being, but if there is another Jamis I should look at, feel free to advise.
I figure both these bikes have good geometry, and parts can be upgraded along the way... things like a dropper and fork...
I'm coming from an old school 26inch with 1.95 tires. I rode a Rocky mountain pipeline 27.5+ bike a bit. We locked out the rear suspension to give it a bit more of a hard tail feel, and I think those plus tires really absorbed some of the shock.
Anyway, please advise... share experiences... whatever floats your boat.