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Hello MTBR! I've been researching and Googling and feel a bit overwhelmed really. I'm going to get back into mountain biking (used to be an enthusiast but that was 15 years ago). Main qualifier about me is I'm 6' and weigh about 250# - which is why I need to rediscover a sport I once loved! At this rate I'm going to get diabetes, heart disease, or worse!
Anyway...in my searches and studies I'm finding that the Gravity 29point3 is tough to beat as far as what I'm looking for. I want an "entry level bike" that will sustain my girth and will handle well as I lose the spare tire! At $749 from bikesdirect can anyone suggest other bikes I might be interested in with comparable specs? $750 is really about as high as I want to go right now...at the most $900 but that might leave a sick feeling with me.
Is there any feature I should focus on considering I'm not in the best shape? You guys are extremely knowledgeable and I appreciate your help.
Gravity 29point3
Anyway...in my searches and studies I'm finding that the Gravity 29point3 is tough to beat as far as what I'm looking for. I want an "entry level bike" that will sustain my girth and will handle well as I lose the spare tire! At $749 from bikesdirect can anyone suggest other bikes I might be interested in with comparable specs? $750 is really about as high as I want to go right now...at the most $900 but that might leave a sick feeling with me.
Is there any feature I should focus on considering I'm not in the best shape? You guys are extremely knowledgeable and I appreciate your help.
Gravity 29point3
Frame | ALLOY 6061 Aluminum with TrailTested Design. D-Section, Hydroformed Downtube with reinforced Gusset, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, water bottle mount |
Fork | 29" SUSPENSION FORK, ROCK SHOX TK 29" 100MM Long Travel, Lockout |
NOTE: Due to 2014 changes, some equipped with Rockshox XC/TK/32 forks, FSA Gamma Drive cranks, and Elixir 1 brakes. No Choice. | |
Crankset | SRAM or FSA 22Tx32Tx44T x175mm, ALLOY BLACK CRANK arms |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed external bearing, 68mm |
Pedals | Mountain Platform |
Front Derailleur | No Choice: SRAM X7 or SHIMANO DEORE FDM591, 31.8mm clamp |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X7 long cage, for 30 Speed |
Shifters | SRAM X7, 30 speed, trigger shift |
Cassette | Cassette 11-36t 10 speed |
Chain | KMC DX10, for 30 Speed |
Hubs | Gravity by Formula Sealed Ball Bearing Disc with Quick Release |
Spokes | Stainless steel |
Rims | WTB SPEED DISC 29x32H, Black anodized Aluminum |
Tires | WTB PROWLER SL RACE, 29x2.1 |
Brakes | Avid Elixir 1 or Juicy 3 Hydraulic Disc Brake, 185mm Rotor front and rear |
Brake Levers | Avid, Hydraulic Brake Levers |
Headset | CaneCreek VP-A42E Sealed Bearing threadless 1 1/8 in |
Handlebar | Black Finish Aluminum 6061 T6, 610MM x 31.8mm |
Stem | Black Finish Aluminum threadless EXT:90MM(15.5"~17.5")/110MM(19"~21")x10 DEGREES |
Tape/Grip | WTB DualCompound |
Saddle | WTB SpeedV |
Seat Post | Black Finish Aluminum Mountain 27.2mm x 400mm |
(insert min 2 inches below lowest top tube weld / maintain clamp collar tightness) | |
Seat Post Clamp | Super Light Alloy with Quick Release |