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06-25-2007, 04:05 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern Maryland
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I am looking for a cheap bike to build-up for when I make my trip across the land of the red rock(UTAH). I don't know what I want yet but I was looking at a Specialized Rock hopper w/disks or a Raleigh Mojave 4.0 w/disks. I want a hard tail because I am a big guy and have had bad luck with full suspension setups. Also I am a not looking at spending anything above $500 at this moment.
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06-25-2007, 05:11 PM
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Of the two you have named I'd go for the Specialized Rock hopper. What sort of riding will you doing? From the choice of bike Im guessing XC/ All Mountain?
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06-25-2007, 06:04 PM
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Yah, I will be doing just some trail rides with some small drops.
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06-25-2007, 11:13 PM
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You are not going to get anything that will hold up to a big guy that will do some drops and jumps, even small ones for less than $500. I would say get a Kona Hoss. They run around $800 and will take a beating. They are meant for big guys or hard riders or both.
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06-25-2007, 11:17 PM
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06-26-2007, 09:40 AM
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Second vote for the Kona Hoss. You said you're a big guy, but didn't specify your weight height. Basically, if you're over 220, there aren't really very many other choices on the market as far as hardtails go. Dirt Jump frames tend to be pretty sturdy, but not comfortable for ended trail rides. Other hardtails will hold up to normal trailriding, but as soon as you throw some drops into the mix, you're gonna want some beef under you. |
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06-26-2007, 09:52 AM
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One word: Singlespeed. I am a big dude and the only thing that holds up is a Chromoly frame or Ti with a really nice wheel set. Simple, nice and cheap. |
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06-26-2007, 11:30 AM
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06-26-2007, 12:10 PM
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Very nice stuff. I would love to have an Orange or Spot singlespeed. I am working on getting a Moots Ti frame to do one up soon. Hopefully..... |
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06-26-2007, 12:53 PM
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Okay, maybe I need to say I am a big big dude. As in I am 6'3" and weigh 315. That Kona Ross is looking pretty good right now. One question thou, Would full-suspension help for jumps and stuff? I mean now that I am thinking a little harder maybe I should just save up some more for the perfect bike for me.
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06-26-2007, 01:19 PM
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I would be careful withe full suspension. Get a rear shock rated for your weight. I know most are for around 200 lbs or so. I know you can get some beefed up ones for big guys. I have blown out rear shocks jumping and drops.
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06-26-2007, 01:30 PM
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Are single speeds more difficult to ride for hills and such, I mean I ride road bikes and I am accustomed to using almost every gear. Maybe I should just build a new crawler for the trip, I have a Giant and it has held my huge self for 7 years now with no problems. It has no suspension at all and gets the job done. It also survived a couple trips to SnowShoe. I dont know what I am going to go with. Last edited by joecrawler; 06-26-2007 at 01:36 PM. |
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06-26-2007, 01:33 PM
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When I ride I usually powered through without changing gears. Possibly why I enjoy the simplicity of the singlespeed. If you ride out of the saddle at all then you will like the SS. If not then you will have issues. |
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06-26-2007, 01:42 PM
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06-26-2007, 01:44 PM
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I will have to look at a single because I very rarely sit when I am on a trail because it is all technical here and no long down hill stretches.
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06-26-2007, 03:26 PM
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You will enjoy the SS.
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