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I just bought a Giant Yukon, although it doesn't have full suspension (which could be taken care of with a purchase of a few new seat parts), it does have front suspension, Shimano "rapidfire" style (i don't know what their official name is) shifters, and disc breaks. I love it. Giant also has some high end Mtn bikes in their line, I've had (or at least used) two of their bikes and loved them.
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i have a trek Mtn Track 820 that ive had for years... great bike there... unsuspended but a few select parts could change that... anyway trek, specilized and cannondale are all great bikes... the old schwinns were so-so.....
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Originally Posted by Princess Jeanie
I just bought a Giant Yukon, although it doesn't have full suspension (which could be taken care of with a purchase of a few new seat parts), it does have front suspension, Shimano "rapidfire" style (i don't know what their official name is) shifters, and disc breaks. I love it. Giant also has some high end Mtn bikes in their line, I've had (or at least used) two of their bikes and loved them.
Rockshox or Marzocchi, maybe Manitou fork are what i prefer. Two water bottle mounts are important to me too Not all full suspension frames have two.
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Originally Posted by Princess Jeanie
I just bought a Giant Yukon, although it doesn't have full suspension (which could be taken care of with a purchase of a few new seat parts), it does have front suspension, Shimano "rapidfire" style (i don't know what their official name is) shifters, and disc breaks. I love it. Giant also has some high end Mtn bikes in their line, I've had (or at least used) two of their bikes and loved them.
Rockshox or Marzocchi, maybe Manitou fork are what i prefer. Two water bottle mounts are important to me too Not all full suspension frames have two.
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They're great for a lot of reasons. Less weight further from the hub (slower), they are better when in rain/mud since your brakes don't run nearly as wet. If your rim gets bent, you don't get drag from it either
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
They're great for a lot of reasons. Less weight further from the hub (slower), they are better when in rain/mud since your brakes don't run nearly as wet. If your rim gets bent, you don't get drag from it either
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http://www.specialized.com/SBCBkMode...57htdat.j27007
Well under a grand, and It'* all ready for any upgrades i would want soon enough. A lil more for XC riding, and lighter.
http://www.konaworld.com/2k4bikes/2k4_kikapu.cfm
It has disc brakes, but will be heavier, and more for big hit stuff.
Well under a grand, and It'* all ready for any upgrades i would want soon enough. A lil more for XC riding, and lighter.
http://www.konaworld.com/2k4bikes/2k4_kikapu.cfm
It has disc brakes, but will be heavier, and more for big hit stuff.