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Not sure if I know what I like as a beginner. I was told it comes in around 30lbs as well, a bit lighter than others in its class.
Fathom is a hardtail.
Tires are one of the easiest components to replace. Replacing a suspension is significantly more costly.
Maybe too much bike. No need for that much suspension unless you’re really hauling ass and riding steep sh!t. If you can find one, the new Ibis Ripley AF starts at 2999. That’d be my vote.I'm looking for a full suspension MTB as well. Would mostly be riding around mountains in Malibu. Lots of up and down. What's the thoughts on this? Too overkill. I probably don't want to spend more than this. Should bigger guys go with more suspension or does it matter?
It's got GX/NX components.
2020 Kona Process 153 DL 29er XL - bicycles - by owner - bike sale
Like new Kona Process 153 DL 29er in XL. I bought this bike about a year ago but spend most of my time on my ebike so this doesn't get ridden. Bike is in excellent condition. Upgrades include front...bakersfield.craigslist.org
30 lbs is light. 30-something sounds more like it.Not sure if I know what I like as a beginner. I was told it comes in around 30lbs as well, a bit lighter than others in its class.
2021 Giant Stance – Specs, Comparisons, Reviews – 99 Spokes
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.99spokes.com
buy it and make sure you kick him in the nuts and run over his ebike with you car when you drive awayI'm looking for a full suspension MTB as well. Would mostly be riding around mountains in Malibu. Lots of up and down. What's the thoughts on this? Too overkill. I probably don't want to spend more than this. Should bigger guys go with more suspension or does it matter?
It's got GX/NX components.
2020 Kona Process 153 DL 29er XL - bicycles - by owner - bike sale
Like new Kona Process 153 DL 29er in XL. I bought this bike about a year ago but spend most of my time on my ebike so this doesn't get ridden. Bike is in excellent condition. Upgrades include front...bakersfield.craigslist.org
You'll go slower on a hard tail, and you'll learn how to ride smoother. Your culo will demand it. If that's your price point, you can have a decent hard tail or a sub-standard full suspension. At sub $2k, you'll likely upgrade the suspension components within a year if you're riding regularly.
Or Ripmo AF. How much bigger? I'm 6'2" 191 lbs and ride a 120mm rear/130mm front suspension bike. Its fine for trails and light enduro stuff on our buffed out trails in the PNW. At 47, I'm not charging big sh!t anymore.
I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Full suspension all the way. Go tubeless. This thing will last you a couple years, no worries. By then, you'll be wanting some carbon this or that and be able to sell the Giant for a down payment towards something nicer. Don't overthink it man.
Get it!Not sure if I know what I like as a beginner. I was told it comes in around 30lbs as well, a bit lighter than others in its class.
2021 Giant Stance – Specs, Comparisons, Reviews – 99 Spokes
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
negligible. depends more on your riding style, trails, etc. brake pads are cheap and easy to change.
