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looking for a good mountain bike

ericg11 · 2013-05-05 23:57:15

Hi all, i.am looking for some information on mountain biking. I am lookin to get a good bike to start off on...any suggestions ??? also.if someone has one for sale let me no please

05-05-2013 11:57pm

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ericg11

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Hi all,
i.am looking for some information on mountain biking. I am lookin to get a good bike to start off on...any suggestions ???
also.if someone has one for sale let me no please

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#2 07-05-2013 5:54pm

JonDoe

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If you're over 5'5" ish then I'd reckon go for a 29er. I've a trail bike 26er 140mm dual suspenson (very nice carbon job) but the 29er hard tail covers the same ground (a little slower downhill/faster up) with just 80mm suspension, the front wheel just goes where you point it in comparison with a long travel 26er which is a game chance. You also don't need a load of gears, pick your hill/loop, put on a 22,24,26,28,30 granny ring up front to suit and 9 gears on the back, anything more gravity should help.

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#3 07-05-2013 10:33pm

BGT

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I have a for sale advert on boards under the heading "FS - Felt Q220 hard tail mountain bike", for €300. Excellent bike, in great condition, worth a look.

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