Any Mtn Bikers on RME?

[sixstringsteve]

Who's in for tonight's ride? So far it's just me and 193 kyle. If you can handle steep descents (like slickrock trail) you'll be fine.

 

[jentzschman]

Who's in for tonight's ride? So far it's just me and 193 kyle. If you can handle steep descents (like slickrock trail) you'll be fine.

I might be if I pick up that bike from Costco...

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[sixstringsteve]

How's their return policy?

 

[smartass_kid]

i'd like to but already committed to soccer, hoping to headdown to draper park this week and ride around.

 

[jentzschman]

How's their return policy?

I take that as that bike not being worth it then?

 

[sixstringsteve]

No, it's a great bike. I told Chuck that his bike is a perfect 1st bike. I'd just hate for you to do an impulse buy before a ride, only to find out you wanted a dual suspension, or you prefer motorcycles or something like that.

 

[jentzschman]

No, it's a great bike. I told Chuck that his bike is a perfect 1st bike. I'd just hate for you to do an impulse buy before a ride, only to find out you wanted a dual suspension, or you prefer motorcycles or something like that.

Oh, in that case, their return policy is unmatched. I could use it the entire season and take it back come winter.

 

[sixstringsteve]

normally I wouldn't advocate buying a bike outside of a bike shop, but I thought Chuck's was quite decent for the price. What are they asking for the xr6?

 

[jentzschman]

normally I wouldn't advocate buying a bike outside of a bike shop, but I thought Chuck's was quite decent for the price. What are they asking for the xr6?

I am just trying to find that sweet spot. Not sure I want to spend lots on a bike just to not ride etc...

The price is 380

 

[sixstringsteve]

that's where the good return policy comes in. If you're not using it like you thought you would, return it (assuming that's allowed). You won't find a complete MTB new for $380 that's any better. You'll have to spend $500-600 to match its quality.

 

[jentzschman]

I also came across this guy while researching... Seem like a better deal and the reviews seem to agree:

http://www.target.com/p/forge-men-s-sawback-hard-trail-5xx-19-mountain-bike-blue/-/A-10476138

http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/xc-hardtail/forge-bikes/sawback-5xx/prd_420602_1527crx.aspx#reviews

vs the reviews on the Northrock bike:

http://forums.mtbr.com/general-discussion/costco-northrock-xc6-bike-preview-611851.html

 

[sixstringsteve]

I still think a good used bike is the way to go.

 

[jentzschman]

What thinks should I look for buying used?

 

[MattL]

I still think a good used bike is the way to go.

Agree 100%

 

[RockMonkey]

Who's in for tonight's ride? So far it's just me and 193 kyle. If you can handle steep descents (like slickrock trail) you'll be fine.

I would really love to. Sick wife at home and kids to deal with though.

 

[RockMonkey]

Here are the specs off the box for the bike at Costco

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Save your receipt, and you can upgrade that SR Suntour fork for a really reasonable price through their upgrade program.

 

[cobester]

Just recently got a new Specialized Enduro:

 

[sixstringsteve]

We got rained out anyway. We got there and the trail was wetter than we had hoped, so we turned back.

 

[benjy]

Just recently got a new Specialized Enduro:

Very pretty

First post on rock crawling forum in mountain biking thread...

 

[RockMonkey]

Very pretty

First post on rock crawling forum in mountain biking thread...

Didn't catch that.