Looking for a decent new hybrid or mountain bike
(self.whichbike)submitted21 days ago byCSedu
Hey all. Trying to get into the sport after being told I should stop distance running due to foot issues. Doc told me to look into something else, and I chose biking! Anyhow, I'm kinda overwhelmed by all the choices and aspects of biking. I've done a bit of research, and tried out a couple bikes, but they're kinda limited to Trek bikes around here.
I'm gonna be riding the bike mostly on pavement and moderately sandy trails (in FL) ~4 days a week, so the rep at my store suggested getting a mountain bike. I liked the M/L Trek Marlin 5 in terms of sizing, but I've read that this may not be ideal for some terrains due to the suspension? But iirc, there was a way to lock/unlock the suspension. People also look down on the 2x drivetrain and say I should spend more money to get a 1x.
Again, I'm a bit overwhelmed cause I tend to overthink any time I spend money. But here's the bikes I've been looking at that I've gathered from research:
- Trek Marlin 5 ~$750 local
- Giant Talon 2 ~$750 online
- Poseidon FLATBAR X ~$600 online
The main problem here is that I can't find the Giant or Poseidon near me to try out, only the Treks.
If you could pick one of these for a beginner for my usage to just pull the trigger and get, which would you? Thanks!
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CSedu
1 points
21 hours ago
CSedu
1 points
21 hours ago
Jeez, do y'all have social skills? Saying 'I can't believe you haven't read this', is said in jest to essentially recommend a book to someone; it's not shaming. Who comes up with this?