Hi,
So I've wanted a bike since I was a teenager. Now at 32 I'm seriously looking to take the plunge. I grew up a mountain biker and now a competitive cyclist (oh no, not Lycra!). I'm 5'11 about 215lbs (built like a running back from years of football and such). I plan on taking an intro course very soon which is located near me. The clutch being where my front brake would be will throw me off for a while I'm guessing.
Mechanically I'm not the best but do work on my own bikes/can fix certain things so simpler is better. Looking for mostly trail riding in New England, no plans to compete, just get out in the woods and burn some gas. If it's like other sports/hobbies I'm sure people think X brand is better than Y brand and that debate will go on for years but I don't have a brand in mind.
EDIT: James pointed out budget, I knew I missed something: $3500/under would be best I think.
Thoughts/suggestions/opinions welcome!
Cheers,
Tim
So I've wanted a bike since I was a teenager. Now at 32 I'm seriously looking to take the plunge. I grew up a mountain biker and now a competitive cyclist (oh no, not Lycra!). I'm 5'11 about 215lbs (built like a running back from years of football and such). I plan on taking an intro course very soon which is located near me. The clutch being where my front brake would be will throw me off for a while I'm guessing.
Mechanically I'm not the best but do work on my own bikes/can fix certain things so simpler is better. Looking for mostly trail riding in New England, no plans to compete, just get out in the woods and burn some gas. If it's like other sports/hobbies I'm sure people think X brand is better than Y brand and that debate will go on for years but I don't have a brand in mind.
EDIT: James pointed out budget, I knew I missed something: $3500/under would be best I think.
Thoughts/suggestions/opinions welcome!
Cheers,
Tim