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<blockquote data-quote="jmike314" data-source="post: 2128475" data-attributes="member: 26830"><p>1. Go with the 29. Absolutely.</p><p>2. I'm a huge fan of Wheeler Dealer on May & NW 50th. 405 Cycles just south of Moore is a good one too.</p><p>3. I doubt seriously that you'll find an entry to mid-level mtb made in the US. US made bike will be toward the elite end of the spectrum.</p><p>I ride Specialized and swear by them. Excellent bikes. The one I ride now is a 26 from 2000 and it is still solid.</p><p>I've also ridden Canondale...good stuff. Trek bikes are nice too.</p><p>4. Fit is key. The component set up of the bike should be solid depending on what you want to spend. Things you might change up front BAR STEM, SADDLE, & PEDALS.</p><p>BAR STEM - I got short T-Rex arms and need a tighter cockpit because I can't reach out too far and be comfortable</p><p>SADDLE - If you going to be sitting on it, make it comfortable...a slimmer seat with "relief" areas.</p><p>PEDALS - Do you plan to ride with the toe-clips? Or clipless...where your shoes lock in - much better ride, once you get used to them you'll never switch back.</p><p>I weigh 210-215lbs...if you're a bigger guy make sure you get a solid frame and wheelset.</p><p>5. Get the discs.</p><p>6. I'd guess that bike shops around the base might offer a discount. Wheeler Dealer has always been good about taking care of folks. Call around.</p><p></p><p>I recommend buying from a local shop. They'll take care of you and most offer free tuneups for life (yes...tuneups...you will need them).</p><p>You'll also need a helmet...do not hit Draper or TB without one. You will fall.</p><p></p><p>Of the ones you listed I like that Trek 3900 Disc...nice setup.</p><p>Check 405 Cycles or Wheeler Dealer for this one - <a href="http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/hardrock/hardrockdisc29" target="_blank">http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/hardrock/hardrockdisc29</a></p><p></p><p>If you plan to ride regularly...spend what you can. Believe me, if you take to riding and spend a good deal of time on it you can actually feel the difference.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jmike314, post: 2128475, member: 26830"] 1. Go with the 29. Absolutely. 2. I'm a huge fan of Wheeler Dealer on May & NW 50th. 405 Cycles just south of Moore is a good one too. 3. I doubt seriously that you'll find an entry to mid-level mtb made in the US. US made bike will be toward the elite end of the spectrum. I ride Specialized and swear by them. Excellent bikes. The one I ride now is a 26 from 2000 and it is still solid. I've also ridden Canondale...good stuff. Trek bikes are nice too. 4. Fit is key. The component set up of the bike should be solid depending on what you want to spend. Things you might change up front BAR STEM, SADDLE, & PEDALS. BAR STEM - I got short T-Rex arms and need a tighter cockpit because I can't reach out too far and be comfortable SADDLE - If you going to be sitting on it, make it comfortable...a slimmer seat with "relief" areas. PEDALS - Do you plan to ride with the toe-clips? Or clipless...where your shoes lock in - much better ride, once you get used to them you'll never switch back. I weigh 210-215lbs...if you're a bigger guy make sure you get a solid frame and wheelset. 5. Get the discs. 6. I'd guess that bike shops around the base might offer a discount. Wheeler Dealer has always been good about taking care of folks. Call around. I recommend buying from a local shop. They'll take care of you and most offer free tuneups for life (yes...tuneups...you will need them). You'll also need a helmet...do not hit Draper or TB without one. You will fall. Of the ones you listed I like that Trek 3900 Disc...nice setup. Check 405 Cycles or Wheeler Dealer for this one - [url]http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/hardrock/hardrockdisc29[/url] If you plan to ride regularly...spend what you can. Believe me, if you take to riding and spend a good deal of time on it you can actually feel the difference. [/QUOTE]
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