Hi Mountain Bike Experts,
What is your opinion on this bike?
https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/27-5-mountain-bikes/specia…
I can get some discount on this as well.
Also throw some light on the below model. It has got dual suspension.
https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/29er-dual-suspension-mount…
Budget is from 1000 - 1500. I will use it for offroading only and about 2 times a month. I'm not a professional racer.
Cheers!!!
Basically off-roading. Having said that if there are some hills and drops across Mundabifi track then I won't mind doing that.
The hardtial with 10spd has much better gear on it. The dually has entry level gear only.
Personally I ride a dually and have done for a while. I rode a hardtial a couple of years ago, and while it was fine for short rides I find the dually better for longer days out. I haven't spent any decent amount of time on anything other than a 26" bike though.
For your budget I'd stick to a hardtial, or a second hand dually.
What dsort of off road are you talking about? Tight and technical or open fire trails. For open fire trails a hardtial is fine, for more techy stuff the 29er wheel size compromises the handling of the bike adding weight and slowing the steering response.
are you just offroading/tracking or going hills/drops?
Specialized Rockhopper - a bit of overkill. but if you have the coin then go for it.
Dual suspension- I've avoided it for offroading/mountain biking. it makes the bike too "springy" - IMO.
I like Avanti. my 07 ridge rider is still going strong. though the BB is crapped out and needs replacing- along with the chain (well just needs a damn good clean)and the front brakes need new pads (rather than putting in a shiv).