sup monkeys
still riding my 2002-ish Cove Stiffee FR 26" hardtail w/Marz Z1. I've replaced parts over the years: Easton Havoc wheels, SLX cranks, etc.
I'm probably about a year out from a new bike purchase, but am just starting the research phase. Pretty overwhelming with all the new choices in the last 10 years (carbon, full suspension, wheel sizes).
My riding is mostly cross country-ish Maryland riding (Patapsco and Rosaryville, almost exclusively). I've never ridden a full-suspension bike in my life. I imagine pedal bob would drive me nuts.
So what's out there? I'm 6'1. 180-190lbs. Been riding since 1998. I'm thinking a 29" full suspension (that pedals well)? My local shop is real sweet on Stumpjumpers.
I'd say 4k would be an absolute max. Closer to 3 is way better. Thanks for any insight/thoughts on things i should check out.
still riding my 2002-ish Cove Stiffee FR 26" hardtail w/Marz Z1. I've replaced parts over the years: Easton Havoc wheels, SLX cranks, etc.
I'm probably about a year out from a new bike purchase, but am just starting the research phase. Pretty overwhelming with all the new choices in the last 10 years (carbon, full suspension, wheel sizes).
My riding is mostly cross country-ish Maryland riding (Patapsco and Rosaryville, almost exclusively). I've never ridden a full-suspension bike in my life. I imagine pedal bob would drive me nuts.
So what's out there? I'm 6'1. 180-190lbs. Been riding since 1998. I'm thinking a 29" full suspension (that pedals well)? My local shop is real sweet on Stumpjumpers.
I'd say 4k would be an absolute max. Closer to 3 is way better. Thanks for any insight/thoughts on things i should check out.