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This has been the year of broken/worn out parts on the bike. Broke a spoke the other day. Got it replaced. We'll see how long it goes, from what I see when one goes the others arent far behind. Wasn't ready to spend my pennies on a new wheelset yet.
 
What do you guys think of this? https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/...ike-18gtxa275vrbsprtxprf/18gtxa275vrbsprtxprf

I know it isn't the greatest but I'm looking for a entry level full suspension bike to do a little of trail riding and on the street as well. I don't want to break the bank until I'm sure this is going to be something I want to do. Should I go hard tail? Back in the day I used to ride a GT BMX bike and loved it. I'm getting older and fatter, need to do something.
 
I think there's a couple of shops here I think that sells used.

The GT isn't necessarily the worst bike you could buy, but if you ever got to the point where you were gonna stick with it you may be limited on upgrades. You'd prob best just selling that one and going one that has a more modern accommodating frame at that point.

Generally QR axles and disk brakes dont work all that well together - the disk puts a bunch of twist into things and flexes the axle. That's one of the big reasons thru-axles have become a thing

More than likely that's a straight steer tube, which if you ever want to replace the fork it's going to limit the options quite a bit.

3x8 drivetrain may be a pain if you wanted to update. I don't know that the rear spacing on that bike would accommodate the more modern cassette - 10/11/12spd sizing.
 
GWeakland620 said:
I vote for a hard tail. I have a full suspension free ride bike and it’s really difficult to get going when the suspension absorbs all the energy and work put into pedaling the bike.
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I vote hard tail too. For the same amount of money, I'd rather have a hard tail with higher spec parts than a full susr with more entry level components. I got my wife and oldest kid started out with the Trek x-calibers and they're hooked.
 
Yeah, they can for sure. On this one if you 'spin' it's not bad. If you try to stand up and sprint it, it feels like riding a camel. There are some shocks that have lockouts so you can put the power down when you want to.
 
I’ve been strictly a roadie for the last 13 years since I started riding but I keep saying every year I’m gonna buy a mountain bike.
We used to ride every Saturday in groups of 15 - 30 during the summer but the meth heads have gotten so bad we’re all scared to ride on the road now.

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Been on gravel bike the last couple of years. Wanted to get a different tool for the toolbox. Next bike may be a carbon road bike.
 
Went for my first ride this morning, was a very different ride. A lot slower, lol. But it was cold out (low 30's) and was able to stay warm and use the controls like I wanted. I have been unable to ride when it's really cold as gloves warm enough to keep my fingers warm are unable to manipulate the sti shifters.

Need to get some invisiframe tape or something. The tires are seriously sticky and shoot out a near constant stream of sand/rocks out the front of the bike. Peppering my down tube. If anyone has used any tape and has good experiences w/ a product let me know.

Also, the tires came mounted w/ tubes in them. Try as I might I couldn't dismount them to pull the tubes to go tubeless last night. I couldn't get a spoon underneath - these things are 'TIGHT' to the wheel bed... Any suggestions are welcome.
 
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