I wouldn't get sucked into the best or nothing thinking that is easy to fall into. Those DB bikes are better than what I am riding. I can't keep up with Chad and his sweet bike.. but I can at least ride with him. Your boys are going to outgrow bikes also, so spending big now won't be a forever purchase. If they fall in love with the sport, and start outriding the bikes, then get better. But I believe they will be very sufficient for a long while. You guys aren't dropping the 10ft ledges and hucking the 30ft doubles.
Any Mtn Bikers on RME?
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I wouldn't get sucked into the best or nothing thinking that is easy to fall into. Those DB bikes are better than what I am riding. I can't keep up with Chad and his sweet bike.. but I can at least ride with him. Your boys are going to outgrow bikes also, so spending big now won't be a forever purchase. If they fall in love with the sport, and start outriding the bikes, then get better. But I believe they will be very sufficient for a long while. You guys aren't dropping the 10ft ledges and hucking the 30ft doubles.
I bought my bike for $400 and I've taken it on several different terrains. From just riding the shoreline trail, to Corner canyon, and the big rocky stuff. Fast and slow. You don't need a big money bike to have fun. Remember, in the 90s they ride rougher trails on rigid bikes.
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
For anything less than big jumps you can make any bike work. The bikes kids get nowadays are 10 million times better than anything we ever had as kids
I looked at bikes direct this morning. Unfortunately they don’t have anything in stock that will fit my kids besides that DB I posted.
Maybe I’m just early and need to wait for new shipments of bikes start showing up this spring
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- Vehicular limbo
Yeah, about that...
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I’ve had 3 DB’s in last couple years. Sync’r, Release 2 and Mason 2. Sync’r was a rad bike I just decided I wanted FS. Love my release and really liked my Mason 2, I’d still have that bike if I wasn’t hurting for money last year
My bike is a 2015 diamondback syncr. This is the model before the syncr got better/more aggressive. I've added better wheels/tires, a dropper post, and a better/more travel fork. I don't think I necessarily needed those things, but I think they improved the bike. Still way more capable than my skills, and I think I'm into it $1200-1350ish. I think you get better value out of used bikes.
I still see bikes at places like level 9 sports. I believe they carry Rocky Mountain brand bikes, and they look pretty sweet.
I still see bikes at places like level 9 sports. I believe they carry Rocky Mountain brand bikes, and they look pretty sweet.
glockman
I hate Jeep trucks
- Location
- Pleasant Grove
Dh bikes are an odd beast. You can pick them up used on ksl for a fraction of the cost of a "enduro" bike. If I were you, I'd go rent at least a couple times this summer and see if they like it on a good bike, if not you didn't waste money on a not so good bike that they definitely wouldn't have fun on if the rental bike isn't fun for them.
I actually went to level 9 today to pick up some new skis. They don’t currently have much in the bike department. I think the lowest price tag I saw was still over $2500
The Rocky Mountain Growler would be a decent beginner bike.
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Also check out the local Fezzari.
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I would still go ride some different bikes to see what you like.
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I would still go ride some different bikes to see what you like.
Tonkaman
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- West Jordan
I say get some broken down dirt bikes, yank the engines out, and rally them down the mountain!! Seriously
on sale in WY.
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Diamondback Atroz 2
Reliable, affordable, and capable of nearly erasing roots and rocks. We love hardtails, but there's no denying the benefits of full-suspension mountain bikes—the added comfort and control....
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They won’t let me buy two at that price unfortunately. If I go this route I’ll probably go bikes direct as they offer $140 gift cards each bike that I could then use Towards getting me something.on sale in WY.
Diamondback Atroz 2
Reliable, affordable, and capable of nearly erasing roots and rocks. We love hardtails, but there's no denying the benefits of full-suspension mountain bikes—the added comfort and control....
glockman
I hate Jeep trucks
- Location
- Pleasant Grove
This would be a great dh rig for you.
2012 Giant Reign XO Large Mountain Bike https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/66452580
2012 Giant Reign XO Large Mountain Bike https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/66452580
glockman
I hate Jeep trucks
- Location
- Pleasant Grove
Giant bikes are hard to beat for the money.
You could get the boys a couple of staces. The plus tires are awesome for traction if you aren't pedaling. They get a little heavy for kids when you're climbing.
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You could get the boys a couple of staces. The plus tires are awesome for traction if you aren't pedaling. They get a little heavy for kids when you're climbing.
Giant Stance
Take to the trail with a new level of confidence. With its grippy plus-sized tires and smooth-riding suspension, Stance gobbles up rocks, roots, and ruts so you get maximum traction and control on...
Those are both awesome suggestions that would put me right around my budget for all three bikes I’m gonna go try to check out that bike in Herriman tonight.Giant bikes are hard to beat for the money.
You could get the boys a couple of staces. The plus tires are awesome for traction if you aren't pedaling. They get a little heavy for kids when you're climbing.
Giant Stance
Take to the trail with a new level of confidence. With its grippy plus-sized tires and smooth-riding suspension, Stance gobbles up rocks, roots, and ruts so you get maximum traction and control on...
- Location
- Vehicular limbo
Giant bikes are hard to beat for the money.
You could get the boys a couple of staces. The plus tires are awesome for traction if you aren't pedaling. They get a little heavy for kids when you're climbing.
Giant Stance
Take to the trail with a new level of confidence. With its grippy plus-sized tires and smooth-riding suspension, Stance gobbles up rocks, roots, and ruts so you get maximum traction and control on...
Wow, that's a fair bit of bike for that price.
Tacoma
Et incurventur ante non
- Location
- far enough away
I'd strongly urge a look at used bikes on KSL. You can get some sweet deals on very nice used stuff here. I've saved literally thousands on my last 3 bikes.
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
I assume his problem is twins are tricky. I'll bet they want the same bike or one will be "better"
UNSTUCK
But stuck more often.
My son has been wanting a "good" mountain bike for a long time. We pulled the trigger and dropped $900 on a Speacialized Rockhopper, helmet, lifetime service, yada yada. I haven't seen a smile so big in a long time. The kid was going crazy. He rode it all night long. This morning........two flat tires. You have to be kidding me. A Walmart bike would have lasted just as long. So what do I do? Looks like he picked up some thorns. With the tires flat, I was very surprised to see/feel how flimsy the tires are. What's my next step here? The green goo? Something else? These are tube tires. Are tubeless any better?