Misc Mountain/Trail Bikes - Page 2

Saccopoo · 03-30-2014, 12:01 PM

I know that some of you aren't fat slobs and actually get out and do some form of physical activity, such as trail riding.

I'm in the market for a new bike and almost pulled the trigger on a 29, but recently took a 27.5 for test drive and really liked the feel. A lot.

I'm not that much into hospitalizing myself anymore, so I'm not into hard core technical trails and the like, so I don't need to spend a lot on the high-end components and radical frame materials. (And I never really liked spending a lot on such things as I usually ended up replacing them more often than not, e.g., the last time I went riding I came off a bit of a steep vertical and ended up breaking both hubs, snapping the crank, shattering the front sprocket, blowing out the fork and bending the handle bars around the headset - thus the need for a new ride.)

I'm not looking to spend anymore than around $1000 to $2000 max.

Right now, it looks like the Jamis Nemesis 650 fills the bill at $1,150 and they've been putting out the 27.5 model for about five years. I know that Giant has recently totally committed to the size as well, but I haven't really looked at their line.

Any suggestions?

Saccopoo · 03-30-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Trust me, you can do physical activity and still be a fat slob.

Does not count as physical activity...

TripleThreat · 03-30-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Does not count as physical activity...

Do you have pickachu to trade?

Saccopoo · 03-30-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleThreat

are those your girlfriends tits?

Of course they are noob. This is Chiefs Planet.

We all look like this:

Have girlfriends that look like this:

Drive cars like this:

In addition, we are experts in global economics, literacy, law enforcement practices, physical training and just generally kick all-around ass.

****in' noobs...

Saccopoo · 03-30-2014, 01:17 PM

Oh, and this is me doing reps:

**Reaper16** · 03-30-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleThreat

Do you have pickachu to trade?

Pikachu cards were common. Nobody needed to trade for a Pikachu, ever. Besides, it was a bad card that no one played, anyway.

**bevischief** · 03-30-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleThreat

are those your girlfriends tits?

We all wish.

MTG#10 · 03-30-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

I haven't. I've kept to hardtails, perhaps because the first of the full suspension bikes were so awful. Felt like I could generate better power without the mashing. I guess the lockouts help a ton too. I've also dropped a bit in terms of weight (used to be around 225/230, dropped to 175 right after I went vegan and now I'm back up to 200 and have been holding there for the last four/five months now) so I imagine that helps in terms of mushing on the rear suspension.

I'd like to get a little list of about five to seven bikes that fit the bill and then try to give them a serious test drive.

Full suspension has come a long way. And the bigger you are the more it seems to help. My buddy I ride with is 6'1" and weighs 260-275. He could never keep up with me (Im 5'11" 180) but once he bought his Kona I have to work keep up with him now. I'm in better shape but his bike is quite a bit better than my hardtail Trek.

keg in kc · 03-30-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Does not count as physical activity...

I don't even know what that was, although I am about as big as that guy. But I'm also a cyclist, primarily between March and November and then weather permitting during the winter.

**lewdog** · 03-30-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Oh, and this is me doing reps:

Nice board press. How do you incorporate those into your circuit.

TripleThreat · 03-30-2014, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Pikachu cards were common. Nobody needed to trade for a Pikachu, ever. Besides, it was a bad card that no one played, anyway.

I traded away a pinsor one time. I never knew how valuable it was until later in my life I realized i had never been able to find one again

Saccopoo · 04-05-2014, 12:22 PM

I'm adding the Fezzari Alta Peak to the list.

A direct from manufacturer bike that has some really nice componentry for the price point. Looks like they are also full on the 27.5 bandwagon. Total redesign for the 2014 line with SRAM X9 derailleurs. $1,949.

Seems that this (27.5/650b) is going to be the new standard going forward for mens mountain bikes.

Bikes on the short list so far:

Jamis Nemesis 650
Kona Precept DL
Fezzari Alta Peak

Looking for additional suggestions.

KC Jones · 04-06-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

Trust me, you can do physical activity and still be a fat slob.

I resemble this remark.

I second the used thing. Few years back I got a 1.5 year old Gary Fisher Hi Fi Pro 29er for $1600 that was $3200 new. There's a lot of wealthy hardcore cyclists out there looking to upgrade every couple of years.

**srvy** · 04-06-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Jones

I resemble this remark.

I second the used thing. Few years back I got a 1.5 year old Gary Fisher Hi Fi Pro 29er for $1600 that was $3200 new. There's a lot of wealthy hardcore cyclists out there looking to upgrade every couple of years.

Yeah and a new seat is cheap! I mean who would buy a used bike at 1500 and worry about a 80.00 seat. You get the deal on the used and driving that bike home you chunk the seat in the nearest ditch and stop at the Bike shop. The strange sweaty hairy ball problem solved.

In58men · 04-06-2014, 10:46 AM

Giant bikes are awesome, just purchased one a few weeks ago. Excellent bike.

03-30-2014, 12:01 PM
Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	Mountain/Trail Bikes I know that some of you aren't fat slobs and actually get out and do some form of physical activity, such as trail riding. I'm in the market for a new bike and almost pulled the trigger on a 29, but recently took a 27.5 for test drive and really liked the feel. A lot. I'm not that much into hospitalizing myself anymore, so I'm not into hard core technical trails and the like, so I don't need to spend a lot on the high-end components and radical frame materials. (And I never really liked spending a lot on such things as I usually ended up replacing them more often than not, e.g., the last time I went riding I came off a bit of a steep vertical and ended up breaking both hubs, snapping the crank, shattering the front sprocket, blowing out the fork and bending the handle bars around the headset - thus the need for a new ride.) I'm not looking to spend anymore than around $1000 to $2000 max. Right now, it looks like the Jamis Nemesis 650 fills the bill at $1,150 and they've been putting out the 27.5 model for about five years. I know that Giant has recently totally committed to the size as well, but I haven't really looked at their line. Any suggestions?
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03-30-2014, 01:17 PM	#19
Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	Oh, and this is me doing reps:
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04-05-2014, 12:22 PM	#26
Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	I'm adding the Fezzari Alta Peak to the list. A direct from manufacturer bike that has some really nice componentry for the price point. Looks like they are also full on the 27.5 bandwagon. Total redesign for the 2014 line with SRAM X9 derailleurs. $1,949. Seems that this (27.5/650b) is going to be the new standard going forward for mens mountain bikes. Bikes on the short list so far: Jamis Nemesis 650 Kona Precept DL Fezzari Alta Peak Looking for additional suggestions.
Posts: 15,450

04-06-2014, 10:46 AM	#29
In58men I didn’t say mud, I said crud. Join Date: Jan 2012 Casino cash: $-1561974	Giant bikes are awesome, just purchased one a few weeks ago. Excellent bike.
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