I'm looking for a good mountain bike for riding around Santa Barbara, CA. Dry Mediterranean climate, and mostly sandstone and gravel trail composition. I'd like a nice light bike for climbing. let me know what you think. below are links to some of the trails I often ride
http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/496099
http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/2500587/jesusita-out-and-back
what size wheels to go?
how much travel is enough?
brands i've checked out
Santa Cruz
Yeti
Ibis
Trek
what would you recommend? thanks
http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/496099
http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/2500587/jesusita-out-and-back
what size wheels to go?
how much travel is enough?
brands i've checked out
Santa Cruz
Yeti
Ibis
Trek
what would you recommend? thanks