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Austin Bike
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I am in the market for a new FS bike (currently have an older hardtail) but have a limited budget -
I need to keep it under $1500. I'm an intermediate rider, drops are no problem but climbing is not
my strength. Most of the trails here in Austin are rocky and sandy, you only get mud in the spring
and fall when it rains. I don't relish the real technical stuff but using a FS this past weekend,
I'm better at the technical with FS over HT (it's probably 80-90% psychological).
I'm looking at mainly a Gary Fisher Sugar 3+ ($1499 USD) or a Specialized Stumpjumper ($1359 USD)
and am interested in your opinions between the two brands in general (i.e. quality, support,
durability, service, ease of use, etc.)
I have also considered (but not ridden) the Jamis Dakar, Giant NRS-3 and the Trek Fuel (80/90).
Thanks in advance for your opinions. Oh, and Mike V, I'm not interested in your opinion, so keep it
to yourself.
I need to keep it under $1500. I'm an intermediate rider, drops are no problem but climbing is not
my strength. Most of the trails here in Austin are rocky and sandy, you only get mud in the spring
and fall when it rains. I don't relish the real technical stuff but using a FS this past weekend,
I'm better at the technical with FS over HT (it's probably 80-90% psychological).
I'm looking at mainly a Gary Fisher Sugar 3+ ($1499 USD) or a Specialized Stumpjumper ($1359 USD)
and am interested in your opinions between the two brands in general (i.e. quality, support,
durability, service, ease of use, etc.)
I have also considered (but not ridden) the Jamis Dakar, Giant NRS-3 and the Trek Fuel (80/90).
Thanks in advance for your opinions. Oh, and Mike V, I'm not interested in your opinion, so keep it
to yourself.