I'm looking in to getting my first mtn bike. It will likely be my last as I'll never go beyond intermediate level competition. (other priorities). My budget is under $1K. I was considering the Trek 6500, but then I saw this:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/fantom_cds07.htm
What do you think about this bike? And is there any other bike in my price range that would be a better value?
Intended usage? Weekend rides at my local mtn bike park. It's a technical trail...but my definition of 'technical' may be relative. It takes me a little over an hour to cover the 8 mile loop and I'm in decent shape. I'm an avid roady.
Thanks for the advice.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/fantom_cds07.htm
What do you think about this bike? And is there any other bike in my price range that would be a better value?
Intended usage? Weekend rides at my local mtn bike park. It's a technical trail...but my definition of 'technical' may be relative. It takes me a little over an hour to cover the 8 mile loop and I'm in decent shape. I'm an avid roady.
Thanks for the advice.