although i live my felt road bike, it can't be used all the time. especially since none of my friends or family can keep up with me on it.
so, time to have a nice mountain bike.
i'm about 5'5" now... i'm 17 and pretty much done growing. i ride a 50cm road bike...probably 16" for mountain.
i don't need a womens specific bike...i have a longer torso for my height so, i'd rather have a cool paint job...like green or dark blue or something not pastel!
i DO plan on going off road. hopefully a lot! i really love to go through gravel, jump curbs, anything... except doing flips.
i've looked at some gary fisher bikes--Marlin, advance, tassagra, and some rather unimpressive treks. i like the Marlin the most, the colors and features. it's great, but i don't feel like it's THE ONE.
i've also looked at the Kona bikes. online. and i love 'em. but i have to go to Canada (5 miles) to get one... i don't have a problem with that, but my source of transportation--my mother itn't looking forward to me shelling maybe $600 CND with all taxes. anyhow, on with my searching...
would something like the Kona SHRED be worth while for me?
and what exactly is dirt jumping? what's the type of biking that's kind of like motocross? (because that looks way fun!)
thanks in advance for help!
so, time to have a nice mountain bike.
i'm about 5'5" now... i'm 17 and pretty much done growing. i ride a 50cm road bike...probably 16" for mountain.
i don't need a womens specific bike...i have a longer torso for my height so, i'd rather have a cool paint job...like green or dark blue or something not pastel!
i DO plan on going off road. hopefully a lot! i really love to go through gravel, jump curbs, anything... except doing flips.
i've looked at some gary fisher bikes--Marlin, advance, tassagra, and some rather unimpressive treks. i like the Marlin the most, the colors and features. it's great, but i don't feel like it's THE ONE.
i've also looked at the Kona bikes. online. and i love 'em. but i have to go to Canada (5 miles) to get one... i don't have a problem with that, but my source of transportation--my mother itn't looking forward to me shelling maybe $600 CND with all taxes. anyhow, on with my searching...
would something like the Kona SHRED be worth while for me?
and what exactly is dirt jumping? what's the type of biking that's kind of like motocross? (because that looks way fun!)
thanks in advance for help!