Should I buy this for $3000?
http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa_en/2016/bikes/mountain-fullsuspension/sensor-carbon-expert
>>883691
sure, would make a great fashion accessory for your cage so that all the other cagers know that you're slightly less out of shape than them. but not too much less so that they want to murder you.
>>883694
That's not very helpful.
Maybe explain what you would use it for?
>>883700
XC but more durable than I need.
>>883702
And when I say durable I mean rugged. Like a pussy downhill bike.
I'm also looking at this bad boy
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/enduro/enduro-evo-650b
Sure whatever
>>883691
Yes.
>>883722
I've still got 6 months before I get any money.
Really want that enduro
Just realized I posted the wrong link
http://www.apollobikes.com/bikes15/dual-suspension/copperhead-30
>>883724
I wouldn't buy any 3k+ bike without test riding it first, especially a big enduro bike. Everyone says. Test ride a lot of bikes before you settle.
>>883691
If there is any instance where OP is a faglord this is it.
>>885532
>Wow that's a nice thing
>I wish I could buy nice things
>it's okay I'll just call someone a faggot
Noice
>>883710
Get this. When I replace my enduro bike it will be with a Specialized Enduro 650b.
>>885544
I'd wait awhile on a full suspension 650b. I hear the pedals like to scrape the ground in heavy cornering. Unless, maybe. A Norco.
The warranty stinks. Go with giant. trance advanced 2 maybe?
fuck you losers ahahahah dumb ass losers..go get some money
the giant anthem advanced 2 is also very nice. fox components, only 3100 msrp in usa.
>>885585
In most liveleak videos I have seen including those of a different upbringing, they all tend to say this verbatim "go get some money". Usually, poor people say this because their one goal in life is to have money, enough so they can eat food everyday.
>go get some money
So again, maybe you should prioritize different things in life; IE. stop shooting up heroin and smoking crack.
>>883691
the only bike worth that much is the evil insurgent 27.5
the rest is just small companies trying to follow the trenduro shit
thread/
>>885553
>I hear the pedals like to scrape the ground in heavy cornering.
Where did you hear this?
>>885854
Looks fancy, but why is it better than the 2016 Enduro? So far I've gotten 3 people telling me to get the Enduro.
>>885862
Why are you pretending your other thread didn't happen? You know the one where your stupid ass thought putting electrical tape on a 2016 full suspension mountain bike would make people not want to steal it?
Yeah, in that thread multiple people were telling you to get a bike off of bikes direct rather than some fred shit with worse components at twice the price.
Fuck off and kill yourself while you're at it bud
>>885867
Jesus fuck. It's just some basic quesitons
>>885868
Is that the only fucking picture you have saved on your computer holy shit
It has nothing to do with it being specialized specifically you dumb faggot, it's that OP is purposefully going to spend more for a shittier bike
>>885871
Why do you care so much?!?
>>883691
>not buying from a direct sales company as a fuck you to the entire bike industry
>>885875
I get that I'm a noob buying a mac when he should be buying a custom PC, or even a dell, but if you have the money to spend, macs are still pretty good computers too, right?
>>885872
>4chan is your personal blog
>1999+1+15
>>883710
Keep in mind bro, that most of these negative cunts are the way they are because they can't afford nice things. That said, make sure you buy something you intend to use accordingly.
>>885878
>buying a mac when he should be buying a custom PC
This hasn't been conventional wisdom in at least 7 or 8 years, but I understand what you're trying to say.
Dear diary:
Today >>886013 was a total unbridled faggot, and OP turned out to be a cool guy who saves the world from total extinction.
>>886019
Maybe we're more sensible with money. I am anyway, buy it if you're going to do some proper downhill bike. I just can't help but cringe at the thought of spending this much over bike you won't use much to a proper road bike. But by all means OP, spend your money
>>885537
Whats so nice about it?
>>886019
Wow man you sound really down to earth :^)
OK, that's probably not completely fair. Certainly the frames are adequate, but they're not anything stellar. Don't fall into the trap of beleiving that all frames (of a given material) are identical in fit, weight, and ride quality. There tends to be good value in the main components, but often the items that get less attention are lower spec. There's not anything inherently wrong with that - the mainline manufacturers do it too on many models.
Mostly, it's just a tight-margin business model with a few layers of distribution costs (and subsequent profits) shaved out of the channel. You don't have to pay for the shop to help you with selection or fitting, the wrench to assemble and tune the thing, the distributor to provide warranty claims processing, and so on... But you also don't get the benefits that those provide to a regular retail setting. You get to make the call on the importance of those items.
>>885854
the insurgent is fucking amazing but it's a $5K+ bike when built up
>>885862
you mean the specialized enduro 2016?
that is also an outstanding bike, but the evil has a lower centre of gravity (better handling) and a rear fork, like a motorcycle.
maybe the enduro gets more attention because specialized is a mainstream brand
>>885867
>I must have that decal
>>887097
somone said the pedals hit the ground sometimes, and how is it for climbing?
>>883691
>Should I buy this for $3000?
Are you the same idiot kid from this thread:
>>884773
And:
>>885542
>She's inheriting $50000 and it's a $4000 bike, and yes I'm OP
If you are, you are not buying shit. Have your young nerd ass actually try to communicate with your step-mom and you will quickly find out her price range for a bike probably doesn't match hers. I know communicating is scary for geek autists, but get over it. $50,000 is not a lot in the adult world where you have to get ready for retirement or try to get the albatross of a mortgage off of you.
There is a small minority of us here who are not idiot kids, stop wasting our time with your pea sized brain.
>>887104
she came to me and said she wanted to buy me a bike. why is this so difficult? I think she's willing to spend $2k and the rest is on me. happy?
>>887106
Moron you do realize that the general non-cycling public balks at the prices of boutique bikes sold at "Fred only" dedicated bicycle stores? When I told people I bought a Trek 6000 piece of shit for $900 back in 2010 everyone thought I was nuts. They don't realize that just a quality front fork with shocks costs $500+.
"You think" = you assume and your assumption is likely false. I can tell you are some clueless idiot kid if you think your stop mom wants to shit away 1/10th of that $50,000 so you can get an impractical large travel dual suspension bike you will likely barely ride.
>>887109
I'm just not even going to acknowledge
>>887111
Learn to resist the urge to reply, in that case
>>887111
Yeah keep not acknowledging. You will be totally shocked when your step-mom finally learns of your autist plans to shit away 1/10th of her inheritance. Try to actually communicating with her and stop wasting our time.
>>887114
Learn to resist the urge to defend anonfag morons. That is why this place is such a cesspool.
>>887116
asrdtydfu
WHY DO YOU THINK IM RIPPING HER OFF
Tell me not to buy the bike and give me a reason, but how the fuck can you tell me to communicate with her when I do like 4 times a week lol. You guys are just annoying now...
PS I've been riding literally every single day this summer (weather permitting)
>>887117
Young autist, I think you are an asshole because you don't realize how fucking expensive just existing with rent/mortgage, taxes, food and other expenses are.
Sperglord, I am not talking about everyday useless chit-chat. Apparently you don't realize that most people when they think new bike they think "oh, it must cost far less than $500."
>>887122
Forget the price, omg. Talk about the bike.
>>887132
I've talked about the price. The price doesn't matter.
>>887135
Well now you're just being unreasonable.
>>883691
>Rigid Frame
>Steel
>Single Speed
>Sub 1000 USD
Become a stronger, more skilled rider, don't be a FRED.
You're all FREDS.
>>887149
It's like you don't even want to go fast
>>887135
With my step mom who [i]wants[/i] to buy me a nice bike.
>>885867
http://watracing.com/?product=implying-vinyl-green
>>887774
>You are
Care to explain how you know that? I asked what she wants to spend and it's in the ballpark of $3000.
>>887779
>Care to explain how you know that?
No thanks
>>887783
Could that be because you can't?
>>887784
Nope
>>887122
>you don't realize how fucking expensive just existing with rent/mortgage, taxes, food and other expenses are.
Like you do? You still live with your mom in Jersey. There's a reason you work night shift, you sweaty greek.
>>887983
I'll put it this way: I'm hoping for a $4000 bike for Christmas.
>>883691
you should buy the apollo.
>>888139
I'm starting to lean in that direction
>>888148
how much is the shop charging?
>>888159
3k for a 2015
>>888162
CND that is
>>888164
do it motherfucker and post pics immediately
>>888168
I won't have money until the spring :(
Currently drooling over some trek bikes to take advantage of their warranty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R22aYVKaWnk
>>888105
>How to sound like an entitled brat
>Most people would be happy with a sub $100 gift for Christmas/Birthday
>Some people would be happy with the company of family/friends
>>888175
Dude? Like really? Fuck off.
>>888176
Like totes omg
We all know you are a spoiled 14 year old, the few people not pointing it out happen to be under 18 with you and love the idea of parents buying them shit because they have never earned anything in their life
>>888190
lmfao what is your problem, dude?
Has anyone tried Rose mountain bikes?
>>888201
Complete wastes of sperm are everyone's problem, broheim.
>>888212
Are you saying you want me to NOT jack off in your hair?
>>887149
>Not riding a Ti framed, fully rigid, single speed, 29er, fat bike ego chariot.
>>888210
Wrong continent for me
>>883691
no, buy a car
>>888389
I have a car. It's no fun.
For anybody who's still interested: You were right about the Specialized Enduro. Just went out of town to test ride one and it's way too much bike.
Now I'm looking at the Apollo (OP pic) and I'm also going to go through some trek bikes because I hear their warranty is the best.
>>889124
>Trek
Take a look at the Trek remedy 7.
>>883694
Poorfag detected
Maybe if you went and worked a bit harder instead of making rectum runpled posts on a Botswanan spider milking imageboard then you might be able to afford nice shit
>>885583
>warranty stinks
>go with Giant
And here i was thinking Doublethink wasnt a thing
>>885586
>slx components
>for over three thousand burgers
>on a shithouse giant frame no less
O i am laffin
>>885875
>not buying a piece of shit with no r&d, quality control or warranty to save a few bucks then try to justify it to other people by making up some noble sounding reason
fixed it for you
>>889137
This looks like my next test bike
>>883694
Dude we fucking get it you dont like mountain bikers you dont have to show up in every MTB/race thread and talk shit. Everybody knows you lame ass "bike commuters" dont even ride that much and are just too poor to drive.
>>889426
lol ty. (OP)
>>889149
^this
What about this beast?
http://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en/bikes/mountain/cross_country/top_fuel/top_fuel_8/#
>>890464
>trek top fuel 8
>100mm travel
>70 degree head angle
That's an entry level xc racing bike. Not a trail bike. Go with a trail bike. Bikes like the trek remedy, fuel ex, giant trance, giant reign,
>>883691
>Buying carbon full sus
Have fun being scared to use it, and also never being able to sell it.
K O N A
O
N
A
L I F E T I M E
I
F
E
T
I
M
E
>>890752
I was looking at the remedy and it's an enduro class bike.
>>890762
remedy fits squarely between a trail bike and a full enduro rig. handles more nimbly than most enduro bikes but has enough travel to take bigger hits than standard trail frothers. pretty sick imo, rides hella nice
>>890786
I thought that's what I wanted at first (and I'll still try it out) but I'm just so used to trail bikes everything just feels to large.
>>890788
if thats a problem then just get it in a 27.5 wheel. sure you may have to do a bit more work to keep the bike going and manouvre it, but it will feel like a whole lot less of a rolling tank
>>890788
did you test ride a remedy? It's a trail bike. You can comfortably do just about anything on it. You won't be as fast as a xc bike, but you'll have more fun.
>>890807
I guess I'll look for one
I just got this in the mail. I think I did pretty okay for my first mountain bike.
>>891913
What is it? How much was it?
>>891913
That is pretty sweet ass helmet you got there mate. I'm puzzled on why you choose 26" tho.
>>892058
>implying bigger are better
>>892058
It says 27.5 on the wheels
>>892317
Most pros run 29 now
>>892381
Downhill
>>892317
>bigger is better
Yeah, in 26' the wheels get somewhat lost and makes the suspension wallow over the repetitive bumps.
It's a miracle 26 even rolls at all, may as well be square compared to the vastly improved 650b
>>892405
lol?
>>892614
I might be mistaken but I think that post could have been sarcasm.
>>892622
Hense the question mark
>>892405
the helmets not even fucking properly strapped on jesus christ....
>>892405
Is that the GW fuck everyone keeps talking about?
>>892627
I leave 3 inches of slack ever since I went into the Woodward foam pit head first and my helmet strap nearly choked me out. Plus it's a 26, the rollover is so bad compared to 650b that on rocks you are barely moving
>>893291
>You are mistaken buddy, there were no implications in that rhetorical question.
I'm not your buddy, guy
>>893315
suck my dick faggot
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/bik/5275121022.html
Is this a good deal
>>895397
No, that's a really crappy bike, one of the worst road bikes you could buy in 1975.
>>895461
How much should I offer
>>895466
The most I'd pay for that bike is probably $100, if that. I doubt the seller is willing to go down that much though, since some hipster is probably willing to come buy it full price anyway.
