mike14
Likes Bikes and Dirt
G'day all
Long time lurker, and I know it's a bit of a "how long is a piece of string?" question, but what are the recommendations for the best bike to go with for Victoria?
I'm currently on a 29er hardtail, which I love, but there have been a few times where I've felt a bit uncomfortable going down some runs (especially at the You Yangs) and there some tracks I'm not game to try (although that's the fault of the rider more than the bike!).
Most of my riding is split between Lysetrfield and You Yangs, with trips to Red Hill, Wombat (would likely just use the 29er), Buller/Falls, and the occasional jaunt to NSW/ACT or even NZ if I can escape the wife and kids.
I'm after something that can get me up the hill reasonably well, and lets get back down with a big grin on my face. Fun is the name of the game when it comes to riding for me. There's the possibility of some enduro racing in the future as some mates of mine have just started, but I have no issues being at the back of the pack.
Budget is around $3.5k which puts me in the Trance/Reign, Remedy, Sight/Range bracket. Other options seem to be a Rocky Mountain Altitude 750 going on BikeExchange or a Canyon Strive.
Thoughts/suggestions? Is the Reign/Range overkill? Have I overlooked anything?
Many thanks
Mike
Long time lurker, and I know it's a bit of a "how long is a piece of string?" question, but what are the recommendations for the best bike to go with for Victoria?
I'm currently on a 29er hardtail, which I love, but there have been a few times where I've felt a bit uncomfortable going down some runs (especially at the You Yangs) and there some tracks I'm not game to try (although that's the fault of the rider more than the bike!).
Most of my riding is split between Lysetrfield and You Yangs, with trips to Red Hill, Wombat (would likely just use the 29er), Buller/Falls, and the occasional jaunt to NSW/ACT or even NZ if I can escape the wife and kids.
I'm after something that can get me up the hill reasonably well, and lets get back down with a big grin on my face. Fun is the name of the game when it comes to riding for me. There's the possibility of some enduro racing in the future as some mates of mine have just started, but I have no issues being at the back of the pack.
Budget is around $3.5k which puts me in the Trance/Reign, Remedy, Sight/Range bracket. Other options seem to be a Rocky Mountain Altitude 750 going on BikeExchange or a Canyon Strive.
Thoughts/suggestions? Is the Reign/Range overkill? Have I overlooked anything?
Many thanks
Mike