need a new bike

[slowrida]

im currently using a trek 440 hard tail bike but want to upgrade ? any suggestion? i ride mainly dirt and tar road and do a few trails every now and then.

 

[avoca_boy]

How much are you looking at spending?

 

[slowrida]

looking to spend about $3000

 

[avoca_boy]

so are you looking at a dually?

sorry for all the questions just trying to get an idea of what your looking for

 

[avoca_boy]

Jamis Dakar XCT 1l I was at my Jamis dealer yesterday and they retail around $2800 and have a big markup so are very negotiable

 

[slowrida]

i have been looking at duallies gaint trance x0 and x1 2008 modes and trek x7 and x8 fuels 2008 . are these the right bikes for the job . i also would love a yeti 575 alloy frame but i think my budget wont allow .

 

[slowrida]

i have been looking on ebay for good second hand bikes and other places

 

[Red Peekay]

i have been looking on ebay for good second hand bikes and other places

Once you work out what you want in a dually, the second hand market is pretty good. Bikes don't hold their value all that well, and if you are prepared to wait, you can pick up a good deal.

 

[nic1894]

dh

u cud buy a dh bike for that trust me i got a xc bike and u no got into it and now i cant get enough and keep on braking it so i bought an atomik and am now doing dh but thats me if i were going to buy xc i deffs go giant they own at that stuff gd luck on ur bike hunt mate

 

[Cox Shox]

Mate
go down to your bike shop and test some xc bikes out and see what you think
Cheers