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Canada 02 · 06-05-2009, 02:43 PM

I use to mountain bike a fair amount when I lived in Calgary, but always had crappy bikes. Got away from it when I moved overseas and then to the mid-west, but would like to get back into it during summer road trips to even some local trails.

What's the latest in biking components and bike frames? I don't want or need anything high-end, but would like a good quality intermediate-level cross-country or all-round bike as opposed to a down-hill bike. If it is inadequate as I ride more and more then the components can be upgraded later on

Full suspension vs hard-tail? how much travel?
V-brakes vs disc brakes?
Grip shifters vs trigger shifters?
Frame materials?
What are good stem, headset and hub components?
anything else

Also, where should i go on these road trips (USA)? Moab, Appalachian's, Grand Teton's?

06-05-2009, 02:43 PM	#1
Canada 02 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Exp:	I need a Mountain Bike I use to mountain bike a fair amount when I lived in Calgary, but always had crappy bikes. Got away from it when I moved overseas and then to the mid-west, but would like to get back into it during summer road trips to even some local trails. What's the latest in biking components and bike frames? I don't want or need anything high-end, but would like a good quality intermediate-level cross-country or all-round bike as opposed to a down-hill bike. If it is inadequate as I ride more and more then the components can be upgraded later on Full suspension vs hard-tail? how much travel? V-brakes vs disc brakes? Grip shifters vs trigger shifters? Frame materials? What are good stem, headset and hub components? anything else Also, where should i go on these road trips (USA)? Moab, Appalachian's, Grand Teton's?