[RBW] Re: Recommendation for a modern mountain bike?

[joe]

After moving back to my home town and suffering big time commuting and just 
general bike access of any kind I broke down and bought a hard tail 5 
months ago so I could at least utilize the neglected MTB trails. I went 
with a All City Electric Queen and have been super happy. They were on sale 
for under 2k before everything sold out. May be worth keeping an eye out 
for something used. 

On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 2:54:21 PM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm thinking about buying myself a new mountain bike, to complement my 
> Rivendell and my vintage mtb commuter that is as old as I am. I was 
> wondering what people on here might recommend. I want to spend between $700 
> and $1700. I want to be able to bunny-hop, hit trails, drop it in the 
> creek, go mud-bogging. I want a bike I can abuse without regret. I have 
> taken my Rivendell on trails, but I want to ride more aggressively. I am 6 
> feet tall, 210 lbs. 86cm PBH. 
>
> I'd like a steel hardtail, but I'd consider aluminum too I suppose. I was 
> thinking something like a Kona Unit X, a Kona Fire Mountain, a Surly 
> Wednesday. The Salsa Rangefinder looks good. Has anyone ridden one? 
>
> In the past, I have owned a Gary Fisher steel mountain bike from 1997 that 
> I bought new, and a Spot single speed, which I built up from parts but was 
> a little small for me. 
>
> What do you think?
>
> Thanks
>
> Michael
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendation for a modern mountain bike?

[Jason Fuller]

I was a dedicated hardtail guy for decades but tried a 6" trail bike in 
2013 and can't go back, despite the additional maintenance and care 
required. Something like the Rocky Mountain Instinct, which takes 27.5+ 
tires or 29er tires. That said, within your price range would dictate used, 
which is OK too.  

Kona Honzo is a good choice, Surly Krampus is a good option too as a bike 
that has lots of bikepacking DNA in addition to being a pretty capable 
mountain bike. 


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Re: [RBW] Re: Recommendation for a modern mountain bike?

[Eric Daume]

I've long been a steel guy, but I'm very happy with my aluminum Ragley
Marley. It rides as well as most of my steel bikes did, and it's lighter
and cheaper. The new geo is spectacular downhill and in otherwise sketchy
situations.

The best bang for the buck I see right now is:

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/vitus-sentier-29-vr-mountain-bike-2021/rp-prod195562

I don't think you'll touch this build (Deore 12 speed, Marzhocchi Z2 bomber
fork, and dropper post for $1300) with anything from an LBS.

There's a 27.5" version as well, take your pick. I like 27.5, actually, but
most folks like 29ers these days.

These were briefly in stock last week and sold out quickly. Maybe put in
the notification for the in stock notice.

Eric


On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 5:13 PM Jim M.  wrote:

> Niner Air 9 is at the upper end of your price range, if you're looking
> new: https://ninerbikes.com/products/air-9?variant=32890770784365
> I've had one for probably 10 years and it's one of my favorite bikes ever,
> along with my Rivs. Light, nimble, can convert to single speed if you want.
>
> Otherwise for your price range, I'd look used.
>
> jim m
> walnut creek
>
>
> 
>
> 
>
> 
>
>
>
> On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 11:54:21 AM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I'm thinking about buying myself a new mountain bike, to complement my
>> Rivendell and my vintage mtb commuter that is as old as I am. I was
>> wondering what people on here might recommend. I want to spend between $700
>> and $1700. I want to be able to bunny-hop, hit trails, drop it in the
>> creek, go mud-bogging. I want a bike I can abuse without regret. I have
>> taken my Rivendell on trails, but I want to ride more aggressively. I am 6
>> feet tall, 210 lbs. 86cm PBH.
>>
>> I'd like a steel hardtail, but I'd consider aluminum too I suppose. I was
>> thinking something like a Kona Unit X, a Kona Fire Mountain, a Surly
>> Wednesday. The Salsa Rangefinder looks good. Has anyone ridden one?
>>
>> In the past, I have owned a Gary Fisher steel mountain bike from 1997
>> that I bought new, and a Spot single speed, which I built up from parts but
>> was a little small for me.
>>
>> What do you think?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Michael
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: Recommendation for a modern mountain bike?

[Jim M.]

Niner Air 9 is at the upper end of your price range, if you're looking 
new: https://ninerbikes.com/products/air-9?variant=32890770784365
I've had one for probably 10 years and it's one of my favorite bikes ever, 
along with my Rivs. Light, nimble, can convert to single speed if you want. 

Otherwise for your price range, I'd look used.

jim m
walnut creek




 


On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 11:54:21 AM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm thinking about buying myself a new mountain bike, to complement my 
> Rivendell and my vintage mtb commuter that is as old as I am. I was 
> wondering what people on here might recommend. I want to spend between $700 
> and $1700. I want to be able to bunny-hop, hit trails, drop it in the 
> creek, go mud-bogging. I want a bike I can abuse without regret. I have 
> taken my Rivendell on trails, but I want to ride more aggressively. I am 6 
> feet tall, 210 lbs. 86cm PBH. 
>
> I'd like a steel hardtail, but I'd consider aluminum too I suppose. I was 
> thinking something like a Kona Unit X, a Kona Fire Mountain, a Surly 
> Wednesday. The Salsa Rangefinder looks good. Has anyone ridden one? 
>
> In the past, I have owned a Gary Fisher steel mountain bike from 1997 that 
> I bought new, and a Spot single speed, which I built up from parts but was 
> a little small for me. 
>
> What do you think?
>
> Thanks
>
> Michael
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Recommendation for a modern mountain bike?

[Chris L]

The Surly Karate Monkey is a fun bike.  

I have a 1st generation, that has older style geometry (steeper head angle, 
lower BB) and it's a fun bike for all around riding.  For trails, I would 
prefer the new Karate Monkey, which has more modern MTB geometry (slack 
head angle, long front center).  When I first test rode the earlier gen KM, 
I marveled at how confidence inspiring it was.  The new gen KM inspires 
much more confidence for off-road riding.  

On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 1:54:21 PM UTC-5 Michael Morrissey wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm thinking about buying myself a new mountain bike, to complement my 
> Rivendell and my vintage mtb commuter that is as old as I am. I was 
> wondering what people on here might recommend. I want to spend between $700 
> and $1700. I want to be able to bunny-hop, hit trails, drop it in the 
> creek, go mud-bogging. I want a bike I can abuse without regret. I have 
> taken my Rivendell on trails, but I want to ride more aggressively. I am 6 
> feet tall, 210 lbs. 86cm PBH. 
>
> I'd like a steel hardtail, but I'd consider aluminum too I suppose. I was 
> thinking something like a Kona Unit X, a Kona Fire Mountain, a Surly 
> Wednesday. The Salsa Rangefinder looks good. Has anyone ridden one? 
>
> In the past, I have owned a Gary Fisher steel mountain bike from 1997 that 
> I bought new, and a Spot single speed, which I built up from parts but was 
> a little small for me. 
>
> What do you think?
>
> Thanks
>
> Michael
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Recommendation for a modern mountain bike?

[Michael Morrissey]

That looks amazing! I forgot to mention I'm in NYC and planning on riding 
in the countryside (Adirondacks/Mohawk Valley).

M


On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 3:22:07 PM UTC-4 nus...@gmail.com wrote:

> I picked up a Kona Honzo ST in August. Its definitely not a Riv, but I can 
> attest that it is very fun and will permit more aggressive riding. My Toyo 
> Atlantis can generally handle the same trails with my knees / elbows bent, 
> but the Honzo is faster on them. 
>
>
>
> On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 12:54:21 PM UTC-6, Michael Morrissey 
> wrote:
>>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I'm thinking about buying myself a new mountain bike, to complement my 
>> Rivendell and my vintage mtb commuter that is as old as I am. I was 
>> wondering what people on here might recommend. I want to spend between $700 
>> and $1700. I want to be able to bunny-hop, hit trails, drop it in the 
>> creek, go mud-bogging. I want a bike I can abuse without regret. I have 
>> taken my Rivendell on trails, but I want to ride more aggressively. I am 6 
>> feet tall, 210 lbs. 86cm PBH. 
>>
>> I'd like a steel hardtail, but I'd consider aluminum too I suppose. I was 
>> thinking something like a Kona Unit X, a Kona Fire Mountain, a Surly 
>> Wednesday. The Salsa Rangefinder looks good. Has anyone ridden one? 
>>
>> In the past, I have owned a Gary Fisher steel mountain bike from 1997 
>> that I bought new, and a Spot single speed, which I built up from parts but 
>> was a little small for me. 
>>
>> What do you think?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Michael
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Recommendation for a modern mountain bike?

[Andrew Nussbaum]

I picked up a Kona Honzo ST in August. Its definitely not a Riv, but I can 
attest that it is very fun and will permit more aggressive riding. My Toyo 
Atlantis can generally handle the same trails with my knees / elbows bent, 
but the Honzo is faster on them. 



On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 12:54:21 PM UTC-6, Michael Morrissey wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm thinking about buying myself a new mountain bike, to complement my 
> Rivendell and my vintage mtb commuter that is as old as I am. I was 
> wondering what people on here might recommend. I want to spend between $700 
> and $1700. I want to be able to bunny-hop, hit trails, drop it in the 
> creek, go mud-bogging. I want a bike I can abuse without regret. I have 
> taken my Rivendell on trails, but I want to ride more aggressively. I am 6 
> feet tall, 210 lbs. 86cm PBH. 
>
> I'd like a steel hardtail, but I'd consider aluminum too I suppose. I was 
> thinking something like a Kona Unit X, a Kona Fire Mountain, a Surly 
> Wednesday. The Salsa Rangefinder looks good. Has anyone ridden one? 
>
> In the past, I have owned a Gary Fisher steel mountain bike from 1997 that 
> I bought new, and a Spot single speed, which I built up from parts but was 
> a little small for me. 
>
> What do you think?
>
> Thanks
>
> Michael
>
>
>

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