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Evening all. Recent life changes have got me thinking about a lot of things, one being my bike collection. I’m considering scaling back my vintage collection and using the funds to buy something new; not necessarily brand new, but that’s still an option, and I want to try (for the first time!) full suspension.
I don’t know much at all about modern bikes, so please feel free to give full explanations of any modern terminology you might use!
I’ve done pretty much zero research yet, so I don’t even know if I can tick every item off the wish list below, but that’s what I’m thinking about. I’m also happy to listen to reasons why you think I should reconsider.
- Steel frame
- 27.5” wheels (29” would perhaps give me more options but I’ve only ever ridden 26” and don’t fancy the jump to those big wagon wheels)
- Around 125mm rear/140mm front travel. For trail riding, not crazy stuff!
- Dropper post
- 1x gearing
- £5k absolute maximum budget (if new)
Let me know what you’d suggest and why
I don’t know much at all about modern bikes, so please feel free to give full explanations of any modern terminology you might use!
I’ve done pretty much zero research yet, so I don’t even know if I can tick every item off the wish list below, but that’s what I’m thinking about. I’m also happy to listen to reasons why you think I should reconsider.
- Steel frame
- 27.5” wheels (29” would perhaps give me more options but I’ve only ever ridden 26” and don’t fancy the jump to those big wagon wheels)
- Around 125mm rear/140mm front travel. For trail riding, not crazy stuff!
- Dropper post
- 1x gearing
- £5k absolute maximum budget (if new)
Let me know what you’d suggest and why
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