Mongoose Tyax Super 2008
Tommy_Gun
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Hi guys and girls, I've just joined this forum and this is my first post (noob alert).
I'm about to buy my first mountain bike, the last bike I rode was probably a BMX when I was 15 – I'm now 33 and wanting to get fitter and have some fun.
After doing a fair bit or research online, I'm almost decided on a Mongoose Tyax Super 2008, it seems a pretty decent entry-level bike for £400, which is about my limit financially at the moment.
Do you guys think this is a good choice for me? I'm 6ft 2 and nearly 16 stone and plan on road/coast riding and some mild off-road in the future.
Any thoughts/experiences on this bike or other recommendations would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
I'm about to buy my first mountain bike, the last bike I rode was probably a BMX when I was 15 – I'm now 33 and wanting to get fitter and have some fun.
After doing a fair bit or research online, I'm almost decided on a Mongoose Tyax Super 2008, it seems a pretty decent entry-level bike for £400, which is about my limit financially at the moment.
Do you guys think this is a good choice for me? I'm 6ft 2 and nearly 16 stone and plan on road/coast riding and some mild off-road in the future.
Any thoughts/experiences on this bike or other recommendations would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
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Well equipped bike for the money. Try it out for size though, and a test ride if you can. A good local shop should let you do this, and you'll get good back up if you buy from them.
Bikes of a similar verin are the Scott Aspect 45 and GT Avalanche 2.0 - both get quality frames, damped forks and hydraulic disc brakes.0 -
Thanks Supersonic, I'll have a further look at the other options you mentioned before buying.
Anyone else have any thoughts on the Mongoose?0 -
I've got the 2007 version. Great starter bike IMO, and has done me fine. The fork is a weak point though - I was never all that impressed with it and it was knackered after 4 or 5 months, but I just picked up a cheap set of RS Tora's and they have been great.
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