new bike???

mountain-kid-marty
mountain-kid-marty Posts: 13
edited June 2008 in XC and Enduro
hi people new to the forum and am realy getting into mountain biking

not sure if im in the rite section but here it goes. Im riding about 3 times a week and doing a mixture of being in the forest then sections on the road and am wanting to buy a decent quality bike. have been looking at the scott scale 80 and 70 and they seem a nice bike. a friend of mines scott frame cracked and have heard the warrenty isnt so good on them.

any advice? ive got about 450 to 500 pound to spend. im only 15 but i no my stuff about bikes so dont be scared to ask me any technical questions

please reply thanks :D