Recomended downhill bikes for beginners.
madmax79
Posts: 24
Hiya,
Been riding now for 12 months but really want to get into downhill riding, I love trail riding but would love to feel the addrenaline rush of some of the downhill tracks around the country.I've done a little research on bikes and i'm favouring the giant glory at the moment, what are peoples veiws on this bike and what would they reccomend?
I forgot to mention that i am 37 would this be a problem? Obviously i will get all the armour as it will probably take me a lot longer to heal than someone 10 years younger lol .
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Max..
Been riding now for 12 months but really want to get into downhill riding, I love trail riding but would love to feel the addrenaline rush of some of the downhill tracks around the country.I've done a little research on bikes and i'm favouring the giant glory at the moment, what are peoples veiws on this bike and what would they reccomend?
I forgot to mention that i am 37 would this be a problem? Obviously i will get all the armour as it will probably take me a lot longer to heal than someone 10 years younger lol .
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Max..
better late in this life than early for the next
0
Comments
-
Age won't be a problem at all. What sort of budget are you looking at spending? Are you looking to buy new or 2nd hand?"Melancholy is incompatible with bicycling." ~James E. Starrs0
-
Buying new, got a specialized fsr comp at the mo which i bought off ebay but manitou forks are pump, looking at spending between 1000 to 1500.better late in this life than early for the next0
-
-
thanx for that mate, will take a look at it.better late in this life than early for the next0
-
The scotts tend to have VERY VERY short top tubes which can be a problem for some people.
Otherwise it is OK."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
anyone have any advice on the giant glory??better late in this life than early for the next0
-
You mean Giant Glory 1 2008?
Similar spec to the Gambler just different geometry.
If it suits you, and if you can find it under 1500£ it will be good.0 -
nice one
better late in this life than early for the next0
