Keep what I have or?

VolatileMike
VolatileMike Posts: 78
edited August 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi All

I new to Mountain Biking, I have a GT avalanche 3.0 2012. I basically just started doing some downhill trails/forest. Only done some red graded ones for now. buts its great! I am crap at it but I will get better!

I am wondering if this bike is good enough for this? I know nothing about Bikes but even I can tell the forks on this bike are pap, the rebound almost knocks you off the bike lol.

Would I benefit from having a better bike being as I am a newbie?

Should I just hammer this one around until it starts to break?

Thanks

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  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    Yes, just get riding. There's enough of us on the Internet just talking about it and upgrading components pointlessly as it s.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    edited August 2013
    I don't often suggest blowing money, but the forks are rubbish. A decent pair would make a big difference.
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  • VolatileMike
    VolatileMike Posts: 78
    You are right really. I should just get out there and ride and learn to cope with it, maybe try and find some forks but thats it.

    Cheers

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