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What is a good budget full suspension bike that can take 3-4 foot drops,
roots and fairly technical singletrack? I have a trek 4300 but need
something that can take more rugged terrain. I am 41yrs old , 6'4"and weigh
210lbs. The bike must also hold up under my weight.
What about the specialized FSR/XC?

Doug Jordan

On 2004-08-09, Doug Jordan penned:
What is a good budget full suspension bike that can take 3-4 foot
drops, roots and fairly technical singletrack? I have a trek 4300 but
need something that can take more rugged terrain. I am 41yrs old ,
6'4"and weigh 210lbs. The bike must also hold up under my weight.
What about the specialized FSR/XC?


What does "budget" mean to you?

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monique

"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live."
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What is a good budget full suspension bike that can take 3-4 foot drops,
roots and fairly technical singletrack? I have a trek 4300 but need
something that can take more rugged terrain. I am 41yrs old , 6'4"and weigh
210lbs. The bike must also hold up under my weight.
What about the specialized FSR/XC?

I'm trying to get rid of my Ellsworth ISIS frame. I'm almost exactly the same
height/weight...but such a wimpy rider that I have no idea of whether it will
take that level of use. Anybody care to comment?

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PeteCresswell

"Doug Jordan" wrote in message
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What is a good budget full suspension bike that can take 3-4 foot drops,
roots and fairly technical singletrack? I have a trek 4300 but need
something that can take more rugged terrain. I am 41yrs old , 6'4"and
weigh
210lbs. The bike must also hold up under my weight.
What about the specialized FSR/XC?

Doug Jordan




I wouldn't be attempting 3-4 foot drops on an FSR/XC. Well, I would but
it's not designed for them... Try the Enduro perhaps. The new (2005) ones
are looking sweet. Oh hang on, you said budget... No idea then. The
FSR/XC will do all the technical singletrack / roots you can throw at it but
it won't handle the drops for long.

Dan

Doug Jordan wrote:

What is a good budget full suspension bike that can take 3-4 foot drops,
roots and fairly technical singletrack? I have a trek 4300 but need
something that can take more rugged terrain. I am 41yrs old , 6'4"and weigh
210lbs. The bike must also hold up under my weight.
What about the specialized FSR/XC?

Doug Jordan


Entry level? Look at a Kona Kikapu.


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"Doug Jordan" wrote in message
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What is a good budget full suspension bike that can take 3-4 foot drops,
roots and fairly technical singletrack? I have a trek 4300 but need
something that can take more rugged terrain. I am 41yrs old , 6'4"and
weigh
210lbs. The bike must also hold up under my weight.
What about the specialized FSR/XC?

Doug Jordan

Haro Ex1, 2 or 3.

I have a 2003 ex3 and it great, feels like a baby Bullit. Great trail bike.
At your weight it would match you well. I am about the same weight and I
would stay away from the FSR XC for sure especially if you want to do small
drops.

I ride singletrack where there is 10-20 ft hills to climb and go down as
well as some small jumps and drop offs. How is the Haro extreme in climbing
and steep downhills?

Doug Jordan
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"Doug Jordan" wrote in message
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What is a good budget full suspension bike that can take 3-4 foot drops,
roots and fairly technical singletrack? I have a trek 4300 but need
something that can take more rugged terrain. I am 41yrs old , 6'4"and
weigh
210lbs. The bike must also hold up under my weight.
What about the specialized FSR/XC?

Doug Jordan

Haro Ex1, 2 or 3.

I have a 2003 ex3 and it great, feels like a baby Bullit. Great trail
bike.
At your weight it would match you well. I am about the same weight and I
would stay away from the FSR XC for sure especially if you want to do
small
drops.

On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 23:21:09 +0000, Doug Jordan wrote:

I ride singletrack where there is 10-20 ft hills to climb and go down as
well as some small jumps and drop offs. How is the Haro extreme in climbing
and steep downhills?

Unless that 10-20ft is going to be spent in freefall, the Haro is
total overkill. Get a hardtail or fully rigid.

"Doug Jordan" wrote in message ...
What is a good budget full suspension bike that can take 3-4 foot drops,
roots and fairly technical singletrack? I have a trek 4300 but need
something that can take more rugged terrain. I am 41yrs old , 6'4"and weigh
210lbs. The bike must also hold up under my weight.
What about the specialized FSR/XC?

A "budget" bike will break. Save your money and buy a high quality full suspension.

JD