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It was a pre-requisite of me going to Oz, that my missus "allowed" me funds to buy a bike while I'm over there.
It's gonna be something light-ish. Not fussed by steel or ally, or if it's gonna be a hardtail or full suss. I'm thinking perhaps some kind of Specialized FSR (the xc one?). As long as the frame, shock and forks are fine, I don't mind having an "upgrade path" perhaps lighter wheels, finishing kit etc, but that's all after the initial purchase.
What are the "budget" FSR's like to ride? Any owner pics? Anything else I should be looking aT? (Was also considering a Scott Scale 40, Trek 8000, Iron Horse Bootleg 1.0, Spesh Rockhopper Expert or a Stumpy Comp)
Basically, I have no idea and need some hints.
Most riding will be on what they call "pea-gravel" as well as riding to and from work (about 16km all round).
If you're not riding hard stuff, no point buying a FS IMO. Mate has an 05 FSR XC, which is nice to ride but a bit long ang high for me. I also recall bikes being quite expensive relatively speaking. Where are you going? I did some good riding in the Blue Mountains a few years back.
Perth / Fremantle. There's loads of XC and DH stuff and all kinds inbetween.
EVERYONE says bikes are pricey and it may actually be cheaper to order from Wiggle as they discount the bike so that even if it does get caught with import tax in Oz it's still roughly UK price (and free delivery too).
TBH I think hardtail is the better option but sometimes things like Trance's come up cheap. Also '10 bikes will be out soon so I should get a good deal on an 09, maybe even an 08 bike. Remains to be seen, just "putting it out there" so to speak.
re: XC FSR - long is fine for me as I'm 6`2".