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New to mountain biking
Postby 15wilsonwu » Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:31 pm
There's one hiccup though, I'm not too familiar with mtbs.
I've recently been offered a Avanti Vapour 26.1 for 1k, is it worth it?
Thanks in advanced
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby JulMass » Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:45 pm
Another issue is the growing popularity of 29ers and 650b wheel sizes.
Why not go to one of the well known brands and give a test bike a go? At least you will find out for yourself about the different wheel sizes and quality of build.
Hope this helps.
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby 15wilsonwu » Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:09 pm
Thanks for the advice mate.JulMass wrote:Depends on how long you want it to last. There is a view that if you only have $1k to spend then get a hardtail. Rear suspension is ... well...complicated. Are you limited to that budget?
Another issue is the growing popularity of 29ers and 650b wheel sizes.
Why not go to one of the well known brands and give a test bike a go? At least you will find out for yourself about the different wheel sizes and quality of build.
Hope this helps.
One of the reasons of choosing the Avanti Vapour is because according to my research, its original RRP is 4k; so even if I don't like it, I can resell it and still get profit.
I'm test riding the bike tomorrow as well as other bikes, so I guess I can find out which wheel size suits me.
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby bychosis » Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:37 pm
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Postby 15wilsonwu » Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:01 pm
Is it not possible to fit some 650b or 29" wheels on?bychosis wrote:I wouldn't expect resale profit on a 26in bike, unless you got it given to you. If lucky you might break even. If it has been offered to you see if you can borrow it for a good few hours to try it out if it fits nice, and hasn't been ridden too hard (requiring parts replacement) it could be decent value.
Sorry if these questions are really noob, I have close to no knowledge regarding mtb.
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Re: New to mountain biking
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby trailgumby » Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:23 pm
Converting a 26er to 650b does lift the whole bike by half an inch or so. I was talking with a riding buddy this morning who did it to his Voodoo and it worked really well, but he is now on the hunt for something more burley in the 650b wheel size. half an inch does make the bike feel taller, but you get better bottom bracket clearance over obstacles, so it isn't all bad.
If you have only a thousand to spend, what you've outlined is not a bad deal, but as noted resale on 26ers is very low. You might be a few hundred out of pocket if you choose to flick it. I think it's a low risk proposition, though - the chances are significanlty better than 50/50 that you'll get hooked.
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Postby 15wilsonwu » Sun Dec 01, 2013 5:12 pm
When I test rode it, there was creak which seemed like it came from the bb area but the guy said it came from the rear suspension due to the bearings or something... Does anyone here know what that creak seem to be?
Here's the same bike I found online - http://www.aussiemountainbikes.com/showthread.php?t=255" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I've been around to some bike shops with Giants and stuff but the bikes were pretty expensive for the level of components the bikes have compared the the Avanti Vapour.
Y'all reckon I should get the Avanti if I chose to just ride it myself?
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby swaz » Sun Dec 01, 2013 5:34 pm
Probably one of the rear suspension links creaking which can be a b_tard to find and fix. $1500 wold get you a great entry level hard tail, but it is $500 off.15wilsonwu wrote:Met up with the guy with the Avanti Vapour today but there was no deal; offered him 900 but he was firm on 950.
When I test rode it, there was creak which seemed like it came from the bb area but the guy said it came from the rear suspension due to the bearings or something... Does anyone here know what that creak seem to be?
Here's the same bike I found online - http://www.aussiemountainbikes.com/showthread.php?t=255" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I've been around to some bike shops with Giants and stuff but the bikes were pretty expensive for the level of components the bikes have compared the the Avanti Vapour.
Y'all reckon I should get the Avanti if I chose to just ride it myself?
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby 15wilsonwu » Sun Dec 01, 2013 5:39 pm
Indeed, unluckily for me, I only have 1000 dollars right now; I'm only 14 so money doesn't come by me too easily...swaz wrote:Probably one of the rear suspension links creaking which can be a b_tard to find and fix. $1500 wold get you a great entry level hard tail, but it is $500 off.15wilsonwu wrote:Met up with the guy with the Avanti Vapour today but there was no deal; offered him 900 but he was firm on 950.
When I test rode it, there was creak which seemed like it came from the bb area but the guy said it came from the rear suspension due to the bearings or something... Does anyone here know what that creak seem to be?
Here's the same bike I found online - http://www.aussiemountainbikes.com/showthread.php?t=255" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I've been around to some bike shops with Giants and stuff but the bikes were pretty expensive for the level of components the bikes have compared the the Avanti Vapour.
Y'all reckon I should get the Avanti if I chose to just ride it myself?
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Postby trailgumby » Sun Dec 01, 2013 5:50 pm
Might be a couple of years old, but still in good nick.
In the meantime, keep saving your pennies.
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby swaz » Sun Dec 01, 2013 5:53 pm
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Postby 15wilsonwu » Sun Dec 01, 2013 5:59 pm
Looked around on eBay but it seems like the Avanti is a better deal.trailgumby wrote:I reckon lurking around eBay would get you something decent with squish at both ends for under $1k in a 26er.
Might be a couple of years old, but still in good nick.
In the meantime, keep saving your pennies.
I think I'll go for the Avanti for 950.
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Postby 15wilsonwu » Sun Dec 01, 2013 6:00 pm
Cheers bud, I'll look on FB for some sweet deals.swaz wrote:There are places on Facebook that are set up to sell MTB's and stuff, well worth joining if you have Facebook. At 14 I hope you dont as it is the root of all evil for teens.
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby swaz » Sun Dec 01, 2013 6:06 pm
Although, on Facey or rotorburn there is a Trek Fuel 26er for $1k. I'd go it over an Avanti any day
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Postby 15wilsonwu » Sun Dec 01, 2013 6:20 pm
The Avanti has a mix of Sram X9 and XO.swaz wrote:If the Avanti has XT on it I doubt you will find anything for that.
Although, on Facey or rotorburn there is a Trek Fuel 26er for $1k. I'd go it over an Avanti any day
Oh and please can you give me the link for the Trel Fuel? I couldn't seem to find it.
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Postby 15wilsonwu » Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:54 am
Oh ok, that's alright.swaz wrote:I can't find it now it might have been a Remedy.
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby bychosis » Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:27 am
Avanti sounds like a decent deal.
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby Calvin27 » Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:41 am
Just go for a 29er hard tail. $1k should definitely get you something trail worthy. 650b sizing is also an option but imo they are still 'new' pricing. 26 would be my last pick (especially if you are coming from the darkside) - it would have to be a really good deal.
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Re: New to mountain biking
Postby 15wilsonwu » Mon Dec 02, 2013 4:24 pm
bychosis wrote:I'm still trying to work out how a 14yo has $1k to spend. Lucky you don't have a tight budget when I was 14 I would have been looking at kmart and wondering how I was going to afford something.
Avanti sounds like a decent deal.
Haha, sold my road bike to get my hands on 1k
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