As a total newb, should I jump on this?

[guroo270]

Moving to MS, gf totaled my car, I'm fatter than I'd like and I'm moving fairly close to work. Is this a smoking deal?
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[Dantheman]

Sick deal for sure. Drivetrain isn't much to write home about but the suspension components are really good. Brakes are decent, no idea about the wheelset.

[creaky fossil]

if you wait long enough, stuckie will deliver his expert opinion, and rontele says that's the last word on things, so be patient, padawan.

[Anospa]

2015 Troy's are on closeout, they redesigned it for 2016. Still a sweet bike, but are better/lighter options out there for that amount of travel. Good price though.

[toast2266]

^^^ that, but also bear in mind that it has a lifetime warranty, which is rare these days. They also run small, so if you're between sizes, get the bigger one.

[guroo270]

^^^ that, but also bear in mind that it has a lifetime warranty, which is rare these days. They also run small, so if you're between sizes, get the bigger one.

"I think you need a little aa." Jk. Great avatar, all time favorite childhood movie in your avatar. Not between sizes from what I read up on. I'm pretty sure I'd be a medium at 5'8", 155, not that that matters, but I mentioned my weight. 135 of pure, pack mule muscle back in my caddying days.

Which of the two? I'm inclined to grab the pricier one. And what's this about a non adjustable seat?

Any legendary trails in MS? I know they've got muddin' but not sure if that translates.

[toast2266]

"I think you need a little aa." Jk. Great avatar, all time favorite childhood movie in your avatar. Not between sizes from what I read up on. I'm pretty sure I'd be a medium at 5'8", 155, not that that matters, but I mentioned my weight. 135 of pure, pack mule muscle back in my caddying days.

Which of the two? I'm inclined to grab the pricier one. And what's this about a non adjustable seat?

For reference, I'm 5'9" and rode a large, but I swapped to a shorter stem. I'd say you're probably good on a medium.

The seatpost thing just means that it doesn't come stock with a dropper post (post that you can lower by pushing a button on the handlebar). You're probably looking at ~$300 to get one, and it's a fairly easy upgrade to do down the line.

As for carbon vs. aluminum, it's mostly just a weight difference - you save a little over 1/2 lb by going carbon. It also looks sexier and rides a bit more "damp."

[Dantheman]

Which of the two? I'm inclined to grab the pricier one. And what's this about a non adjustable seat?

Depends. Will you have any money left to spend if you get the carbon? Like toast said carbon only saves you about 1/2 a pound. If it were my money and $2.5k was the most I could spend, I'd get the aluminum version and spend the other $500 on a dropper post and either a brake or cassette/RD/shifter upgrade.

[guroo270]

Depends. Will you have any money left to spend if you get the carbon? Like toast said carbon only saves you about 1/2 a pound. If it were my money and $2.5k was the most I could spend, I'd get the aluminum version and spend the other $500 on a dropper post and either a brake or cassette/RD/shifter upgrade.

I have that much and would be able to have enough to buy pedals still. Seriously I'd be trying to use this in lieu of a car after the insurance check comes in, so I'd be saving a lot of money. It's a very small, nice town with grocery stores on the way home and such, I have a motorcycle I can ride, and I have family there with bigger vehicles. I'll probably be living too close to work and downtown to justify barely warming up my motorcycle or car every day.

I also want to get something at a price where I won't lose my ass if I go to sell it. That's kind of my life purchasing of things philosophy.

And I like damp. That sounds nice.

[evdog]

If you plan on using the bike to commute and to ride around town make sure you spend some good $$ on a solid U lock like OnGuard or Kryptonite or one of the NY chain style locks. Lots of thieves out there.

[TahoeJ]

As a total newb, don't waste your money on the carbon. A few years from now you're going to want something different most likely (if you really get into it) and that's the time to splurge. I'd rather have alum + a dropper post.

[Dantheman]

Just to drive the point home, I will never own a mountain bike without a dropper post again...ever...full stop. Hell, if you forced me to choose between rear suspension and the dropper I'd have to think really, really hard about it.

Also, depreciation on bikes is brutal. Short-term you're OK with the discount on this one, but expect to lose money if you sell it more than six months from now.

[guroo270]

Solid knowledge and advice around here. Much appreciated. Texted a buddy that mentioned cyclocross. Wtf is that? Sounds like no season tires to me. Performs equally poorly in all conditions. But to be fair I would be riding it to work mostly wanting the capability to go have fun.

Mt. Zion looks dope in MS.

[Tye 1on]

i'd buy it just for dirt riding superfun and buy a $100 beater road bike for the commute...

[pollydog]

^^^^ This

[toast2266]

^^^^ This

^^^ x3.

And add me to the list of people who considers a dropper post indispensable.

Also, when I said carbon is more "damp" earlier, take that with a little bit of a grain of salt. It's true, but it's nothing like the difference between a "damp" and "poppy" ski. In other words, don't get hung up on that; the difference is pretty minor.

[guroo270]

But should I just wait around here for someone's greatly depreciated ride for a G? One with pedals maybe? It's the final countdown. Cue song.

Maybe a $700 Bianchi fixie for the commute and and a $1500 hand me down for fun?

[ghosthop]

Has anyone else missed the fact that he's looking at 5.5" bike for Mississippi? is there really anything in the entire state that warrants that much travel?

and seriously buy an old cheap steel frame for commuting. because odds are sooner or later it will get stolen.

[guroo270]

Fack. I wish this wasn't so time sensitive. I'm going to sleep. Probably the best option and I appreciate everything, but it won't be the end of the world I'm sure. Thanks guys.if cash was nothing I'd just do it, but that's almost as much as my motorcycle.

[My Pet Powder Goat]

but that's almost as much as my motorcycle.

Fucking crazy, isn't it? Someone's making a killing selling Mtn bikes

[DasBlunt]

Dude, glad you did not pull the trigger.....they suck you in with time sensitive shit, when all the time you need is to hunt some craigslist ads with the spec you want until you find the deal. You will save a larger % and lose less in depreciation. The used market is MORE than fickle.

The bike market is completely overpriced and the margins for these companies are ridiculous. They are swimming in cash thanks to China and Taiwan.

Buying from a shop is almost a waste because most service sucks anyways...it is nice being in Denver though....not everywhere is like this.

You can buy a carbon frame from china for under 700, full suspension, and no shitty shit. You might need to replace the bushings on the pivots and you will of course need to build it, but it looks to be a great solution if money is an issue and you want quality. The risk is similar to buying used as the warranty exists, but might be a little harder to deal with some dude in China, however, many people have documented successful warranty experiences with them.

My suggestion, getting a 29er hardtail Carbon frame from china on Ebay, and build it up super Tits, with a Sram XO 1x11 with carbon wheels and spend some money on the best fork, would give you a commuter with the balls to rip and learn.

Good luck...went for a night ride last night....up north table, wind howling, some snow at the top, all-time.
these new lights are amazing.

having a 29er is like adding travel, everything is much easier.

[guroo270]

Dude, glad you did not pull the trigger.....they suck you in with time sensitive shit, when all the time you need is to hunt some craigslist ads with the spec you want until you find the deal. You will save a larger % and lose less in depreciation. The used market is MORE than fickle.

The bike market is completely overpriced and the margins for these companies are ridiculous. They are swimming in cash thanks to China and Taiwan.

Buying from a shop is almost a waste because most service sucks anyways...it is nice being in Denver though....not everywhere is like this.

You can buy a carbon frame from china for under 700, full suspension, and no shitty shit. You might need to replace the bushings on the pivots and you will of course need to build it, but it looks to be a great solution if money is an issue and you want quality. The risk is similar to buying used as the warranty exists, but might be a little harder to deal with some dude in China, however, many people have documented successful warranty experiences with them.

My suggestion, getting a 29er hardtail Carbon frame from china on Ebay, and build it up super Tits, with a Sram XO 1x11 with carbon wheels and spend some money on the best fork, would give you a commuter with the balls to rip and learn.

Good luck...went for a night ride last night....up north table, wind howling, some snow at the top, all-time.
these new lights are amazing.

having a 29er is like adding travel, everything is much easier.

I know what you're saying, but price isn't just the cost of manufacturing. A lot more goes into it. That's why we have $700 AIDS pills, right

I'll keep my eyes peeled and it actually looks like there's a great shop in Ocean Springs to look after my recently purchased from China bike. I'm looking forward to that conversation for sure.

...and I'm not mocking, this is all the reality of it, right? These little shops that take care of us are going out of business because we buy online? But guys like me aren't gonna throw $1,000 bucks away. If we were all just millionaires I'm sure all the problems would be solved.

And wait a second, there's a new seat that's adjusted by a button on the handle bars??? Like a motorcycle windscreen on fancy touring motorcycles? Or does it just have a button to push to get out of your ass when things start to get bumpy?

[dtown]

Has anyone else missed the fact that he's looking at 5.5" bike for Mississippi? is there really anything in the entire state that warrants that much travel?

and seriously buy an old cheap steel frame for commuting. because odds are sooner or later it will get stolen.

This was my first thought. If you're going to use it to seriously commute, get something like this.

http://www.cambriabike.com/Kona-Dew-...Cotta-53cm.asp

Throw a rack on the back for some panniers and you're set. Then if you decide you like riding, do what everyone else suggests and search CL or Gear Swap for a 1-2 year old depreciated mtb for a steal.

[creaky fossil]

And add me to the list of people who considers a dropper post indispensable.

for a commuter bike?

[guroo270]

This was my first thought. If you're going to use it to seriously commute, get something like this.

http://www.cambriabike.com/Kona-Dew-...Cotta-53cm.asp

Throw a rack on the back for some panniers and you're set. Then if you decide you like riding, do what everyone else suggests and search CL or Gear Swap for a 1-2 year old depreciated mtb for a steal.

It'd be 2-5 miles at most and it would be nice if it could do rad stuff. The Mona certainly looks pleasant, but like an suv grocery getter I'd want it to be capable off road.