Any of you lard-asses mountain bike? Any advice?

[alien amp pharm]

I am kidding about the lard-ass part.

Who here mountain bikes?
Got any good suggestions on what to look for when buying?

I want a full-suspension. Other than that I don't know what to get, like how many speeds, tire size, etc....

My riding will consist of trail riding with some mountains and moderate terrain. I have a Mongoose hard tail for the bang-up off roading.

I like this one. Still I want to stay under $1200 if possible.

 

[havoc]

Stick with Huffy bro!

 

[SC4EVA]

I gotta mongoose.. LOL

 

[CipherLock]

Don't skimp - get Shimano everything. Do some research on tires too.

The web is your friend.

 

[alien amp pharm]

I gotta mongoose.. LOL

Yeah, I bought mine from the Walmart.
They are decent bikes (the ones there) for the money, but they weight a ton. My crank broke too, so I'm not sure how well they are made.

Time to upgrade for me.

 

[Bullit]

Uhhhh..... my name only comes from my Moutain Bike.

 

[from zero]

I am kidding about the lard-ass part.

You sure? Bullit just posted.

 

[hardrock]

what do you weigh bro? Are you talking single track riding or freeride/downhill?

 

[hardrock]

If you want canondale this is pretty much you're only full suspension option under $1200- jekyll 400

http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/04/cusa/model-4VN4.html

The FSR XC Pro from Specialized wouldn't be a bad option either-

http://www.specialized.com/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=6757&JServSessionIdroot=zm0qafflp0.j27003

If you're over 200 lbs tho both those bikes front fork will be a little soft. I'd sugges the stumpjumper FSR-

http://www.specialized.com/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=6784&JServSessionIdroot=zm0qafflp0.j27003

 

[Bullit]

uhh.... Cannondale (aka Cracknfail) suck.
Too many proprietary parts that are overly expensive.