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NovaScotiaGuy · 02-09-2007, 11:32 PM

doing cross-country races/triathlon/cyclocross? I don't want to do jumps, ramps or craziness, but longish rides (20+ km) on trails and single-track.I don't want to spend a lot of $$$.The big debate is full suspension vs. hard-tail for me.As to danisaacs point, I'm looking to spent about $1500 CDN ($1250 US). I spent about $1000 CDN fully loaded for my road bike, but it seems the mountain bikes are higher priced for quality (or demand).danisaacs: Can I really get a good bike in the $500 range without having to go to a department store/bulk sports shop?

02-09-2007, 11:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
NovaScotiaGuy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1	What is a good, entry-level mountain bike for doing cross-country races/triathlon/cyclocross? I don't want to do jumps, ramps or craziness, but longish rides (20+ km) on trails and single-track.I don't want to spend a lot of $$$.The big debate is full suspension vs. hard-tail for me.As to danisaacs point, I'm looking to spent about $1500 CDN ($1250 US). I spent about $1000 CDN fully loaded for my road bike, but it seems the mountain bikes are higher priced for quality (or demand).danisaacs: Can I really get a good bike in the $500 range without having to go to a department store/bulk sports shop? __________________ Powered by Yahoo! Answers