not modern? We all rode 29er XC hardtails with this geo just 10 years ago, and most of us didn’t die.
Not sure on the clearance but any hardtail that can’t take 29x2.6 is a no go for me.īeyond the things that can be modified with component swaps, the 72/70 seat/head angles are.
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The tires are nice, but they are Pro XC racer spec, not normal dude riding on trails spec. Off the top, I’d want a wider bar (hopefully the hoses are long enough to accommodate this) wider rims and wider and more durable tires. Without a ride to understand how it pedals, I would pass. I have no experience with the FS, and suspension kinematics/linkage design is pretty important for full-sus bikes. I’ve had BD bikes (road and CX) that were fine for what I wanted them to do, so I’m not reflexively dismissing these. One new bike I could possibly get is a santa cruz chameleon but the build specs are bad compared to the motobecane.Īlso I don't care about what tires it comes with as I can change them, and I already have a cross bike with 42c tires and it's NOT adequate for MTBing IMHO although I do it anyways. Not to mention a used MTB is a bit of a gamble IMO. Everything else I can find is either a 27.5 which I don't want or over my budget which is a hard budget.
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The best deal I've found so far is a cannondale f-si 2 carbon for $1750 but it's full of proprietary parts. I'm just not seeing a lot of good deals on the used market. My absolute max budget is 1800, I'd prefer a modern 1x drivetrain and a good serviceable fork - full suspension would be ideal. I'm not suggesting the frame doesn't matter it's just hard to imagine how different an aluminum frame could be on a bike with a suspension. This is my favorite entry level road bike from Bikes Direct, I’ll be reviewing some other brands also.I'm a relatively strong ~175lb rider doing lots of climbing / descending rides. I have not ridden this bike, but my knowledge of bikes says it’s a good deal. Notes: This is a hands-off review based on the specs. Just probably not the best place for everyone. But you will save a good chunk of cash and once tuned any Bikes Direct bike should be a great ride. If you want to get on the road fast and stay on the road a local bike shop may be a better option for you.
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If you buy from a local bike shop, they will also give you fit advice and fix things that go wrong with the bike, plus usually a free first tune up. They give enough info that you really should be able to pick a good size, but nothing beats a test ride. Expect to pay for a tune up if you haven’t yet worked on bikes. So, you will either have to tune it yourself or find a shop that will do it for you. Even the best bikes aren’t so good if they aren’t tuned. You will get a bike that needs some assembly and tuning. It’s always cool to have a good bicycle brand name on the frame.Ībout Bikes Direct: This is an online retailer, so not for everyone.
It’s not the same company now as I believe Bikes Direct purchased the brand, but Motobecane was a French company founded in 1923 with a long history of making bicycles. Motobecane is also a great vintage bike brand. My road bike doesn’t take vey wide tires, so I have a road and a gravel bike. The 32c tires should be good for some easy gravel riding but go wider if you want to try rougher terrain. The ability to use up to 40c tires will make this bike very versatile. Disc brakes give it some cool factor and Claris derailleurs are good and reliable. Not to mention the WTB Silverado saddle should also be pretty comfy. The endurance geometry plus 32c tires and steel front fork should help make this bike a comfortable ride. It should be decently light with an aluminum frame. 2022 Motobecane Super Mirage SL Dark Silver What I like:įor the money this bike has some real nice specs.