I raced cyclocross last fall and definitely caught the non-pavement bug. Looking to get a full suspension 29er for some xterra and xc racing. I'm in New England, and after riding my cx bike on trails, I'm certain I want full suspension.
It doesn't seem like there are too many solid 'budget' options. Looking at entry level aluminum fs xc bikes (specialized epic, trek profuel, giant anthem, scott spark), it seems like they all fall around $2500+. Are those bikes 'race-able'? They all seem like they're close to 30lbs. Going to carbon and higher end, lighter bike, seems to jump to $4k+ pretty quickly.
What are people riding and what do you recommend?
Thanks!
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It doesn't seem like there are too many solid 'budget' options. Looking at entry level aluminum fs xc bikes (specialized epic, trek profuel, giant anthem, scott spark), it seems like they all fall around $2500+. Are those bikes 'race-able'? They all seem like they're close to 30lbs. Going to carbon and higher end, lighter bike, seems to jump to $4k+ pretty quickly.
What are people riding and what do you recommend?
Thanks!
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