I went trail riding for the first time in over a decade. I bought my bike for $300 in 1998. Looks like a lot has changed and it's time for an upgrade.
What do I need to know?
FWIW, this will likely be something I do maybe 10-20 times a year. It'll be non competitive, and if I ride with anyone, it'll be with a handful of friends who aren't exactly big time bike racers.
Trails will likely be moderately hilly, and somewhat technical, but nothing crazy.
Also, I'm generally a "1-2 levels above entry level" kind of guy when it comes to something that I'll be doing casually. So I'm guessing 1-2K would likely be the budget.
Final piece of info for anyone who doesn't know me, I'm 47, 6'3", 200lbs, former collegiate distance runner, sub 12:00 Ironman finish about 14 years ago. So I'm not a newb, but also not a cycle-geek. I paid $1,300 for my road bike 15 years ago and probably put in about 400-500 miles a year on it.
Edit: This is the main park I'll be riding. (not my video, not me riding):
And this link has a bunch of photos:
https://www.singletracks.com/gallery/?id=279691
-----------------------------Baron Von Speedypants
-----------------------------RunTraining articles here:
http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...runtraining;#1612485
What do I need to know?
FWIW, this will likely be something I do maybe 10-20 times a year. It'll be non competitive, and if I ride with anyone, it'll be with a handful of friends who aren't exactly big time bike racers.
Trails will likely be moderately hilly, and somewhat technical, but nothing crazy.
Also, I'm generally a "1-2 levels above entry level" kind of guy when it comes to something that I'll be doing casually. So I'm guessing 1-2K would likely be the budget.
Final piece of info for anyone who doesn't know me, I'm 47, 6'3", 200lbs, former collegiate distance runner, sub 12:00 Ironman finish about 14 years ago. So I'm not a newb, but also not a cycle-geek. I paid $1,300 for my road bike 15 years ago and probably put in about 400-500 miles a year on it.
Edit: This is the main park I'll be riding. (not my video, not me riding):
And this link has a bunch of photos:
https://www.singletracks.com/gallery/?id=279691
-----------------------------Baron Von Speedypants
-----------------------------RunTraining articles here:
http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...runtraining;#1612485