29er Dual Suspension Under $2K

[Lionelgee]

Hello All,

I have decided to get back into the saddle and I would like a mountain bike that has dual suspension. I would like to be able to get off the bitumen and ride trails even if I have to drive to get to a decent slope. I live in Bundaberg where it is rather geographically challenged ;)

I am now in my fifties and I used to race road cycles back in my teens and twenties. I used to live in Goulburn NSW so there were plenty of hills to train on.

Anyway, after sorting out my contact lens issues I now have a set that is dust proof :).

I got put off my last return to the saddle when the smallest speck of dust could blind me. I found that it was not fun trying to see when I had cars zooming past only centimetres from my handle bars, while they were going between 60 and 100 Klms per hour. The novelty wore off that pretty quickly. I tried going to the gym and it bored me to tears.

I am 185 centimetres tall and weigh over 100 kgs :o. I have also been sitting on my arse studying a PhD for longer than I care to admit. Not conducive to weight loss at all.

I would like a bike less worth less than $2000 but one with dual suspension and a 21 inch frame. Something that will last but not working at a competitive level.

What brand and model would people recommend? I live in Bundaberg and I would be happy to go to Brisbane to get the bike.

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Blknight.aus]

have a look at the norco fluid range.

the 2015 7.3, if Ive read the specs correctly is the same as the 2013 norco fluid 9.3 which toll have finally replaced after turning it into a pretzle with the 2015 norco fluid 9.3 after a long story I also got a free front fork upgrade....

my only complaints about both bikes (the bikes, not the idiots and incompetents hired to move them about for me) so far is that I havent been able to ride them enough and that the stock handle bars are about 4 inches too wide in total for my riding posture...

i took a half day to and about 120Km worth of riding to dial them both in and was always happy...

I fitted up slicks as well on the first one which since it did mainly hardpack and road was worth the extra $30ish it cost

[Bernd VonCrashen]

Check out some of the GT, Giant and Norco range for 100-130mm travel. I have a GT Zasker with 100mm and can say that it is quite a comfortable bike to ride and also very good around the trails. Many in carbon at that price discounted. I belive there is one similar on Facebook- QLD MTB buy swap sell for about 1200 clams up your way.

They are a boat yes, but being a 29er still quite nimble. I have too many 26ers to compare for that reason of a boat, but was surprised how fun, easy and enjoyable it was to ride on and off road.

If anything get around to a few shops and see what you find is easy to get on and off in that wheel size, as they can be a bit up in the groin in that action. You wont need to much travel so dont believe the sales people that you need heaps of travel, as what you need and what everyone has, are different. 100-130 good alround, 130/140 to 150 full offroad and heading saerious all mountain specific only. Unless you want that thrill:cool:

[Lionelgee]

Hello All,

Just reviving an old thread of mine.

I have decided to get back into the saddle and I would like a mountain bike that has dual suspension. I would like to be able to get off the bitumen and ride trails even if I have to drive to get to a decent slope. I live in Bundaberg where it is rather geographically challenged ;)

I am 185 centimetres tall and weigh over 100 kgs :o.

I would like a bike worth between $2000 - $3000 but one with dual suspension. Something that will last but not working at a competitive level.

What brand and model would people recommend? Also what size frame?

I live in Bundaberg and I would be happy to go to Brisbane to get the bike.

Since posting the original message I went through an employment drought - so the bike did not eventuate.

This time around I am six months into a 3 year work contract. Also, for the first time in a really long time I am starting to have money left in the bank before pay day comes.
I think they may be called "savings" - however, I do not want to scare them away :banana:

Kind Regards
Lionel