so i bought a bike today what do you think

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so today i went to a few bike shops i looked at the big three. treck x caliber 6 in orange 21.5 inch and a 29er option. i didnt get the bike yet as they have to order it and i have to finish paying for it. I feel that i got a pretty good deal on this bike i paid after michigans 6% sales tax 693.77 out the door. considering the tag on it said 770 i feel i did pretty good. so what do you guys think about this bike is there anything that should be a quick upgrade or that isnt of quality i should keep my eye on. Im going to replace the medals right away as they are just crappy nylon pedals (im not ready for clipless yet).


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Colin McCarthy 12/8/2014 8:38pm
12/8/2014 8:38pm
I used to have one of those forks! My buddy still rides it. The bike looks ok for the price.
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Jbeaton9292 12/8/2014 8:41pm
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Colin McCarthy wrote:
I used to have one of those forks! My buddy still rides it. The bike looks ok for the price.
are they good parts i did some research on it and from what i seen it was over 1300 new
Colin McCarthy 12/9/2014 12:20am
12/9/2014 12:20am
Are you planning on doing any mountain biking with it? if your local trails you refer to are dirt jumps, you probably won't like that long stem or fork very much. If you do ride off road, you'll probably want front and rear hydraulic brakes and some gears. If not, here's a bike I found scanning through that CL that you might like - http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/bik/4775331126.html
It's much newer and in better shape.
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Jbeaton9292 12/9/2014 5:39am
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The trails im refering to have alot of different things they have a skills course with jumps and drops and what not and then they have just trails with some rocks and logs and what not

The azonic bike comes with a 9 speed rear and everything needed to set it up im not sure if i want single speed or not

As for the cr24 i seen that already but im wanting something with suspension as im getting older and want to be more comfortable when im just cruising around also wanting something bigger which the azonic is a 26 inch bike
Colin McCarthy 12/9/2014 9:39am
12/9/2014 9:39am
Got it. I just stalked your comments to dig up any other pertinent info. If you want to enjoy trail riding and just plain ol cruisin, I wouldn't advise getting a dirt jumper like the Azonic. Since you are getting older [22? really? that's 'getting older'? yeesh] and you are 6'3" 250lbs, a bike that fits properly is going to be your best bet for the future of your riding enjoyment. All those other bells and whistles should take a back seat to finding a bike that fits you well. A bike that allows you to get the seat up to the right height for pedaling up and has an appropriate length top-tube for your stature. This will allow you to ride for longer, comfortably and with more energy for poppin' wheelies. Go to a local bike shop with knowledgeable employees, explain your situation and have them show you some bikes in your size in the $1000 price range. Test ride them. Find out what what makes them different. Ask them a lot of questions, don't worry if it doesn't all compute at first. Your state has a few months before it thaws, you have time. There are plenty of good used MTBs in your price range @ $600. Doing the research pays dividends. The folks at your LBS might even know of something.
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Jbeaton9292 12/9/2014 3:03pm
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Colin McCarthy wrote:
Got it. I just stalked your comments to dig up any other pertinent info. If you want to enjoy trail riding and just plain ol cruisin...
Got it. I just stalked your comments to dig up any other pertinent info. If you want to enjoy trail riding and just plain ol cruisin, I wouldn't advise getting a dirt jumper like the Azonic. Since you are getting older [22? really? that's 'getting older'? yeesh] and you are 6'3" 250lbs, a bike that fits properly is going to be your best bet for the future of your riding enjoyment. All those other bells and whistles should take a back seat to finding a bike that fits you well. A bike that allows you to get the seat up to the right height for pedaling up and has an appropriate length top-tube for your stature. This will allow you to ride for longer, comfortably and with more energy for poppin' wheelies. Go to a local bike shop with knowledgeable employees, explain your situation and have them show you some bikes in your size in the $1000 price range. Test ride them. Find out what what makes them different. Ask them a lot of questions, don't worry if it doesn't all compute at first. Your state has a few months before it thaws, you have time. There are plenty of good used MTBs in your price range @ $600. Doing the research pays dividends. The folks at your LBS might even know of something.
haha yeah im getting older at only 22! I have rode bmx for 8 years and now im feeling it daily. My knees and neck are feeling the abuse i gave them. I had a pretty wicked crash where i had sprained my neck and got knocked stupid near the end of my bmx life. It didnt hold me back but it made my riding style a little different. plus i just updated this post and i have now bought a bike and am pretty excited to get it. Its the treck x caliber 6 in a 21.5 29er. I cant wait i got it at a good price i feel too.
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Jbeaton9292 12/9/2014 6:53pm
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i hope i like the bike it was a little out of my price range but i feel it was worth it in the end i didnt want something with problems

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