Re:Ask HN: What did you purchase that measurably improved yo...
by colonelcanoe on Monday October 19, 2020 @01:12AM
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I'd actually recommend buying from a local shop for your first bike, if there's a good one close by. The warranty service, plus discounts on gear and free tune ups, will be worth about as much as the discount on a DTC bike.
Giant is a good value brand. They make a lot of components in house, so you get cheaper, "good enough" handlebars etc.
In that brand, I'd recommend a used trance 29 or a new trance x 29, depending on your budget. I'm happy to talk about bikes for days!
Trek, Norco, Rocky mountain are also good value. Just about any modern trail bike is excellent.
Giant is a good value brand. They make a lot of components in house, so you get cheaper, "good enough" handlebars etc.
In that brand, I'd recommend a used trance 29 or a new trance x 29, depending on your budget. I'm happy to talk about bikes for days!
Trek, Norco, Rocky mountain are also good value. Just about any modern trail bike is excellent.