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Fairdale Taj or SS mtb
skateparkrider:
I've put in over 250 miles on my Taj since last summer. Super fun bike. I've jumped our box jump on it, gone on 15+ mile rides, rode one on a vert ramp at TX Toast a few years back... Just an overall super fun bike. My buddy rode mine and ended up buying one for himself because he was that stoked on it.
Hank Chinaski:
--- Quote from: G on June 09, 2015, 06:11:19 AM ---Cant really argue with this.
Get the Taj, but if you are moving to Colorardo I think you should really think seriously about getting a proper MTB too. A full suspension bike is very different to a BMX and it takes a few rides to get used to it and to get into riding distance, but it is a lot of fun and Colorado looks too amazing not to explore off road. Personally I would look for a really good second hand 26" wheel full sus bike with 5-6" of travel. Nearly everyone seems to be jumping to 29" or 27.5"/650b so there are bargains to be had on 26" wheeled bikes second hand and lets face it, they are often more fun anyway.
:)
G.
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I've got a full sus MTB already, an '09 Giant Trance x1 that I've upgraded a fair number of parts on so that will be my main ride. But I will admit that I want to make the jump to 650b. I demo'd a 2015 Bronson and Nomad both in 650b and really liked both (Bronson a bit more because I climb to go down). It was the one kitted out with ENVE wheels and a 10k price tag though so it'd be hard not to like it. I'm interested in trying the new Mojo HD3 as well, heard good things. My fiance has rented MTBs to ride with me a few times and wants to start riding so my plan is to buy an XS frame and swap all my 26'er parts over to get her a badass bike that won't cost much.
The Taj just appeals to me because it's similar to a BMX and I sold mine recently. Plus Taj has been my favorite rider since I was 13 watching ECD and UGP Face Value. I had a Hoffman Taj as my first legit BMX too. Just seemed fitting. But looking at it practically, I just don't know how much I would ride it. If it's long, low, and less flickable, I don't see myself riding that as much as something more like a BMX eventually. And if I'm honest, I'm not sure how much I'll ride anything except the MTB for a very long time after moving to CO.
G:
--- Quote from: Hank Chinaski on June 09, 2015, 05:50:41 PM ---
--- Quote from: G on June 09, 2015, 06:11:19 AM ---Cant really argue with this.
Get the Taj, but if you are moving to Colorardo I think you should really think seriously about getting a proper MTB too. A full suspension bike is very different to a BMX and it takes a few rides to get used to it and to get into riding distance, but it is a lot of fun and Colorado looks too amazing not to explore off road. Personally I would look for a really good second hand 26" wheel full sus bike with 5-6" of travel. Nearly everyone seems to be jumping to 29" or 27.5"/650b so there are bargains to be had on 26" wheeled bikes second hand and lets face it, they are often more fun anyway.
:)
G.
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I've got a full sus MTB already, an '09 Giant Trance x1 that I've upgraded a fair number of parts on so that will be my main ride. But I will admit that I want to make the jump to 650b. I demo'd a 2015 Bronson and Nomad both in 650b and really liked both (Bronson a bit more because I climb to go down). It was the one kitted out with ENVE wheels and a 10k price tag though so it'd be hard not to like it. I'm interested in trying the new Mojo HD3 as well, heard good things. My fiance has rented MTBs to ride with me a few times and wants to start riding so my plan is to buy an XS frame and swap all my 26'er parts over to get her a badass bike that won't cost much.
The Taj just appeals to me because it's similar to a BMX and I sold mine recently. Plus Taj has been my favorite rider since I was 13 watching ECD and UGP Face Value. I had a Hoffman Taj as my first legit BMX too. Just seemed fitting. But looking at it practically, I just don't know how much I would ride it. If it's long, low, and less flickable, I don't see myself riding that as much as something more like a BMX eventually. And if I'm honest, I'm not sure how much I'll ride anything except the MTB for a very long time after moving to CO.
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Its not like its a risk though. Buy the Taj at that price and chances are you will be able to sell it on for the same money later if you aren't making use of it.
Where have you rented MTB's? I might need to rent one somewhere in Northern California later this month (probably going to have a few days to kill near SF and would rather go ride some amazing wilderness than sit on my arse in a hotel).
:)
G.
Hank Chinaski:
--- Quote from: G on June 10, 2015, 03:59:51 PM ---
--- Quote from: Hank Chinaski on June 09, 2015, 05:50:41 PM ---
--- Quote from: G on June 09, 2015, 06:11:19 AM ---Cant really argue with this.
Get the Taj, but if you are moving to Colorardo I think you should really think seriously about getting a proper MTB too. A full suspension bike is very different to a BMX and it takes a few rides to get used to it and to get into riding distance, but it is a lot of fun and Colorado looks too amazing not to explore off road. Personally I would look for a really good second hand 26" wheel full sus bike with 5-6" of travel. Nearly everyone seems to be jumping to 29" or 27.5"/650b so there are bargains to be had on 26" wheeled bikes second hand and lets face it, they are often more fun anyway.
:)
G.
--- End quote ---
I've got a full sus MTB already, an '09 Giant Trance x1 that I've upgraded a fair number of parts on so that will be my main ride. But I will admit that I want to make the jump to 650b. I demo'd a 2015 Bronson and Nomad both in 650b and really liked both (Bronson a bit more because I climb to go down). It was the one kitted out with ENVE wheels and a 10k price tag though so it'd be hard not to like it. I'm interested in trying the new Mojo HD3 as well, heard good things. My fiance has rented MTBs to ride with me a few times and wants to start riding so my plan is to buy an XS frame and swap all my 26'er parts over to get her a badass bike that won't cost much.
The Taj just appeals to me because it's similar to a BMX and I sold mine recently. Plus Taj has been my favorite rider since I was 13 watching ECD and UGP Face Value. I had a Hoffman Taj as my first legit BMX too. Just seemed fitting. But looking at it practically, I just don't know how much I would ride it. If it's long, low, and less flickable, I don't see myself riding that as much as something more like a BMX eventually. And if I'm honest, I'm not sure how much I'll ride anything except the MTB for a very long time after moving to CO.
--- End quote ---
Its not like its a risk though. Buy the Taj at that price and chances are you will be able to sell it on for the same money later if you aren't making use of it.
Where have you rented MTB's? I might need to rent one somewhere in Northern California later this month (probably going to have a few days to kill near SF and would rather go ride some amazing wilderness than sit on my arse in a hotel).
:)
G.
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I read that the IBIS and Santa Cruz factories both rent their bikes out cheap. I think IBIS was like $20 a day on the article I read. Otherwise just look at whatever larger mtb shops are around. There were 3-4 in San Diego that had demo/rental bikes, there's gotta be way more up that way. Just need a credit card for them to hold for deposit.
G:
--- Quote from: Hank Chinaski on June 11, 2015, 06:36:41 PM ---
--- Quote from: G on June 10, 2015, 03:59:51 PM ---
--- Quote from: Hank Chinaski on June 09, 2015, 05:50:41 PM ---
--- Quote from: G on June 09, 2015, 06:11:19 AM ---Cant really argue with this.
Get the Taj, but if you are moving to Colorardo I think you should really think seriously about getting a proper MTB too. A full suspension bike is very different to a BMX and it takes a few rides to get used to it and to get into riding distance, but it is a lot of fun and Colorado looks too amazing not to explore off road. Personally I would look for a really good second hand 26" wheel full sus bike with 5-6" of travel. Nearly everyone seems to be jumping to 29" or 27.5"/650b so there are bargains to be had on 26" wheeled bikes second hand and lets face it, they are often more fun anyway.
:)
G.
--- End quote ---
I've got a full sus MTB already, an '09 Giant Trance x1 that I've upgraded a fair number of parts on so that will be my main ride. But I will admit that I want to make the jump to 650b. I demo'd a 2015 Bronson and Nomad both in 650b and really liked both (Bronson a bit more because I climb to go down). It was the one kitted out with ENVE wheels and a 10k price tag though so it'd be hard not to like it. I'm interested in trying the new Mojo HD3 as well, heard good things. My fiance has rented MTBs to ride with me a few times and wants to start riding so my plan is to buy an XS frame and swap all my 26'er parts over to get her a badass bike that won't cost much.
The Taj just appeals to me because it's similar to a BMX and I sold mine recently. Plus Taj has been my favorite rider since I was 13 watching ECD and UGP Face Value. I had a Hoffman Taj as my first legit BMX too. Just seemed fitting. But looking at it practically, I just don't know how much I would ride it. If it's long, low, and less flickable, I don't see myself riding that as much as something more like a BMX eventually. And if I'm honest, I'm not sure how much I'll ride anything except the MTB for a very long time after moving to CO.
--- End quote ---
Its not like its a risk though. Buy the Taj at that price and chances are you will be able to sell it on for the same money later if you aren't making use of it.
Where have you rented MTB's? I might need to rent one somewhere in Northern California later this month (probably going to have a few days to kill near SF and would rather go ride some amazing wilderness than sit on my arse in a hotel).
:)
G.
--- End quote ---
I read that the IBIS and Santa Cruz factories both rent their bikes out cheap. I think IBIS was like $20 a day on the article I read. Otherwise just look at whatever larger mtb shops are around. There were 3-4 in San Diego that had demo/rental bikes, there's gotta be way more up that way. Just need a credit card for them to hold for deposit.
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Whoa, that's a good tip, thanks.
I was mostly looking for stuff near proper wilderness you can ride. No idea where would be good from that point of view. You only get 4hours with the Santa Cruz demo bikes so I guess it would have to be a local ride (though I think they have some good stuff near there).
:)
G.
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