whats a good 26 inch dual suspension mens mountain bike?

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whats a good 26 inch dual suspension mens mountain bike?

Answer 1

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain_full_suspension/fuel_ex/fuelex5/



http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/gary_fisher_collection/29er_full_suspension/rumblefish/



http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=52797&scid=1000&scname=Mountain



There's 3 of 'em for you. Lowest priced one is the Specialized Myka FSR Comp at $1,550. Anything below that would be pure junk.

Answer 2

It all depends why you want a FS bike.



If you want it for comfort, then you shouldn't be thinking about FS. Keep in mind that suspension on a bike is there for the same reason as suspension on a car- to keep the wheels on the ground for better handling. Comfort is way down the list- probably the last consideration.



Since others have already given you some ideas about FS bikes I'll go down the comfort route.



My guess is that you are looking for comfort, so I suggest that you consider a comfort bike or if you want a bit more performance to play in the dirt sometimes, an all terrain bike (ATB).



A comfort bike has fat tires (like a MTB) plus heavily padded saddle, suspension seat post, and a front fork designed to eat lots of little bumps- like a stone road, for example. If you are riding only on the road, consider a hybrid model instead.



An ATB is the cousin of a mountain bike, with less creature comforts than a comfort bike but it has longer travel suspension and sturdier construction for riding on less-groomed trails and hitting that occasional baby-head sized rock imbedded in the trail. It is intended for about a 50/50 mix of onroad/offroad. Some ATBs have short travel rear suspension, but most are hardtails, with no rear suspension.



Every manufacturer has a good selection of comfort and ATB models. You'll find the better ones with a price between $500 and $700. Visit your local bike shop... most of the people there won't bite, and even if they did they won't eat much.

Answer 3

Depends what you want to do, but don't touch anything for less than £800. If you read the magazines, 140 mm is the right amount of travel on the front. So a Specialized Stumpjumper would be viable. However, stumpys have a bad reliability record.



I would say a Trek Fuel EX8 These are just over 2K new, but have good kit and are relatively light weight for the 140mm (About 27lb). So this will see you around most trail centres and is a good all around machine.



The Ghost also came up as a good riding brand, so it is worth checking out their website.



If all you want to do is bomb over the local trails, with the occasional red run, then you probably don't need that much suspension, so 100 - 120 mm will do. I ride an Anthem, which has 100mm. Fast XC, but can get out of it's deapth on really big drops.



Like anything, it depends upon the style of riding you want to do. Good components to look out for are Fox (Forks and Shocks) or Rockshox. You also want either Shimano SLX or XT or SRAM X9 or X0. You get what you pay for.



The main thing is that, if you spend less than £800 on a full susser, then it is going to be heavy and your components will fail quickly. Do not buy any full susser for about £200. If this is your budget, there are better hard tails out there that will give you a better ride than a cheap susser.



Re-post your question with the style or riding you want to do and a rough budget and we can help you more.



Luck

Answer 4

You can consider Woodworm GXI Dual Suspension 26" Mens Mountain Bike



Bike meets stringent EN14766 safety regulations - don't buy a bike without it unless safety isn't a priority

Dual Suspension Frame for added comfort - 18 Speed Shimano gears smoth shifting and control

Powerful front and rear 'V' brakes help stop quickly and safely

Adjustable quick release saddle and handlebar height

26 inch wheels - 18.5" frame - For Adults (inside leg 73-89cm)

Answer 5

Wow. There are so many too list. I will just give you some words of wisdom.



"Good" full suspension mountain bikes start around $2,000 and work their way upwards to the highest-end bikes around $8,000.



A full squish, you are looking for a good, air dampened fork and the air dampened rear suspension. The bikes are heavier so a good wheel set is a good decision. Full suspension bikes that are under 2K usually have heavier wheels and cheaper components.