12-29-2010, 12:44 PM
A used bike is likely out - I don't feel like chasing CL ads around/would rather get the store add-ins like free service for a year and all that. I looked a lot at GTs from Performance before (namely the Avalanche 3.0), and have likely added the '11 Trek 3900 to my list.
I guess the main question I wanted to pose to you all - does $300 more in Shimano this and baller fork that really equate to relative, measurable added performance? Especially for what I want to do - I don't see myself tackling Mt. Everest on the thing but I want quality components that won't break immediately after the warranty is up. New for new, is a $800 bike 300 dollars well spent over a $500 bike?
Also - any good trails around here? Looked at some maps and local riding sites and found a bunch of paved tracks that go straight to BFE - turn around and come home - likely not my thing. Are there any designated, hard pack off road "courses" around here, in a local national park or something?
I guess the main question I wanted to pose to you all - does $300 more in Shimano this and baller fork that really equate to relative, measurable added performance? Especially for what I want to do - I don't see myself tackling Mt. Everest on the thing but I want quality components that won't break immediately after the warranty is up. New for new, is a $800 bike 300 dollars well spent over a $500 bike?
Also - any good trails around here? Looked at some maps and local riding sites and found a bunch of paved tracks that go straight to BFE - turn around and come home - likely not my thing. Are there any designated, hard pack off road "courses" around here, in a local national park or something?
Current: '20 Kia Stinger GT2 RWD | '20 Yamaha R3 | '04 Lexus IS300 SD
Past: '94 Mazda RX-7 | '04 Lexus IS300 (RIP) | '00 Jeep XJ | '99 Mazda 10AE Miata | '88 Toyota Supra Turbo
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Past: '94 Mazda RX-7 | '04 Lexus IS300 (RIP) | '00 Jeep XJ | '99 Mazda 10AE Miata | '88 Toyota Supra Turbo
My MM Movies - Watch Them Here