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Post by nik03 on Nov 14, 2016 15:13:59 GMT 8
Good day everyone, so i walk into lifecycle and got overwhelmed ( shout out to the helpful staff who took time to explain all sorts of stuff to me). so after an hour or two i have narrowed it down to two choices within my price range. and this is where i would appreciate your insight and feedback
Giants' Talon series vs. Meridas' Big Seven series.
any input would be much appreciated and surfing online does not even help much or im just looking in the wrong places
Grateful newb about to start his biking adventure
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Post by esulit on Nov 14, 2016 17:51:54 GMT 8
nik03 , I had the same problem as you when I started out this year. There are just so many choices out there. I guess the biggest problem newbies face out there is not really knowing what type of biking will they eventually do. There are so many disciplines in mountain biking alone--cross country, trail, enduro, downhill, slopestyle, dirt jump, etc. But then you will never know what you want to do until you start riding. So my advise to you is to base your decision on whatever info you have on hand and just buy the bike. I am only starting to discover what type of biking I want to do, and my 'next bike to buy' decision is always changing. Its really impossible to digest any of the information out there unless you've started riding and trying out different terrain. By then you will have an inkling as to what is important to you and what direction you want to take your mountain biking. Merida Big Seven and Giant Talon are very similar in geometry and both are oriented for XC (cross country). As a beginner, I don't think you can go wrong with either. Like all the newbie advise here check this bike fit site out and take measurements. Then you take the results to the store and measure the bike you want to get to make sure you have the best possible fit. Its also possible to check the website for the dimensions of the frames, but Giant and Merida are already posting their 2017 models which could be different from the 2016 models we have here. www.competitivecyclist.com/Store/catalog/fitCalculatorBike.jsp
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Post by nik03 on Nov 14, 2016 18:08:19 GMT 8
thanks a bunch esulit, so it is safe to assume that what matters now is what fits me better to put it simpler? super appreciate you taking the time out to help me, maraming maraming salamat po
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Post by anthrax76 on Nov 14, 2016 18:42:10 GMT 8
yep, do a bike fitting first. if the bike doesn't fit, you'll just get pain and probably injury. assuming both bikes fit, normally i'd say get the most that your money could buy. thing is, some bike companies put the price on the frame, some would put more price on the components. my take is get the better frame, it's easier to replace worn out or broken components than replacing a frame. then don't forget to get protective gear. helmet, eyewear, gloves, probably some pads if you're not too comfy on the rough stuff yet. Here's a little secret, Giant has the largest factory on the planet. So large that other companies would have a design and have Giant make the frame for them. Everything is kept under wraps though, you don't want competing manufacturers seeing each other's design right? With that in mind, Giant probably has the best bang for the buck bikes, and probably the most common you'll see out there. Good or bad, it's up to you
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Post by esulit on Nov 14, 2016 18:54:52 GMT 8
Yes that's what I'd do. Also try to ride as much as you can. Learn the basics first. Don't forget the safety gear as well.
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Post by nik03 on Nov 14, 2016 20:42:03 GMT 8
thank you so much for all the help esulit and anthrax76 , i have no intentions of biking around with out proper gear so will make sure i have those before i even cover my first 100 meteres hahahaha. all your advice is duly noted and will be taken into consideration when i do get my bike. thank you so much for taking the time to help out a stranger and it may not have answered my question but it has taught me what to look for.
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Post by esulit on Nov 14, 2016 21:03:46 GMT 8
That's what the forum is for and I believe that's how mountain bikers should be.
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Post by simplej0ys on Nov 15, 2016 5:08:00 GMT 8
for the new ones na balak bumili pa lang ng MTB:
1. get a bike fit 2. within budget, go buy the bike that fits. 3. ride and have fun, all along getting to know what type of riding you like. 4. DO NOT UPGRADE. SAVE the money for your next 'PROPER' bike. Having in mind the type of riding you want to do. 5. time passes, with money saved, skills built up, confidence high 6. now go buy that fvckin new bike!
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Post by anthrax76 on Nov 15, 2016 11:44:23 GMT 8
yeah, don't be duped that high end components are the best. to an extent yes, but if you suck at riding as a cyclist, high end components won't even help.
ride until your components break, then replace them all in a one-time-big-time go. unless it's a catastrophic component failure, then go replace it immediately.
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Post by nik03 on Nov 17, 2016 11:40:12 GMT 8
a ton of thanks everyone. so been going to different bike stores around pasay and makati the past few days and still have a few more to check out. but im leaning towards the specialized pitch sport 650b.
thanks for the wisdom you all have shared. it has been a big help
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Post by xmayor on Nov 17, 2016 22:59:53 GMT 8
nik03, go get it! sayang yung time to ride, hehe!
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Post by spyghost on Nov 18, 2016 9:59:31 GMT 8
now that the TS has his bike, you might say this time that... 'riding a bike is harder than i realized, help pls' lol - i did btw when i started seriously, it just takes a bit of adjustment, but if you are fit you'll enjoy it. stay safe sir and see you around
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Post by nik03 on Nov 18, 2016 19:48:47 GMT 8
i have been able to test ride a few and yes it surely is not that easy. but have been doing all kinds of sports all my life recreationaly and competitively so hard never really scared me. actually really looking forward to learning all there is to know and just go out there and ride.
see you in the streets or with a beer and whatever else it is that makes you happy. (if you are in your bikes im sure you already are anyway) cheers and thank you so much yet again
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Post by nik03 on Nov 18, 2016 19:49:53 GMT 8
i have been able to test ride a few and yes it surely is not that easy. but have been doing all kinds of sports all my life recreationaly and competitively so hard never really scared me. actually really looking forward to learning all there is to know and just go out there and ride.
see you in the streets or with a beer and whatever else it is that makes you happy. (if you are in your bikes im sure you already are anyway) cheers and thank you so much yet again
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Post by xmayor on Nov 18, 2016 22:46:11 GMT 8
congratulations on your new baby! 👏
Ride safe!
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