So my buddy got me interested in getting a mountain bike [I mainly ride motorcycles] and he sends me a link to promo page – I ask a bunch of questions here and decide I really want a light hardtail [not a dual suspension]
all three have Shimano Deore 12 speed; which I read is good – two have rockshox forks – one has SR — all Air which I read is good — some have tubeless tires [not sure it matters] — one has dropper post [which I dont think I need]
BUT the BIG difference is 2 are Aluminum and 1 is CarbonFiber Frame
I am going to mainly be riding on pastures and trails at a farm in east texas; of some on dirt roads
What’s the best idea on frame material, in your opinion?
Boxofbikeparts on
That depends on how light you want to make your bike. You can get a superlight carbon frame less than 1000 grams.
nicholt on
I have no idea how that carbon bike is only $1000, but seems like a good deal. Ktm not really a known brand though, maybe not the most elite frame. But still the price seems crazy good. You might not like the geometry though, as it’s a race bike through and through. Most people don’t want that these days.
Xtrada would be the most versatile option here and probably the best for a beginner, cause it will be a bit easier to ride on hard trails.
Frosty_Bicycle_354 on
If you’re just getting started I would go for aluminum. Carbon is a reliable material but it’s generally MUCH more expensive (if it’s any good) and you don’t really want to thrash it or it could crack and fail leaving u with garbage and with a body full of carbon splinters.
Aluminum is the best material for most people, even for road bikes. A lighter bike will be easier to handle hills/accelerate with, but unless you’re already fit enough to pedal for hours it’s not going to make a massive difference in your end result.
Also if you get a carbon bike you should really learn how to inspect your frame, sometimes fatal damage for a carbon frame doesn’t look like you think it would. You can also ruin carbon frames by over-tightening things that would otherwise be OK on aluminum. Be ESPECIALLY careful buying used carbon– sometimes they’re selling because there’s a hidden crack or other fatal damage.
I paid $1500 for my aluminum hardtail, paying less than that for a quality carbon bike fully built is sus as hell.
Also, don’t bother going tubeless unless you’re really trying to shred, it’s a lot of maintenance if you do it right. You can get sealant in ur inner tubes if you want puncture resistance.
ghdana on
Of bikes direct I would get aluminum, because it sounds like you’re a beginner and when you eventually want a carbon bike you’ll probably want a “cooler” brand or have a specific geometry requirement that you learn you like.
Agitated-Rooster-44 on
My two cents is to go with an aluminum bike with a dropper post. Dropper post is a game changer, you’ll love it.
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So my buddy got me interested in getting a mountain bike [I mainly ride motorcycles] and he sends me a link to promo page – I ask a bunch of questions here and decide I really want a light hardtail [not a dual suspension]
I find three in my budget
[https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/ktm-bicycles/ktm-myroon-pro-29er-carbon-xc-hardtail-mountain-bikes.htm](https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/ktm-bicycles/ktm-myroon-pro-29er-carbon-xc-hardtail-mountain-bikes.htm)
[https://www.bikesonline.com/xtrada-7](https://www.bikesonline.com/xtrada-7)
[https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/29er-mountain-bikes/fantom-29-deore-sl-29er-front-suspension-mountain-bikes.htm](https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/29er-mountain-bikes/fantom-29-deore-sl-29er-front-suspension-mountain-bikes.htm)
all three have Shimano Deore 12 speed; which I read is good – two have rockshox forks – one has SR — all Air which I read is good — some have tubeless tires [not sure it matters] — one has dropper post [which I dont think I need]
BUT the BIG difference is 2 are Aluminum and 1 is CarbonFiber Frame
I am going to mainly be riding on pastures and trails at a farm in east texas; of some on dirt roads
What’s the best idea on frame material, in your opinion?
That depends on how light you want to make your bike. You can get a superlight carbon frame less than 1000 grams.
I have no idea how that carbon bike is only $1000, but seems like a good deal. Ktm not really a known brand though, maybe not the most elite frame. But still the price seems crazy good. You might not like the geometry though, as it’s a race bike through and through. Most people don’t want that these days.
Xtrada would be the most versatile option here and probably the best for a beginner, cause it will be a bit easier to ride on hard trails.
If you’re just getting started I would go for aluminum. Carbon is a reliable material but it’s generally MUCH more expensive (if it’s any good) and you don’t really want to thrash it or it could crack and fail leaving u with garbage and with a body full of carbon splinters.
Aluminum is the best material for most people, even for road bikes. A lighter bike will be easier to handle hills/accelerate with, but unless you’re already fit enough to pedal for hours it’s not going to make a massive difference in your end result.
Also if you get a carbon bike you should really learn how to inspect your frame, sometimes fatal damage for a carbon frame doesn’t look like you think it would. You can also ruin carbon frames by over-tightening things that would otherwise be OK on aluminum. Be ESPECIALLY careful buying used carbon– sometimes they’re selling because there’s a hidden crack or other fatal damage.
I paid $1500 for my aluminum hardtail, paying less than that for a quality carbon bike fully built is sus as hell.
Also, don’t bother going tubeless unless you’re really trying to shred, it’s a lot of maintenance if you do it right. You can get sealant in ur inner tubes if you want puncture resistance.
Of bikes direct I would get aluminum, because it sounds like you’re a beginner and when you eventually want a carbon bike you’ll probably want a “cooler” brand or have a specific geometry requirement that you learn you like.
My two cents is to go with an aluminum bike with a dropper post. Dropper post is a game changer, you’ll love it.