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    Need some input after I’ve obsessed for three days about which bike to get.


    Hey,

    I need some help choosing between bikes. I've recently entered into the sport and have been obsessively researching, but am realizing my lack of knowledge is making it hard to pull the final trigger.

    I'm down to the following:

    Devinci Django
    https://www.evo.com/mountain/devinci-django-a-29-deore-12s-complete-bike?image=250886/1105881/devinci-django-a-29-deore-12s-complete-mountain-bike-2024-.jpg&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18270376022&gbraid=0AAAAADfr30lgPKszTt6zYSN3N7hUgPbaw&gclid=CjwKCAjw4K3DBhBqEiwAYtG_9HsvFEtPW3Pmj9YuulsF4_9QPfpC8ajJ7NW_VmG9aAkfZMIuchvvgxoCqDIQAvD_BwE

    Norco Fluid C3 or A2

    https://www.jensonusa.com/norco-fluid-fs-c3-bike

    https://www.jensonusa.com/norco-fluid-fs-a2-bike

    Marin Rift Zone Carbon (Wrong frame size I apologize)

    https://www.jensonusa.com/marin-rift-zone-cxr-29-2023-bike

    Marin  Rift Zone XR AXS 29
    https://www.jensonusa.com/marin-rift-zone-xr-axs-29-bike-2024

    Habit 3

    https://www.rei.com/product/208119/cannondale-habit-3-mountain-bike?sku=2081190003&store=194&CAWELAID=120217890016488525&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=113279946953&CATCI=pla-931628580666&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_2081190003%7C931628580666%7Cbrand_flag%7C11437667752&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11437667752&gbraid=0AAAAAD_DTlxaPMENpNp-UtnV4nmneXRSI&gclid=CjwKCAjw4K3DBhBqEiwAYtG_9KOZjUiDA543ryQC7UDI9VlxGKqab2SkGYkWoJoyFi6hLULe1uS81BoCrJkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

    Commencal Tempo Ride

    https://www.commencal.com/us/en/commencal-t.e.m.p.o.-ride-dark-slate/22TEMPRI.html

    I would have gone for an Ibis Ripley AF but I can't find a large in stock.

    I'm a medium frame 5'8.

    Thanks so much for your help!!!!

    by Bubdonntknow

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    2. louislbnc on

      Tons of great bikes in that bracket.

      The Devinci is a bit different in terms of geo compared to the rest of the lot. Steeper head tube angle, higher bottom bracket. It might be a better choice for technical single track, a bit less at home on really steep descents and bike park days. The build kit is also a bit worse than the other bikes.

      Between the two Fluids, I’d just get the carbon one. Very similar builds besides the fork. I’m not really familiar with the DVO on the A2. Sounds like they make a good product, but I’m not sure how it easy it is to find people that can find service it. If you can manage to find a deal on a 2023 A2, you might get an amazing price on a really good bike. (Same frame). The Optic could be worth a look as well for a short travel bike that can handle pretty brutal stuff.

      The Marin has the best components and best “value”. It has a carbon front triangle but a heavier coil shock and burlier fork so probably offsets it. The coil shock is the odd part here. Could be sought after if you intend on bringing this bike a lot to bike parks and the like. Biggest issue is you can’t just change air pressure to tune stiffness.

      The Commencal is really comparable to the Fluid C3.

      Might help make up your mind if you have a specific question or give more info about the type of ridding you’ll be doing.

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