So I am looking at purchasing my first bike since I was a kid. I will mostly be using it to zip around the neighborhood with our 8 year old daughter. We are also fortunate enough to be surrounded by miles of mountain bike trails.
Obviously, we won’t be doing anything extreme. I am a bigger dude. 6 feet tall and about 250 lbs.
I have a Giant dealer close to me, and I am considering the new Talon 4 ($650;) however, based off some reviews, some people are saying it may not be best for heavier riders…. The dealer ALSO has some left over Talon 2’s for $750 (Knight Shield Color.) In addition, they also have the “new” Talon 2’s for $800.
What would I be sacrificing getting an older Talon 2 for $749, versus the new ones at $800?
Not to really throw a wrench into things, but I have Trek dealer right down the street, and the Marlin 4 Gen 3s( $630) are enticing. What is the best bet for a bigger guy like me? Pictures of the bikes are attached! Thank you!
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