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[thomas pars]

Looking to get into MTB ing and thus need my first real MTB. I have seen some good models and want to know what you think.

I have come across the Specialized Rock hopper and the Gary Fisher Tassajara. I've also seen the trek 6 series but they are wildly overpriced here in Korea.

I should mention that I would mostly be using this for pretty light trail riding, city rides and occasional weekend trips to the mountains.

oh and I was looking to spend around a grand....maybe a few hundred over a grand if the model is right.

Thanks for your help

-c

[oskinny1]

[Kurtz]

A grand is entry level meaning heavy components, low end hydraulic disk brakes or maybe even noisy mechanical breaks, and a heavy, short travel front shock that might move around a bit when going over obstacles or when breaking hard on a steep descent.

If you're doing mainly pavement bashing, with light trail riding, either model you mentioned is OK, but Specialized are a big company so you know you should be getting a decent steed.

If you get more into trail riding, you'll be wanting to upgrade components and fork and make everything lighter.