Hey fellas,
Coming from road bike(currently own '17 Giant Defy Advanced 1), I really have limited knowledge of mountain bikes - I have no idea which fork is better/good enough. This is going to be my first MTB.
I am on the fence between Trek Roscoe 8 and Stache 5, they are both on sale and similarly priced.
I will be taking it to beginner type of MTB trails, and some commuting/pleasure ride on pavement - grass.
Some of my "good-to-have"s are: Aluminum frame - hydraulic disc - dropper post and definitely less than $2k CAD.
For a beginner, which one would you choose, and why?
https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/...stache/stache-5/p/23107/?colorCode=black
https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/...coe/roscoe-8/p/23608/?colorCode=greydark
As a third option, Giant Fathom 1 - It wouldn't be my first choice as it has dull color and I already have 1 Giant bike, I would like to try different brand. However, they are on sale 20% off which is not bad.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/fathom-1
I look forward to hearing your opinions. Thanks in advance.
Dan
Coming from road bike(currently own '17 Giant Defy Advanced 1), I really have limited knowledge of mountain bikes - I have no idea which fork is better/good enough. This is going to be my first MTB.
I am on the fence between Trek Roscoe 8 and Stache 5, they are both on sale and similarly priced.
I will be taking it to beginner type of MTB trails, and some commuting/pleasure ride on pavement - grass.
Some of my "good-to-have"s are: Aluminum frame - hydraulic disc - dropper post and definitely less than $2k CAD.
For a beginner, which one would you choose, and why?
https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/...stache/stache-5/p/23107/?colorCode=black
https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/...coe/roscoe-8/p/23608/?colorCode=greydark
As a third option, Giant Fathom 1 - It wouldn't be my first choice as it has dull color and I already have 1 Giant bike, I would like to try different brand. However, they are on sale 20% off which is not bad.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/fathom-1
I look forward to hearing your opinions. Thanks in advance.
Dan