This article reminds me of a few years back, maybe 8? I bought a brand new full suspension 29er for $1800. Full SLX drivetrain, ardent tires, Fox 34 and some non piggy back fox shock with a lockout that never worked. I only changed the stem to a Straitline and Sixc bar If I remember correctly. I purposely ran the Ardents and never upgraded the small rotors (160?) out of spite, my friends would hassle me about it EVERY RIDE. I just kept riding the same bike. I actually look back fondly on that old ride, it didn't give me any trouble, I ticked some big moves off on that bike (Grin n Holler jumps among others) and was terrified the whole time lol. That bike proved to me that you dont need the expensive stuff, but the expensive stuff is sure nice to have.
Feb. 14, 2022, 6:08 a.m. - T-mack
This article reminds me of a few years back, maybe 8? I bought a brand new full suspension 29er for $1800. Full SLX drivetrain, ardent tires, Fox 34 and some non piggy back fox shock with a lockout that never worked. I only changed the stem to a Straitline and Sixc bar If I remember correctly. I purposely ran the Ardents and never upgraded the small rotors (160?) out of spite, my friends would hassle me about it EVERY RIDE. I just kept riding the same bike. I actually look back fondly on that old ride, it didn't give me any trouble, I ticked some big moves off on that bike (Grin n Holler jumps among others) and was terrified the whole time lol. That bike proved to me that you dont need the expensive stuff, but the expensive stuff is sure nice to have.