Is Fuji a excellent mountain bike? Anyone know excellent trails around Monterey Bay, CA, Sacramento or LA?
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The huge thing is to avoid a department store “bike”. Their philosophy is one size fits all and let’s pay our assemblers $3 per bike to place these together. Fuji is somewhat of an “off-brand” that allows you to get more for your money. Look to make sure you are getting excellent components (namely, Shimano). A front shock absorber is nice as this will help smooth out some of the terrain and help with off road control. Getting a full suspension bike adds significant weight and not a wise investment. (I ride a “hardtail” and this works fine for me.) Test ride a few different brands and levels of quality before you choose on THE bike for you. And btw, all helmets sold meet vital safety values so unless you want a lighter helmet with more airflow holes you can buy your helmet at a department store if you find a better deal on a style you like. Excellent to have a saddle pack that will allow you to involve a spare inner tube, some tools (esp. a multi-tool set), some spare change and ID. Also you may wish to get a floor pump to pump the tires up to the right pressure at home and a frame pump to involve with you if you get a flat out on the trail. If there are a lot of thorns where you ride, consider having the shop place some sealant (not Cream brand) in the inner tubes. This will help prevent flats out there. Finally, you need to stay hydrated when you ride in all kinds of weather. Consider either a water pot (with cage or holder that goes on the frame) or a hydration pack (Like Camelback brand) to involve that water with you.
the only other thing u need is a water pot,i dont know anyhting about fuji but i highly reccomend cannondale or trek, depending on what ur budget is i would get a hardtail, if ur budget is over $1300(thats a entry level full suspention) then go with a full suspention,if its under that go with a hardtail. you wont even get a decent bike for under about $500.i will include a link about what to look for in a mountain bike
http://vernoncycle.com/page.cfm?pageID=331
i hpoe this helps,excellent luck with ur choice
There’s lots of equipment you can get, but you don’t need any of it early out. I’d recommend shoes, gloves, and shorts. But get some rides in before you start spending money on material like that.
I would beyond doubt get a hardtail. You’ll get more bike for the money. If you don’t have someone helping you that knows what they’re doing then buy a bike from a bike shop. Most shops will steer you in the right direction.
Check out http://www.mtbr.com for trails in your area.