Padawan Posted December 20, 2012 Share I have been off the bike for around 5 years and keen to get back on...however in those 5 years bikes have evolved, one has had a back operation and turned 40. My question is this does one look at the trail option.....on paper looks like a more forgiving steed on the body what are the pros & cons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted December 26, 2012 Share Get a road bike then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinh Posted December 26, 2012 Share Trail bikes have more travel (140mm to 160mm), thicker tires and are built to take a beating. Downside is they will weigh more. Get a full suspension bike and take it easy. You can ride the shocks a bit softer if you're not gonna push them too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc2 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Get a road bike then.Road bike and get bike fitted. nothing better than a smooth piece of tar at speed with your buddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted December 26, 2012 Share Dual sus MTB. Not less than 120mm travel. Don't buy a road bike... It will make you feel dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanroyal Posted December 26, 2012 Share Dual sus MTB. Not less than 120mm travel. Don't buy a road bike... It will make you feel dirty And you will be classified as rude ..snob...unhelpful..just because you didn't greet a fellow cyclist .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted December 26, 2012 Share And you will be classified as rude ..snob...unhelpful..just because you didn't greet a fellow cyclist .... I didn't want to state the obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanroyal Posted December 26, 2012 Share @ the OP ...my apologies ..not really helpful am I ...you can see I am a roadie lol ...all I can say is ...ride a few bikes of your mates and get what's suits you the best ...good luck and many happy and safe miles ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padawan Posted December 27, 2012 Share To dad from dad.... just picked up my Scott Spark 920 just feels right, thank you all for the great advice. NB when I grow up I want to be a roadie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted December 27, 2012 Share Congrats! Many happy miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted December 27, 2012 Share Road bike and get bike fitted. nothing better than a smooth piece of tar at speed with your buddies.You mean a road full of potholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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