frodge wrote:
Hi. I am pretty new to the board and want to know a good hardtail to buy
for around $1000. I am 5'7, with an inseam of about 31". I will be using
the bike for trail-riding. Nothing serious like jumping 8 feet and
stuff. Basic trail riding with roots and mud and hills.



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You're pretty new to the board, as you said. Try not to use the word
"serious", it seems frowned upon
You can get a great HT for that kind of cash, but like others have said,
go to your local bike shop (LBS). Even if you pay a little more than you
might mail order, that money will more than make up for itself in
advice, service work, mojo, and other ways that will surely come up as
you spend more time on the trails.

Craig Brossman