2011-09-11 01:22:27 +0000 #1
Since taking up mountain biking last fall, I've been researching and testing and generally trying to decide what to buy. We had an old Trek 820 which I've been riding. Tried full suspension, tried 29ers, tried full suspension 29ers. On these local trails I really like a regular 29er HT. I'd narrowed my search down to a few. Kona Kahuna, Myka 29er Expert, Trek X-Caliber and the real budget stretcher a Salsa El Mariachi.
I still lust after the El Mariachi...however, our local LBS just bought the midwest Trek women's demo trailer 2011. (Lindsay the demo rep coached at both the MTB clinics I've attended) Selling them at great prices, warranted new. Really great prices. 1/3 off msrp. And so, today this followed me home...

She's got a tiny little blemish/scratch on the top bar in that minty area. But other than that just beautiful. LBS put on a new chain and new tires just to make her even more new. I'm thrilled. A bike spec'd out with components above what I'd hoped to pay, but in the $1000 take home range.
Can't wait to ride her on some real trails. Was tearing up the yard, our woods, logs etc. today. Ordered some Forte Platforms to replace the ones we threw on for now. Undecided about the stock Bontrager saddle, may move the Specialized Ariel saddle i'd put on the old Trek over to the new girl.
I still lust after the El Mariachi...however, our local LBS just bought the midwest Trek women's demo trailer 2011. (Lindsay the demo rep coached at both the MTB clinics I've attended) Selling them at great prices, warranted new. Really great prices. 1/3 off msrp. And so, today this followed me home...

She's got a tiny little blemish/scratch on the top bar in that minty area. But other than that just beautiful. LBS put on a new chain and new tires just to make her even more new. I'm thrilled. A bike spec'd out with components above what I'd hoped to pay, but in the $1000 take home range.
Can't wait to ride her on some real trails. Was tearing up the yard, our woods, logs etc. today. Ordered some Forte Platforms to replace the ones we threw on for now. Undecided about the stock Bontrager saddle, may move the Specialized Ariel saddle i'd put on the old Trek over to the new girl.