Oct
30
Would it be ok to buy a $300 moungoose tech 4 mountain bike and upgrade the components right away?
I am thinking about buying a mongoose tech 4 full suspension bike. I have looked at the components and some of them are good. I have read some reviews that say that it is a good frame, but I am just curious about that. I was thinking that I would buy the mongoose and then upgrade the rear derailleur right away. After that I could gradually upgrade the other components. The stock components are as follows:
Type of Shifter:SRAM 4.0
Front and rear V brakes
Fork Type:Rock Shox Judy J1 Fork
Rear Derailleur:Shimano
4 Bar Link 18 in suspension frame
24 speed SRAM 4.0 shifting system for responsive gear changes.
WTB Speed V saddle
26 in wheels with Kenda Kharisma XC tires”
This will be my first mountian bike and I plan on jumping and riding pretty hard. I weigh about 140 lbs. Let me know if you think this would be a good idea and what kind of components I should upgrade. My price range is about $425. Thanks.
You are MUCH better off spending the entire $425 on a new bike rather than upgrade a brand new one.
I would also suggest if you are planning to ride hard and jump and stuff that you stick with a hardtail… a bike with no Rear Suspension… every time you pedal a full suspension bike some of your energy gets eaten in the suspension so it gets to be a real drag climbing hills and stuff not to mention that a FS bike is heavier and never equipped as well as a hardtail for the same price.
Keep in mind that suspension is to keep the wheels on the ground for better handling. Most pros use hardtails whenever they can because they are easier to ride and much faster.
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