What are your suggestions for my riding style?

Question

Ok, i live in a rather small town with nothing to do, so my friends and i picked up bicycling as a hobby, just as something to do. We just ride around town in a small group. Well, over a period of time we've gotten better with jumping and balancing, etc....Well. i always just used a bike i had around the house. just an old mountain bike. nothing special. well I rode the h**l out of it and the back wheel is bent and it doesnt shift right. No big deal. i knew it was a matter of time before it fell apart.

Well now its time to get a new one. if you have a suggestion on what type of bike im looking for...im not real experienced so i dont know what bikes have what qualities. I thought maybe a small or mid sized bike. light in weight. durable wheels, meaning they wont bend easily (if it exists)....thats pretty well the idea of it..anyone have a preference or abike they suggest? Thanks for the help

Answer 1

If you can afford it, a jumping bike sounds like it would fit your needs perfectly. The Specialized P series (like the P3 mentioned by another answer) and the Trek Jack come to mind as decent choices. Another thought would be to get a single speed mountain bike, which can sometimes be found fairly cheap, and usually have excellent components.

Answer 2

For around town, jumping and tricks I would look at the Specialized P3. It is a very durable (tough wheels), has a 4 inch bomb proof fork and a super fun nimble bike. Out of all my bikes (7) its by far the most fun for messing around town, dirt jumping and park. Check it out. I'm sold!

Answer 3

The Giant Boulder SE is the perfect bike for your style. It's a freeriding/mountain bike that will allow you to tighten or loosen the suspension to your needs. It's not expensive, but don't let that fool you it is a great bike and handles all terrain well. You can also change the tires on it for free of charge at a Giant dealer. (any store that carries Giant Bicycles). You can also look into the Giant Rincon which is more offroadish but has the same Road/Dirt capability. It is also about $100 more than the Boulder SE. You won't be dissapointed CMac!

Answer 4

easterns for what it sounds like your doing. eastern,free agent, or fit.