Entry Level Budget Mountain Bikes from Big Brands

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Ty's Rides

Күн бұрын

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@BJensen-vr8ri 8 күн бұрын

Sorry, I forgot to include that my Fuel EX is the 9.8 model.

@daithidebarradb 11 ай бұрын

Ive a Cannondale Trail 8 for 3 or 4 yrs. All it needed was to thru the front and rear wheel . I refitted the crank with a Mid-drive EMTB motor. No regrets still running great with usual maintenance.

@jeremyfritz7850 11 ай бұрын

Another great video. I know it’s direct to consumer but in my opinion the Canyon Grand Canyon 5 is probably the best entry level hardtail for the money. 29er with Shimano Deore 1x12 drivetrain, Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, Schwalbe tires & Suntour X1 100mm coil fork. It retails for $700 but it’s often on sale for around $500. I’m probably bias as I have a Stoic 3 that I love but the Grand Canyon packs a lot for the price

@TysRides 11 ай бұрын

Holy crap! That's a smokin deal. I may do a little more research and follow up this video with a "best value hardtail" video or something. Include that Canyon you just mentioned. Thanks for watching!

@Boglehill 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad we had much better quality at the entry level when I started mountain biking in the mid-90s!

@lockandloadlikehell 6 ай бұрын

My slightly-above- entry-level Schwinn High Plains 21 spd mountain bike was $365 in 1994, 30 year's ago, or $773.52 in today's $$.

@Joker-ig8im 2 ай бұрын

My first MB was a 1989 Diamondback Sorrento $299. That was before any suspension (front or back) was available on any commercial available bike. A year later I bought a Cannondale M800 $899. With the hand welded aluminum frame and huge downtubes it was really exotic and seemed like it was magically lite weight. Next was just a few years later, a Cannondale Dual Suspension Super V. I'm not sure how much it was brand new because I bought it from a really rich friend but it had to be about $1500 and it had aftermarket Rock Shocks $400. and that was the most expensive MB back then that I had ever seen. I went to look at MBs recently thinking I was going to get one...What a joke on me. I had no idea.

@Northernliiights Ай бұрын

A modern 500 dollar bike is better than the top end in in the 90's, you did not have quality in the 90's.

@Poolside_Chat 11 ай бұрын

"If you want to ride single track, these are some great bikes. Now watch me shred some gnar and jump which is something you really shouldn't do on these bikes." lol

@TysRides 11 ай бұрын

Lol. I wanted to add something at the end to get ppl fired up to mountain bike.

@Poolside_Chat 11 ай бұрын

@@notpablo8369 must be hard to find a helmet for you seeing your mother clearly dropped you on your head as a child. Wipe your mouth, you’re drooling.

@redchainsaw791 4 ай бұрын

You sure you can’t bc I be hitting stuff like that on my schwinn (I crash sometimes bc no disc brakes)

@BJensen-vr8ri 8 күн бұрын

I started on a Trek Marlin 5 that was $600 in 2020 after getting tired of flat tires on my Specialized hybrid bike when leaving the pavement. After 2 years of trail/gravel riding I upgraded to a Specialized Fuse that was $2800 (during the bike shortage). It was great and really all I needed…until I demoed a full squish. This past Black Friday I was able to pick up a 2024 Trek Fuel EX XT Gen 6 for $4k. Since I’m now 67 years old I’m thinking of investing in an eMTB in about another 5-10 years so I can keep burning laps until I make it to 100! This is an expensive habit but I can think of a few that are way worse.

@TysRides 2 күн бұрын

@@BJensen-vr8ri absolutely! And good for you. My buddies all have electric MTBs now and love them. Sounds like you got a good deal on your Trek.

@Poolside_Chat 11 ай бұрын

Those prices for a rockhopper is nuts. That should be Hardrock pricing and Rockhopper's should be more!

@ToothpasteOrangejuice 9 күн бұрын

The perfect video right now

@massimo79mmm 11 ай бұрын

i just bought a rockhopper sport for 540€. i compared several bikes (cannondale, trek, scott) that i can found in shops around, and the rock was the best option (along with scott) for components. i decided for specy rather than scott because i began with MTB with a 2000 rockhopper, and i was happy with its geometry, and because in the last 23 years i had: 2000 rockhopper, 1997 (maybe) dh palmer replica, 2003 demo9, 2013 (maybe) pitch, and i was always happy, they have a geometry that perfectly fits me.

@TysRides 11 ай бұрын

The Rockhopper is kind of an iconic bike.

@alexd.alessandro5419 Ай бұрын

What about a bike with a 50t gear on the back 😅, great for beginners?

@giannistyrhs2615 2 ай бұрын

What about ideal target ?

@alexwest4253 9 ай бұрын

Looking at getting a Cannondale 7.1 for my first bike in many years.

@TysRides 9 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@Razerkid99_ 5 ай бұрын

Bikes online or bikes direct…a bit more expensive but way better

@joshuasanchez5953 11 ай бұрын

What about the gt agressor? I got it for $299 in Black Friday

@TysRides 11 ай бұрын

I will check it out for sure.

@Casey_Chaos 8 ай бұрын

They are great bikes if you ride casually on trails, but I wouldn't push them to aggressively. They are great bikes if you're just starting out . Heck, I still ride my Agressor 2.0. I love it! I never upgraded because I'm more of a casual trail rider.

@bryandhispup 2 ай бұрын

Hey man. I'm in the KC area, I'm looking to get a used entry-level. What bikes should I look out for, and what is a fair price for something used?

@TysRides 2 ай бұрын

@bryandhispup hey what's up man?! I'm in KC. If you are looking to get in to mountain biking around here, some of the trails are pretty technical. That being said, I ride a hardtail a lot on pretty much everything and it does fine. I've also got a full suspension and that bike is probably more comfortable for the chunky stuff. I would look hard on Facebook market place and pink bike for something used. There are good deals out there, especially with winter coming. There is also a shop in the city called One Star Bikes. They have the best deals on mountain bikes. Shop is a little different than your typical shop, but that's where I'd look first.

@bryandhispup 2 ай бұрын

@TysRides thanks for the help Ty! I had assumed you were close (formerly from the area, if nothing else) with the Belton Wrestling shirt and the JOCO license plate on the wall. I'll check out pink bike and that shop. Thanks again.

@TysRides 2 ай бұрын

@bryandhispup for sure! Shoot me a message on Instagram at tysrides or email at tepstein17@gmail.com if you got any questions.

@Caminandoenloscielos 6 ай бұрын

What guys are your opinions on Eastern Bikes Alpaka 29" Lightweight MTB Mountain Bike ?

@TysRides 6 ай бұрын

@@Caminandoenloscielos to be honest, I don't really know about it.

@nathanaelshumsky2977 11 ай бұрын

Road biking background here, I bought a fatbike for the winter but I'm wondering if i need a front fork to hit some easier mountain bike trails this summer? My tires are 26x 4.8s

@TysRides 11 ай бұрын

A suspension fork might be nice, but you would just have to find one that can fit that wide tire.

@pipo8248 7 ай бұрын

Which one is better for entry level? Talon1 (found at 539eur) or Cannondale Trail 8 (price €420). Talon1 worth +€100 in price?

@TysRides 7 ай бұрын

Both would be great I'd say!

@rutakrivickaite319 2 ай бұрын

Can u make a vid for bikes that are good for long trails?

@ok.........................0 5 ай бұрын

Noone talking about Ozark trails 29s

@TysRides 5 ай бұрын

@ok.........................0 yea I've seen those. Pretty sweet for the $$$

@jesterguinanao5929 11 ай бұрын

The problem with entry level budget bike is always quick release not boost compatible

@TysRides 11 ай бұрын

That's a really good point. Makes it nearly impossible to wheel upgrade. There are much better options out there for around the same price or just a bit more. I'm going to work on a video discussing those bikes.

@jodiemartin-j8r 3 ай бұрын

What do you think of the twitter storm 2.0?

@Somebodywhoisalive 2 ай бұрын

Where is Scott aspect? No one talks about it

@TysRides 2 ай бұрын

@@Somebodywhoisalive I will have to check that bike out!

@pascal379 11 ай бұрын

Radon ZR Team 6.0 at sale for 599€ looks good. I have the radon ZR Team 8.0 and its pretty good for the price i think, so the 6.0 might be good too but i dont know. I know it isnt one of the big brands especially outside Germany

@TysRides 11 ай бұрын

I'll give it a look. Thank you!

@P-272 3 ай бұрын

I've been checking out the Marin Mountain Bikes, I was hoping they earned a spot on this list..

@TysRides 3 ай бұрын

I have some videos with Marin mountain bikes. They are a great value!

@P-272 3 ай бұрын

@@TysRides TY!

@No_ReGretzky99 9 ай бұрын

Im looking at the talon 4

@jandoxbsbnx 5 ай бұрын

trek marlin 5 and 6 are slow ... was going to buy one , very disappointed... looking for a fast gravel, mountain bike that couple strokes you be ahead of the pack instead of struggling trying to catch up with your buddies.. anybody know of a fast mountain bike let me know , thks ... not looking to spend over $1000

@TysRides 5 ай бұрын

@jandoxbsbnx most bikes in the under $1k mark are going to be similar. It's like Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge. Most are going to be similar. If you are on a $700 Trek and your buddy is on a $700 Specialized and he is way faster than you, it ain't the bike that's slow. I got buddies who are strong as hell. Put me on a $3,000 bike and them on a $700 bike and they could still dust me.

@jandoxbsbnx 5 ай бұрын

@@TysRides i understand where ur coming from.. i too have plenty of cheap bikes that ranges from 500 to $700 from costco to the trek fx and they're all faster then the marlin... the trek fx is also slow as heck, is it just trek that's made that way...cause my costco bikes and other family members bikes that are under $400 are faster then the marlin ...and trek fx

@TysRides 5 ай бұрын

@jandoxbsbnx could be the bike I guess. Check out some of my other budget bike videos. I'm sure there are better options for under $1k than the Trek Marlin.

@JeffWagley 11 ай бұрын

Norco Storm 2. 1x10 Deore 29. Awesome bike for $650

@JeffWagley 11 ай бұрын

And Tektro hydraulic brakes

@TysRides 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'll check it out. Considering doing a great value hardtail video.

@No_ReGretzky99 9 ай бұрын

Im looking at couple hardtails the kona lauve is 539usd and diamond back hatch both hydraulic disc brakes i want somwthing upgradable and i do alot of jumps and trails will be extreme as i learn again after 10 year break ❤❤subbed already after 2 vids

@lwdw6655 2 ай бұрын

Ozark Trail Ridge 400.00

@No_ReGretzky99 9 ай бұрын

I have bad bad adhd and comment as video goes on, but i agree 1x drive trains r the best nowadays

@marksierra3522 11 ай бұрын

Moral: get you a polygon

@TysRides 11 ай бұрын

I need to look into them. Going to take these other suggestions and put together a great value hardtail video.

@No_ReGretzky99 9 ай бұрын

The marlin gen 3 is not a bad deal

@ShepherdsSheepdog 5 ай бұрын

Green thumbnail bike NOT covered. Clickbait?

@TysRides 5 ай бұрын

@ShepherdsSheepdog that bike is the Cannondale Trail 7.1. Covered at 4 minutes 52 seconds into the video. I just showed the black version in the video. If you go back, you can see that bike is offered as black or green. At 4:52 when I show the black bike, you can see a black dot and a green dot that shows the colors offered.

@ShepherdsSheepdog 5 ай бұрын

@TysRides Sorry, my bad. I watched intently, !looking for that beautiful green bike

@TysRides 5 ай бұрын

@ShepherdsSheepdog no problem. In hindsight, I should have probably shown the green one in the video. I think I found the thumbnail after the fact. I agree, though. The green looks awesome!