You are researching about geo, components, and what stoke means. You now have some more cash (heck, cash may not even be an issue) and you’ve decided that the MTB life is for you. You think you’re the next Amy Morrison or Anthony Messere, but you soon realize that you just bought a bike a few months ago. You’ve hit the trail you’ve tasted that sweet taste of dirt. TIER 2 – BEGINNER +: I THINK I KNOW WHAT I AM DOING You want to spend as l ittle cash as possible on this new hobby, not sure of your riding style, unaware of where the local trails are located, and you just want a bike that is intended for relatively wide trails that are somewhat flat with minimal technicalities. You have zero MTBing experience, but you’re fit (or maybe not) and you just want to be as cool as the dudes/dudettes on that ad. You saw a sick ad and you’re thinking to yourself “Oh man, that’s looks rad, I should start shredding”. Tier 6 - Advanced + TIER 1 – BEGINNER: THE NEWBIE NOTE: bikes are often more capable than the riders, so it’s important to see their minimum intended terrain and see if it aligns with you as a rider (see below for tiers). NOTE: the intended rider recommendation is based off a multitude of factors, mainly consisting of bike componentry, rider competency (skill), intended terrain of the bike, geometry, and price. All our bikes at BikesOnline can be ridden by both ends of the spectrum – beginners and more advanced riders however, you may want to consider our recommendations. It’s important to preface the fact that this is a general guideline.
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