New thread so as to not hijack the existing I want to buy a road bike one..
I've been a roadie for the last 18 years or so, but have been struggling of late with motivation, finding that grinding out mile after mile on the tarmac is now a chore rather than a pleasure. Last year I did a 'gravel' sportive that had a large number of off-road sections (completed it on a borrowed cyclo-crosser) and rather enjoyed it, so I fancy moving off-road full time from the new year as it looks like it might be fun.
I live in the middle of the rolling South Downs, with a couple of bike parks relatively close by, so I need some advice on what sort of things I should look out for before I spend any cash.
All mountain bikes look to my untrained eye as being either a) hardtail or b) full suspension. Enduro, Downhill, Trail - is there any real difference or are these terms just marketing BS?
I've been a roadie for the last 18 years or so, but have been struggling of late with motivation, finding that grinding out mile after mile on the tarmac is now a chore rather than a pleasure. Last year I did a 'gravel' sportive that had a large number of off-road sections (completed it on a borrowed cyclo-crosser) and rather enjoyed it, so I fancy moving off-road full time from the new year as it looks like it might be fun.
I live in the middle of the rolling South Downs, with a couple of bike parks relatively close by, so I need some advice on what sort of things I should look out for before I spend any cash.
All mountain bikes look to my untrained eye as being either a) hardtail or b) full suspension. Enduro, Downhill, Trail - is there any real difference or are these terms just marketing BS?
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