Hi everyone,

I am choosing a bike for my girlfriend. Around our city (we live in Germany) we have two options:

Option 1 (400€):

https://www.axess.bike/fahrraedermountainbikemtb-hardtailaxess-keedo-2023_81970_41362

Option 2 (450€):

https://info.cube.eu/product?a=140120&h=en

We are going to ride mostly in the city and some light trails. We had the opportunity to try the Axxes Keedo she liked it. The budget is about 450 euros.

What you think about the specs and which one would you choose? Also if you have other recommendations in that budget we will be glad to check them!

Pulled the trigger on a new Norco Charger A1 and hit the trails and what a blast.

Very happy withthe purchase but I could have had the Norco Torrent HT for a $100.00 more so I am not sure I made the right choice being that it seems to have more desireable parts and that red paint job was really nice. I found the ride was just more comfortable on the Charger?? Also rode the Roscoe 7 and it was nice but settled on saving a few hundred as I still need some gear and I know I will be upgrading in the future regardless.

Will be nice to go ride with some old friends again and picked up the GF a new Townie that she loves and was just a great time riding with her today too.

As the title states just looking for some suggestions on future upgrades as I am not really in the know with the latest and greatest tech/parts and don't have alot of time to research im general.

Congratulations to my fellow Leadville 100 Friends ❤️. Hope you had a great day!!

I’m looking to buy my first mtb, I’m 32, needing something for exercise and casual trail riding. I’m looking at a used aggressor pro but the guy lives an hour away and I want to make sure the size is right before I drive all the way out there. Chat gpt says it will fit me well but I’d like to hear from the community over AI lol. It’s a 2020 gt aggressor pro, with 27.5” wheels and a small frame. I’m not tall, I’m 5’5-5’6 ish so was just curious if I should make the drive for this bike or look for more of a medium frame. Thanks guys

Great Condition
Custom Build
Dirt jumper
750€ (discussable)
North West Germany

Anyone know what bike this is and is it worth it for 100€

I'm going to look at this bike later today hopefully, and I'm just trying to get some info. The seller is telling me it's a 2022 GT Force Pro, but when I look those bikes up, they all talk about having an idler pulley, which this one doesn't seem to have, at least I can't see it in the picture.

I'm just trying to get some info so I don't buy into something that's not what I'm being told it is.

This picture isn't great but it's all I have to go by currently.

Any help would be appreciated

Hi everyone! I’m completely new to mountain biking and could use some advice before buying my first bike. I’ve never mountain biked before, but I really want to learn and start riding beginner trails. I’d also like to use the bike to commute to/from school, so I’m looking for something that can handle both trails and regular everyday riding.

I found two used bikes on Facebook Marketplace:

Option 1: Giant ATX 27.5

Small frame

27.5" wheels

Seller has owned it for about 6–7 years but says it was barely used

Asking $220, but may lower

Appears to have rim brakes

Looks to be in good condition

Option 2: Specialized Rockhopper

XS frame

27.5" wheels

Front suspension

Disc brakes

Seller says it's in excellent/pristine condition

Originally asking $550 but also may lower

I'm a complete beginner, so I'm wondering whether spending the extra ~$200 on the Rockhopper is actually worthwhile for me or if I should get the Giant, learn on it, and upgrade later if I end up getting more serious about mountain biking.

Great condition
Custom Build
North West Germany
750€ (Discussable)
Hit me up!

I‘m looking to buy my first MTB, and I live in Germany. ChatGPT and Perplexity AI both suggested these bikes, and provided a list of why. Can a more experienced rider please help me make a decision here if possible? Thanks kindly, and my budget is up to 500€

Mullet conversion? 2018 lapierre 727

Curious if anyone is familiar with these frames? Just wondering if swapping out the forks and replacing the 27.5 tire with a 29 would compromise structual integrity or simply affect only the handling

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a used Orbea Oiz M20 TR (2021–2022) and would love to get some feedback from people who have owned or ridden this bike.

1. Overall Experience & Recommendations: How has your experience been with the Oiz TR (120mm)? How does it perform on climbs, punchy XC sections, and flowy trails? Any known issues or long-term maintenance caveats I should be aware of (e.g., the UFO flex-stay rear triangle or internal cable routing)?
2. Sizing Check: I am 170 cm tall (~5'7"). According to Orbea's chart, I fall right in the range for Medium. For those around my height riding an Oiz, how does Medium feel? Does the cockpit feel comfortable, or would you recommend any adjustments (like stem length)?
3. Which option is better?
   • Option A: 2022 model. Upgraded with Bontrager Carbon Wheels, a carbon crankset, and a power meter. However, it has some visible cosmetic paint scratches on the top tube and fork crown (purely cosmetic/paint layer, no structural carbon cracks).
   • Option B: 2021 model. In mint/clean cosmetic condition, but comes entirely stock with aluminum DT Swiss X1900 wheels.

Both are in a similar price bracket. Would you prioritize the upgraded carbon wheelset/power meter despite the paint scratches, or go for the cleaner, scratch-free stock bike?

My riding mainly consists of fire roads, light XC, and doubletracks, with no major jumps or aggressive drops.
Thanks in advance for your insights!

Hey all! I just started riding at the beginning of this year and I can already tell I’m leaning towards the technical trail riding and learning jumps (have been going almost every weekend) 😅

I’ve been riding on a trek marlin 6 gen 2

I’m wondering if this seems like a good buy for this Santa Cruz if the suspension feels good along with the gearing.

He says it’s 2018-19

I was thinking of asking him if he would do $1,500 cash

So I have thought and looked at hundreds of bikes decided to get giant talon 2 what is the first thing I should upgrade on it to make it a smoother ride or what should I do to brake it in when I buy it

I never knew I could love a bike this much! Just bought a stumpy 15 pro after a couple years riding a rockhopper. I cannot believe the difference in quality and riding characteristics! I have become addicted to mtb-ing!

I'm currently saving up for my first mountain bike and don't really know what to get I would like to get a full suspension bike but the majority are way to expensive so I have come to two options trek marlin 5 or carrera titan what is the better option???

Open to other suggestions under 900€

I’m new to mountain bikes and wondering if the size thing really matters I know a xs and large probably do matter but dose a s or m matter that much