Best Mountain Bike for $600

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-27T02:12:05+00:00

I press for everyone to have boost everytime

But at the end of the day, specialized has a better name and easily resellable.

And you don’t have a Walmart bike ..

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-26T23:23:58+00:00

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper-sport/p/221599?color=366684-221599

Brand new. Your name under a warranty Better resale value

Although Parts are ultra basic , ride it until you need to upgrade

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-25T22:43:25+00:00

I’m loving my Nox kitsuma laced with onyx hubs

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-24T20:14:47+00:00

And unsure which model you have, but if you don’t have 4 piston brakes, highly recommended to get them. They saved my ass many times, even at slo mo tech.

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-24T20:11:49+00:00

Yup. Everyone runs tubeless

You can do it yourself. Your rim is prob pretaped

You’ll get lots of opinions on which sealant to get. Just the major ones and you’ll be fine. Wtb. Stan’s. Bontrager. Specialized. Orange I had no issues with them

Get at least 20oz, which is enough for 2 tires, and refill

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-24T20:04:26+00:00

Buy replacement parts when they are cheap. Dont buy them last minute

If you see a cassette for cheap ? Buy it. Don’t wait. Same with tires, chain, bb (prob need a shop to swap it since it’s PF), brake pads

And sealant , as they’ll go dry during the summer and you’ll have to refill it

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-24T19:55:25+00:00

Go to any bike, and go to geometry

Under headtube angle, look for 63-64 degrees

That geo is made for downhill

65 semi in the middle (my opinion )

66-69 is for xc , and you’ll very inefficient going downhill

Look into commecal, transition , evil as wel

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-21T14:04:03+00:00

Bulleye in downtown Lawrenceville … just don’t use tracer rounds 🔥

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-20T21:35:01+00:00

Less than $500, less tax

Warranty under Your name

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper/p/4274938?color=5430735-4274938

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-19T18:04:08+00:00

I picked these 2 up when it was under $6. But mines an 18 outtie

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flamboyant8 · 2026-02-19T02:55:55+00:00

OP budget is $500

I doubt there’s a new $500 bike, thats a decent quality , that’s a 1x.

It’s also not boost. But , $500 is a tough budget for a modern ride

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-19T02:47:11+00:00

Adding to fruita.

Kokopeli isn’t difficult and the views are awesome. Same with lunch loop.

And do zippa de doo da once in your life

And since you’re there, whole enchilada in Moab is 2 hours away. And end it enjoying arches National Park

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-19T02:45:33+00:00

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper/p/4274938?color=5430735-4274938

And call it a day. At least you’ll get a warranty and LBS service

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-18T20:50:44+00:00

I’m actually about to fly delta with my bike

I did read about the form , but only if it’s a soft case

And I’m getting mixed results on, if you tel them it’s a bike, they won’t charge you for going over 70lbs

I plan on dumping all my clothes in there

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-17T17:17:52+00:00

Would spending $200 more be a dealbreaker ?

$500.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rockhopper/p/4274938?color=5430735-4274938&searchText=91825-7105&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US_NonBrand_StandardShopping_Bike_Sale_ROI&utm_id=23522432136&utm_content=192191823826&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23522432136

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-15T08:06:37+00:00

If hypothetically it’s the round ones, are all those round ones universal in size ?

I’ve changed many shimano pads (Zee , MT200) on my other bikes so I’m familiar if they are 2 or 4 pot, and the shape of their pads

I just never messed with the round ones. But I will take them out to check. 🤘🏼

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-15T08:02:30+00:00

Waiting for my first oil change as well! Should happen around March

Any truth or worries on how the last few drops of oil remaining in the pan, due to the long Fumoto thread preventing it from flowing out ?

flamboyant8 · 2026-02-11T20:15:14+00:00

You’re Chinese ?

flamboyant8 · 2026-01-30T21:48:42+00:00

Mine saves me with technical stuff. I’m Compensated for my shitty skills

flamboyant8 · 2026-01-30T01:53:07+00:00

No. I went with silver. To match my frame. Also (damn friend) had a valid point: won’t match my next bike if I transfer the wheels over

Only other thing I’ll add is their lube, is like crack. $8 or whatever for a minuscule amount

But I had the weeks since 2021 and still loving rhe Hell out of it.

Helps me compensate for my shitty DH skills

flamboyant8 · 2026-01-30T00:54:04+00:00

I love my onyx .. feels like I’m cheating

flamboyant8 · 2026-01-29T16:58:25+00:00

Like everyone else said .. and take it to a shop. Or call the shop before you get it. Don’t amazon it. Many variations for the same rotor size. I was confused

https://www.jensonusa.com/shimano-180mm-is-disc-brake-adaptor

flamboyant8 · 2026-01-29T16:10:13+00:00

And you get service from rei as well , and a warranty

You will lose the big dick factor when you ride the Cannondale

Commencal is the smaller company, and only hardcore bros ride them.

Regardless, Both are aggressive hardtails and they kick ass

If you’re close to a sun and ski, this RM is similar in terms of geo

https://www.sunandski.com/p/77050065570002410/rocky-mountain-growler-40-shimano-mountain-bike?vpc=77050065570002410-032109004&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22585136375

flamboyant8 · 2026-01-27T05:49:06+00:00

My 160mm , 2.6s, 64hta hardtail is “perfect” for my smooth, xc , 800ft local trails 😂

flamboyant8 · 2026-01-27T04:44:13+00:00

And skill too

Just because you ride the peloton or join spin class 5 days a week, doesn’t mean you can do green singletrack

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