Hey, I know you guys are prolly gonna laugh considering the quality of rides on here and I would have kept this in the "Beginners Corner but it wont post. Long story short I had a very limited budget and feel like I came out a bit ahead as far as bang for buck as in much better outfitting than other bikes under 400.
Just bought a "GT Ricochet comp 29er" (not sure it's a real GT as I can't find anything on it online on GT's site or Bikepedia) from ***** sporting goods (i would include a link but I think that is why it won't post on the other forum. I was limited to less than 400 bones and my LBS have nothing under 450 and the $450 ones are all steel and weight was a concern for a lot of reasons.
I know it isn't exactly trail worthy. It is more for commuting on roads and occasional fun in the woods. Worst it will prolly see is some moderate speed downhill tree roots on paths and bunny hopping curbs to avoid striking them.
Basically just want to hear from some people that know their stuff what this bike can do and can't do and where it is capable of going ie. future upgrades. I have read that the front shock/fork isn't great and have no problem replacing it someday when it gives lol.
The more detail the better I wannah learn as much as possible and get into the sport/hobby more over time. Used to play around pretty aggressively as a teen and loved it. May become a real pastime and buy a big boy bike someday lol.
Thanks in advance!
Just bought a "GT Ricochet comp 29er" (not sure it's a real GT as I can't find anything on it online on GT's site or Bikepedia) from ***** sporting goods (i would include a link but I think that is why it won't post on the other forum. I was limited to less than 400 bones and my LBS have nothing under 450 and the $450 ones are all steel and weight was a concern for a lot of reasons.
I know it isn't exactly trail worthy. It is more for commuting on roads and occasional fun in the woods. Worst it will prolly see is some moderate speed downhill tree roots on paths and bunny hopping curbs to avoid striking them.
Basically just want to hear from some people that know their stuff what this bike can do and can't do and where it is capable of going ie. future upgrades. I have read that the front shock/fork isn't great and have no problem replacing it someday when it gives lol.
The more detail the better I wannah learn as much as possible and get into the sport/hobby more over time. Used to play around pretty aggressively as a teen and loved it. May become a real pastime and buy a big boy bike someday lol.
Thanks in advance!