1. The most important thing about buying a new bike is to make sure it fits. The only way you'll know if the bike is right for you is to size up the bike and make sure that the bike's geometry matches your body's geometry. Ask questions and do some research.
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2. If possible, try to find a shop that will let you demo the bike on real dirt. Five minutes in a parking lot won't cut it. You wouldn't buy a car without a real world test drive, and a bike should be no different.
3. Don't belive the hype. Just because your favorite rider or best friend rides a certain bike, that doesn't mean that's the best one for you. Have an open mind and be realistic about your needs and ability.
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  1. 05-10-2012 #101
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    Quote Originally Posted by Corey07 View Post
    For a noob dumbass like me, those are invaluable. Especially the cornering one.
    True dat! Same here!
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    Nice, thanks!
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    very cool
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    Good stuff, Thanks!
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    good stuff. definitely help me get started.
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    coming back to the sport after a long hiatus, so these vids are a ton of help!
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    Great vids! I'll be putting the cornering tips to use for sure
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    Thanks for the links!
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    Thanks for sharing
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    Thanks

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    awesome vids. thanks!
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    Glad everyone is learning something from this thread. Your all welcome and if any of the videos are not working please PM me and let me know so I can resolve the issue.

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    Nice vidoes, thanks for the post!
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    good videos, thanks
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    good stuff on here!
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    nice, thanks for posting those!
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    Great finds. Fundamentals can be easily overlooked; Can definitely build a nice foundation based on these alone.
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    Cheers for the links
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    this is very nice guide
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    Nice post
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    Helpful!
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    Good stuff and thanks for sharing.
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    wow that was cool.
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    helpful vids for a noob like me.
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    These might have helped me avoid going otb last week, if I'd watched them first. Oops. They're definitely helpful.
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