You Have $5,000 to Spend on a Mountain Bike. Which One do you Buy?

Imagine a friend has $5,000 to spend on a mountain bike and wants to know which bike you would choose. What's your choice?
By Jeff Barber

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Imagine a friend has $5,000 to spend on a mountain bike and wants to know which bike you would choose. Five thousand dollars is a lot of money, thought you’ll still need to make some tough choices to maximize the value. Carbon frame, or top-end suspension? A premium drivetrain, or lightweight wheels? Decisions, decisions!

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Feel free to post your choice and why you chose it in the comments below. In about a week or so we’ll present the summarized results.

 
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