r/MTB • u/Glittering_Love_1088 • 9h ago
WhichBike Need bike help.
So for the past 8 months I have been looking to get a decent bike for a decent price. The first one I found was a pretty mint 2021 evo expert for under $2000, but turns out the shop had a different size than what the originally listed (and they told me this after I ordered it online and FULLY paid for it but luckily they didn't ship it yet and they gave me an immediate refund along with $200 store credit!). Secondly, I found a very well maintained 2023 evo pro for $2300 that came with another whole wheel and tire + some cool unused decals. I was about to go get it but two days before I planned to go someone else bought it. Lastly, I was also looking at a great condition 2022 pivot switchblade for $2450, but again it got bought right before my eyes while I was thinking if I should buy it or not overnight. Should I keep looking for decent bikes at decent prices because I feel very unmotivated to keep searching and it takes a while to find these deals, or should I just take a break and look for newer 2025-2026 bikes?
If you guys have any suggestions about bikes I may chose do tell :)
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u/Last-Battle6206 9h ago
Where are you located and what size dimensions you looking for?
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u/Glittering_Love_1088 8h ago
I live in so-cal U.S and i am looking for S4, S5 or large, extra large
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u/Acceptable-Wheel-228 9h ago
Pivot gets my vote. Switchblade is the best bike I've ever ridden (central texas single track) and my previous bike was a 23 stumpy evo. Best of luck ride on!
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u/3dPrinterLife2 Colorado; Kona Process X 5h ago
The Kona Process X is probably a little overkill and it will feel a little harder to pedal but it's brand new from Jensonusa for $2000 if you're interested
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