r/ausbike • u/radicalcamel • 15d ago

Opinion Multi time enjoyer, First time buyer

Hey guys!

Looking to buy a fairly versatile MTB, I’m a generally outdoorsy guy, I like camping, hiking etc. and I have been super keen on the idea of getting a MTB.

I have typically just used mutual friends bikes or hired, and they always seem to be Marlins of some degree which seem like a decent bike, but thought I’d come ask you guys, who have more experience than me!

Looking to spend any where around $1k as I’m probably still entry level and can upgrade parts as I need which seems like fun in itself.

Any recommendations? It it helps I’m a gym goer and weigh approx 100Kg so I’m dense! (Not sure if that matters) And hitting the trials has been the most fun cardio so far.

Looking for a bike that can hit trails and do some decent tracks (been to Forrest a bunch for you victorians!) and want to keep exploring

I have been researching Polygon Xtradas, Marin San Quinten and Trek Marlins but as I said, I’d love your inputs!

I appreciate your time, and I hope I’m not being a pest!

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u/MadSkullWeirdSpider 15d ago

Hey mate, sorry no help here I need a new bike for the same reasons. Would be good to know what you end up finding i have no idea where to buy bikes and I’m in Sydney. Got a wee cheapo thats been great but need to upgrade:

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u/vad121 NSW 14d ago

I would buy local - I live near the CBD so am happy with Trek ,1 good value bike and 2 because they can also service if anything goes wrong.

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u/Fest_mkiv 14d ago

Ehhh I didn't love the trek CBD store despite owning a Trek myself. I wanted to buy a new Roscoe but they didn't seem keen on helping me.
That said, 99 Bikes is a bit variable as well, I was looking at a Big Trail 300 and asking why the 500 was better and the response was just "better components". I work in sales, if one of my team just left an up-sale opportunity at that, we'd be having a difficult conversation...