Help choosing a bike -TX

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jf915
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My last bike was a stumpjumper 29er. Sold it and have been solely riding motocross lately. Looking at getting another full suspension. I am in Texas currently (military). Seems like some solid trails here, and even a downhill park! Love jumping, and want a great all around bike. Thinking an enduro?

Would like to be around $3k price range. Which bike would you choose? I’ve been eyeing canyon, commencal, and I think there’s a nuke proof dealer in Austin. I’m open to anything though. Not even sure if I should go 29 or 27.5. The 29er stumpjumper I had was a little older and felt awkward jumping. Maybe just from older angles etc.
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bulletbass man 5/3/2020 2:59pm
5/3/2020 2:59pm
27.5 is more nimbly and 29ers are more stable. Both on ground and in the air in my opinion. I don't really have an issue jumping 29 unless the jumps have an intense radius more meant for bmx bikes. There are a lot of good bikes in that price range. Personally I'd go for something in the all mountain category as opposed to an enduro race bike based on where you live.

A used bike could get you a lot more for your money.

Also transition is blowing out last years sentinel model. https://www.transitionbikes.com/Bikes_Sentinel.cfm Sick bike for a sick price. Other brands/bike shops will have closeouts on slightly older bikes as well.
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mwolpin 5/3/2020 6:59pm
5/3/2020 6:59pm
The Kona Process 153 is an awesome bike and you often get more for your money. There’s usually some good deals on used ones.
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Kelz87 5/4/2020 1:27am
5/4/2020 1:27am
I made a similar post maybe 2 weeks ago with a $2500 budget Lol I’m kind of getting out of motocross tho and more into biking. You at Lackland?

@sspomer suggested the Canyon Spectral (27.5) - I came very close to buying it, but a deal on a used Yeti ended up working out. (Even so, I’m still interested in it) There were some other really great suggestions as well, but I’m sure they’ll chime in 😎
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jf915 5/4/2020 5:11am
5/4/2020 5:11am
Kelz87 wrote:
I made a similar post maybe 2 weeks ago with a $2500 budget Lol I’m kind of getting out of motocross tho and more into biking...
I made a similar post maybe 2 weeks ago with a $2500 budget Lol I’m kind of getting out of motocross tho and more into biking. You at Lackland?

@sspomer suggested the Canyon Spectral (27.5) - I came very close to buying it, but a deal on a used Yeti ended up working out. (Even so, I’m still interested in it) There were some other really great suggestions as well, but I’m sure they’ll chime in 😎
Fort hood. Yeah someone mentioned the ibis ripmo af. Exactly $3k and seems like a great reviewed bike! Might have to check one out.

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