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Beginner Bike for $2500 or less?
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[QUOTE="Daisycutter, post: 676961, member: 41678"] For a 230lb guy I would suggest to look at nothing less poweful than a 250cc 2-stroke MX bike. MX bikes ride better on trails, than trail bikes ride on the MX track. Any late model high-tech 4-stroke MX bike will cost more than $2500. A 10 year old 250cc MX bike is still a very viable track machine. Also repairs are cheaper for them compared to 4-strokes. I weigh 165lbs and I ride a 1994 CR250, and a 2001 CR500. My 1994 MX bike has no inherent disadvantage on a track when racing brand new bikes. Other good choices would be a used XR400, XR600, DRZ400, etc. These trail bikes would be easier for you too ride initially, but you will shortly realize their limitations on the MX track. Honestly, a guy your size will typically ride something bigger than a 250cc MX bike, but since you are just starting out and since used 250's are highly abundant, it would be a good choice IMO. Use the 250 to establish a baseline, then sell it for what you paid for it, and move on to something that suits your preference better. [/QUOTE]
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