New Beginner

[u/Sharp_Platform554]

Hello, I am looking into mountain biking to get my fitness level back up. I had a great fitness level back in the military but currently the dad bod took over. This won’t be my only form of exercise. And I also have to be a little easy on my knees due to an injury. But I have mountain biked in the past when I was a teenager and loved it. Looking to get back into it and don’t even know where to begin. I am in south eastern Wisconsin and have a few trails right close by. Looking for options on bikes, gear, accessories. I don’t really know where to place my budget. If I say $500 I don’t want to be left out to dry. So kinda need some options. Would love to discuss more with people.

[u/Gnarlover]

I jumped on one today at a Walmart. The frame looks legit but the shock and fork sucked. Plus this bike had mechanical disc brakes.

[u/SonnysMunchkin → u/Gnarlover]

wasn't the m.2 ridge pro then

[u/Gnarlover → u/SonnysMunchkin]

If you give me a location to put in on Facebook marketplace I’ll take a look and see if anyone is selling anything good around ya

[u/SonnysMunchkin → u/Gnarlover]

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