5/8/2018 12:57 PM
Edited Date/Time: 5/8/2018 1:03 PM
for 1500 you can find a very solid used hardtail or a used entry level Full suspension for around that price range, but still a solid bike. Depending on your age, and trail type, a hard tail is more fun (IMO) and even faster most the time. if you dont plan to be jumping, doing drops over 1.5 ft, get a XC full suspension mtn bike. if looking to send it, jump tabletops, get an all trail mtn bike or off-road xc mtn bike.
if trail is really rocky and bumpy you might want to look for a full suspension and consider 29er wheels if lots of wide open straights. Oh and Giant, specialized, Cannondale and the like are good brands.
if you are taller than 5'7 youll be fine on a 29er.
27.5 wheel size is more nimble, lower top speed,
1500 used hardtail was probably like 2100 new
1500 used Fully probably around 2500 new.
entry level Giant talon 3 is like 599 new but only comes in 27.5 wheels unless you pay a few hundred.
Used is the way to go