this post was submitted on 11 Aug 2023
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I'm relatively new to MTB. I bought an REI Co-op DRT 1.1 hardtail about 2 years ago. It's decent but I ride with guys who have full-suspension Santa Cruz or Cannondale bikes and they can manage to get up more tricky terrain. I find myself walking my bike more than I'd like.

I've seen some 6 or 7 year old seemingly better bikes on FB marketplace for $600-800 like a Ghost Kato FS 7

Is that decent upgrade from a hardtail while on a budget? What's the best options for upgrades under $1000?

It's mostly rocky hilly terrain and some gravel narrow tracks in central Texas.

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[–] bladerunnerspider 6 points 1 year ago

Seconded. On a hardtail, skill and endurance being equal, you should smoke your full suspension buddies on the uphills. Ride your bike and have fun. Sorry I don't have advice to share on budget upgrades.