New Member from Garmisch, Germany

[Duracell24]

Morning all,

New American member checking in from Germany. I spent the past 18 years and counting in the USAF. Only going to be stationed here for a year and wanted to take advantage of the incredible mountain bike trails around the area!

I don’t have a ton of riding background, and most of it is in Triathlon/road biking. I’m really looking forward to exploring the mountain biking realm out here in Europe.

I currently have a 2023 specialized Kenevo SL that I garnered in a dirt bike trade before I left the states. Unfortunately, it’s a size too small and probably not the right bike for the kind of riding I want to do out here, so it’s currently for sale and I’m looking actively for a replacement. Looking forward to learning from this group!

 

[Semmelrocc]

Welcome to the forums. If you want to keep your style of miles-crunching, just offroad, your best option might be something like the Specialized Epic. Otherwise, if you want a bit of everything and some assistance, then the Levo SL might be your best option. Enjoy the Alps!

 

[Paulquattro]

Welcome to the site

 

[Duracell24]

Welcome to the forums. If you want to keep your style of miles-crunching, just offroad, your best option might be something like the Specialized Epic. Otherwise, if you want a bit of everything and some assistance, then the Levo SL might be your best option. Enjoy the Alps!

Thanks! Posted on the main forum discussion page with that exact question!

 

[paullin523]

Morning all,

New American member checking in from Germany. I spent the past 18 years and counting in the USAF. Only going to be stationed here for a year and wanted to take advantage of the incredible mountain bike trails around the area!

I don’t have a ton of riding background, and most of it is in Triathlon/road biking. I’m really looking forward to exploring the mountain biking realm out here in Europe.

I currently have a 2023 specialized Kenevo SL that I garnered in a dirt bike trade before I left the states. Unfortunately, it’s a size too small and probably not the right bike for the kind of riding I want to do out here, so it’s currently for sale and I’m looking actively for a replacement. Looking forward to learning from this group!

Man you are very lucky to be in Garmisch more like a vacation. I was an Army brat back in the day. Family lived in Oberammergau and was bused down to Garmisch for middle and DOD High school. I ride a Giant Trance Advanced here in Indiana 140/150mm 800wh battery. The bike was purchased NEW from Upway at a tremendous $avings and a warranty. They carry Specialized, Orbea, Trek, Niner, Pivot, Santa Cruz, Mondraker and more brands. Their prices are a lot lower than anywhere else. I have no affiliation with them. They are located in a number of Euro countries as well.