Mongolia Bike Advice Please
Hi there HUers,
My head is spinning in confusion
I have been looking for a bike to ship to Mongolia since I sold my Suzuki VL800 about a month ago. Now, for various reasons including painful indecision and lack of knowledge, I will be buying local (Ulaanbaatar). There seems to be a decent used market there, so I think I'll be okay IF I can get some honest advice from you good people with experience. I understand I can also get new Hondas and KTMs there, but I would prefer to learn the ropes on something I can beat up a bit. I want to EARN a new bike.
The bike I need will be capable of hauling me (300lbs) and gear. It will be able to handle off-road conditions in the Mongolian countryside (pretty rough stuff). I'll likely use it about 70/30 off/on road. People have suggested a light bike, but I am far from light, so I worry about suspension and lack of displacement.
I would very much appreciate experienced advice regarding what I should look for, and what I might expect to spend. I will be shopping for a bike in Ulaanbaatar upon arrival after August 28.
Here is a link to some local bikes for sale in UB.
Монголын худалдааны төв сайт UNEGUI.MN
Thank you very much!
Peter
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