Which Bike To Buy?

[sir dabs alot]

Hi all!

After riding a Gas Gas for my last two bikes and an older model Sherco as my first, I'm considering a different rig for my next bike.

Here's my opinion of current model bikes after taking short rides on each;

I love the way the GG handles and turns. I never really had any mech. problems with mine. It doesn't seem as stable going over things as my Sherco did. My clutch adjustment was pretty finicky. The rear shocks seem to get sacked out feeling easily.

The Montesas felt wide and the power delivery was a little more sudden and abrupt than I expected (not necessarily a bad thing). The price is really out my range though. Coming off of logs, etc. felt very much different than the GG as well. Some adapting would be necessary here.

The Sherco Power and suspension felt great to me the turning is really the only down side to me. I think the time required to adapt to this bike would be minimal.

The Beta has a reputation for reliability like the Monty. The one I rode felt wide and heavy like the Monty. Going over medium sized rocks, it was easy to regain my balance. Going over tall obstacles with my front wheel high it was a little harder to re-direct the bike intuitively by leaning. I guess it takes a different technique maneuver this bike? The head angle felt steeper almost like it might tuck under if not careful. I really want to like this bike but am afraid I might have a hard time adapting.

Any advise would be welcomed. I basically want something that will ride great and has equally great suspension and brakes.

Thanks for any comments in advance!!

[atomant]

....Most people i know seem to think GG rides better but suffers from poor quality although like you i've had hardly any probs.

I would agree with that. The GG does seem to ride well (Coming from a Sherco) but peeps do have problems with them if you don't look after them or give them heavy abuse.

IMHO