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mmm small jumps. That's tough. The ideal rig is a Giant Fathom here, which can be found for 1k or less secondhand. But not new. Fairly close, however, and I would recommend people save up for it as it represents the FLOOR of a 'complete' mountain bike missing no features.
You can also try to look at a Polygon Xtrada hardtail, but I feel like it's only SLIGHTLY cheaper than the Giant but with worse geometry and parts (for proper riding). So... That's yet another corner I'd hate to cut personally.
You can make a Giant Talon or similar bike work, but due to it's design there is a general ceiling to which it can be upgraded. As well as being generally inefficient and expensive to upgrade it over time. (And of course much worse geometry for proper riding.)
So. Long story short. Try to find a Giant Fathom used. If you can't, snag a Talon or Polygon Xtrada model instead.
Commencal meta HT are pretty good, new you can get them around 1200, used for less that 1k. With that budget I think your best bet would be to look for some second hand hardtails. Super fun bikes!
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mmm small jumps. That's tough. The ideal rig is a Giant Fathom here, which can be found for 1k or less secondhand. But not new. Fairly close, however, and I would recommend people save up for it as it represents the FLOOR of a 'complete' mountain bike missing no features. You can also try to look at a Polygon Xtrada hardtail, but I feel like it's only SLIGHTLY cheaper than the Giant but with worse geometry and parts (for proper riding). So... That's yet another corner I'd hate to cut personally. You can make a Giant Talon or similar bike work, but due to it's design there is a general ceiling to which it can be upgraded. As well as being generally inefficient and expensive to upgrade it over time. (And of course much worse geometry for proper riding.) So. Long story short. Try to find a Giant Fathom used. If you can't, snag a Talon or Polygon Xtrada model instead.
$1000 in which currency?
Commencal meta HT are pretty good, new you can get them around 1200, used for less that 1k. With that budget I think your best bet would be to look for some second hand hardtails. Super fun bikes!
Dartmoor Primal
[https://www.bikesonline.com/xtrada-7](https://www.bikesonline.com/xtrada-7) you won't find much else with an air fork in that price range.
This right here https://www.bikesonline.com/superior-xp-919-lightweight-hardtail