Should I buy a mtbike for college?

I have been on the fence about getting a new full suspension bike myself, and honestly the available trails in the immediate area of Boston (within 1hr) are simply not worth a $2-3k bike. I was pretty disappointed coming from VT where MTB culture is huge. Sure there are some fun trails, but nothing you couldn't tackle with a half decent bike. I'm waiting to invest in a nicer bike until I have trails that make it worthwhile.

Look into a 27.5" or 29" mountain bike with disc brakes. They should run about $450-700. I ride my 29er all over the city and it is a great way to train, but I never lock my bike for more than 5 minutes. A flashy mountain bike, as others have pointed out, WILL get parted out/stolen.

Feel free to ask me any questions at all.

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