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mountain bikes
i know some of you guys are really into biking, so try to keep in mind i want a CHEAPER bike and not a $4500 cannondale
is there some place that i can find mountain bikes for decently cheap online (if that even exists)
i was looking in a sports store in mammoth yesterday, and saw a gary f. bike for 450 with front suspension and nothing fancy...exactly what i want. since its the beginning of the season and the middle of nowhere, i figure that 450 is a higher bound on the price, but something around 400 for a simple bike would suit my needs. i just want some exercise on the fire trails around berkeley, nothing too fancy or expensive, just something that works well.
any pointers on what i should look for and what components to focus on? thanks!!!
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is there some place that i can find mountain bikes for decently cheap online (if that even exists)
i was looking in a sports store in mammoth yesterday, and saw a gary f. bike for 450 with front suspension and nothing fancy...exactly what i want. since its the beginning of the season and the middle of nowhere, i figure that 450 is a higher bound on the price, but something around 400 for a simple bike would suit my needs. i just want some exercise on the fire trails around berkeley, nothing too fancy or expensive, just something that works well.
any pointers on what i should look for and what components to focus on? thanks!!!
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i'd suggest looking around for a used bike. $450 isn't going to buy you much of anything worthwhile new.
a guy i know up here as a gary fisher sugar2 avail for ~$700CAD.
a guy i know up here as a gary fisher sugar2 avail for ~$700CAD.
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Originally Posted by fdl
I guess it depends what sort of trails you plan on riding, but in that price range I would try and stick with a hard tail.
yeah i just wanted something with a simple front suspension. i know nothing about components so are there any things i should stay away from and other things i should look for?
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im gonna get a hardtail, just a front suspension![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
brakes, shifters, etc wise are there anythings that are a must? i stopped a bicycle cop with a cool specialized mountain bike, but he said he rides his work one for fun and didnt have any special advice
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brakes, shifters, etc wise are there anythings that are a must? i stopped a bicycle cop with a cool specialized mountain bike, but he said he rides his work one for fun and didnt have any special advice
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are disc brakes that much of an improvement? im a beginner, but im really athletic and will ride the bike into the ground, so if the brakes help quite a bit, ill go for them
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IMO, they are worth it. the advantage of disc brakes...they are attached to the wheel hubs and calipers are attached to the frame. because the discs and pads are designed specifically for braking, they can stop as well, or better than rim brakes and do so in all conditions. also, if you've got discs, should you damage a rim while riding, it has no effect on the brakes. rim brakes wear much faster, and if you ride in sand or mud, these could effect the stopping power versus disc brakes.
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thanks for the input! im 6'4 with really long legs (cant drive an s2k) so what size should i go for? the largest i can seem to find for sale in a rockhopper comp disc is 21"
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so i found an 06 hardrock comp disc for 625 after taxes...i seem schiesty, but is there a way to get one cheaper? even an 05 maybe...i tried most of the stores around here, and they only sell 06's
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nokia, if you're down in SoCal...try performancebike.com or wheelworld.com. performancebike.com will have sales from time to time, as well as times when they have no sales tax.
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It really depends what sort of trails you will be on. This will dictate whether or not disc brakes are worth it IMO. Same idea for suspension setup. The advatange of a hardtail is that its much easier to climb with.
If you spend $500 on a FS bike with disc brakes, i'm guessing its going to be a HEAVY peice of crap. (Unless its used and a steal of a deal). Where as if you go hardtail all the money goes into a lighter stiffer frame and a decent front suspension. Thats my
anyways.
If you spend $500 on a FS bike with disc brakes, i'm guessing its going to be a HEAVY peice of crap. (Unless its used and a steal of a deal). Where as if you go hardtail all the money goes into a lighter stiffer frame and a decent front suspension. Thats my
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im leaning toward a hardrock comp disc, but i notice that gt bikes with discs are WAY cheaper...maybe im a nub, but i always thought gt made very good bikes. am i misled here? allegedly, the components that come with specialized bikes for the same price are much better, so im thinking thats the way to go
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Specialized > GT
I own a Specialized Stumpjumper. It kicks serious ass. Light as hell, fast, climbs like a goat, good components, and very tough.
I own a Specialized Stumpjumper. It kicks serious ass. Light as hell, fast, climbs like a goat, good components, and very tough.
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Originally Posted by fdl
Specialized > GT
I own a Specialized Stumpjumper. It kicks serious ass. Light as hell, fast, climbs like a goat, good components, and very tough.
I own a Specialized Stumpjumper. It kicks serious ass. Light as hell, fast, climbs like a goat, good components, and very tough.
yes. back in the day GT made some really nice bikes but a few years ago something went weird with them
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Sorry to bump an old thread, but I am looking to purchase a mountain bike and need some guidance.
I was going to just go ahead and buy a Stumpjumper, but thought that I should broaden my search just to make sure.
I ride a variety of trails-from packed dirt, to loose rock. I want a hardtail with disc brakes, and something LIGHT!
The salesman who sold me my Guru advised me to look at KHS and Felt. I am not too familiar with KHS, and all I know of Felt is their tri bikes. Are these brands worth looking into?
I am looking to spend about $1500. What do y'all recommend?
I was going to just go ahead and buy a Stumpjumper, but thought that I should broaden my search just to make sure.
I ride a variety of trails-from packed dirt, to loose rock. I want a hardtail with disc brakes, and something LIGHT!
The salesman who sold me my Guru advised me to look at KHS and Felt. I am not too familiar with KHS, and all I know of Felt is their tri bikes. Are these brands worth looking into?
I am looking to spend about $1500. What do y'all recommend?
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Originally Posted by ATXCLS
Sorry to bump an old thread, but I am looking to purchase a mountain bike and need some guidance.
I was going to just go ahead and buy a Stumpjumper, but thought that I should broaden my search just to make sure.
I ride a variety of trails-from packed dirt, to loose rock. I want a hardtail with disc brakes, and something LIGHT!
The salesman who sold me my Guru advised me to look at KHS and Felt. I am not too familiar with KHS, and all I know of Felt is their tri bikes. Are these brands worth looking into?
I am looking to spend about $1500. What do y'all recommend?
I was going to just go ahead and buy a Stumpjumper, but thought that I should broaden my search just to make sure.
I ride a variety of trails-from packed dirt, to loose rock. I want a hardtail with disc brakes, and something LIGHT!
The salesman who sold me my Guru advised me to look at KHS and Felt. I am not too familiar with KHS, and all I know of Felt is their tri bikes. Are these brands worth looking into?
I am looking to spend about $1500. What do y'all recommend?
Kona, Specialized, K2
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Stumpjumper ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Anyone heard anything about Felt or KHS?
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Check out http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/, tons of info there.
Specialized Stumpjumper Disc = Average Rating 4.83/5
Personally, if I was going to spend 1500 on a hardtail I would probably put a custom rig together from Salsa Cycles.
http://www.salsacycles.com/frames_06motorapido.html
thats if you feel like having some fun with it
Specialized Stumpjumper Disc = Average Rating 4.83/5
Personally, if I was going to spend 1500 on a hardtail I would probably put a custom rig together from Salsa Cycles.
http://www.salsacycles.com/frames_06motorapido.html
thats if you feel like having some fun with it
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
Check out http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/, tons of info there.
Specialized Stumpjumper Disc = Average Rating 4.83/5
Personally, if I was going to spend 1500 on a hardtail I would probably put a custom rig together from Salsa Cycles.
http://www.salsacycles.com/frames_06motorapido.html
thats if you feel like having some fun with it![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Specialized Stumpjumper Disc = Average Rating 4.83/5
Personally, if I was going to spend 1500 on a hardtail I would probably put a custom rig together from Salsa Cycles.
http://www.salsacycles.com/frames_06motorapido.html
thats if you feel like having some fun with it
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Thanks for the info.
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I have the stumpjumper's lower end little brother: 2006 FSR XC comp
I'd love to have sprung for the stumpy, but the FSR XC Comp was in my price range suits me well.
Full suspension, front and rear lock out, disc brakes, FSR linkage all for around $1400.
Get bike to start with from what everyone has told me. I'm lovin' it so far!
I'd love to have sprung for the stumpy, but the FSR XC Comp was in my price range suits me well.
Full suspension, front and rear lock out, disc brakes, FSR linkage all for around $1400.
Get bike to start with from what everyone has told me. I'm lovin' it so far!
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
Check out http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/, tons of info there.
Specialized Stumpjumper Disc = Average Rating 4.83/5
Personally, if I was going to spend 1500 on a hardtail I would probably put a custom rig together from Salsa Cycles.
http://www.salsacycles.com/frames_06motorapido.html
thats if you feel like having some fun with it![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Specialized Stumpjumper Disc = Average Rating 4.83/5
Personally, if I was going to spend 1500 on a hardtail I would probably put a custom rig together from Salsa Cycles.
http://www.salsacycles.com/frames_06motorapido.html
thats if you feel like having some fun with it
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I want to build my own Santa Cruz blur but don't have the money yet....
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^^ yes it does, to bad it's been a freakin monsoon here in CT the past couple of weeks, i'm waiting for the damn ark to float by
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Oh, and yes it does make me want to go ride
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i picked up a 2005 novaro aspen with discs from rei today for a pretty good price. i wanted a specialized bike, but i couldnt afford one as a bike to just test my interest. it rides pretty well, and i chose it over a k2 zed 2.0 with discs...it felt more stable and solid.
any opinions ?
any opinions ?
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Originally Posted by nokio
i picked up a 2005 novaro aspen with discs from rei today for a pretty good price. i wanted a specialized bike, but i couldnt afford one as a bike to just test my interest. it rides pretty well, and i chose it over a k2 zed 2.0 with discs...it felt more stable and solid.
any opinions ?
any opinions ?
Oh I am looking at this bike Kona King Supreme
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#40
Originally Posted by Astroboy
i'd suggest looking around for a used bike. $450 isn't going to buy you much of anything worthwhile new.
a guy i know up here as a gary fisher sugar2 avail for ~$700CAD.
a guy i know up here as a gary fisher sugar2 avail for ~$700CAD.
Humm.. I own a Diamond Back Sorento that I can hang w/ the 1000.00 friends Specialized bike. My 300.00 sorento is bad ass and took massive abuse and rides great. Super light also