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re: What's the most dependable mountain bike I can get for under $200? UPDATE:
Posted on 3/3/17 at 1:08 am to rebelrouser
Posted on 3/3/17 at 1:08 am to rebelrouser
I love my 29er specialized
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:04 am to Gorilla Ball
I am 5'8" + and I'm trying to decide between a Specialized Pitch 650b vs. a Rockhopper 29er both in medium frame. I might step up to a Rockhopper Sport 29er for better components. City riding w/ some moderate trails. Any advice on the 650b vs. 29er?
Posted on 3/3/17 at 2:08 pm to rebelrouser
Can ya'll name me 5-10 brands to look for?
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 3/3/17 at 2:28 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
You need to find something used w/ low mileage. Specialized, Cannondale, Trek, or Giant.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 2:28 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
Can ya'll name me 5-10 brands to look for?
We can probably keep it to 5.
Cannondale
Specialized
Gary Fisher
Giant
Trek
Read up on components/frames and read several reviews. Best advice is go to a bike shop and look around. Tell them what you're looking for and try out a few. Then watch for deals on used bikes.
I lucked into mine new at a discount store. I have a Cannondale with 26 inch tires, but I'm too short to use a 29er.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 2:37 pm to TU Rob
So, no Raleigh?
Posted on 3/3/17 at 2:38 pm to TU Rob
quote:
We can probably keep it to 5.
Cannondale
Specialized
Gary Fisher
Giant
Trek
Really, just look at two, Trek and Specialized(fisher's were Treks and no longer made). But bikes are kind of like Windows computers, they all use a lot of the same components. You need to look at components. Cheap bikes fail bad on the trail
Posted on 3/3/17 at 2:41 pm to NYCAuburn
quote:
fisher's were Treks and no longer made
Yeah but I'm suggesting to buy used. He might stumble upon a lightly used Fisher somewhere.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 3:21 pm to bayoubengals88
If I were buying used I would look for a Chromoly steel frame and Shimano Deore DX/LX/XT/XTR components or SRAM components. Welded steel frame will last much longer than a carbon fiber or aluminum frame. Handles the cyclic stresses better and won't fatigue. I certainly wouldn't turn down a quality manufactured aluminum frame if it was properly butted and gusseted at the head tube.
Something like this would be perfect if you were in Auburn.
LINK
Something like this would be perfect if you were in Auburn.
LINK
Posted on 3/3/17 at 6:53 pm to bayoubengals88
quote:
Can ya'll name me 5-10 brands to look for?
You won't find one for $200 or less..you'll regret getting a $200 bike from the big chain stores...like others have said, try craigslist..I'd recommend checking out pinkbike.com, but only if you're set on spending a little more dough..I have a specialized rockerhopper sport hardtail and it more than meets my needs
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:22 pm to chinese58
Those movers got my iPod too.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 11:22 pm to rebelrouser
I have the 29er rock hopper
Posted on 3/4/17 at 6:34 pm to TU Rob
Gary Fisher got absorbed into Trek, so now it's just a sub brand. If he can find an old original Gary Fisher, go for it. I'd take off Giant and add Jamis and Kona.
Posted on 3/4/17 at 7:18 pm to Gorilla Ball
Bought a 2016 Rockhopper Comp Friday for $750. Love the damn thing.
Posted on 3/4/17 at 9:19 pm to bayoubengals88
Bikesdirect.com. I have a single speed 29er mtn bike from them that I am extremely happy with
Posted on 3/6/17 at 1:18 pm to onelochevy
Good for you - I always wondered about their site and quality
Posted on 3/6/17 at 4:47 pm to deaconjones35
Hi all. I'm looking at a brand new Raleigh (probably an older model) for $299. Any reason not to buy this one?
Posted on 3/6/17 at 4:47 pm to bayoubengals88
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My goal is to realistically log 5-10 miles per week and try the occasional trail when hiking/camping.
I'd like to take the bike out west in June...3 week road trip
I have a Mongoose from Wal-Mart that sounds like what you are looking for.
Posted on 3/6/17 at 8:22 pm to Gorilla Ball
updated. Thoughts?
Posted on 3/6/17 at 8:55 pm to bayoubengals88
raleighs are good, solid bikes 
what's the model you're looking at?
what's the model you're looking at?
This post was edited on 3/6/17 at 9:04 pm
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