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Looking for an entry level mountain bike
Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:23 am
Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:23 am
Trying to get into biking and I'm in the market for an entry level mountain bike. I'm on a college budget so looking to spend around $500. Any suggestions would be awesome.
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Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:38 am to MC5601
I'd say craigslist but I just looked and there isnt anything worthy on there unless you want to spend a grand.
What you should be looking for is a hardtail 26, 27.5 or 29" (tire size) with disc brakes in whatever size you need (5'8"=medium, adjust accordingly).
This bike is going to be about the best bang for your buck:
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The brand isnt as recognizable as Trek or Specialized but I promise you its just as good as anything they put out in the price range.
What you should be looking for is a hardtail 26, 27.5 or 29" (tire size) with disc brakes in whatever size you need (5'8"=medium, adjust accordingly).
This bike is going to be about the best bang for your buck:
LINK
The brand isnt as recognizable as Trek or Specialized but I promise you its just as good as anything they put out in the price range.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 1:44 am to jrowla2
Based on my height I'd need a Large size frame (20") and probably something with 29 inch tires because I plan on doing some road riding as well. Might be looking at a hybrid.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 6:09 am to MC5601
IMO the best bike for that price is a Giant.
Check out the Revel and Revel 29er.
Check out the Revel and Revel 29er.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 6:43 am to MC5601
Don't sign me up for physical activity.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 7:05 am to KingRanch
I have a Jamis and got it for around $450 it's a good bike for starting out and didn't break the bank
Posted on 5/6/14 at 7:28 am to Keystone 870
Bought a Trek 4300 back in 06. First few years I rode many trails with friends. They had nicer bikes but I did just fine with my Trek. Now it is a neighborhood ride bike with the kids.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 8:46 am to Crawdaddy
Do you have any discount stores in your area? There's this place called Bargain Hunt near our house. As far as I can tell, it is mostly stuff that has been returned to Amazon, Target, and Wal-Mart. There are some other things in there, but most of the large items (bikes, furniture, trampolines, etc) there are still in a box, return labels blacked out, from one of those retailers. I found a Cannondale that we paid $260 for. It was an Amazon return. Decent 26 inch bike. I had it assembled and tuned up at a local bike shop for under $40. I put most of it together myself, but the front brakes were being a little weird (disc brakes F and R) and I didn't trust myself to get those together right having never worked on them before.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 9:44 am to MC5601
See if you have any bike shops that rent bikes. They'll often sell used but we'll maintained bikes in that price range.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 10:04 am to MC5601
Make sure you spend the money and buy a good bike.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 10:58 am to MC5601
My ride
Posted on 5/6/14 at 11:14 am to JPLIII
I wish i'd have spent a bit more on my trek and gotten discs.
bought two for wife and I- $1100 combined
bought my 4 year old this trek:
little shite won't help pedal though. he just rides and waves and chicks.
bought two for wife and I- $1100 combined
bought my 4 year old this trek:
little shite won't help pedal though. he just rides and waves and chicks.
This post was edited on 5/6/14 at 11:15 am
Posted on 8/5/14 at 11:55 am to DLauw
Wanted to bump this as I am now in the market for a entry level mountain bike as well. Looking for somthing to be able to go out to comite trails and such.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:48 pm to MC5601
Try the OT
Posted on 8/5/14 at 1:34 pm to jimbeam
I am getting back into this and just ordered a 2015 TREK X-caliber 6 - a little more than your budget ($699) but great entry level, hydraulic disc brakes, light.
This post was edited on 8/5/14 at 1:48 pm
Posted on 8/5/14 at 3:47 pm to swanny297
I'll sell you my Gary Fischer Hoo Koo E Koo for $800. I paid $1400 + tax for it and also added wireless computer. I used it about 5 times.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 6:16 pm to Big Worm
I'm in the market for a bike as well. I've settled on a Clycocross style. To me it seems to be a good combination bike to ride on roads, trails and round the levee / Lsu lakes area and still be able to get muddy at times.
No one in Baton Rouge has one n the floor but one of the Local bike shops is getting one sent in for me to try.
Bikesdirect web site has good prices, free shipping and no taxes.
No one in Baton Rouge has one n the floor but one of the Local bike shops is getting one sent in for me to try.
Bikesdirect web site has good prices, free shipping and no taxes.
This post was edited on 8/5/14 at 6:28 pm
Posted on 8/5/14 at 8:05 pm to Big Worm
Send pics to gsvar2004@gmail.com please
Posted on 8/5/14 at 9:00 pm to gsvar2004
I tried to send. Your email address failed.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 9:27 pm to Big Worm
I'm sorry it's at yahoo.com my bad
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