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Entry level mountain bike suggestions?
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:12 pm
i have decided to get myself a mountain bike. i went riding with a buddy this past weekend at the comite trails and enjoyed it, but i was riding on his spare bike and i want to get one for myself. i was seeking some suggestions on a good entry level bike probably around 500-600 dollars.
i posted on the OB but that place is dead this time of day and i figured there may be some bikers on this board. thanks.
i posted on the OB but that place is dead this time of day and i figured there may be some bikers on this board. thanks.
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Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:15 pm to gsvar2004
TREK 3500
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:19 pm to gsvar2004
If you can shell out $900 you'll get A LOT more for your money and have a bike where you can upgrade parts as you go. $600 will get you a crap bike that you probably won't be satisfied with if you really get into it. Look at Scott. They make some great bikes for around that price point.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:20 pm to thesoccerfanjax
I'm assuming you're looking for a hard tail, BTW.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:21 pm to gsvar2004
Craigslist, if you live near a major city you cAn get a good bike for a fraction of the price. That will get you started, then talk to people you meet on the trails, try out bikes and so on. After riding for a while, Decide what you like and then get a new one if you want it.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:22 pm to thesoccerfanjax
quote:
Look at Scott. They make some great bikes for around that price point
i found a scott that i really liked yesterday at the shop at town center but it was 720 which is just a hair out of my range. nice bikes tho.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:22 pm to gsvar2004
There isn't one. Buy used.
This thread pops up once a month.
This thread pops up once a month.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:22 pm to gsvar2004
If I were getting entry level with that price range right now i'd get a Giant or a trek Marlin or trek Xcaliber. Best bang for your buck IMO.
Eta: and I'd hands down get a 29er
Eta: and I'd hands down get a 29er
This post was edited on 8/5/14 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:22 pm to ZacAttack
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Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:23 pm to gsvar2004
quote:
I'm assuming you're looking for a hard tail, BTW.
yes
and to zacattack i been looking at BR craigslist but they dont have much in the way of mountain bikes
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:23 pm to gsvar2004
quote:
good entry level bike probably around 500-600 dollars
If you are going to be riding Comite or really anything other than the streets I really suggest going a little deeper. The components on a $500 are generally shite and will break.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:23 pm to ColoradoAg03
Yea...for Colorado. Zero reason to own that bike in Louisiana, though. Assuming the OP lives in LA.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:23 pm to gsvar2004
There's no point in buying something new at that price point. You'll get much more for your money looking at used bikes. All of the bike companies make excellent bikes now. Very little difference between brands.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:25 pm to gsvar2004
quote:
i found a scott that i really liked yesterday at the shop at town center but it was 720 which is just a hair out of my range
I take it a hair is not much, so just save up a little more than make the purchase.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:25 pm to usc6158
yea i am in BR. does any bike shop sell used bikes around here?
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:25 pm to gsvar2004
Oh wait, that is what I want.
You can get onto a good bike for 5 to 600 bucks. Check the big name brands in that price range.
You may be able to get a really good bike for that price on craigslist.
If I have more time in a bit I'll help out.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:27 pm to wheelr
....just a hair more than $600....
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:29 pm to wheelr
I have a fuji mountain bike. I really enjoy it. Hardtail of course. I think i got it on sale around $550.
Whatever you do make sure your tires are 29inches. Take rocks/roots like a champ. smooth ride.
Whatever you do make sure your tires are 29inches. Take rocks/roots like a champ. smooth ride.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:29 pm to gsvar2004
Trek
Posted on 8/5/14 at 12:30 pm to gsvar2004
Giant revel
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