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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 2:08 pm to rebelrouser
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
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 2:28 pm to bayoubengals88
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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
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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 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
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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
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