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Entry level mountain bike suggestions?
Posted by gsvar2004 on 8/5/14 at 12:12 pm01
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.
re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by 10/12Split on 8/5/14 at 12:15 pm to gsvar2004
TREK 3500
re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by thesoccerfanjax 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.
re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by thesoccerfanjax on 8/5/14 at 12:20 pm to thesoccerfanjax
I'm assuming you're looking for a hard tail, BTW.
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.
re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by gsvar2004 on 8/5/14 at 12:22 pm to thesoccerfanjax
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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.
re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by DrinkDrankDrunk 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.
re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by TigerHam85 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 at 12:23 pm
re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by ColoradoAg03 on 8/5/14 at 12:22 pm to ZacAttack
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re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by Artie Rome on 8/5/14 at 12:23 pm to gsvar2004
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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.
re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by thesoccerfanjax 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.
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.
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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.
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.
re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by JordonfortheJ on 8/5/14 at 12:29 pm to gsvar2004
Trek
re: Entry level mountain bike suggestions?Posted by Hermit Crab on 8/5/14 at 12:30 pm to gsvar2004
Giant revel
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