Mountain Bike Suggestions...

ChadE · 03-27-2007, 09:21 PM

Hey guys im looking to get a new mtn bike and just looking for some suggestions on what to get, im new to this whole thing. Im not wanting to spend tons of money but im willing to spend what it takes to get something pretty good. Thanks in advance.

lkraven · 03-27-2007, 09:23 PM

Best advice you can get:

Go to a bike shop and let them fit you to a frame. If you don't, you will NOT enjoy your bike, and you could end up hurting yourself.

As far as brands, most of the good brands are pretty good, Canondale, etc.

Nikki · 03-27-2007, 09:29 PM

It's a mountain bike, they're probably all good as long as you spend a little. Get the prettiest color one!

jbake · 03-27-2007, 09:36 PM

i have a Gary Fisher and love it

ChadE · 03-27-2007, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

It's a mountain bike, they're probably all good as long as you spend a little. Get the prettiest color one!

Your advise has been the most helpful so far lol im gonna go to the bike shop tommorw and tell them i want the prettiest color one lol...na but yea, i was looking at gary fisher and cannondale. Thanks for the input guys

T Bone · 03-27-2007, 09:41 PM

Specialized hard tail......

nine4surfah · 03-27-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jbake

i have a Gary Fisher and love it

+1

sesegal99 · 03-27-2007, 09:52 PM

Cannondale hard tail.....made in the u.s.a. bought from canada 3 times and saved a crapload of money.

magmd · 03-27-2007, 09:56 PM

Ellsworth....Moment

shipill · 03-27-2007, 10:25 PM

Get an Ironhorse , very light and beautifull

speedgod · 03-27-2007, 11:22 PM

I own a bike shop in the Salt Lake Valley. I highly agree with the above statement about being fitted, it is the single most important aspect of a good purchase. As far as brands go there are quite a few good companies. Also take into acount were you purchase the bike will also service your bike... you are sorta buying into the store, so look for good service.
I think the Trek and Gary Fisher lines have a lot to offer from entry level to the top. The Gary Fisher genesis geometry has been a huge hit. Make sure that if you go out to test ride that the bikes are set up for your weight as this will also effect handling and riding characteristics. If you have any questions feel free to pm me. GL and ride hard

SG

teknochild · 03-27-2007, 11:29 PM

you know whats a really bad idea? going mountain biking for the first time with an arm you broke 2 weeks prior, even worse idea, doing the above with some friends that think its funny to take the expert course and not tell you

assholes

shimshimhada · 03-27-2007, 11:42 PM

My friend has this bike: http://www.santacruzmtb.com/superlight/

I don't know anything about mountain bikes, but I could lift that thing with two fingers, and I'm very weak.

Nikki · 03-27-2007, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chade7320

Your advise has been the most helpful so far lol im gonna go to the bike shop tommorw and tell them i want the prettiest color one lol...na but yea, i was looking at gary fisher and cannondale. Thanks for the input guys

You're welcome

just4kickz · 03-28-2007, 12:01 AM

go to a bike shop... should have a few good ones for 300 bucks... i mean they're not the best obviously... the best are bikes with light metal frames and shocks on the front and rear... but for a daily bike... you should be fine.

i actually got owned on my old ass 8 year old huffy bike... don't even ask why i brought that to college. anyways... i ended up getting a 300$ bike... Jamis Ranger bike... not too bad in cost... and pretty good to ride. you might want to switch out seats cause they absorb water :/

ChadE · 03-28-2007, 10:19 AM

Are there any good places to ride here in either SoFla or Central FL

sesegal99 · 03-28-2007, 10:37 AM

Sorry, there are no places what-so-ever. You will have to fly out to Utah or Colorado. Maybe you should be getting a jetski instead.

ChadE · 03-28-2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sesegal99

Sorry, there are no places what-so-ever. You will have to fly out to Utah or Colorado. Maybe you should be getting a jetski instead.

I have one, i just havnt braugt it down here yet its back in NC (06 GP1300r). I was just wanting to try something new ya know....

Dante · 03-28-2007, 10:57 AM

Hey chade, when you have your bike, please join us here!

ChadE · 03-28-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dante

Hey chade, when you have your bike, please join us here!

Thanks ill check it out...

Hawkshaw · 03-28-2007, 11:09 AM

I have a 2004 Kona Nunu and I love it!

ga-bmwdrvr · 03-28-2007, 12:31 PM

Funny how nobody has asked how you plan to use your bike. If you are doing easy, flat trails on a bike path then you do not need anything fancy. If you are more serious about it or will be doing a lot of hills then you definately want something lite. Most of the price difference in brand name MTB's will be the components. I may be a little out of date on these but price wise Shimano XTR>XT>LX>STX>Alivio. XTR is probably overkill. I would go for at least LX if serious or racing, STX or Alivio if quality recreational.
The fork is also important. Rock Shox, Manitou (Answer), Marzocchi are all good and have different price levels.

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lkraven Lieutenant 13 Rep 429 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Best advice you can get: Go to a bike shop and let them fit you to a frame. If you don't, you will NOT enjoy your bike, and you could end up hurting yourself. As far as brands, most of the good brands are pretty good, Canondale, etc.
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	It's a mountain bike, they're probably all good as long as you spend a little. Get the prettiest color one! __________________ Nikki
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jbake OG 77 Rep 930 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cen Cal iTrader: (0)	i have a Gary Fisher and love it
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shipill Major 412 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: Macan S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	Get an Ironhorse , very light and beautifull
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speedgod First Lieutenant 14 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (1)	I own a bike shop in the Salt Lake Valley. I highly agree with the above statement about being fitted, it is the single most important aspect of a good purchase. As far as brands go there are quite a few good companies. Also take into acount were you purchase the bike will also service your bike... you are sorta buying into the store, so look for good service. I think the Trek and Gary Fisher lines have a lot to offer from entry level to the top. The Gary Fisher genesis geometry has been a huge hit. Make sure that if you go out to test ride that the bikes are set up for your weight as this will also effect handling and riding characteristics. If you have any questions feel free to pm me. GL and ride hard SG __________________ The will to do - The soul to dare -Taylor Knox
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teknochild Your resident 4um troll 123 Rep 2,020 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	you know whats a really bad idea? going mountain biking for the first time with an arm you broke 2 weeks prior, even worse idea, doing the above with some friends that think its funny to take the expert course and not tell you assholes __________________ RAWRrrrr
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	My friend has this bike: http://www.santacruzmtb.com/superlight/ I don't know anything about mountain bikes, but I could lift that thing with two fingers, and I'm very weak.
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ChadE Major 110 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Davidson NC iTrader: (0)	Are there any good places to ride here in either SoFla or Central FL __________________ "When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!" - Coach K
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sesegal99 Captain 70 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Sorry, there are no places what-so-ever. You will have to fly out to Utah or Colorado. Maybe you should be getting a jetski instead. __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Funny how nobody has asked how you plan to use your bike. If you are doing easy, flat trails on a bike path then you do not need anything fancy. If you are more serious about it or will be doing a lot of hills then you definately want something lite. Most of the price difference in brand name MTB's will be the components. I may be a little out of date on these but price wise Shimano XTR>XT>LX>STX>Alivio. XTR is probably overkill. I would go for at least LX if serious or racing, STX or Alivio if quality recreational. The fork is also important. Rock Shox, Manitou (Answer), Marzocchi are all good and have different price levels.
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