Originally Posted by
MTBJason
Unfortunately, many people pick up these bikes at the local discount superstore and don't get the advice from a reputable bike shop that may steer them in the correct direction.
Having never bought a bike before I went in and told them I wanted a mountain bike for riding around campus. They never questioned me or did much at all other than ordering one in my size and price range. Though now I'm thankful they didn't because if they put me on a hybrid I would have never discovered how much fun the single track trails around here are.