Mountain Biking - buying a new bike

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elmnt 1290
05-10-06, 01:22 PM
Well, im about 5' 11" and 205lbs. I need a bike that will be able to take a prety big beating but is inexpensive. Im also looking for something thats FS not hardtail. Some people have said that Ironhorse makes some pretty good bikes. Any suggestions?

LowCel
05-10-06, 01:36 PM
What does your budget look like? Different people have a different opinion of "inexpensive". If your budget is under $1,000 then I would look at hardtails. Either that or possibly a used full suspension.
zx108
05-10-06, 04:37 PM
i dont think a 1 grand fs is going to be able to take much of a beating. and if you are getting one used it probly is not a bike that you would want used because it got a little beat up. you follow?


kona ht strong bikes and under 1000

WannaGetGood
05-10-06, 04:48 PM
It depends how much inexpensive is. Alot of the better FS bikes don't start till around $2000.
elmnt 1290
05-11-06, 07:34 PM
i can probly only spend like 800. cuz i dont have a job.
mtnbiker66
05-11-06, 08:55 PM
....how many times??????????
WannaGetGood
05-11-06, 10:03 PM
i can probly only spend like 800. cuz i dont have a job.

For $800 you are not going to get a very good FS. Maybe not even one. You either have to save up, or go witht the hardtail for awhile. Then when you have the money, buy a FS frame.