Mountain Biking - New Member, Need Bike Recommendations

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Homer Simpson
07-18-01, 08:00 PM
I am looking for a good quality steel frame hardtail/ good componets bike in the $500 to $700 price range. I have been looking at the Marin Bear Valley, but need to know what other bikes are in this category or are comparable to it.


Thanks,

Chris S

Hunter
07-18-01, 10:34 PM
Chris,
I would look at Specialized, Trek, GT, Kona, and if you want a real high quality frame, with better componentry than you will find in that range for the same money click here. I have reduced the price on it to $700. Go to the bottom of the page. http://mtbdogs.homestead.com/sale.html
Rich
07-19-01, 01:29 AM
Hunter,

I still think it's a shame you're selling that Breezer Bike...hope it finds a good home :(

Rich

riderx
07-19-01, 06:58 AM
Hunter - have you tried posting your bike on the MTBR.com classifieds? I would think you would be able to sell a nice Breezer like that rather quick.
Hunter
07-19-01, 08:12 AM
Rider X and Rich,
Yeah it is a shame, and yes I have put it up there 3 times! I want to get a Rocky Mountain Blizzard, and the sale of the Breezer will finance it. If not then I will have a "classic." It mainly just sits in the shop room and collects dust. I pull it out every once in a while and ride it, but that is all. The KHS takes all the brunt of off road work. the reezer was purchased to preserve a one of a kind machine. I am just having a hard time believing that no one really wants it.
fubar5
07-19-01, 08:56 AM
Fisher Tassajara!!!! Great bike, great price, great manufacturer!!! Its aluminum though.
riderx
07-19-01, 10:10 AM
Originally posted by Hunter
I am just having a hard time believing that no one really wants it.

I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people don't recognize the name or know the history of Breezer. It's unfortunate.
dirtsqueezer
07-19-01, 10:31 AM
Dang that Breezer is sweet. I didn't catch the frame size on that though?

Homer I picked up by Kona Lava Dome in that price range about 7 years ago. Been very pleased with it, used for everything from commuting to racing. Don't overlook that breezer though...
fubar5
07-19-01, 11:12 AM
Breezer is one of the Mountain biking fathers!!!! how could people not know who he is?
Hunter
07-19-01, 11:36 AM
Originally posted by dirtsqueezer
Dang that Breezer is sweet. I didn't catch the frame size on that though?

Homer I picked up by Kona Lava Dome in that price range about 7 years ago. Been very pleased with it, used for everything from commuting to racing. Don't overlook that breezer though...


It is an 18" frame measured from center to top.