Mountain Biking - Best Bike for me? v.under$500

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MTBnOH
07-07-07, 08:23 AM
Mostly Bike Paths
Minor Trail use
Main Use/Purpose = Training/Exercise

I do like Mountain Bikes the best overall... & would like to stick w/ that.

I've had a Schwinn & have a 2005 Hardrock Sport but I got it in XL in that & I think it's a bit big, so I may sell it & get a Large frame.

thoakes3
07-07-07, 04:50 PM
Several come to mind:
Trek 820, 3500, 3700,4300,4500
Giant Yukon, Boulder, Rincon
Specialized Hardrock, Rockhopper (about $520 though), HRXC,
Gary Fisher Tarpon, Advance,

These are a few that I ran across, but most importantly, ride all of the bikes in your price range first. Buy what fits. Hope this helps. Good Luck
trailridebiker
07-07-07, 05:00 PM
Don't forget the Gary Fisher Wahoo and the Schwinn Mesa GSD or GS. The 4500 is about the same price as the Rockhopper though.

thoakes3
07-08-07, 08:37 AM
Not many responses. Use the search option. This issue has really been beat to death. You should be able to find more than enough info there. Good luck
paulwwalters
07-08-07, 12:18 PM
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I've had a Schwinn & have a 2005 Hardrock Sport but I got it in XL in that & I think it's a bit big, so I may sell it & get a Large frame.
What is XL comparable to? 22"? Do they have an XXL?
I'm considering a Hardrock sport so I'd like to know. I'm 6'6" so small bikes are painful. :D