Mountain Biking - Need a MTB that is lightweight any recommendation?

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nonameleft1
05-15-09, 12:39 PM
Hey guys! I bought my current bike from Sportchek it is so heavy almost 40lbs made out of steel. I can't take it anymore.

So, I am looking for a MTB that is lightweight about 30lbs, anything less than 32lbs(14.5kgs) will be good. Any recommendation? my budget is $600. I use my bike for 80% commute in the city and 20% light trail. Thanks

kenhill3
05-15-09, 12:59 PM
Specialzed sucks.
ed
05-15-09, 01:24 PM
Hardrock sucks.

cbchess
05-15-09, 01:45 PM
go to a LBS and test ride a few bikes in your price range. Get the bike that feels the best to you and fits the best.
try all the big brands
giant
spec.
trek
gary fisher
salsa
jamis
GT
etc
dminor
05-15-09, 02:00 PM
Ed's a lightweight - - he can give you some suggestions.
ed
05-15-09, 02:30 PM
More often than not...as I glance down at my shoes these days...all I see is my belly.
mcoomer
05-15-09, 03:05 PM
Specialzed sucks.


Hardrock sucks.

Haters!

Hardrock Sport Disk (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=09Hardrock&eid=107)

Rockhopper Comp Disk (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=38430&eid=107) if you can swing $770.
ed
05-15-09, 03:14 PM
mcoomer McSucks
mcoomer
05-15-09, 03:17 PM
^^^Oh, that burns. I'm telling mom on you!
ed
05-15-09, 03:22 PM
^^^Oh, that burns. I'm telling mom on you!

It's better to burn out than fade away
:innocent:
mcoomer
05-15-09, 03:25 PM
I'm telling Neil too!
sunset1123
05-15-09, 03:34 PM
The heaviest damn thing on a stock bike from the LBS in that price range is the wheelset. Save up $200-$300 for a new wheelset and you should be able to easily get in under 28lbs, or less if you get a rigid bike without a boat anchor suspension fork. (Because after the wheelset, the next heaviest thing on a stock LBS bike in that price range is the fork.)

So something like a Giant Rincon might be a good place to start. They run about $500 brand new (much less from various places on the internets). If you could scrape together a little more for a new wheelset, and ditch the stock fork, you'd be right where you want to be.
nonameleft1
05-15-09, 04:37 PM
thanks guys! very helpful tips! Now I narrowed down my choices to Trek 3900 disc(love that matt print finish), Kona Fire mountain, and Giant Yukon. I will visit my LBS for a test ride soon. thanks
DirtPedalerB
05-15-09, 08:20 PM
the giant yukon looks to be a good value
Bighec
05-17-09, 12:24 PM
the giant yukon looks to be a good value

caca fork
billmagee
05-18-09, 03:23 AM
I am loving my Giant Yukon with disk brakes. I could do with a slimmer set of tires than the bog Michelins that it came with.

Seems totally reliable. Good price, especially here in taiwan it was dead cheap.

Cheers,
Bill