Mountain Biking - Should i but this bike??? some questions also

Hello!

I'm thinking about buying this bike http://202.21.128.4/photoserver/48/7037148_full.jpg
Do you think this would be a good bike for doing mountain bike trails or is it a downhill bike???
I'm going to have a look tomorrow but all feedback is welcome.
Cheers

Nooooo...... Stay away from bikes like that... that bike wont last more than 5 mins... Buy a specialized Hardrock... excellent starter bikes :)

Come on guys need help here please!
First off you will never get an answer quickly.

Secondly, avoid that bike like the plague.

I don't have that much money dude! I went to the shop and they are way over priced. That bike is cheap and a good option. any good for trails?

listen nigs. If you want advice, shoot for it. If you already have a biased opinion, asking for advice wont do a thing. The bike is cheap, cheap in $$ and quality, and ISNT a good option. The only thing its good for is looking cool to little kids, its not even a good commuter for god sakes. If you dont have that much money, there is something called saving....try it sometime kid.

Already said by both of us, avoid it, save your money man.... buy a better bike, or a different second hand bike

first things you want, you want single crown fork...

And only suspension on the front (hardtail)

Can assure you that it looks like it is.

BUT....

I can also assure you that it wasn't designed for trails at all.

Stay away from cheap dual suspension bikes. Put you money towards a decent hardtail bike instead, like the Specialized Hardrock that Cornish suggested. Buying a cheap full suspension bike is virtually throwing money down the drain. It'll be heavy, and possibly weak to boot. It might be cheap, but I doubt it's really a good option. If you can't afford something like a Specialized Hardrock, then save your money for a bit longer until you can.

What sort of store is this bike at? Bike shop? Multi-sport store? Department store? Toy shop???? Do you have any info on it other than a picture?

Found just the thing....

http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/roadracer/img4/mbmx5.jpg

it's on auction. i'm not going to be going very fast so i will be fine. djrider04 why are you so negative? i'm posting elsewhere this sucks i'm going to find some decent peoples opinion laters.

because being positive is overrated.

Dude, he's not negative. That is not a decent bike. If you want advice, accept it. If not, don't ask. If you're gonna treat us like this, get out, you're wasting bandwidth. It's too valuable for some people like you.

NZ... why come here if you dont listen to your opinions... you really should listen to us, most of us know what we're talking about... We wont be held responsible when the fork snaps udner the weight of that bike and you break your neck...

btw Djrider, i used to have one of those finger bikes.... soooo much fun, when i was 10 :)

it's on auction. i'm not going to be going very fast so i will be fine. djrider04 why are you so negative? i'm posting elsewhere this sucks i'm going to find some decent peoples opinion laters.
So you'd already decided that this is a great bike before coming here? Why bother asking us, then?

So you'd already decided that this is a great bike before coming here? Why bother asking us, then?


Exactly my point :)

Hmmmmmmmmmm, something smells. Yes you should go elsewhere,heck we don't even ride. ;)

Exactly my point :)
hehe... me be typing slow... :D

Omgz I Postd It Firstd!

First, did you read this?? http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=56148 Most of these are realy good suggestions.

second, they all have a point. Dont ask for an honest opinion unless you realy want one.

Now that aside, I've been riding 18 years and have never /needed/ a FS frame. sure, it would have been nice but I got a much better bike for the money by buying a hardtail. That particular bike is poorly made, heavy, and almost completely unsuitable for ANY offroad trail. Honestly, your looking to get hurt on one of those. At best, you'll ride it, hate it, and come away with the idea that riding sucks.

I realy advise you to either look for a used bike, online, in the classifieds, or on the websites of local clubs and organizations. Theres no shame in riding a used bike, especially when you can fly past people riding the type of bike you're showing above on a decent used one.

Relax, Research, then go Ride as many bikes as you can at your local shop to get an idea of the diferences

Hello!

I'm thinking about buying this bike http://202.21.128.4/photoserver/48/7037148_full.jpg
Do you think this would be a good bike for doing mountain bike trails or is it a downhill bike???
I'm going to have a look tomorrow but all feedback is welcome.
Cheers

Its a dual suspension commuter. Not meant for much more than a fully groomed trail with the odd curb on it.

Its a dual suspension piece of sh*t. Not meant for much more than a sidewalk where the kiddies play.

I edited that for you Mael :)

Did you guys read that dirt rag article where the guys bought two of those POS bikes and beat the F$%^ out of them HAHAHAHAHAHA

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is that the same artical where he haggles all the k mart people and ask questions he knew the answers to, and get totally obscure answers?

Yes, I'm sure most of us here have read that article. It's rather amusing. I also find it amusing that the kid comes in here looking for us to tell him that the bike he's looking at is a great deal and he should snap it up in a heartbeat. Then when everyone disagrees with his opinion that it's a great bike, he decides that we suck and runs away crying. Kids... can't live with 'em, can't turn their face to hamburger with a pump-action 12-gauge and get away with it.

10 bucks says he had already bid on it when he started this tread.

and then when he was told that it was crap and not worth whatever he paid for it... he got all miffed about it.. lol

I read that article on the net, actually the cheaper bike was put together better than the more expensive one.

do u have the link Hopper? i wouldnt mind reading it

here it is http://www.dirtragmag.com/print/article.php?ID=657&category=features

Yeah read that. Funny as hell.

Hello!

I'm thinking about buying this bike http://202.21.128.4/photoserver/48/7037148_full.jpg
Do you think this would be a good bike for doing mountain bike trails or is it a downhill bike???
I'm going to have a look tomorrow but all feedback is welcome.
Cheers
That bike SUCKS obscene things from an elephant's rear. It's a cheap POS X-mart bike. RUN AWAY NOW

do you have the link Hopper? i wouldnt mind reading it
Subbie we've been through this before. You can do better

You cant, you simply cant get full suspensions for a low price (under 300 which im pretty sure the bike is) without lacking in quality. Buy a used hardtail! Buy a trek, dont get that, they are far more trouble than its worth, once you take it onto the trail your going to find you will be maintaining it for than you ride it. Trust me i learned that the hard way

yeah

Yes, I'm sure most of us here have read that article. It's rather amusing. I also find it amusing that the kid comes in here looking for us to tell him that the bike he's looking at is a great deal and he should snap it up in a heartbeat. Then when everyone disagrees with his opinion that it's a great bike, he decides that we suck and runs away crying. Kids... can't live with 'em, can't turn their face to hamburger with a pump-action 12-gauge and get away with it.
dude...
wtf?

lol

Also, I'm not sure if "nigs" means something else but if it doesn't...

"listen nigs. If you want advice, shoot for it."

Hey guys I have brought this topic up again to tell you i didn't buy that bike I looked at it and the frame was cracked. Today though I went and brought a 2004 Specialized Hardrock Sport for myself. I'm very happy about my buy but now I have to wait till i get it in Febuary (i'm not allowed it till Febuary coz it's a birthday present :( ) anyway thought i better tell you what I have done and i'm pleased.
Happy Trails.
NZ_Rida

HOLY CRAP BUCKETS!!! Someone actually listens to advice? This can't be a real message board.

oh and good call nz, should be a solid bike for you. besides you can't apreciate full suspension until you destroy your knees on a hardtail (god I love my surly instigator..)

Good good! You will be satisfied with your purchase, its a solid bike for the cash.

dont buy that bike... always check with your lbs if it is safe stay away from mass merchant (Kmart) bikes

Your a bit slow hebrew rider .I didn't get that one I brought another bike read post number #37

I GUARANTEE that it has a sticker that states the following:
"Warning! This bike is not deisigned for off road use, jumping, stunts, or competition."
It looks all off road stuff to most people. But actually, it looks like crap. At Costco, i saw a "Motiv" bike that had a fork with short boots from the "seals" i guess you could call them that try to imitate a real fork. It also had gothic letters that made it look all fancy too. I bottomed out the shocks by doing a bunny hop. That is just sad.

Look, save your money and get a better bike, such as a Hardrock. It will last you a long time and your skill will grow more than an X-mart bike.

Specialized Hardrocks can be found for around $500 if you look for a 2004 model. Kona makes really nice bikes for the money too. Bikes that you find at a bike-specific shop can be upgraded ALOT more than x-mart bikes. You wont be sorry if you buy a better bike.

I GUARANTEE that it has a sticker that states the following:
"Warning! This bike is not deisigned for off road use, jumping, stunts, or competition."
It looks all off road stuff to most people. But actually, it looks like crap. At Costco, i saw a "Motiv" bike that had a fork with short boots from the "seals" i guess you could call them that try to imitate a real fork. It also had gothic letters that made it look all fancy too. I bottomed out the shocks by doing a bunny hop. That is just sad.

Look, save your money and get a better bike, such as a Hardrock. It will last you a long time and your skill will grow more than an X-mart bike.

Specialized Hardrocks can be found for around $500 if you look for a 2004 model. Kona makes really nice bikes for the money too. Bikes that you find at a bike-specific shop can be upgraded ALOT more than x-mart bikes. You wont be sorry if you buy a better bike.

Look up further on page 2 he mentions that he got a hardrock.
:rolleyes:

He did... read his post above.

Nice choice of bike btw.

oh cool! good choice NZ! im sure youre going to have loads of fun with that. :)

Thanks everybody. anybody got any good tips on how to setup my hardrock???

The shop should have set up the positions of the bars, shifters, levers, and seat for you. It really makes a big difference. As for upgrades, My first was new brakes, then a nice fork, and my next upgrade will probaby a drivetrain. Have fun!

Congrats on the Hardrock. You should get a lot of use from it. Glad to see you didn't get that other bike.

Good to hear someone actually listening to our advice! i have a specialized hardrock Sport Disc, amazing bikes for the money!

i hate waiting for new bikes.... rather you than me, i think i'd die having to wait until Feb for a new bike, the 3 day post delivery killed me on my last bike...

Good to hear someone actually listening to our advice! i have a specialized hardrock Sport Disc, amazing bikes for the money!

i hate waiting for new bikes.... rather you than me, i think i'd die having to wait until Feb for a new bike, the 3 day post delivery killed me on my last bike...


Yes i'm sitting here on my computer looking at pictures and waiting. I haven't ridden it at all basically only around the shope twice and then they took it away :(.