Mountain Biking - purchase help

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monkey_lova
12-25-04, 12:29 PM
I'm lost and looking for a new bike. I used to have some giant that I bought for around $300, but I broke that this summer. So now I need a new one, and college is killing me so I'm hoping to that I can pick something up for less than $650.

Basically I need something for that can handle mild trails(I just do some small triathlons around the state) and i can ride around town.
I have no clue about this bike size thing, I’m six two, two hundred pounds.

any recommendation or info you can through my way would be great.

thanks

Cornish_Rdr_UK
12-25-04, 12:34 PM
Specialized Hardrock sounds nice.... Or maybe the Rockhopper?

Kona Cindercone is nice too, not sure if its in your price range though
cryogenic
12-25-04, 12:48 PM
Heck, a hardrock pro is only about $675 and that's a pretty good bike. The Rockhopper has a bit nicer frame, but you'll have to go down a model or two in order to stay under $650. The Rockhopper Comp Disc comes in under $500 and is one model below the Pro Disc.

monkey_lova
12-25-04, 02:34 PM
thanks guys that gives somewhere to start looking on monday.