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Old 06-07-17, 10:16 PM
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Newb bicycle buying help

I have no idea about bicycles at all. Im looking for a dirt cheap bicycle and i just want to make sure im not buying garbage. So if anyone could tell me if this is a decent cheap bike that would be much appreciated.

All i plan on doing is riding on the streets with maybe minimal riding on dirt,grass etc.

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Nakamura Ecko 2 Men's 26 Mountain Bike - 2017

Frame: 26" High Tensile Steel
Fork:HL Suspension 50mm Travel
Rear Shock:N/A
Saddle:Nakamura Padded
Seat Post:25.4mm Steel
Headset:1" Threaded
Handlebar:580mm Steel 30mm Rise
Stem:1" Steel Quill 100mm
Brakes:Steel V Brake,Brake Levers:Alloy w/ Resin Clamp
Shifters:Shimano Tourney RevoShift 3x6 Speed
Front Derailleur:Falcon MF-22
Rear Derailleur:Shimano Tourney TY21
Crank:170mm Alloy 48/38/28T
Bottom Bracket:Square Taper
Pedals:9/16" Resin
Freewheel/Cassette:Falcon FW61 14-28T 6 Speed
Rims:Alloy Single Wall
Hubs:Steel Nutted R / QR Front
Tires:Excel E617 26" x 2.0",
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Sorry, but it looks like department store junk. Keep looking.
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Originally Posted by IHaveNoIdea0
Im looking for a dirt cheap bicycle and i just want to make sure im not buying garbage.
This is a difficult place to be with any sport. Good equipment has its cost.

Are you in Canada? Are there any bike shops near you?

I totally get that the cost of bikes can be daunting, and I wish it weren't the case.

If you are buying to ride in the streets, then avoid a mountain bike. Look for a rigid bike with no suspension. That way your money is not being diluted across expensive suspension bits that you don't need.
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