Straight up newbie here...
03-07-04, 01:47 PM
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Straight up newbie here...
Hello everyone I am interested in getting involved w/ Mountain/Road biking. Would like some advise on beginner bikes to purchase. Looking to buy used/new bike around $300 and under for a quality bike or atleast what would be considered quality to a newbie.
Here are some that I found in a local trader paper:
1.Specialized 21" moutain bike: alum. frame,shimano shifter,24spd,ex. cond., $225
*waiting for call back on type and year...
2.Schwinn Mesa- "Good for pofessionals, rock shots, titanium frame, alum wheels, very light, more gears than you would ever need" , on board tire pump, two tone paint $300
*Curious about good questions to ask
3.Trek 800 10 speed asking $150
*Seems like a mediocre bike
4.Cannondale M200 $125
*Could not find info searching the web
5.2000 GT Rebound $275
*Does not seem interesting
Here are some that I found in a local trader paper:
1.Specialized 21" moutain bike: alum. frame,shimano shifter,24spd,ex. cond., $225
*waiting for call back on type and year...
2.Schwinn Mesa- "Good for pofessionals, rock shots, titanium frame, alum wheels, very light, more gears than you would ever need" , on board tire pump, two tone paint $300
*Curious about good questions to ask
3.Trek 800 10 speed asking $150
*Seems like a mediocre bike
4.Cannondale M200 $125
*Could not find info searching the web
5.2000 GT Rebound $275
*Does not seem interesting
03-07-04, 02:00 PM
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somethigns seems wrong about this ad:
2.Schwinn Mesa- "Good for pofessionals, rock shots, titanium frame, alum wheels, very light, more gears than you would ever need" , on board tire pump, two tone paint $300
I though the mesas were the lower end models for schwinn? Can anyone back this up? I am 99% sure its not a titanium frame.
Also for the first one, is 21" too big for you? What is your height and weigth? This could help us help you find the right bike.
2.Schwinn Mesa- "Good for pofessionals, rock shots, titanium frame, alum wheels, very light, more gears than you would ever need" , on board tire pump, two tone paint $300
I though the mesas were the lower end models for schwinn? Can anyone back this up? I am 99% sure its not a titanium frame.
Also for the first one, is 21" too big for you? What is your height and weigth? This could help us help you find the right bike.
03-07-04, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mindbogger
somethigns seems wrong about this ad:
2.Schwinn Mesa- "Good for pofessionals, rock shots, titanium frame, alum wheels, very light, more gears than you would ever need" , on board tire pump, two tone paint $300
I though the mesas were the lower end models for schwinn? Can anyone back this up? I am 99% sure its not a titanium frame.
Also for the first one, is 21" too big for you? What is your height and weigth? This could help us help you find the right bike.
2.Schwinn Mesa- "Good for pofessionals, rock shots, titanium frame, alum wheels, very light, more gears than you would ever need" , on board tire pump, two tone paint $300
I though the mesas were the lower end models for schwinn? Can anyone back this up? I am 99% sure its not a titanium frame.
Also for the first one, is 21" too big for you? What is your height and weigth? This could help us help you find the right bike.
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Hey GuyL,
Get thee to your local bike shop. You can find a BRAND NEW entry-level mountain bike for around $300. The shop will sell you the right size FRAME for you, and the bike will have a factory warranty. Plus, they usually will include a free tune-up with your purchase.
While there, ask if there are any USED bikes available. Most shops will take trade-ins on bikes, or most of the mechanics will know of someone getting rid of their bike.
There are good deals out there. I know someone selling their hardly used Specialized P.2 for $400. That's about $300 off of new. (I may buy it myself for that little money)
Good luck.
Get thee to your local bike shop. You can find a BRAND NEW entry-level mountain bike for around $300. The shop will sell you the right size FRAME for you, and the bike will have a factory warranty. Plus, they usually will include a free tune-up with your purchase.
While there, ask if there are any USED bikes available. Most shops will take trade-ins on bikes, or most of the mechanics will know of someone getting rid of their bike.
There are good deals out there. I know someone selling their hardly used Specialized P.2 for $400. That's about $300 off of new. (I may buy it myself for that little money)
Good luck.
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