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Old 02-16-05, 07:51 PM
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New MTB

I am getting a new MTB and I will have around 1000$ give or take a hunred. Any suggestions?
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Old 02-16-05, 07:52 PM
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THIS BIKE'S 4 U !!!!
 
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One word.....

HARO
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'05 Rockhopper Pro Disc
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Ok, before a suggestion can be made, we need to know the following.

1)What kind of riding do you do?

2)How neware you to mountain biking?
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Old 02-16-05, 08:54 PM
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specialized rockhopper comp or kona would be nice.
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let's get some basic facts first
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There are lots of good bikes in this price range. Too many to name without the info that KonaRider24 listed.
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I'd say no Haro and get a hardtail, a $1000 fs bike isn't worth it in my opinion.
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