What would you buy with 1000.00?
08-09-06 | 12:53 AM
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What would you buy with 1000.00?
Ok I am looking to get into the MTB scene. I want to buy a bike that I won't have to upgrade for a while. I would like full suspension and disc brakes. I am about 5'7" and don't really know what size bike to look for either.
WHat would you buy and where would you get it?
Thanks in advance!
WHat would you buy and where would you get it?
Thanks in advance!
08-09-06 | 01:25 AM
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08-09-06 | 01:46 AM
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Excellent read!!!
Thanks, I guess I should pay attention.
Ok, now I have a better idea of what I want. I am looking at the TREK 6700 disc and the RockHopper Pro Disc.
I was planning to buy online but now that I read the FAQ's, I will go to a bike shop that has both bikes, ride them both, get a feel and get properly fitted to it.
Anything to pay attention to or that I might be missing?
Thanks, I guess I should pay attention.
Ok, now I have a better idea of what I want. I am looking at the TREK 6700 disc and the RockHopper Pro Disc.
I was planning to buy online but now that I read the FAQ's, I will go to a bike shop that has both bikes, ride them both, get a feel and get properly fitted to it.
Anything to pay attention to or that I might be missing?
08-09-06 | 11:39 AM
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Give me the $1,000 and I'll give you my bike!!!!!
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08-09-06 | 12:06 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
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For $1,000 I would buy a nice wheelset and a couple sets of tires.
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08-10-06 | 12:51 AM
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I'd get a Plain ol' Rockhopper and save the rest for upgrades (read: breakage). Unless you're racing, then I'd save until I could afford a Stumpjumper or equivalent. If you're not racing and those milliseconds don't really count, save the money. Your fun per dollar quotient will go up.
08-11-06 | 02:04 PM
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A road bike 
08-12-06 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by kandnhome
I'd get a Plain ol' Rockhopper and save the rest for upgrades (read: breakage). Unless you're racing, then I'd save until I could afford a Stumpjumper or equivalent. If you're not racing and those milliseconds don't really count, save the money. Your fun per dollar quotient will go up.
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08-12-06 | 02:11 PM
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I'd pay off the credit card I bought my bike on However if you're talking about just having $1k for a bike specifically, i'd get a $500 - $800 bike and use the rest for extras... (tires, water bottle and cage, camelbak, frame and/or floor pump, seat, grips, cleaning/lubing supplies, tools...) and if you have all that you could just buy a lot of gatorade and power bars to take on your rides
However if you're talking about just having $1k for a bike specifically, i'd get a $500 - $800 bike and use the rest for extras... (tires, water bottle and cage, camelbak, frame and/or floor pump, seat, grips, cleaning/lubing supplies, tools...) and if you have all that you could just buy a lot of gatorade and power bars to take on your rides
08-12-06 | 05:31 PM
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08-12-06 | 06:10 PM
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Bikes: Iron Horse Rogue / Mongoose ALD Pro / Fuji Sunfire
With a grand......... I save it for my next holiday and buy plane tickets with it.
My Rogue is all the bike that I need right now.
My Rogue is all the bike that I need right now.
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