long journey

What do you guys think of the Forge Sawback 5xx www.forgebikes.com/forgespecs.html. Is it a good entry level bike for only $300. I looked through the components and they seem to be very decent. It has deore and alivio derailleurs and deore shifters. This would be my first mountain bike and I do want spend too much money at first. The price is right in my range.

mtnbiker66

What kind of riding are you planning on doing with it? It would be a good starter if you're not going to be thrashing the crap out of it.

Svr

The specs look ok for the price, but they seem to only offer one frame size - 19.5". The rider will have to be at least 6 feet tall to fit the bike properly.

long journey

Thanks for the input. I do not plan to do anything hardcore with the bike. My main purpose for buying it is so I can ride some local trails with my Uncle maybe once a month.

mlh122

they spelled brakeset wrong.

looks good though, kinda reminds me of motobecane. sounds like a good deal if it will fit.

long journey

I am going to put of buying the bike to see if I can get some more money for something better.

rimugu

https://www.forgebikes.com/saw5sl.asp

It looks a good buy for the money, not the best bike, but not expensive either.
The 17" or 19" would be a good buy if they are the right size for you, if not, forge it.

I don't own one, but sure looks good on specs.

Moondawg

Check the thread on the https://forums.mtbr.com/ in the What bike to Buy forum. A lot of good infor on Forge bikes there from people who have bought them recently.