Bike Forums - View Single Post - The "around" $500 MTB thread.

06-07-05 | 11:42 PM

#566

Raiyn

I drink your MILKSHAKE

Joined: Jul 2002

Posts: 15,061

Likes: 3

From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

Quote:

Originally Posted by hickboy651

I am looking for a full suspension bike that will make make the ride a little more tolerable on these trails for around $400.

Your best bet at that price is to go used. You won't find a decent FS bike for $400 new.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hickboy651

Some sections are long and steep and begin to wear on the wrists after a lot of breaking and i was wondering if diskbrakes would help this.

I'd consider Hydraulic discs at that point

Quote:

Originally Posted by hickboy651

I know nothing of the brand names of bikes.

Buy a magazine. Seriously this is the EASIEST way to learn

Quote:

Originally Posted by hickboy651

I saw that the Jeep cherokee classic bike has disc breaks and full suspension, and was wondering peoples opinions on this.

Garbage. Complete and utter garbage. Anytime you see Jeep, Honda (except the new DH bike which the average Joe can't buy yet), or Hummer RUN AWAY

__________________