Originally Posted by
elcruxio
That's not that much money for a good bike... Doesn't mean it can't be done, lots of good bikes at that price range. But for me a complete bike, at that price, with all the functionalities I want / need just isn't doable.
I get a frame with that money and have to add everything else on it as well.
I found a complete Karate Monkey with 36-spoke wheels, XT hubs, and a Sram X9 drivetrain for $450. Patience yields incredible deals.