Originally Posted by
Happy Feet
I come from a certain perspective, that being trying to remove the barriers that keep someone from engaging in an activity.
If a person buys a cheap bike and then gives up from the frustration of having a constantly non-functioning and often broken bike....Is that not a barrier to keep someone from engaging in the activity?
The difference between cheap and expensive mountain bikes really comes down to their build quality and intended use. Expensive mountain bikes are well built and can hold up to the stresses of mountain biking. Cheap mountain bikes are built to look the part but are not meant for riding on an actual mountain bike trail.Think about it...where do you see most of the cheap mountain bikes? Cheap mountain bikes are often found department stores that sell groceries, clothing, cosmetics, and just about everything else. This is because cheap mountain bikes are typically only marketed to the average consumer – someone who is looking for a decent bike for general riding. The average consumer isn’t going to be hitting any real mountain bike trail with this type of bike. More than likely it will be used for riding around local parks or neighborhoods. And the roughest treatment these cheap bikes will experience will most likely be from the rain after being left outside or dust from being kept in the garage.
Durability is one of biggest factors that separate expensive and cheap mountain bikes.