Originally Posted by ragnarok5987
Hey guys, I'm just planning on getting a new bike. btw, i'm not really a cyclist who knows about different types of bikes n rides on $300+ bikes, just an average joe. my budget is around $100-$150, n im kinda deciding between ccm, supercycle, n huffy tundra bikes. ive read some bad reviews about these brands, but then again, they were being compared to $500+ bikes. so how would u guys comment on this? oh yes, how much does it usually cost for the seat suspension maintainance? thanx
Sometimes it is difficult to tell whether a post is from an actual "newbie", or is being posted by one of the regular Forum members for laughs. And, frankly, a $100 "dual suspension" bike is good only for laughs. It will weigh about 40 pounds. It will use gear changers, brake calipers, and other components that are NOT stocked by any bike store. They are designed to give a kid for Christmas, with the idea he will get a new bike next Christmas. Photography has throw-away cameras. And these are throw-away bikes.
The cheapest "brand new" bike that you should consider if you plan to do any significant amount of riding is an entry level mountain bike from Trek, Giant, or Specialized. These bikes have lists prices of around $250, but many bike shops do promotions several times a year where such bikes are sold for $199.
"Name brand" mountain bikes are designed and engineered to take abuse. They are assembled by techs at the local bike shop. They have a factory warranty that protects you against any defects. The parts are standard parts, available at any good bike shop. Such a bike can give you ten years of good service, versus the ten weeks of not-so-good service you might get from a $100 bike.