Originally Posted by
hennyh
I occasionally like to ride a dirt/gravel trail at my vac. home at the coast. I'm looking for an inexpensive mountain bike.
Wal Mart has a Schwinn aluminum frame MTB for about $160 with a 5 star rating. I also see other brands at various stores.
I'm NOT looking for high end, special alloys, ultimate low weight or anything fancy. I just want best bang for the buck at the low end.
Any suggestions?? (The bike I have is a rusted out, one speed road bike w/rotten tires)
Spend a little more on a Specialized Hardrock.
PLEASE!
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=32288
It will actually be worth something in a couple years and it will be assembled by a PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC.
Good luck.