Help with Entry Level Bike
06-29-05 | 01:31 PM
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Help with Entry Level Bike
Hi
I am buying my first mountain bike and need some advice on what to buy. I checked out a bunch of bike shops and found 3 bikes that I think are fairly comparable and all have disk brakes, but differ in price...any advice on which I should go with and why???
1. Giant Yukon for $423
2. Trek 4300 fir $387
3. Raleigh 05 M59 DX
Any advice would be really helpful!!!
Thanks!!
I am buying my first mountain bike and need some advice on what to buy. I checked out a bunch of bike shops and found 3 bikes that I think are fairly comparable and all have disk brakes, but differ in price...any advice on which I should go with and why???
1. Giant Yukon for $423
2. Trek 4300 fir $387
3. Raleigh 05 M59 DX
Any advice would be really helpful!!!
Thanks!!
06-29-05 | 03:20 PM
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Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
Originally Posted by vnb
Hi
I am buying my first mountain bike and need some advice on what to buy. I checked out a bunch of bike shops and found 3 bikes that I think are fairly comparable and all have disk brakes, but differ in price...any advice on which I should go with and why???
1. Giant Yukon for $423
2. Trek 4300 fir $387
3. Raleigh 05 M59 DX
Any advice would be really helpful!!!
Thanks!!
I am buying my first mountain bike and need some advice on what to buy. I checked out a bunch of bike shops and found 3 bikes that I think are fairly comparable and all have disk brakes, but differ in price...any advice on which I should go with and why???
1. Giant Yukon for $423
2. Trek 4300 fir $387
3. Raleigh 05 M59 DX
Any advice would be really helpful!!!
Thanks!!
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06-29-05 | 03:40 PM
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From: SW Chicago suburbs
Bikes: Redline D460, Redline Monocog Flight 29er, IRO Rob Roy, Specialized P1
I think the Yukon is the best bike out of your three choices. When faced with a similar situation back in March/April of this year, I bought a Specialized Hardrock Sport for $340 and I'm pretty happy with it.
06-29-05 | 04:53 PM
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From: Cary, NC
Bikes: 2005 Trek 4300
I currently have an 05 4300 and for the most part am pretty happy. For the price it was hard to beat. As far as the rest I can't offer much advice. Feel free to click the link in my signature to see pics of my 4300 and the story that led to it's purchase. Maybe it'll save you from making some of the same mistakes I did.
Good luck and once you decide, have fun riding!
Good luck and once you decide, have fun riding!
06-29-05 | 05:27 PM
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Bikes: Bianchi Pista, LeMond Poprad, Specialized Allez
I'd get a Giant or a Trek. You can also get a Specialized Hardrock Comp for around $450 with disc brakes.
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06-29-05 | 07:40 PM
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Have a look at the Haro range, V series. I bought the V3 Australian spec over the Yukon earlier this year. I liked the Yukon (mmmm...satin blaaaack...) but there was no way I could fit v-brakes to the rear which meant I couldn't fit my rack for longer trail rides. Everything else about it I preferred except that crap suntour fork.
