No idea what to buy
07-04-20, 06:01 AM
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No idea what to buy
I was on a trail the other day that would have been great on a mountain bike, and I'm thinking of getting one. I found this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Suspen...d/224067249911 Seller says it's a medium. It is listed as new and unused. Other than being from Bulgaria, is this a good buy?
07-04-20, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jblackmd
is this a good buy?
07-04-20, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by cobba
It's a overpriced department store bike with low quality components, it probably has a warning sticker on it saying it's not designed for off road use.
07-04-20, 08:08 AM
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What sort of riding do you want to do?
Examples of what you can get new for under $1000.....
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bi...bikes/hardtail
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mountain_bikes.htm
Examples of what you can get new for under $1000.....
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bi...bikes/hardtail
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mountain_bikes.htm
07-04-20, 08:09 AM
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That is a $200 bike max. Are people really paying over $500 inc. shipping?
A good FS starts at $3K,better get a rigid or hardtail if you don't have the funds. Nothing worse than bad FS.
A good FS starts at $3K,better get a rigid or hardtail if you don't have the funds. Nothing worse than bad FS.
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Again, all depends on what riding you'll be doing. What your trails are like. Etc.etc. Is this your first time to mtb? Then I suggest get a used one first. A lot of factors.
07-04-20, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cobba
What sort of riding do you want to do?
Examples of what you can get new for under $1000.....
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bi...bikes/hardtail
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mountain_bikes.htm
Examples of what you can get new for under $1000.....
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bi...bikes/hardtail
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mountain_bikes.htm
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07-04-20, 10:52 AM
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I also found this one: https://lakeland.craigslist.org/bik/...150037566.html The guy says I can have it for 450. It's in good shape (so he says, haven't ridden it yet) and about 8-9 years old.
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Originally Posted by jblackmd
I also found this one: https://lakeland.craigslist.org/bik/...150037566.html The guy says I can have it for 450. It's in good shape (so he says, haven't ridden it yet) and about 8-9 years old.
https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/valu...oduct/3040668/
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07-05-20, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by cobba
07-07-20, 03:08 PM
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I bought this 1997 Specialized Rockhopper FS on eBay:
$350 shipping included.
$350 shipping included.
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I feel like a lot of people using MTB trails are "overbiked"
You don't NEED suspension to have fun and tackle a lot of really technical terrain.
As others have said, hone in on the type of riding you like to do, pick a budget, and get the best deal you can for the type of bike you can get in that budget.
I ride what is basically a rigid MTB with 29+ tires - I love doing technical descending and gravel roads, I can live without suspension because I don't leave the ground too often.
You don't NEED suspension to have fun and tackle a lot of really technical terrain.
As others have said, hone in on the type of riding you like to do, pick a budget, and get the best deal you can for the type of bike you can get in that budget.
I ride what is basically a rigid MTB with 29+ tires - I love doing technical descending and gravel roads, I can live without suspension because I don't leave the ground too often.
07-08-20, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by davei1980
I feel like a lot of people using MTB trails are "overbiked"
You don't NEED suspension to have fun and tackle a lot of really technical terrain.
As others have said, hone in on the type of riding you like to do, pick a budget, and get the best deal you can for the type of bike you can get in that budget.
I ride what is basically a rigid MTB with 29+ tires - I love doing technical descending and gravel roads, I can live without suspension because I don't leave the ground too often.
You don't NEED suspension to have fun and tackle a lot of really technical terrain.
As others have said, hone in on the type of riding you like to do, pick a budget, and get the best deal you can for the type of bike you can get in that budget.
I ride what is basically a rigid MTB with 29+ tires - I love doing technical descending and gravel roads, I can live without suspension because I don't leave the ground too often.
