hey guys, iam just about to buy a bike not not sure btw two bikes.

could u plz tell me which bike is overall better and which u would prefer
MTX-2 Disc VS apollo Altitude XC 2006

prices listed...

Cheers :wink:

Cell MTX-2 Disc $459 AUD

Specifications
Frame 7005 alloy frame with replaceable drop out
Fork RST CAPA Adjustable Fork
Stem Alloy stem, Kalloy-Uno
Handle bar Alloy rise handle bar, Kalloy-Uno.
Head set Neco.
Gear set Shimano click Rapid Fire 24 speed with Deore gears.
Front derailleur Shimano SIS Top Swing
Rear derailleur Shimano Deore LX
Shifters Shimano EF-29-8
Sprockets Shimano CS-HG-30-8I
Crank Shimano FC M405 Alivio, New Model.
BB.Set Shimano fully sealed cartridge bottom bracket
Chain KMC
Brakes Front and rear Tektro V-brakes.
Rims ALEX 2100BCNC side double wall alloy rims.
Hubs Qundo alloy hubs, front and rear Quick releases.
Spokes 14g stainless steel
Tires Innova 26x1.95.
Pedals VP852
Seat post Kalloy 27.2x300mm
Saddle Profil sports seat
Size 26x18.5" 26x21" (wheel sizeXframe size)
Available Colour Pearl White, Red
Weight Approximately 13.5kg


Apollo Altitude 2006 $469 AUD

Frame 7005 Oversized Aluminium Gussetted Frame w/ 50mm Bi-Oval DT, Snake Stays, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger & Disc Brake Mounts
Fork Suntour M-3010 w/ Preload Adjustment, 50mm Travel, Mini Boots & Disc Brake Mount
Rear Shock
Brake Levers
Brakes Tektro IO Mechanical Disc
Shifters Shimano EF50/EF29 24 Speed Ezi Fire
Front Derailleur Shimano CO-51
Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus
Bottom Bracket None
Crankset Suntour Alloy XCC-100 48 x 38 x 28T
Chain KMC Z-72
Pedals High Impact Nylon
Headset Cane Creek 1 1/8” Semi Sealed Ahead Set
Handlebar Stem Titan 1 1/8” Alloy Ahead w/ 15mm Rise
Handlebar Riser MTB w/ 30mm Rise
Hubs F. HUB: Alloy Parallax Disc w/ QR Axle R. HUB: Alloy Parallax Disc Cassette w/ QR Axle
Cassette / Freewheel Shimano HG30 8 Speed Cassette 11-30T
Spokes Black Stainless Steel
Rims / Wheelset Alex C1000 Alloy
Tyres MTB 26 x 2.0”
Seat Post MTB 26 x 2.0”
Saddle Adura Super Soft “ErgoTech” Dual Density MTB w/ TPE Base
Extras
Sizes 16” 40 cm S; 18” 45 cm M; 20” 50 cm L; 22” 55 cm XL
Colours Polish Silver/Polish Red or Satin Blue

i kind of like this one better. it seems a little nicer...maybe a reflection of price difference.

oh yeah, sry about not listing the prices, i edited the post above :]

mmmmm thats wierd, I have never seen a bike with no Bottom Bracket

I have! It was on a repair stand .

Have you ridden either of these bikes? As I recall Cell make cheap bikes for large stores or net suppliers, Apollo are pretty ordinary too. I wouldnt buy either of these, I'd look at a Giant boulder in your price range.

Try reading the FAQ's. Opinions mean nothing if the bike doesn't feel right to the person riding it. Go test ride them.

One more thing when posting on Bikeforms be sure to use COMPLETE words. btw, u and plz are not acceptable here

haha, sorry for not using complete words, First time on this forum ><

Well, i cant really try riding the Cell because its online and the Apollo i can since its just a few blocks away but i havent had the chance yet, anyway, since this is my first bike and i wont spend alot of time on it, iam not willing to pay so much for it...might get a better bike next time :]

Anyhow! which of the two is better and if you had to choose one, which would it be?

Welcome to Bike Forums!!!!

If I had to choose I would honestly go with none of the above. For the same amount of money you can get a much nicer bike. Check out KHS, Giant, Trek and Specialized. They all make some very nice bikes in your price range.

Neither they are both pretty awful. If this your first bike then you may be unaware of what you need from a bike. Do you have a particular riding style in mind? What is more important however is that NEWBIES SHOULD NEVER BUY ONLINE!. If you buy online who will provide assembly?, you will!, who will give the bike its first tune up when all the cables have stretched in a week or two? You will. Who will tell you what all the various squeeks, clanks and grinding noises are and how to fix them?, YOU WILL! For your first bike you will throw away your money if you dont by from a reputable bike shop, not K-mart or their Ilk. The Giant boulder I first recommended to you is going to be twice the bike either of these will be, its also slightly cheaper, as well if you buy from a bike shop you will get a free service and maybe a cheap accessory thrown in for free, like a bottle cage. You also get professional assembly and a warranty thats worth a damm and you dont have to post the bike back. More!, you get good advice from people who live and breathe bikes, people who can fit the bike to you exactly and give good advice on what bike will suit you. Ignore me, buy your junker online, but never come back here and snivel about how the gears dont work or the forks have seized, the brakes have failed etc. Alternatively do a forum searchand check some bikes out, start here then look at this . Good luck.

i answered with the assumption that these two bikes were the only option for one reason or another.

https://www.schwinnbike.com/products/...ail.php?id=615

here is another bike in your range...assuming the currency is close to ours

hmm, i dont know if they sell the same bikes in the united states as they do here is Australia.

oh, by the way, $459 AUD = approx $345 US

i went to a few LBS today and saw a few repco and schwinn bicycles, most of them werent really good though >__<

iam a bit tight on the bugent since a already bought a lot of christmas presents already but ill try asking the bikes you recommended today or tomorrow, (see if they have it)

for the meantime, can anyone recommend any bikes with a price tag of around $345 USD, a bit over is ok

Thanks alot!

What do you want to do with it? If it involves jumping, urban riding, you might be best off getting a bmx bike until you save up for a mtb a bit further up the scale. If you're going to be using it for xc, get a base level hardrock.

mainly going up hills, trails, yeah, urban riding.

the thing though is that i dont really like BMX's, not my type

then save your cash for a little longer and get a Specialized Hardrock Sport. very good deal, the 05's at peak of the season were only 480CAD, it's end of season, i'm sure you can get a VERY good deal on them.

are disc brakes really important? because my friends keep telling me to get disc brakes...

here is a list that i have compiled with bikes around my price range, any opinions?

-Haro V1 "06"
-Giant Boulder "06"
-Trek 3900
-Shogun Trail breaker 2 2005

If they're good thats great, but if your only looking at lower end stuff, compare that to what type of riding you will be doing and if it dosn't weigh up dont bother with them. Keep in mind, lower end disk brakes (hayes mx-2, tektro) only have 1 real adjustment method, cable tension. V-Brakes that are even cheaper then these offer 3, pad toe/position, cable tension and spring adjustment. They are easy to adjust and can give you a precise, rub free brake setup. For cross-country and trails v-brakes will do, even proffessionals use them. Dont get thinking that your bike is always 'cooler' with disk brakes.

I would say Trek, only because I have built many 3900's and those model Trek's give you good value for your money IMO.

wooT! someone who lives in melbourne!

hey, do you know any good shops in melbourne with good deals?

I got you covered via PM

I love a happy ending.

Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy too.

I like this better than the cold and abused feeling Raiyn leaves me with when he finishes a thread.

hey guys, i saw a Giant boulder today for $260 US and was wondering if that is cheap

I also stumbled aross a Trek 3900 "06", for $375 US, is this worth it?
https://www.melbournebicycle.com.au/m..._lavablack.jpg

Frame
Alpha Aluminum

Front Suspension
InSync Grind 1 w/preload, 70mm

Wheels
Alloy front, Shimano RM30 rear hub; Matrix 550 rims

Crank
SR XCC-150 42/34/24

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera

Dont know about the trek but thats about right for a boulder over here. Test ride and compare.