Bike for my mom
02-02-06, 10:29 PM
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Bike for my mom
My mom wants to start to mtb but she wants to spend like $250, these are the ones she picked after test rides. I would appreciate any help.
1.Trek 820 $250
2.Giant Boulder W $240
3.Raleigh Womens Mojave 2.0 $250
4.Diamondback, Womens Outlook $220
these are not in any particular order
1.Trek 820 $250
2.Giant Boulder W $240
3.Raleigh Womens Mojave 2.0 $250
4.Diamondback, Womens Outlook $220
these are not in any particular order
02-02-06, 10:37 PM
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Gromitz49948 I can only respond with bias. My son has a Trek 820 since 2002. He started riding it on MTB trails in 2005. It is a well made machine that has held up well under his 175lb frame. But, it is a chro-moly frame and is a tad heavy (about 32 lbs.) If your mom is frail, perhaps a lighter bike is in order. If she is average, definetly consider the Trek 820. Also, check the resale of 820s on ebay, it's incredibly good usually bringing over $200.
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02-07-06, 06:15 PM
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we sold a lot of diamondback wildwoods over the summer... i think i bulit 100 of them... i like the nice smooth ride that they offered, and comfortable riding position... they have nice tires and a adjustable stem and a suspention seatpost. i would get her one of those
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Trek 820. It'll take a beating much better than the Outlook (I know this from having owned both at a time). Also, I've got a buddy who made it though his beginning season (and an 18-hr race) on a stock Trek 820. It's heavy, and I mean heavy, but it should hold up just fine to get started out with for your mom.
02-07-06, 07:43 PM
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Trek 820 my friend has one and its pretty cool but i like mine alot more hehe
02-08-06, 05:21 PM
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You guys are are brutes. I mean, sister is one thing, but you're talking about his mom.
Gromitz, you got a sister? Post her up so we can derail this mom thing before it gets out of hand.
Gromitz, you got a sister? Post her up so we can derail this mom thing before it gets out of hand.
02-08-06, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TwinCam
Get her one of these.
Come on. It's your mom! She deserves it.
Come on. It's your mom! She deserves it.
A BEAST THAT IS!!
