What kind of bike is best?
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02-11-07, 02:22 PM
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Sorry about that i have a low price range probably like $350 on a used bike, my house burnt down and were slowly getting back im looking for anything type really but NOT DOWNHILL
02-11-07, 04:34 PM
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why don't you just get a used hard tail? did you need full suspension?
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Originally Posted by Brent_Bikes
Sorry about that i have a low price range probably like $350 on a used bike, my house burnt down and were slowly getting back im looking for anything type really but NOT DOWNHILL
02-12-07, 09:46 AM
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for $350 they are all gonna be about the same as far as parts and quality, so test ride as many as you can and go with the one that feels the best. for $350 used i'd think the parts and quality would all be roughly the same as you still get what you pay for. you could try to find a used bike store around your area or try ebay.com or craigslist.org. i'd try to shy away from buying online unless you really know what you're looking for. new you should be able to get a good all around hardtail like a Specialized Hardrock, Trek 4300, other good brands in that range are Iron Horse, Diamond Back, Schwinn (not dept. store Schwinn), and perhaps a Kona.
02-12-07, 10:42 AM
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One with two wheels?
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02-12-07, 01:49 PM
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As mentioned, if your house burnt down, you have other things to worry about. For $350, you probably won't find a decent FS, but a decent used hardtail or even rigid bike is possible. Good luck!
02-12-07, 01:51 PM
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What kind of bike is best? A green one.
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Here's a list of the FS bikes on ebay (new and used) with a buy it now price of $350 or less
https://listings.ebay.com/_W0QQa30300...istingItemList
now those might be some people's style, but I would prefer a $350 hardtail. here's the search results on $350 or less hardtails
https://listings.ebay.com/_W0QQsocmdZ...4&alist=a30300
I like those results a lot better
https://listings.ebay.com/_W0QQa30300...istingItemList
now those might be some people's style, but I would prefer a $350 hardtail. here's the search results on $350 or less hardtails
https://listings.ebay.com/_W0QQsocmdZ...4&alist=a30300
I like those results a lot better
02-12-07, 06:16 PM
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"Brent_Bikes"... Check out this FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)... I think you'll find it very useful and informative. It's a great place to start when looking for a new bike 
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02-12-07, 06:22 PM
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Specialized hardrock.
Or look into buying used.
Or look into buying used.
02-12-07, 06:38 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
I like annodized ones. Those are the best.
*note - sorry about your house.
*note - sorry about your house.
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Blue is best!
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Originally Posted by R. Danneskjöld
Blue sucks. Almost as much as Specialized.
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02-12-07, 09:00 PM
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What if one had a blue Specialized? Would the sucking cancel each other out or would it be cumulative?
It would put an end to the world due to it's high level of the suck.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Smashy
It would put an end to the world due to it's high level of the suck.
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