Best Hardtail Under $1100????
03-08-07, 03:59 PM
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Should be able to pick up the Stump for around a thousand (but have to add taxes). Also consider using any discounts (such as those offered if member of a bike club) to discount the price further. You might be able to find a 2006 bike which would provide a good discount.
03-23-07, 02:24 AM
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hey all- just to close this out. i ended up buying a really sweet used stumpjumper on Ebay. retail was like $1700, but i got it for way below that. thanks for all of the input and advice.
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Originally Posted by kcham16
hey all- just to close this out. i ended up buying a really sweet used stumpjumper on Ebay. retail was like $1700, but i got it for way below that. thanks for all of the input and advice.
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Originally Posted by sherpaPeak
It depends on what kind of riding you want to do....if I were you, I would do these:
For all around aggressive Hardtail I would get a Santa Cruz Chameleon frame and this build kit
Bike One:
Chameleon frame (color white)): $550
Build Kit: $594 (with 15% wheelworld discount, coupon code MARCHMAD15)
https://wheelworld.com/itemdetails.cf...gId=39&id=3309
it is a little more than $1100, but heck of a bike....
Bike Two:
For pure XC: Kona Kula https://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/KULA/index.html
I can not imagine a sweeter, simpler, and more awesome handling XC bike than Kula. Again sorry, its a bit more than $1100....
Scenario Three:
go crazy and build a 29er or a single speed with nice steel frame...
take your pick
For all around aggressive Hardtail I would get a Santa Cruz Chameleon frame and this build kit
Bike One:
Chameleon frame (color white)): $550
Build Kit: $594 (with 15% wheelworld discount, coupon code MARCHMAD15)
https://wheelworld.com/itemdetails.cf...gId=39&id=3309
it is a little more than $1100, but heck of a bike....
Bike Two:
For pure XC: Kona Kula https://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/KULA/index.html
I can not imagine a sweeter, simpler, and more awesome handling XC bike than Kula. Again sorry, its a bit more than $1100....
Scenario Three:
go crazy and build a 29er or a single speed with nice steel frame...
take your pick
If you are considering a frame and build kit, you might also consider a Nashbar Steel Frame:
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...Frames%2FBikes
and the above mentioned wheelworld build kit. That puts you under $650.
03-24-07, 09:46 PM
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Kona Caldera. Sick ride. One of the best hardtails for the money. Can usually get for around $800. The geometry is a bit toward the rear than some XC bikes. But find a Kona dealer and check out the 2006.
03-25-07, 01:12 AM
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I suggest the KONA Blast or FUJI Nevada series.
Take a look: https://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/BLAST/index.html
and https://www.fujibikes.com/2007/mtb.asp?subcat=2
The most important is this: disk brakes on both wheels, rapid fire
shifting, "Butted Aluminum" frame (not crap aluminum), and Shimano.
Take a look: https://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/BLAST/index.html
and https://www.fujibikes.com/2007/mtb.asp?subcat=2
The most important is this: disk brakes on both wheels, rapid fire
shifting, "Butted Aluminum" frame (not crap aluminum), and Shimano.
03-25-07, 01:41 AM
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kev those are fine bikes, but clearly not the "Best Hardtail Under $1100"
I like the look of the marin hydroformed bikes like the palisades trail. haven't heard much about them though.
https://www.marinbikes.com/bicycles_2...des_trail.html
I like the look of the marin hydroformed bikes like the palisades trail. haven't heard much about them though.
https://www.marinbikes.com/bicycles_2...des_trail.html
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03-25-07, 02:36 AM
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Actually, the bike shop where I acquired my own last year,
said this was their best selling hard tail MTB bike, which I found
unnecessarily high-end to my needs.
https://www.fujibikes.com/2007/bikes.asp?id=306&subcat=2
It has Shimano Deore which is probably what your minimum specs are.
said this was their best selling hard tail MTB bike, which I found
unnecessarily high-end to my needs.
https://www.fujibikes.com/2007/bikes.asp?id=306&subcat=2
It has Shimano Deore which is probably what your minimum specs are.
03-25-07, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by kevmetric
Actually, the bike shop where I acquired my own last year,
said this was their best selling hard tail MTB bike, which I found
unnecessarily high-end to my needs.
https://www.fujibikes.com/2007/bikes.asp?id=306&subcat=2
It has Shimano Deore which is probably what your minimum specs are.
said this was their best selling hard tail MTB bike, which I found
unnecessarily high-end to my needs.
https://www.fujibikes.com/2007/bikes.asp?id=306&subcat=2
It has Shimano Deore which is probably what your minimum specs are.
03-25-07, 03:12 PM
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