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Title: mtn bike shopping
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 10, 2012, 10:35:40 AM: so my mtn bike is pretty much totalled after last night. :bash:

shopping for a new to me probably CL deal. looking for good forks, disc brakes, thats about it. not looking to spend a ton as im not like super mountain bike guy but i do use it quite a bit.
anyone got anything to look for? model/brand/options
Title: Re: mtn bike shopping
Post by: MIKEXRAY on August 10, 2012, 10:49:55 AM: I just got a couple at Costco, very nice bikes. Disc breaks, front shocks, nice shifters. About $ 350. A friend of mine had a $ 2500 bike & rode this one and was really impressed. Not sure of model but only ones they had. Mike
Title: Re: mtn bike shopping
Post by: JPhelps on August 10, 2012, 10:50:57 AM: Giant, trek or specialized will most likely fit the bill. All high quality bikes that can be found around $200-$300 for a hardtail w/discs. Giant manufacturers all three brands just to different specs.
Title: Re: mtn bike shopping
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 10, 2012, 11:24:06 AM: Quote from: JPhelps on August 10, 2012, 10:50:57 AM
Giant, trek or specialized will most likely fit the bill. All high quality bikes that can be found around $200-$300 for a hardtail w/discs. Giant manufacturers all three brands just to different specs.
any models to look for so i can narrow my CL searches? or keywords that might help?
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Post by: JPhelps on August 10, 2012, 11:28:50 AM: Specific Models might be tough because they change every year. Maybe search by frame size and add in "disc" and "hardtail".
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Post by: fillthefreezer on August 10, 2012, 11:33:51 AM: i dontknow much about frame size or tire, what should i look for? im 6' 185
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Post by: Bluesdude on August 10, 2012, 11:40:07 AM: I have a Novara Aspen from REI. Disk brakes, shocks, etc. I don't think they sell it anymore, here's one that is similiar to mine. Been a great bike so far!

http://www.rei.com/product/825410/novara-torero-29er-bike-2012 (http://www.rei.com/product/825410/novara-torero-29er-bike-2012)
Title: Re: mtn bike shopping
Post by: JPhelps on August 10, 2012, 11:52:43 AM: Most likely a Large.
Title: Re: mtn bike shopping
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 10, 2012, 12:44:04 PM: went and looked at a hardtail kona 29 and lunch, ouch! sweet bike though..
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Post by: swanny on August 10, 2012, 12:51:06 PM: 29er is the way to go!

I picked one up this spring. It is easier to pedal than a 26" wheeled bike and is a lot more effecient. It will keep some gas in your tank once you get to your spot. My riding partner is on a 26" bike and works WAY harder than I do when we are going up hills or even on the flats. His cranks are churning while mine are just turning. I have a GT Karakorum 1.0, it's an awesome ride, probably more than you want to spend though as it sounds like you might be looking to use it for behind gate type hunting. I use mine on the local trails and it's a blast!
Title: Re: mtn bike shopping
Post by: bloodhound on August 10, 2012, 01:02:23 PM: kona is expensive. walmart offers a good bike also but you have to order it ship to store. so if your looking new thats the way to go. tell them when you order it not to have it assembled. then send me a pm and set up a time to bring it over to my house and ill build it for you. i am a certified bike tech that worked for rei as a bike tech for 2 years.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mongoose-XR-PRO-29-Men-s-Mountain-Bike/16913467 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mongoose-XR-PRO-29-Men-s-Mountain-Bike/16913467)

best bike bike walmart has if your looking for a full suspension. if your looking to go hard tail let me know and ill search around for a good one for yah. simply because walmart doesnt offer a decent hardtail.
Title: Re: mtn bike shopping
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 10, 2012, 01:32:15 PM: i have a full susp bike now and i dont think the rear really benefits me for the extra cost...?

thanks bloodhound, see what you can turn up for a hardtail
Title: Re: mtn bike shopping
Post by: TheHunt on August 10, 2012, 04:14:18 PM: I buy used and cheap. If it gets stolen from you, you will not be as ticked off if it is a 700 dollar or more valued bike.
Title: Re: mtn bike shopping
Post by: bloodhound on August 10, 2012, 06:50:58 PM: this is how it works, the more travel you have the harder it is to go up hill. the suspension eats your momentum by turning it from forward force into downward force. the best bike you can get counting out money that is, is a cross country bike with lock outs on the suspension. to when you go down hill you unlock and get the cady comfort, and when cranking uphill you lock it up and have no travel to get up that hill as easy as possible.

fill) pm me and let me know what kind of money your looking to spend so i can find the best bang for you buck.
Title: Re: mtn bike shopping
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 10, 2012, 07:08:50 PM: stopped at a different shop on the way home and looked at the 2013 specialized hard rock. hydraulic disc. hard tail. ok forks with lockouts. 29er. L frame. $600. lifetime service. is this an ok deal?
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Post by: windygorge on August 10, 2012, 07:24:41 PM: price point.com used to have good deals, but now everything is over 1000 bucks
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Post by: fillthefreezer on August 13, 2012, 07:38:55 AM: picked up a specialized hardrock 29er. put about 10mi on it this weekend. lovin it. :IBCOOL: