Question about mountain bikes.....

[AbsurdNY]

I am looking to buy a mountain bike. I was just wondering if anyone rides and what is a good choice of bike for me. My friend told me that Trek's are pretty nice but I wanted to ask my fellow CB7Tuners.
I am looking to spend up to about $700. I used to ride BMX when I was younger but I have never owned a mountain bike. What are some of the things I should look for when buying the bike?
I will be using it for just light trail riding. All suggestions welcome. Thanks!

[JoshM]

Not completely off topic, but check this website out:
http://www.myra-simon.com/bike/mtb-advice1.html

It's what sisters looked at before going with me, and they said it helped them A LOT.


BTW: I have a Kona Lana'i which is well within your price range.

[AbsurdNY]

Not completely off topic, but check this website out:
http://www.myra-simon.com/bike/mtb-advice1.html

It's what sisters looked at before going with me, and they said it helped them A LOT.


BTW: I have a Kona Lana'i which is well within your price range.

Wow man thank you for that link. I just skimmed through it right now but I will check it out a little more later on. How do you like your bike? What do you use it for? Got a pic of it? Thanks again bro.

[JoshM]

Colors are different, but same design:




I love it. I made the mistake of buying a Mongoose before this bike, and the Kona is by far the best bike for the money. You can buy them new for around $425.

[NutBucket]

For $700 I would probably stick with a hard tail. Its not quite enough money to buy you a good soft tail. Trek is certainly a fine brand. Might also want to look at Iron Horse, Cannondale, Specialized, Marin, Gary Fisher (just to name a few).

[Gemini]

for $700 I would just save it and buy some bbs rs for my cb
Honestly, I would get a used one from CG for under $300

[93EXaesthetic]

i used to race i owned a giant iguana i paid about 600 for it.. check into giant still see if they are still in business....

[The-Gr8-Ox]

for $700 you could get a sweet gary fisher with disc brakes and maybe even a 29er!!!! the baddest newest tech bikes

http://www.fisherbikes.com/bike/category/twoniners

[NutBucket]

Dunno if a 29" would the best choice for trail riding though. Of course, that depends on what you define as a trail.

[The-Gr8-Ox]

Dunno if a 29" would the best choice for trail riding though. Of course, that depends on what you define as a trail.

it would be great for trail riding. the larger tires will allow it to clear more than the 26

[Leung]

I've got a Trek that i on occasion right to work. Light weight too for when you need to carry it like i do when i have to carry it through the store that i work in.

I paid like 400 bucks for it 3 years ago, i'm thinking i should switch out the tires for when i'm riding on concrete for less knobby tires.


too bad you don't live near me. someone dumped a Mongoose mountain bike in my yard. I tried taking it to the local PD but they were closed the day i ran it down to them so it's sat in my back yard for a long as time. It's got disc brakes but you'll want to get new brake cables and a shifter assembly. drive down from where ever and take it if you want it. i'm just sick of looking at it.

[bacal36]

I have one of those specialized rockhoppers. Its a hard tail. It has shimano gears, and its a perfect beginner bike. (fairly light imo too) I do dirt trails around my house, and absolutely love my bike.

[CustomLowz]

My brother and I have Cannondale Bikes... We love them

[deevergote]

What do you plan to do with it? Are you actually planning to ride in the mountains?


I'm looking to buy a good street bike, since I don't think I'll be doing anything off-road. I have 3 bikes now in different states of disrepair... it's just time to unload them and get something quality!

[Old School]

i used to race i owned a giant iguana i paid about 600 for it.. check into giant still see if they are still in business....

Funny