u should consider getting companys like haro,kona,norco,specialized,tr... and gt. start with kona, specialized and giant they make good bikes and they are cheap for bikes within the same range. for kona look for stuff, lavadom or scrap
norco:shore series
haro:v series
specialized:any thing they are all good and cheap
ironhorse:make almost unbreakable bikes but they are heavy
banshee:morphine series
before buying the bike make sure that the dimonds of the frame should be small and points upwards the tyres should be wide and with lots of rubber studs. the fork should have atleast 100mm of travel better if beond 130mm. the suspention brand that you should look for is marzochii or rock shock they are the most common ones. if you dont like the suspention then you might consider spending an other 500$ on bomber shocks they are good qualityed stuff. i recomand a hard tail because they are easier to ride up hill and gives lots of air. and is cheaper and lighter. you should look for disk breaks but if the bike dont come with them v breaks are good too exept over time they dig into your rim and shorten the rim's life.
hope this helps.
2006-11-14 11:45:57
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answered by Jason Z 3
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im assuming you will be using this for commuting:
i would recommend a cheap road bike (around $1000)
theoretically, you get about 600mpg on these thing (comparing calories you burn as opposed to calories in a gallon of gas)
they are fast (most will take you up to 45mph, if your going down a hill).
but i see that you have your heart set on a mountain bike. get a name brand like Kona, Specialized, Cannondale, or Trek. you will regret it if you dont. second, your looking at $1000-2000 for a good bike. wont be super effiecient like a roadie, but will be very comfortable if you have a dual suspension. get air shocks also- they are very plush, highly adjustable, and super light. if you want more help picking something out, you can always email me:
freerida@sbcglobal.net.
i will be happy to help you
2006-11-14 13:27:38
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answered by Anonymous
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Mountain Bikes are best available at EBAY ( www.ebay.com) with people whose budgets range from $ 200 and up to $ 7000 from newbies to the solid freerider,dirt jumper or manic downhiller! There are second hand rigs to spanking brand new models to choose from----select the BEST ( size, rigid/front suspension only or the dual suspension ALL MOUNTAIN type)---add some protective gear, tools for maintenance/repair and watch out for the other guy----and you also could save the PLANET.
2006-11-15 16:18:54
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answered by hummerhead2002 7
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it's going to be high-quality.....and fortunate you, it is wonderful! If it has somewhat knobby tires, it won't pedal fairly as certainly or roll as as we talk, yet that may no longer a super deal. once you get some money you need to purchase a sequence of slick tires for it.....you may get a pair for as low as $35, in line with probability much less. you will be happy with the pedals, too....you are able to constantly purchase a pair of cycling footwear that clip into the pedals if that's what comes on it. it is well worth it to maximum persons, yet you do no longer would desire to holiday that way. If the pedals that come on it are small and your ft get sore from driving in popular footwear, you are able to p.c.. up a pair of cheapie flat pedals from Walmart or objective for extra or less $10 or quite much less. If no longer the rest, be constructive you lock that toddler up and shop it secure! a competent lock like the Masterlock Python or a reliable u-lock is the ultimate money you are able to spend on it....and a bottle of stable high quality chain lube from a bike shop. each thing else can in all probability look ahead to awhile. stable success with it....and luxuriate interior the holiday! :o)
2016-12-10 08:53:22
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answered by scheiber 4
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Try craigslist.com There are usually cheap bikes on there, and somtimes you can even be lucky enough to find freebies. Also - just ask! I recently scored two very gently used bikes at work just by asking all the members at my gym if they had one that they weren't using.
2006-11-14 08:38:36
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answered by lillielil 3
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