2007-02-24 12:38:30 · 7 answers · asked by SQUADY 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
I've beat the living **** out of my NORCO and its still in one piece, a few friend have done much worse to their NORCO's and they all love them. A few of my other friends have KONA's and they all are put through extreme abuse and have not had any problems with them.
Out of the three, i would rate them Specialized, trek, Motobecane (who I have never heard of). I would personally look for a NORCO or a KONA.
2007-02-24 12:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on if you are an uphiller or downhiller and how much you are willing to spend. those three bikes are definitely not the top of the line, but some models are good.
If you are a downhiller then i would suggest the Intense. it has amazing shocks and adds speed due to its weight.
If you are an uphiller i would suggest a Santa Cruz Blur with special features up to you.
Good Luck with your new bike
P.S. I have a GT 3.0 that was about $1000, cheep for a good bike
2007-02-24 13:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by wolfie1213 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only owned Specialized. I owned a Hardrock, Rockhopper, and now an Epic. I think it is really based on personal opinion and price points. The bikes in each price range are usually comparable. I keep telling myself I am not going to buy another Specialized for not other reason than I have owned three:)
2007-02-25 05:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by joe1max 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best Answer - Chosen By Voters
The MOST winningest Mountain bike in North America is the Trek Topfuel 110.
Family owned and operated - Lifetime Warranty and Crash Replacement Program - 5 year Bontrager parts Warranty including wheels!
NO OTHER COMPANY EVEN COMES CLOSE TO THIS LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SUPPORT!!!
Trek bicycles also the most repeat customers in the business!
2006 Trek VW Highlights:
* NORBA # 1 team overall
* NORBA # 1 overall points series champions - Jeremiah Bishop & Sue Haywood
* 47 NORBA National podium visits
* 14 Pro class wins
* 6 Expert class wins
* Top American/Men’s XC World Championships – Jeremiah Bishop
* Top American/Men’s XC Pan-American Championships - Jeremiah Bishop
* Super-D National & Series Champion – Sue Haywood
* Short-track XC National Champion – Sue Haywood
* Marathon National Champion – Travis Brown
* 24 Hour Solo World Champion - Sue Haywood
* 24 Hour Solo National Champion – Chris Eatough
* Super-D Series Champ – Ross Schnell
* X-Terra Mid-West Champion – Brian Smith
* Lumberjack 100 – Chris Eatough
* Mt. Mitchell Challenge – Jeremiah Bishop
* Ore to Shore – Sara Kylander-Johnson
* Colorado Ultra 100 – Gretchen Reeves
* Kona 24 – Jenny Smith, Nick Ranno, Nick Martin
* Shenadoah Mountain 100 (podium sweep) – Jeremiah Bishop, Chris Eatough, Jeff Schaulk
* Chequemegon Classic XC – Sara Kylander-Johnson
* Chequemegon Classic Criterium - Sara Kylander-Johnson & Doug Swanson
* Colorado State XC Men’s Champion – Brian Smith
* Colorado State XC Women’s Champion – Jenny Smith
* California State XC Men’s Champion – Tim Olson
* California State XC Women’s Champion – Tomarra Muhlfeld
* California State XC Jr. Exp Men’s Champion – Brandon Lee
* Maryland State XC Pro Men’s Champion – Chris Eatough
* WORS Men’s & Women’s series champions - Tristan Schouten & Sara Kylander-Johnson
* Road Apple Rally – Travis Brown
Sorry for the confusion - But you did ask for the BEST bike..? I'm a FACT based guy all my answers are from research and fact finding - There you have it!
Enjoy!
2007-02-24 16:07:15 · answer #4 · answered by bigringtravis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three good makers. Each make many different bikes. Go for the one you fit on the best and best fits your needs. You don't need a top end bike unless you are competing. If you go to cheap you will be replacing components too regularly.
Work out which level componentry suits you.
2007-02-24 15:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some good answers here, but I prefer Specialized... but remember that each company has different levels of MTB's, with different styles for your own preferences... and wallet.
2007-02-25 00:00:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of the three, I would rate them:
Specialized
Trek
Motobecane
2007-02-24 12:41:37 · answer #7 · answered by Mangy Coyote 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋