I have a Mongose mountain bike. It was fairly expensive ($700's) but now getting into it I notice bikes with parts that cost maybe more than my entire bike. I am not aiming to go pro still I take the rough trails, will my bike break on me?
2007-03-16 12:15:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
You have a good starter mountain bike, but all things wear out and as long as you keep it well maintained you'll be fine. Keep the chain clean, replace the cables & housing every year, keep the wheels trued, and have a bike shop do any adjustments you need every spring.
As far as cost is concerned, if you enjoy your ride then it's worth every penny. If your idea of fun is to peg your heart rate on a 22-lb full suspension bike and only carbon fiber will do, then yes, you will spend a fortune. There is always a bike out there that costs more than everybody but one is willing to pay, but that's not the soul of bicycling. It's just about riding and enjoying yourself.
2007-03-17 05:03:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cost usually does not get you more durability, it usually gets you a bike that is just as durable but lighter and shifts nicer. However to a normal rider this is not all that important. If you find yourself riding a lot then sure go for a $$$ bike for that extra little bit. A $700 bike should be decent quality. I mean if you had a $100 walmart special, then sure the 1500+ bikes will be way better. However, you have abike that is certainly not junk. It is just as strong as the $$$ bikes just heavier.
2007-03-16 15:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by michael p 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That brand of bike has a decent reputation for durability. Dont know the specifics on your model, but the key thing is, MAINTENANCE. Check for loose nuts, bolts, chain, lube things properly, and clean the bike every so often so you can see it better in case there are troubles in the making. Finally, trail riding is a lot different than hill jumping, so as long as you use some common sense, you should do ok and the bike should last you a good while.
Good luck.
2007-03-16 12:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by Unforgiven Shadow 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have had it for a long time it may. I suggest if you are going on rough trails you should get a mountain bike for that.
2007-03-16 12:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by G-Uniter 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, but your body might break. Go to a shop and and check out a Carbon Fiber frame. They will let you check it out. The difference in An aluminum frame compared to a Carbon Fiber is amazing! Or you can check out another aluminum frame with lighter components.A carbon fiber frame will set you back about $3,500. An aluminum frame with lighter components(start with the bottom bracket, crank) will start out around $1,500.
2007-03-16 13:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by h-sum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wellfirst id start out small like running off 10 foot jumps if it can do that ittl take anything!
2007-03-16 14:53:20 · answer #6 · answered by bball_playa_94 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋