2007-03-23 13:10:36 · 8 answers · asked by jarrad9 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
You owe it to yourself to RIDE THIS BIKE...
http://www.fisherbikes.com/bikes/bike_detail.asp?series=hifi&bike=Hi_Fi_Deluxe
It has been ten years since I have seen a bike stimulate the market like this thing has.
We've sold our complete size runs of Deluxe and Pro's in two months!!!
Ride one - Don't buy anything until you ride one...
I had a guy drive back 1 hour to a shop he had been deeling with to take back his deposit on another bike!
2007-03-23 15:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by bigringtravis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best suggestion i can give you..... build one. Yep, buy the frame you want and the fork you want then buy a build kit with parts that you wish to have. If you want a freeride hardtail, try a Cove Stiffee FR or Jackal from Cannondale. Banshee has the Morphine and the Scirocco which are very nice too. You can get a build kit with Shimano XT components or SRAM x.9 components for about 500-800 and taht includes Hydraulic disc brakes too plus a wheel set and tires. At 2000, you can get pretty much anythign you want and have a great bike. The Mountain Cycle Rumble was the most popular choice from MTB review. Check out www.mtbr.com and read reviews about what people think about their individual parts/components.
2007-03-23 23:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by vail2073 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking for a pre-built one, $2000 is just about enough to start looking into some of the middle-upper end HARDTAILS of many brands. If you're looking into frame material you can get a real nice aluminum, a carbon, or a used Titanium (on average).
These are some examples to look into (at or below $2000) that have had good reviews (on average) in past years:
Specialized StumpJumper Comp : http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22272
Trek 8500 : http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike.php?bikeid=1056600&f=18
GT Zaskar Pro : http://www.gtbikes.com/mountain/catalog/detail.php?id=2957&country=UK&brand=moun
Scott Scale 40 : http://www.scottusa.com/product.php?UID=9709
As for the so-called luxury brands (if you have $3000+), I've listed some titanium framed ones you can look into:
Seven Sola: http://www.sevencycles.com/mountain_detail.php?bike=sola
Orbea Oiz: http://www.orbea-usa.com/fly.aspx?mid=a400&layout=viewproduct&taxid=236
Litespeed Ocoee: http://www.litespeed.com/bikes/new/ocoee.aspx#
These are just a few of the brands that stand out in my mind over many many brands. Keep in mind that sometimes in buying a popular brand you're also paying for the name so don't be afraid to look around a bit.
2007-03-24 02:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by d s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on What kind of Riding you plan to do. $2000 Can get you a lot of bike. I am a Kona fan myself they are very rugged frames but can be a bit heavy. Iron Horse also makes a few really great bikes. if you want light weight maybe a Titanium bike like Titus, but then your pushing the budget. Check out mtbr.com they have a lot of reviews by people who use the bikes. good luck
2007-03-23 20:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jason M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may consider the Specialized M5 S-Works or a Trek 8000 with custom groupset to fits the bike with you.
2007-03-24 12:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by Andhika K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not easy to answer. At $2000, you have LOTS of choices and a lot of shopping around to do. God luck.
2007-03-23 20:29:46 · answer #6 · answered by davj61 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good price range
go for a Specialized
Stumpjumper FSR
check em out
2007-03-23 22:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
litespeed pisgah.... (those bikes are special)
2007-03-25 23:40:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋