I have been doing research on 2 different brands of bikes, and now I am stuck. My local bike shop sells Trek, and I found a great deal online for a Jeep Cherokee Classic mountain bike. The suggested retail price for the Jeep is $475, but I found it online for only $280.
I have read a lot of reviews, many saying that Jeep is not a bad bike, but others say that they are crap wal-mart bikes. Last time I was at wal-mart, they didnt have a $475 bike... Is this bike different from the other "crap" bikes? It has an aluminum frame, dual shocks, disc brakes. Here is the link http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2129481
The Trek bike I'm looking at is also aluminum and retails at $310. I cant think of the model off the top of my head. I'm also looking at a comparible Gary Fisher.
Any suggestions or things to look out for?
Thanks!
2007-03-28 11:46:50 · 5 answers · asked by Mike\ 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Go for the Trek hardtail. The Jeep suspension is not very good. When you have a good full suspension, the bike is very good, but for that level you will need to spend more money. The rear suspension won't offer any damping and will make you feel like a pogo stick every time it hits something. Well, not every time, but it won't help you peddaling, and it won't be really good. It will just be weight on the bike.
Look at Trek, Gary Fisher, Specialized, Kona, Giant offers at bike stores. There won't be a big differences toward a brand, other than check how the bike shop makes you feel, they will likely service your bike now and then, so it's good that they listen to you.
Also, try them on and see how they fit. There is no single, right way to know if a bike fits you or not, but just try to test ride them and see how you feel, if you're too stretched out, to cramy, or something.
2007-03-28 15:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My first impression is that the Jeep is trying to do too much. Full susser, disc brakes (Cable, which means that they are not going to be that great.), ally frame (Don't recognise the deraileir) all for just $475. Yep, its a Walmart style bike.
This is a components game. What you buy, when you buy a brand, is the frame. Next check the quality of the components (Branded are best). Finally, you look the the finishing kit (Bars, stem, tyres, etc.). The Trek will use Bontager, which are not bad. You will also find Shimano gears and probably Truvativ crank.
Overall, you will have a better time sourcing the Trek components, which will probably be of better quality. Gary Fisher is also a good manufacturer.
Overall, do not look for a bike to do too much within this price bracket. The cheapest full susser, that is starting to get reasonable is the Trek Fuel. (£700). Rather than looking at discs, go for a good quality standard brake (Avid, etc.) If Discs are something to save for, get disc ready hubs and calliper mounts on the forks.
Luck.
PS Ask again if not sure.
P.P.S Online bikes are not, necessarily assembled when delivered and, more importantly, may not be set up!!!!
I would buy from bike shop.
2007-03-29 05:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stick with the Gary Fisher or the Trek I have a womens specialized Santa Cruz
I am pretty good in this area I am a sport cyclist
2007-03-28 18:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by Liz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeep has no dealer support that I am aware of, so I would avoid them. Go with Gary Fisher or TREK at this point.
2007-03-28 20:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by davj61 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not go with Jeep go with a Gary Fisher or Specialized for about the same price.
If you can get the Gary Fisher that cheap ..you better jump on it
2007-03-28 18:52:08 · answer #5 · answered by BEACHRESCUE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋