Nobody can honestly answer what the best bike in the world would be for you, and I don't think that the best would come cheap.
For example, the best bike I have ever ridden (and still do) is a Bob Jackson Arrowhead 853 road bike with a hodgepodge of parts that are exactly what I want. It cost me in the neighborhood of $5,000.00 to build. The WORST (supposedly good) bike I have ever ridden was a Specialized S Works followed closely by a Trek OCLV. They each cost me close to what my favorite one has.
2007-05-11 10:40:28
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answered by bikeworks 7
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You will not get an absolute answer as to which is the best bike in the world. For one, it depens what you want it for. A so-so road bike will beat an excelent downhill bike for riding long roads on pavement only.
And, bikes can cost above $7,000 and more, depending on materials, build quality, design and components.
A good cross country hardtail mountain bike can cost around 500-700 bucks, while a good full suspension bike cost above $2,000 bucks and up.
Mountian bikes comes in different categories:
- XC or cross country, basically riding on smooth terrain, riding hard and fast. Long distances.
- Enduro, All Mountain, Trailbikes and other names for the similar riding are bikes that are a bit heavier but stronger built, that are designed for handling rougher terrain, like logs, rocks, an eventual drop or jump, but still be able to peddal uphill.
- Freeride. Here, it's like stunt riding, it is doing jumps, drops, and other crazy stuff. They're pretty fun to watch. The bikes are burly built, weight is not the main concern, but streght is.
- Downhill bikes. As freeride bikes, this bikes are very tough, and designed to doing runs down the hill over almost anything. On the bikes themselves, there are some differences in geometry.
Road bikes - Well, I don't know much about road biking, but is basically riding fast over long distances on lean, slick, light bikes. Sounds fun but I haven't really gotten to it.
BMX - Maybe similar as Freeride to XC bikes. Tough bikes for doing stunts on pavement and skate parks.
Confort bikes - bikes designed for riding around town, speed is not important.
2007-05-12 05:37:40
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answered by Roberto 7
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Contact Mike Mulder at Beyondbikes.com. He will find you the bestest bike in the whole wide world. It will probably also be the most expensive! He can also give you some advise on what kind of afordable bike that is right for you. Or check out MTBR.com and check out their forums section. Those people are MTB enthusiasts and they would probably have more specific answers.
2007-05-11 06:12:52
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answered by Jett Boy 3
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i would have to say that either a diamondback pro (for the mountains) as i have 1 which is worth £2000 and i bought it off a shop called 'decathlon' for £800 65% off about
2007-05-11 07:39:16
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answered by Anonymous
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