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12-27-2012, 03:26 PM | #2 |
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The new thing is 29 inch wheels so the 26 inch wheel bikes will probably go cheaper. You can pick up a low end hard tail bike for that kind of money. Depends of what kind of riding you want to do.
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12-27-2012, 03:27 PM | #3 |
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**** that.
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12-27-2012, 03:28 PM | #4 |
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Thanks. Mostly woodland trail riding...occasionally paved park trails. I can probably bump up my budget some if it means getting something that is entry level, but that I won't have to upgrade if it becomes a legitimate hobby.
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12-27-2012, 04:27 PM | #5 |
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I bought this in the last year and I really like it. Good overall components and that's really important in a bike.
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...es/3700_disc/# |
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12-27-2012, 04:53 PM | #6 |
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No, you can get a decent bike for that kind of money, especially a hard tail. Full suspension bikes are going to be more. I need one for my bad back for riding over big rock and drops. Shawnee Mission Park and Landahl in Blue Springs have great technical and easier trails.
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12-27-2012, 04:54 PM | #7 | |
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12-27-2012, 04:58 PM | #8 |
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Trek has a great selection of entry level bikes. If you don't mind used, Craigslist is a good place to find them, many people buy mountain bikes without realizing how physically taxing it is, and quickly give it up. If you do go that route, look up the bike on bikepedia.com and make sure they're not screwing you on the price.
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12-27-2012, 04:59 PM | #9 |
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12-27-2012, 05:45 PM | #10 |
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My buddy owns Truman lake bikes, he usually has some used units around. Check him out on that Facebook thingy.
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12-27-2012, 05:56 PM | #11 |
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Not for wooded trail rides - unless he's talking total pavement. The geomerty in a hybrid is all wrong for anything off road. Way too much of an upright position for climbing.
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I bought this bike about 6 months ago. I know its more than you want to spend but its an amazing bike and about the best hard tail money can buy for an entry level. Ugh never mind it wont let me post links yet. Google 2013 Trek Mamba. |
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12-27-2012, 06:45 PM | #13 | |
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You don't need a mountain bike to ride them. Yeah, if he's doing hardcore climbs and that sort of shit, he's going to need a mtb. But they suck ass on pavement and long rides. |
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12-27-2012, 06:49 PM | #14 |
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I thought I wanted a hybrid until I saw them and sat on one. I felt like an old man and didn't like the feel at all.
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