Does Columbia make good bikes?

[Gibson486]

My gf likes this bike

Columbia Silver Ridge Womens Mountain Bike.


She is just gonna ride in the city...and well...i do not know what to tell her....I know nothign about bikes.

 

[jumpr]

Don't get a Columbia bike...they're a clothing manufacturer, not a bike company. Any of the following brands' 'urban' or 'city' bikes should be fine:

Trek
Gary Fisher
Giant
Kona

I'm partial to Kona and Giant because their high-level MTBs are unbelievable. However at a price point under $400, pretty much any major brand's bike will serve you well. They're all tough, light and durable.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: jumpr

Trek
Gary Fisher
Giant
Kona

Those are all good companies. I ride a Gary Fisher Tassajara. Also Ibex and Iron Horse are good bikes. Department store bikes (Columbia, Mongoose, Schwinn, etc.) are okay but can be a hassle and expensive when parts start breaking or you find that the bike was assembled wrong (it happens!!). Even if it's only for urban riding it might be worth looking into one of the bikes listed above. You're going to pay more, but it'll be worth it and if you get it at your local bike shop (LBS) they usually throw in a years worth of tune-ups and maintenance. Visit your LBS and see what they have to offer.

 

[Sukhoi]

Don't forget Specialized.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
Don't forget Specialized.

Damn!! I did. A nice Hardrock would be sweeet.

 

[Phokus]

No, but Colombia produces the finest coke in the world

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: Phokus
No, but Colombia produces the finest coke in the world

My gf is colombian...I have made that joke so many times....

Maybe i should buy the bike, close of the u to make an o, and then put a flag on it