Originally posted by: tkdkid
If you ride on the street 90% of the time though...then why even bother with a mountain type bike. Get a road bike...at least go and test ride one...they're fun too.
Originally posted by: Moonbeam
50 bucks even kevin doubtless buys you the finest Chinese steel. It's what makes it so good for exercise.
Originally posted by: flot
Thanks for cluing me in on the hybrids, guys. That's clearly more of what I'm looking for. In retrospect, that's exactly what my ex-bike was - mountain bikeish parts and design with a shock seat and slightly raised, slightly swept handlebars.
Another thing that I thought was slick on my bike was the tires - they had smooth centers and knobbed edges. I don't know if that was total marketing BS or what, but I liked them. I checked out the Cannondale Adventure at a bike shop and it looked good, but the tires were.. well they were a little fruity looking.
At $530 though that was still pretty steep. I found the receipt for mine, and I paid about $400 out the door. Damn, I didn't realize how much I liked my bike until somebody stole it - I'd buy the same model again if I could.
Originally posted by: flot
On the size issue, I'm 5'11", about 175. My ex-bike had a large frame which I'd swear was substantially bigger than most of the bikes they showed me... Then again, apparently you want a smaller frame on a mountain bike so you don't wipe out and kiss your boys goodbye?
Originally posted by: tkdkid
I'd say a Trek 4500 would be a great start. If you're considering trail riding then get a Giant Ranier, it's probably the best value mountain bike - you get great parts like disc brakes and such for about 650 I think. Good frame that's worth upgrading, good tires and drivetrain..all that. Check out www.mtbr.com for all kinds of bike and equipment reviews, there's also a forums section there.
All these people that are saying that $1200 is ridiculous to spend on a bike really don't know anything about mountain biking, nor have they ever ridden a $1200 bike. You'd spend $1200 on a computer without even thinking about it, or even a gym membership for that matter. It's not really that much to spend for a real piece of quality equipment that gets you outside...oh and mountain biking is fun as hell by the way.
If you ride on the street 90% of the time though...then why even bother with a mountain type bike. Get a road bike...at least go and test ride one...they're fun too.
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Originally posted by: tkdkid
I'd say a Trek 4500 would be a great start. If you're considering trail riding then get a Giant Ranier, it's probably the best value mountain bike - you get great parts like disc brakes and such for about 650 I think. Good frame that's worth upgrading, good tires and drivetrain..all that. Check out www.mtbr.com for all kinds of bike and equipment reviews, there's also a forums section there.
All these people that are saying that $1200 is ridiculous to spend on a bike really don't know anything about mountain biking, nor have they ever ridden a $1200 bike. You'd spend $1200 on a computer without even thinking about it, or even a gym membership for that matter. It's not really that much to spend for a real piece of quality equipment that gets you outside...oh and mountain biking is fun as hell by the way.
If you ride on the street 90% of the time though...then why even bother with a mountain type bike. Get a road bike...at least go and test ride one...they're fun too.
Bike parts are really overpriced but a $1200 bike is great. And I love my $2200 bike,
Originally posted by: DanTMWTMP
get a U-LOCK w/ ur new bike....cuz i had a rope lock...it got jacked...got new bike...i got a u-lock...it got jacked ..how?..i locked it to a weak railing...the railing that the lock was cut to got jacked...
screwy isn't it...
Originally posted by: flot
Another thing that I thought was slick on my bike was the tires - they had smooth centers and knobbed edges. I don't know if that was total marketing BS or what, but I liked them.
Originally posted by: kevin000
Originally posted by: DanTMWTMP
get a U-LOCK w/ ur new bike....cuz i had a rope lock...it got jacked...got new bike...i got a u-lock...it got jacked ..how?..i locked it to a weak railing...the railing that the lock was cut to got jacked...
screwy isn't it...
I remember I was at the school yard about 4 years ago this kid tried to steal my bike. I took a basketball and beemed him in the head as he rode away. He fell and the bike landed on him. I took my bike and as he's laying says to me "What are you crazy?" and I said "No, you are". I then gave him a swift kick in the nuts and rode home...
Originally posted by: Mucman
Originally posted by: kevin000
Originally posted by: DanTMWTMP
get a U-LOCK w/ ur new bike....cuz i had a rope lock...it got jacked...got new bike...i got a u-lock...it got jacked ..how?..i locked it to a weak railing...the railing that the lock was cut to got jacked...
screwy isn't it...
I remember I was at the school yard about 4 years ago this kid tried to steal my bike. I took a basketball and beemed him in the head as he rode away. He fell and the bike landed on him. I took my bike and as he's laying says to me "What are you crazy?" and I said "No, you are". I then gave him a swift kick in the nuts and rode home...
Dang! I would have done a lot worse to anyone who steals my stuff!
Originally posted by: kevin000
Originally posted by: Mucman
Originally posted by: kevin000
Originally posted by: DanTMWTMP
get a U-LOCK w/ ur new bike....cuz i had a rope lock...it got jacked...got new bike...i got a u-lock...it got jacked ..how?..i locked it to a weak railing...the railing that the lock was cut to got jacked...
screwy isn't it...
I remember I was at the school yard about 4 years ago this kid tried to steal my bike. I took a basketball and beemed him in the head as he rode away. He fell and the bike landed on him. I took my bike and as he's laying says to me "What are you crazy?" and I said "No, you are". I then gave him a swift kick in the nuts and rode home...
Dang! I would have done a lot worse to anyone who steals my stuff!
He was till pretty beaten by the basketball-to-the-head and the fall with the bike landing on him so I really didn't want to kill exactly. I heard he broke/fractured his leg or angle. I don't remember the details...