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I've finally started bike shopping!!!

M

Mucman

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By next pay day I will have enough money to purchase my dream bike... I asked a couple months ago and got lots of helpful advice from you guys.

So far the best value (I think) I have found is this : Kona Stuff

They had the 2001 model in stock and it is going for $999.99cdn which is $250 of the regular price when it was new last year. It features Deore de-raillers, and the ability to add disc brakes in the future... They guy at the store said he likes this bike because it is heavier (better ride?) at 31lbs and has a shorter wheel base for better turning.

My original plan was to go with a hybrid but after discussing that with the guy at the store I have decide to go with a mountain bike instead.

He mentioned that I might want to replace the front gears (I really don't know what I am talking about 😉) so it has 3 rings instead of 2.

Any advice would be greatly apreciated.
 
Sweet dude! I got a Kona Nunu last year (cept with a better fork); man, what a sweet bike! I can't wait until the summer, I'm gonna be riding it like mad!
 
Well first off any bike salesman that tells you it's a better ride because it weighs more is smoking crack and you need to get out of that store asap. The only reason to go with a 3 chain ring setup(also known as the granny gear 😉)up front would be if you're doing any climbing at all. Other than that I really don't know alot about mountain bikes. What are you going to use it for btw?




<< I still don't understand how a bicycle could cost that much! >>



Hehe, I payed almost $3000 for my bike 😉
 


<< I still don't understand how a bicycle could cost that much! >>



Pretty much all road bikes start a a grand canadian. Same with good mountain bikes (depending on how hardcore you are, "good" can be several thousand!).
 
TopGun - I didn't say he said it had a better ride... that was just was I was inferring... He just mentioned that he prefers heavier bikes compared to lighter bikes. What would be the reasoning for wanting a heavier bike? Durability?

My use is the following :

Losts of long distance over different types of trails with the odd foray into the bush for some light mtn biking, and the odd commute now and then. There isn't going to be any jumps, or crazy downhill stuff... I do plan on doing an 800km (I think it's that) trail in the summer time.

The reason why I am bucking up for a decent bike is because I plan on keeping it for 10 years, and I would like it to ride as well then as it does now... of course that means I will be taking care of it too. Dropping a grand on a bike makes you care for it a lot more 😉
 
There is never a reason to want a heavier bike, unless you like working harder to accelerate, climb, and maintain speed.
 
TopGun - I see... so far I have read some nice reviews on that bike and the only beef people have with it is the weight... it fits perfectly in my price range though. I will check out a local retailer for Trek next weekend. I would like to check out some Giant bikes but have not found anyone who sells them in Vancouver yet.
 
that looks like a nice bike... I just got a new .Cannondale(mine is black though).


I think when you spend more money on a bike 1) you get a better product (unless you are stupid and get conned into somthing) and 2) you enjoy ridding it more because you paid more for it, or at least i do. Well have fun with your bike
 
TopGun - I didn't say he said it had a better ride... that was just was I was inferring... He just mentioned that he prefers heavier bikes compared to lighter bikes. What would be the reasoning for wanting a heavier bike? Durability?
I think you need to visit another store. Perhaps I'm way off base, but it sounds like he steered you into one of his slow selling models. Did he even show you a hybrid? What did he say that changed your mind?

As far as wanting a heavier bike, the only benefit I can think of is that they are cheaper. Better ride? Yeah right.:disgust: You owe it to yourself to go to another store asap.
 


<< I still don't understand how a bicycle could cost that much! >>

I paid $2000 for my road bike and I am not a big road rider but I know I will have that bike for at least ten years.
 


<< As far as wanting a heavier bike, the only benefit I can think of is that they are cheaper. Better ride? Yeah right.:disgust: You owe it to yourself to go to another store asap. >>


I'm gonna have to agree on that one. He might be using the idea where customers think that just because its heavier, they're getting more for their money. Always comparison shop. When I was considering getting a 400-500 mountain bike, I read at least 10 sites completely and went to about 4 bike shops. I ended up spending it on a trip with a friend instead.
 


<< I ended up spending it on a trip with a friend instead.
LOL, or as Homer would say DOH!😀 >>


It was a girl. 🙂 Only the two of us. 😀 She has a boyfriend. 🙁

3 days 2 nights on Catalina island. Meals 25+ a peice. About 5 island tours. Me != money. Ended up spending more then I was going to on my bike.
 
I have a $1200 KHS FXT Comp that I got for < $300 after trading in my old beater Schwinn road bike. I love it. Even though I've never taken it in the mountains it's still fun cutting through the muddy/grassy areas of campus and going down short flights of steps as shortcuts. 😀
 
I will try out other stores for sure... That store was reccomended by someone from here, perhaps I will try another salesman.

I just picked up the 2002 Buyers Guide as well... hopefully that will learn me something.
 
Theres no reason to want a heavier bike like others have said. Go check out other bike shops and look at other bikes, see which one that you like. Make sure you feel comfortable with the bike before leaving the shop.
 


<< I do plan on doing an 800km (I think it's that) trail in the summer time >>



What trail is that Mucman?

If your not going to be riding off any heavy duty drops you could probably go for a lighter frame. So were you shopping at the Bike Celler?
I've been there a few times. Seem like a nice bunch of people. Plan to do their orginized rides when they begin in a month.

 
cyclistca - The trail is the Kettle Valley Railway. It is pretty flat since it goes along railway tracks, so there is never a steep incline. I thought the Bike Cellar was good to... I may have mis interpeted what the guy said about like a heavier bike though. I have heard enough good things about that store that I will give them another try.
 
I have a Trek hybrid bike. It cost about $650. It has road components, but I ride mostly on smmoth trails. It is way easiser to ride a long way than a mountain bike. I have had it seven years with no problems. Unless you are going to do serious trails rethink the mountain bike.

Tony
 


<< I still don't understand how a bicycle could cost that much! >>


It's made of expensive crap and the R&D was factored in
 
you're lucky.. I just broke my rear shock on my GT LTS, i dont have a bike anymore 🙁
31 pounds isnt too heavy, but the lighter it is the easier it is to control, but if you don't mind a little extra weight you should look into upgrading to triple clamp front suspension, which also offers lest twisting and better control
 
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