looking for a mtb used to go to class

[blustori]

im looking for a mtb that is lightweight so i can carry up teh stairs and can leave it outside without worrying about anyone stealing it. willing to spend 200-300+ ish. suggestions plz. *it usually takes me 10-15 minutes to go to each class*

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: blustori
im looking for a mtb that is lightweight so i can carry up teh stairs and can leave it outside without worrying about anyone stealing it. willing to spend 200-300+ ish. suggestions plz. *it usually takes me 10-15 minutes to go to each class*

MTB?!?!

 

[Toastedlightly]

mtb? my brain is crying (cause I don't kwow what that is)

 

[OVERKILL]

mountain bike?

 

[JoeKing]

mountain bike

 

[blustori]

moun_tain_bike xP

 

[Toastedlightly]

Mtn bike + light does not computer.

 

[blustori]

somewhere around 5-6 lbs? maybe a little more.

 

[newbiepcuser]

Try Craig List in your location or areas close to location. I've seen Speacialized Hard Rock in your price range for my area.

What kind of riding are you going to do? Just street, then you would need to put slicks on it, if not get city or hybrid bike.


Also, it doesn't matter how cheap the bike looks etc, people will still Huffys to Speacialized S-Works bikes if left outside.

 

[Freejack2]

I'm partial to the Trek bikes. I have a hybrid model, it's not 5-6lbs but it's pretty light. If you want a 5-6lb bike you're talking probably $700+
Edit: Get a Kryptonite New York lock if you want to keep your bike from being stolen.

 

[blustori]

its a hilly campus with some potholes.

 

[b0mbrman]

I am

 

[blustori]

any more advice plz?

 

[newbiepcuser]

Originally posted by: blustori
its a hilly campus with some potholes.

Get a city bike, I think Jehovah on ATOT just got Trek 100. You can PM him about it. It goes for 309 retail which means cheaper at the bike store, there is Trek 50 for $229. Don't forget you're going to need to get helmet, maybe basket for books, etc.


5-6lbs. I think anything under 40lbs is more realistic

With a mountain bike, you're going to add the cost of slicks etc.

 

[Conky]

Yes, when considering a mtb don't forget to condider rdc, cft, and oap.

:beer:

 

[boyRacer]

get those 40lb $70 MTBs from Walmart.

it will get stolen.

 

[jammur21]

Dont get a nice seat or light, they will get stolen - mine did.

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: blustori
somewhere around 5-6 lbs? maybe a little more.

Hahhahaha! The lightest racing roadbikes in the world weigh 2-3 times that much. My laptop weights that much, and it's a LOT smaller than a bicycle.

Here are some of the lightest mountain bikes in the world, for reference.

For $200-300, you're looking at getting a 35lb bike.

 

[Wadded Beef]

Originally posted by: blustori
im looking for a mtb that is lightweight so i can carry up teh stairs and can leave it outside without worrying about anyone stealing it. willing to spend 200-300+ ish. suggestions plz. *it usually takes me 10-15 minutes to go to each class*

build one yourself, get an access XCL aluminum frame and buy the rest of the stuff at supergo.com or ebay

http://www.supergo.com/search_results.cfm?lmfg_id=211

i love mine =]

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Wadded_Beef/bike_front.JPG