Newbie Question... Mountain bike for $300

Im not a strong rider at all and havent owned a bike in 15+ years.
I'm looking to get into mountain biking, but nothing crazy. Looking
to spend ~$300.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nat

Nat asks:

I'm looking to get into mountain biking, but nothing crazy. Looking
to spend ~$300.

Since I own one, and love it, try a Specialized HardRock. Mine has rigid forks
(not available anymore) so you will have to settle for cheap sus forks, but put
them on your list of "Replace when break" parts and ride it anyway.
You will, however, want a bike that fits. That is the MOST important thing.
Brad name comes a distant second. Go try a few various bikes (there is a range
available at that budget) and see which feels best.
Steve

(Nat Xavier) wrote in
om:
Im not a strong rider at all and havent owned a bike in 15+ years.
I'm looking to get into mountain biking, but nothing crazy. Looking
to spend ~$300.

If you're looking for a new bike, buy it from a good bike shop. At that
price range, there is not going to be much difference between name brand
bikes. The biggest difference will be in the level of service from your
shop.

Subject: Newbie Question... Mountain bike for $300
From: (Nat Xavier)
Date: 9/10/2003 11:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id:

Im not a strong rider at all and havent owned a bike in 15+ years.
I'm looking to get into mountain biking, but nothing crazy. Looking
to spend ~$300.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nat

If you can do it, at least try for something in the $400 dollar range, and more
so, the $500 range. In that range, you could look at both the Giant Yukon and
Iguana, take a look at www.giantbicycles.com

Giant Boulder, Good Geos. Good shimano rig. Nice frame decent weight... ezi
fire's shimmano V brakes. !!! cant go wrong. Decent kenda all rounder tyres
!
"MTBScottie" wrote in message
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Subject: Newbie Question... Mountain bike for $300
From: (Nat Xavier)
Date: 9/10/2003 11:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id:

Im not a strong rider at all and havent owned a bike in 15+ years.
I'm looking to get into mountain biking, but nothing crazy. Looking
to spend ~$300.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nat

If you can do it, at least try for something in the $400 dollar range, and
more
so, the $500 range. In that range, you could look at both the Giant Yukon
and
Iguana, take a look at www.giantbicycles.com

I Should Add Its Shimano ALTUS with massiv jockey wheels. altus crankset
deecent cogs. have a ride they would be $299 in USA maybe $10 more who knows
im In australia and they are about $350 - $370 here.

"MTBScottie" wrote in message
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Subject: Newbie Question... Mountain bike for $300
From: (Nat Xavier)
Date: 9/10/2003 11:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id:

Im not a strong rider at all and havent owned a bike in 15+ years.
I'm looking to get into mountain biking, but nothing crazy. Looking
to spend ~$300.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nat

If you can do it, at least try for something in the $400 dollar range, and
more
so, the $500 range. In that range, you could look at both the Giant Yukon
and
Iguana, take a look at www.giantbicycles.com

Thanks, will take note of the suggestions!

"Mitch Pollard" wrote in message .au...
I Should Add Its Shimano ALTUS with massiv jockey wheels. altus crankset
deecent cogs. have a ride they would be $299 in USA maybe $10 more who knows
im In australia and they are about $350 - $370 here.

"MTBScottie" wrote in message
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Subject: Newbie Question... Mountain bike for $300
From: (Nat Xavier)
Date: 9/10/2003 11:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id:

Im not a strong rider at all and havent owned a bike in 15+ years.
I'm looking to get into mountain biking, but nothing crazy. Looking
to spend ~$300.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nat

If you can do it, at least try for something in the $400 dollar range, and
more
so, the $500 range. In that range, you could look at both the Giant Yukon
and
Iguana, take a look at www.giantbicycles.com

"MTBScottie" wrote in message
...
Subject: Newbie Question... Mountain bike for $300
From: (Nat Xavier)
Date: 9/10/2003 11:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id:

Im not a strong rider at all and havent owned a bike in 15+ years.
I'm looking to get into mountain biking, but nothing crazy. Looking
to spend ~$300.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nat

If you can do it, at least try for something in the $400 dollar range, and
more
so, the $500 range. In that range, you could look at both the Giant Yukon
and
Iguana, take a look at www.giantbicycles.com

Agreed. The Giant bikes are unbeatable in almost every price range, and real
performers. Best parts spec per dollar on the market. Also have a look at
the Trek 3500 and 4500. Gary Fisher has some bikes in your price range, too.
All are good. Pick the one that feels best to you. Fit is important.

-=B=-

(Nat Xavier) wrote in message . com...
Thanks, will take note of the suggestions!

"Mitch Pollard" wrote in message .au...
I Should Add Its Shimano ALTUS with massiv jockey wheels. altus crankset
deecent cogs. have a ride they would be $299 in USA maybe $10 more who knows
im In australia and they are about $350 - $370 here.

"MTBScottie" wrote in message
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Subject: Newbie Question... Mountain bike for $300
From: (Nat Xavier)
Date: 9/10/2003 11:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id:

Im not a strong rider at all and havent owned a bike in 15+ years.
I'm looking to get into mountain biking, but nothing crazy. Looking
to spend ~$300.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nat

If you can do it, at least try for something in the $400 dollar range, and
more
so, the $500 range. In that range, you could look at both the Giant Yukon
and
Iguana, take a look at www.giantbicycles.com


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The am-b parrot posted that brand name thirty six
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JD

(JD) wrote in message . com...
(Nat Xavier) wrote in message . com...
Thanks, will take note of the suggestions!

"Mitch Pollard" wrote in message .au...
I Should Add Its Shimano ALTUS with massiv jockey wheels. altus crankset
deecent cogs. have a ride they would be $299 in USA maybe $10 more who knows
im In australia and they are about $350 - $370 here.

"MTBScottie" wrote in message
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Subject: Newbie Question... Mountain bike for $300
From: (Nat Xavier)
Date: 9/10/2003 11:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Message-id:

Im not a strong rider at all and havent owned a bike in 15+ years.
I'm looking to get into mountain biking, but nothing crazy. Looking
to spend ~$300.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nat

If you can do it, at least try for something in the $400 dollar range, and
more
so, the $500 range. In that range, you could look at both the Giant Yukon
and
Iguana, take a look at www.giantbicycles.com


Date: 2003-04-10 14:37:46 PST


The am-b parrot posted that brand name thirty six
times in less than three months. The most pathetic of
the posts came in on 04/23, where it was mentioned
seven times in one post. Silly little sod.

So Scott's obsessed with Giant bicycles and you're obsessed with Scott.
Now go pound your pud to this post, ******.