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September 16th 03, 07:36 AM
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Buying a mountain bike
Hi, I'm looking to buy a mountain bike with suspension. My budget is
about 500 dollars. I've been told to look for an aluminium frame, 8 or 9 speed rear deraillers, and a cassette hub. Can anyone offer any reccomendations as to a bike? I don't ride for very long distances, and might only do 20 km a week or so. 
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September 16th 03, 11:31 AM
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Buying a mountain bike
Read the thread on 6/9/03..New Bike...I got it
I just went through the same process and don't fall for 2003 sellouts...the 2004 models are cheaper with better components "Arpit" wrote in message ... Hi, I'm looking to buy a mountain bike with suspension. My budget is about 500 dollars. I've been told to look for an aluminium frame, 8 or 9 speed rear deraillers, and a cassette hub. Can anyone offer any reccomendations as to a bike? I don't ride for very long distances, and might only do 20 km a week or so.
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September 16th 03, 11:31 AM
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Buying a mountain bike
Read the thread on 6/9/03..New Bike...I got it
I just went through the same process and don't fall for 2003 sellouts...the 2004 models are cheaper with better components "Arpit" wrote in message ... Hi, I'm looking to buy a mountain bike with suspension. My budget is about 500 dollars. I've been told to look for an aluminium frame, 8 or 9 speed rear deraillers, and a cassette hub. Can anyone offer any reccomendations as to a bike? I don't ride for very long distances, and might only do 20 km a week or so.
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September 16th 03, 12:01 PM
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Buying a mountain bike
"Arpit" wrote in message
... Hi, I'm looking to buy a mountain bike with suspension. My budget is about 500 dollars. I've been told to look for an aluminium frame, 8 or 9 speed rear deraillers, and a cassette hub. Can anyone offer any reccomendations as to a bike? I don't ride for very long distances, and might only do 20 km a week or so. The 2004 Giant Boulder SE sounds like a good option for you (what Gaza mentioned). You may be able to get the Rincon for about $500 as well (as http://members.iinet.net.au/~ideal/giant2004.html). If you can get that one, there is a decent shift in the specs of the bike. I have the Yukon 2004, which has the same frame - I am very happy with it so far. Boulder SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Forks: RST Capa CL 63mm Travel Headset: 1 1/8" MH-501 Front Derailleur: Shimano C102 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus 8 Speed Crankset: Shimano TY33 28x38x48 Shifters: Shimano EF-29 24 speed B Bracket: Semi Cartridge Hubs: Alloy, Joytech, 36H Q/Release Rear: Shimano Altus 8 speed Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brake H/Bar: Steel Riser Seat Post: Alloy 30.8 Saddle: Giant comfort Grips: Velo Kraton Rincon SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Fluid Form Fork: RST CapaT4 76mm Travel Headset: CaneCreek 1 1/8 Integrated Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio 8 speed Crankset: Shimano Altus 24x34x42 Shifters: EF 29 24 Speed B Bracket: Sealed Cartridge Hubs: Fromula Front; Shimano Altus Rear Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brakes Stem: Alloy Riser 15 degree Seatpost: Alloy Saddle: WTB Giant Grips: Velo
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September 16th 03, 12:01 PM
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"Arpit" wrote in message
... Hi, I'm looking to buy a mountain bike with suspension. My budget is about 500 dollars. I've been told to look for an aluminium frame, 8 or 9 speed rear deraillers, and a cassette hub. Can anyone offer any reccomendations as to a bike? I don't ride for very long distances, and might only do 20 km a week or so. The 2004 Giant Boulder SE sounds like a good option for you (what Gaza mentioned). You may be able to get the Rincon for about $500 as well (as http://members.iinet.net.au/~ideal/giant2004.html). If you can get that one, there is a decent shift in the specs of the bike. I have the Yukon 2004, which has the same frame - I am very happy with it so far. Boulder SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Forks: RST Capa CL 63mm Travel Headset: 1 1/8" MH-501 Front Derailleur: Shimano C102 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus 8 Speed Crankset: Shimano TY33 28x38x48 Shifters: Shimano EF-29 24 speed B Bracket: Semi Cartridge Hubs: Alloy, Joytech, 36H Q/Release Rear: Shimano Altus 8 speed Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brake H/Bar: Steel Riser Seat Post: Alloy 30.8 Saddle: Giant comfort Grips: Velo Kraton Rincon SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Fluid Form Fork: RST CapaT4 76mm Travel Headset: CaneCreek 1 1/8 Integrated Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio 8 speed Crankset: Shimano Altus 24x34x42 Shifters: EF 29 24 Speed B Bracket: Sealed Cartridge Hubs: Fromula Front; Shimano Altus Rear Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brakes Stem: Alloy Riser 15 degree Seatpost: Alloy Saddle: WTB Giant Grips: Velo
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September 16th 03, 12:22 PM
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Buying a mountain bike
If you are only going to do 20k per week it may also pay you to (as I did)
to order your bike with more bitumen friendly tyres. I just did a 65k ride (the first serious workout for the bike) on a combination of hills/dirt/gravel/bitumen and it went great. "Tim Jones" wrote in message . au... "Arpit" wrote in message ... Hi, I'm looking to buy a mountain bike with suspension. My budget is about 500 dollars. I've been told to look for an aluminium frame, 8 or 9 speed rear deraillers, and a cassette hub. Can anyone offer any reccomendations as to a bike? I don't ride for very long distances, and might only do 20 km a week or so. The 2004 Giant Boulder SE sounds like a good option for you (what Gaza mentioned). You may be able to get the Rincon for about $500 as well (as http://members.iinet.net.au/~ideal/giant2004.html). If you can get that one, there is a decent shift in the specs of the bike. I have the Yukon 2004, which has the same frame - I am very happy with it so far. Boulder SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Forks: RST Capa CL 63mm Travel Headset: 1 1/8" MH-501 Front Derailleur: Shimano C102 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus 8 Speed Crankset: Shimano TY33 28x38x48 Shifters: Shimano EF-29 24 speed B Bracket: Semi Cartridge Hubs: Alloy, Joytech, 36H Q/Release Rear: Shimano Altus 8 speed Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brake H/Bar: Steel Riser Seat Post: Alloy 30.8 Saddle: Giant comfort Grips: Velo Kraton Rincon SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Fluid Form Fork: RST CapaT4 76mm Travel Headset: CaneCreek 1 1/8 Integrated Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio 8 speed Crankset: Shimano Altus 24x34x42 Shifters: EF 29 24 Speed B Bracket: Sealed Cartridge Hubs: Fromula Front; Shimano Altus Rear Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brakes Stem: Alloy Riser 15 degree Seatpost: Alloy Saddle: WTB Giant Grips: Velo
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September 16th 03, 12:22 PM
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Buying a mountain bike
If you are only going to do 20k per week it may also pay you to (as I did)
to order your bike with more bitumen friendly tyres. I just did a 65k ride (the first serious workout for the bike) on a combination of hills/dirt/gravel/bitumen and it went great. "Tim Jones" wrote in message . au... "Arpit" wrote in message ... Hi, I'm looking to buy a mountain bike with suspension. My budget is about 500 dollars. I've been told to look for an aluminium frame, 8 or 9 speed rear deraillers, and a cassette hub. Can anyone offer any reccomendations as to a bike? I don't ride for very long distances, and might only do 20 km a week or so. The 2004 Giant Boulder SE sounds like a good option for you (what Gaza mentioned). You may be able to get the Rincon for about $500 as well (as http://members.iinet.net.au/~ideal/giant2004.html). If you can get that one, there is a decent shift in the specs of the bike. I have the Yukon 2004, which has the same frame - I am very happy with it so far. Boulder SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Forks: RST Capa CL 63mm Travel Headset: 1 1/8" MH-501 Front Derailleur: Shimano C102 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus 8 Speed Crankset: Shimano TY33 28x38x48 Shifters: Shimano EF-29 24 speed B Bracket: Semi Cartridge Hubs: Alloy, Joytech, 36H Q/Release Rear: Shimano Altus 8 speed Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brake H/Bar: Steel Riser Seat Post: Alloy 30.8 Saddle: Giant comfort Grips: Velo Kraton Rincon SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Fluid Form Fork: RST CapaT4 76mm Travel Headset: CaneCreek 1 1/8 Integrated Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio 8 speed Crankset: Shimano Altus 24x34x42 Shifters: EF 29 24 Speed B Bracket: Sealed Cartridge Hubs: Fromula Front; Shimano Altus Rear Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brakes Stem: Alloy Riser 15 degree Seatpost: Alloy Saddle: WTB Giant Grips: Velo
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September 16th 03, 12:53 PM
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Buying a mountain bike
Except 10-15 of those kilometers are offroad
 Maybe if I get goodi'll be able to still keep the amount of offroad riding constant, but increase the amount of on road riding to 50km a week or soemthing. On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 21:22:14 +1000, "gaza" wrote: If you are only going to do 20k per week it may also pay you to (as I did) to order your bike with more bitumen friendly tyres. I just did a 65k ride (the first serious workout for the bike) on a combination of hills/dirt/gravel/bitumen and it went great. "Tim Jones" wrote in message .au... "Arpit" wrote in message ... Hi, I'm looking to buy a mountain bike with suspension. My budget is about 500 dollars. I've been told to look for an aluminium frame, 8 or 9 speed rear deraillers, and a cassette hub. Can anyone offer any reccomendations as to a bike? I don't ride for very long distances, and might only do 20 km a week or so. The 2004 Giant Boulder SE sounds like a good option for you (what Gaza mentioned). You may be able to get the Rincon for about $500 as well (as http://members.iinet.net.au/~ideal/giant2004.html). If you can get that one, there is a decent shift in the specs of the bike. I have the Yukon 2004, which has the same frame - I am very happy with it so far. Boulder SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Forks: RST Capa CL 63mm Travel Headset: 1 1/8" MH-501 Front Derailleur: Shimano C102 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus 8 Speed Crankset: Shimano TY33 28x38x48 Shifters: Shimano EF-29 24 speed B Bracket: Semi Cartridge Hubs: Alloy, Joytech, 36H Q/Release Rear: Shimano Altus 8 speed Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brake H/Bar: Steel Riser Seat Post: Alloy 30.8 Saddle: Giant comfort Grips: Velo Kraton Rincon SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Fluid Form Fork: RST CapaT4 76mm Travel Headset: CaneCreek 1 1/8 Integrated Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio 8 speed Crankset: Shimano Altus 24x34x42 Shifters: EF 29 24 Speed B Bracket: Sealed Cartridge Hubs: Fromula Front; Shimano Altus Rear Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brakes Stem: Alloy Riser 15 degree Seatpost: Alloy Saddle: WTB Giant Grips: Velo
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September 16th 03, 12:53 PM
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Buying a mountain bike
Except 10-15 of those kilometers are offroad
Maybe if I get goodi'll be able to still keep the amount of offroad riding constant, but increase the amount of on road riding to 50km a week or soemthing. On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 21:22:14 +1000, "gaza" wrote: If you are only going to do 20k per week it may also pay you to (as I did) to order your bike with more bitumen friendly tyres. I just did a 65k ride (the first serious workout for the bike) on a combination of hills/dirt/gravel/bitumen and it went great. "Tim Jones" wrote in message .au... "Arpit" wrote in message ... Hi, I'm looking to buy a mountain bike with suspension. My budget is about 500 dollars. I've been told to look for an aluminium frame, 8 or 9 speed rear deraillers, and a cassette hub. Can anyone offer any reccomendations as to a bike? I don't ride for very long distances, and might only do 20 km a week or so. The 2004 Giant Boulder SE sounds like a good option for you (what Gaza mentioned). You may be able to get the Rincon for about $500 as well (as http://members.iinet.net.au/~ideal/giant2004.html). If you can get that one, there is a decent shift in the specs of the bike. I have the Yukon 2004, which has the same frame - I am very happy with it so far. Boulder SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Forks: RST Capa CL 63mm Travel Headset: 1 1/8" MH-501 Front Derailleur: Shimano C102 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus 8 Speed Crankset: Shimano TY33 28x38x48 Shifters: Shimano EF-29 24 speed B Bracket: Semi Cartridge Hubs: Alloy, Joytech, 36H Q/Release Rear: Shimano Altus 8 speed Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brake H/Bar: Steel Riser Seat Post: Alloy 30.8 Saddle: Giant comfort Grips: Velo Kraton Rincon SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Fluid Form Fork: RST CapaT4 76mm Travel Headset: CaneCreek 1 1/8 Integrated Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio 8 speed Crankset: Shimano Altus 24x34x42 Shifters: EF 29 24 Speed B Bracket: Sealed Cartridge Hubs: Fromula Front; Shimano Altus Rear Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brakes Stem: Alloy Riser 15 degree Seatpost: Alloy Saddle: WTB Giant Grips: Velo
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September 16th 03, 12:54 PM
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hmm, yes, the 2004 Giant Boulder SE does look good. thanks
)On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 21:01:50 +1000, "Tim Jones" wrote: "Arpit" wrote in message .. . Hi, I'm looking to buy a mountain bike with suspension. My budget is about 500 dollars. I've been told to look for an aluminium frame, 8 or 9 speed rear deraillers, and a cassette hub. Can anyone offer any reccomendations as to a bike? I don't ride for very long distances, and might only do 20 km a week or so. The 2004 Giant Boulder SE sounds like a good option for you (what Gaza mentioned). You may be able to get the Rincon for about $500 as well (as http://members.iinet.net.au/~ideal/giant2004.html). If you can get that one, there is a decent shift in the specs of the bike. I have the Yukon 2004, which has the same frame - I am very happy with it so far. Boulder SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Forks: RST Capa CL 63mm Travel Headset: 1 1/8" MH-501 Front Derailleur: Shimano C102 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus 8 Speed Crankset: Shimano TY33 28x38x48 Shifters: Shimano EF-29 24 speed B Bracket: Semi Cartridge Hubs: Alloy, Joytech, 36H Q/Release Rear: Shimano Altus 8 speed Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brake H/Bar: Steel Riser Seat Post: Alloy 30.8 Saddle: Giant comfort Grips: Velo Kraton Rincon SE 2004 Specifications Frame: 6061 ALUXX aluminium Fluid Form Fork: RST CapaT4 76mm Travel Headset: CaneCreek 1 1/8 Integrated Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio 8 speed Crankset: Shimano Altus 24x34x42 Shifters: EF 29 24 Speed B Bracket: Sealed Cartridge Hubs: Fromula Front; Shimano Altus Rear Rims: Alloy Tyres: Kenda Brakes: Tektro Alloy V-Brakes Stem: Alloy Riser 15 degree Seatpost: Alloy Saddle: WTB Giant Grips: Velo
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