I have a mountain bike I picked up for $50 at a yard sale. 2 wheels, 12 gears, it has served it's purpose. I'm thinking this Huffy isn't exactly even "entry level".
I was wondering if someone could throw out a few "entry level" bike names for me to look over. Surely there are a few brands/models which are known to be of a good value for someone who is past "just starting out" but not going to do any heavy climbing or competing. I'm thinking in the $200-$300 range?
Or maybe I should stick with my heavy clunker until I want to drop some real money?
The local bike shop is great but they only sell a few brands and seem to only point in those directions.
Thanks, Musashi
PS. I know this is probably one of those questions that everyone is tired of hearing.
It is a common question and I'll give you the common answer. Go to your local bike shops and tell them what your looking for. Ride different bike and see what feels best to you. Find more shops in your area and try as many bikes as you can. Recently I talked with someone that bought a Trek on the basis of "Lance has one so I want one too". She doesn't like the way the bike fits and the shop is working with her to make it better. Another person took my advice of trying different bikes and liked a Raleigh the best.
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I have a mountain bike I picked up for $50 at a yard sale. 2 wheels, 12 gears, it has served it's purpose. I'm thinking this Huffy isn't exactly even "entry level".
I was wondering if someone could throw out a few "entry level" bike names for me to look over. Surely there are a few brands/models which are known to be of a good value for someone who is past "just starting out" but not going to do any heavy climbing or competing. I'm thinking in the $200-$300 range?
Or maybe I should stick with my heavy clunker until I want to drop some real money?
The local bike shop is great but they only sell a few brands and seem to only point in those directions.
Thanks, Musashi
PS. I know this is probably one of those questions that everyone is tired of hearing.
I have a mountain bike I picked up for $50 at a yard sale. 2 wheels, 12 gears, it has served it's purpose. I'm thinking this Huffy isn't exactly even "entry level".
I was wondering if someone could throw out a few "entry level" bike names for me to look over. Surely there are a few brands/models which are known to be of a good value for someone who is past "just starting out" but not going to do any heavy climbing or competing. I'm thinking in the $200-$300 range?
Giant, Jamis, {drawing a blank}, etc.
Bill "up it to $300-400 and you can get something pretty decent" S.
I have a mountain bike I picked up for $50 at a yard sale. 2 wheels, 12 gears, it has served it's purpose. I'm thinking this Huffy isn't exactly even "entry level".
I was wondering if someone could throw out a few "entry level" bike names for me to look over. Surely there are a few brands/models which are known to be of a good value for someone who is past "just starting out" but not going to do any heavy climbing or competing. I'm thinking in the $200-$300 range?
Or maybe I should stick with my heavy clunker until I want to drop some real money?
The local bike shop is great but they only sell a few brands and seem to only point in those directions.
Thanks, Musashi
PS. I know this is probably one of those questions that everyone is tired of hearing.
Specialized has some good bikes in that price range. I.E. Demo 9, Big Hit Expert, etc. Just kidding about those models. Check out the brand at your local dealer. They do have good entry level bikes.
I have a mountain bike I picked up for $50 at a yard sale. 2 wheels, 12 gears, it has served it's purpose. I'm thinking this Huffy isn't exactly even "entry level".
I was wondering if someone could throw out a few "entry level" bike names for me to look over. Surely there are a few brands/models which are known to be of a good value for someone who is past "just starting out" but not going to do any heavy climbing or competing. I'm thinking in the $200-$300 range?
Or maybe I should stick with my heavy clunker until I want to drop some real money?
The local bike shop is great but they only sell a few brands and seem to only point in those directions.
Thanks, Musashi
PS. I know this is probably one of those questions that everyone is tired of hearing.
Tempter came with decent equipment for that price: MANITOU Six fork, SHIMANO Alivio / Deore derailleurs (front/rear), SHIMANO Alivio shifters, SHIMANO Alivio levers, M420 rim brakes
I have a mountain bike I picked up for $50 at a yard sale. 2 wheels, 12 gears, it has served it's purpose. I'm thinking this Huffy isn't exactly even "entry level".
More like an "Exit Level" bike. Good to see it didn't convince you to exit the sport. Lots of others have riding that level of bike.
Good Luck, Shawn
P.S. Lots of good advice elsewhere in this thread.
One shop near me does almost exclusively Trek. The other does Giant, Fuji and Cannondale. At least in Mountain Bikes.
Hopefully I can try enough models among those to find what works for me.
But I think I'll be waiting until I have enough for the $300-$500 range.
I'm 5'7", 150 lbs(33 years of age) so this big ass 26" No Suspension Huffy is kicking my ass. It seems that if I want something with a lot less weight I should go Aluminum, which appears to run a little higher in price.
Again, thanks a lot for pointing me in the right direction!
Musashi
scurry said:
musashi said:
I have a mountain bike I picked up for $50 at a yard sale. 2 wheels, 12 gears, it has served it's purpose. I'm thinking this Huffy isn't exactly even "entry level".
More like an "Exit Level" bike. Good to see it didn't convince you to exit the sport. Lots of others have riding that level of bike.
Good Luck, Shawn
P.S. Lots of good advice elsewhere in this thread.
