Buying a bike

Jim S. said:

Hello everyone!

I'm looking for some recommendations as to what bike I
should buy. I want a mountain bike but I'm unfamiliar
with the latest technologies and reliability of
various brands. I haven't ridden a bike in earnest
since I turned 16 (8yrs) and that was mostly BMX
stuff.

I want to get back into it for transportation purposes
around my urban/suburban surroundings. I don't need
anything too fancy, I don't plan to go off road for any
length of time. I just want something agile, light,
comfortable.

If anyone has suggestions as to makes or models I should
look consider, or specific technologies (suspension,
brakes, hubs etc.) I should consider or avoid, I would
be very appreciative.

Thanks, Jim

bbauer.gomen.orgnewbikeOpen ↗ good place to start

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Quoted message said:

Hello everyone!

I'm looking for some recommendations as to what bike I
should buy. I want a mountain bike but I'm unfamiliar
with the latest technologies and reliability of
various brands. I haven't ridden a bike in earnest
since I turned 16 (8yrs) and that was mostly BMX
stuff.

I want to get back into it for transportation purposes
around my urban/suburban surroundings. I don't need
anything too fancy, I don't plan to go off road for any
length of time. I just want something agile, light,
comfortable.

If anyone has suggestions as to makes or models I should
look consider,

or

Quoted message said:

specific technologies (suspension, brakes, hubs etc.) I
should consider

or

Quoted message said:

avoid, I would be very appreciative.

Thanks, Jim

For reviews and such:

www.mtbr.com

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Quoted message said:

Hello everyone!

I'm looking for some recommendations as to what bike I
should buy. I want a mountain bike but I'm unfamiliar
with the latest technologies and reliability of
various brands. I haven't ridden a bike in earnest
since I turned 16 (8yrs) and that was mostly BMX
stuff.

I want to get back into it for transportation purposes
around my urban/suburban surroundings. I don't need
anything too fancy, I don't plan to go off road for any
length of time. I just want something agile, light,
comfortable.

If anyone has suggestions as to makes or models I should
look consider,

or

Quoted message said:

specific technologies (suspension, brakes, hubs etc.) I
should consider

or

Quoted message said:

avoid, I would be very appreciative.

Thanks, Jim

Go by a couple local shops.