I've got this mate in Ohio who's asking me about reccomendations of bikes. He's been off a bike for many years and it doesnt look like he's kept up with the times (he was talking of 10 speed bikes in 'his day'?). He doesnt want to spend much more than $400 USD and is looking for something that will cope with some basic terrain (think forrest trails etc). So I'm lookin for suggestions on what to suggest. Something that has future upgradability and is also not completely [censored]. I thought that 400 USD is too low a price to want to pay, so if there are any suggestions for something that costs slightly more feel free to share - I can probably talk him into like the $700 range.
I've got this mate in Ohio who's asking me about recommendations of bikes. He's been off a bike for many years and it doesn't look like he's kept up with the times (he was talking of 10 speed bikes in 'his day'?). He doesnt want to spend much more than $400 USD and is looking for something that will cope with some basic terrain (think forrest trails etc). So I'm lookin for suggestions on what to suggest. Something that has future upgradability and is also not completely [censored]. I thought that 400 USD is too low a price to want to pay, so if there are any suggestions for something that costs slightly more feel free to share - I can probably talk him into like the $700 range.
Thanks
Small Black Dog
There are a lot of bikes in the $500 range that share the same frame as there more expensive siblings thus making them quite upgradable. Usually you can find something that has a fair mix of parts for a newbie as long as you stay away from discs and FS.
There are a lot of bikes in the $500 range that share the same frame as there more expensive siblings thus making them quite upgradable. Usually you can find something that has a fair mix of parts for a newbie as long as you stay away from discs and FS.
Yeah, discs are not featuring in this equation - especially not cable discs. Got any specific names/brands of bikes?
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There are a lot of bikes in the $500 range that share the same frame as there more expensive siblings thus making them quite upgradable. Usually you can find something that has a fair mix of parts for a newbie as long as you stay away from discs and FS.
Yeah, discs are not featuring in this equation - especially not cable
discs.
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Got any specific names/brands of bikes?
Small Black Dog
The big names (Trek, Specialized, KHS, Gary Fisher, Kona, Giant, etc...) all make bikes like this. I'm partial to Specialized when it comes to mass-produced bikes. I'm on my third and they've never failed me (although I've been getting the mid and higher end stuff). Maybe one of the Rock Hoppers would fit the bill.
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There are a lot of bikes in the $500 range that share the same frame as there more expensive siblings thus making them quite upgradable. Usually you can find something that has a fair mix of parts for a newbie as long as you stay away from discs and FS.
Yeah, discs are not featuring in this equation - especially not cable
discs.
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Got any specific names/brands of bikes?
Small Black Dog
Get a Giant Rincon or Rainier if you can spare the extra cash.
It really depends on what he would like to do. XC, Jumping, urban..? Get a bike that has more of a sloping top tube geometry. Specialized p2 , kona scab or stuff, rocky mountain grind. These types of bike allow for more of the off road heavy impact stuff. You can always pedal XC by bringing up the seat, but you can't take a good hit on a xc bike without banging it up. You may want to look at used, nothing old of course. Check out www.pinkbike.com in there buy and sell. select hardtails from the list and there is endless bikes that people want to get rid of. Buyer beware and ask lots of questions on condition of bike. If your lucky. You will find a bike that has never been ridin and is for sale at 80% of retail cost.
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There are a lot of bikes in the $500 range that share the same frame
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there more expensive siblings thus making them quite upgradable. Usually you can find something that has a fair mix of parts for a
newbie
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as long as you stay away from discs and FS.
Yeah, discs are not featuring in this equation - especially not cable
discs.
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Got any specific names/brands of bikes?
Small Black Dog
Get a Giant Rincon or Rainier if you can spare the extra cash.
