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Need Advice on Purchasing a Mountain Bike? |
I'm probably going to ride it only for a few times and I don't need anything too expensive... Do you know any good mountain bikes for under $300? Should I get 24" or 26"? How do I know what to look for? Go to an actual bike shop. The bikes at discount stores are generally lower quality and assembled very shabbily. A local bike store should have someone to answer your questions. There are some bikes out there for you. In the $300 range, you are looking at a bike just above entry level. I'd stick with bigger brands with good service and warranties. Check out Trek, Giant, and Specialized. Regarding size, I think you are confusing frame size with wheel size. All adult mountain bikes have 26" wheels. You are going to have to look for a frame size that suits you. How tall are you? You have to determine first what style of rider you are. Then you can determine what you will need in a bike and what you don't. Then you can take your budget to a shop and know exactly what to ask for. This article is a pretty good guide to figure this out. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article... Most reputable bike stores carry hybrids and MTBs for under $300. 5'4" insn't that short, so you should be able to get a 26" without much of a problem. 24" bikes are meant for kids. They are cheaper (usually) but the frames are way smaller and I doubt you would get one to fit. Go to a good bike store with a good service reputation. Not only will they put you on a bike that fits, but they will give warrenties, free 30 day checkups, upgrades at a discount, and if you wink at the mechanic you'll probably get a boatload of free sh*t. i got a giant sedona last year for $250, it's great. go on consumerreports.com for unbiased ratings... You may want to go to a bike shop and checkout the Giant's or Trek. They even sell inexpensive models but they are steel frames which makes them heavier. But in your case, I don' think that will be an issue. Ask about the Giant Bulder or Trek 820. Enjoy! Riding for over 20 years and competed. Worked in bike shops. |
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