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yamaslut

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Kennay said:
Could anyone recommend a decent bike for cross country, jumping around town with? I can't really spend more than around 300-400 at the moment. I also wouldn't have a problem with upgrading shifting components and what not later on down the road.

For reference, I used to have a Schwinn Moab, and it fit the bill nicely after I upgraded a couple of things.
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around 500 you can get a Cannondale F7 disc. I picked one up for x training.. no mountains here, so I just got a hardtail.
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

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There is nothing special about the fork, RST is an off brand, 10 years ago they tried to make a fork that was comparable to a rockshox but never took off..........

If your wanting to be doing urban MTB'ing, I would look for a steel frame, much better suited for what you are wanting to do.........
 
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Kennay

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Myrtle Beach, SC
How about K2?

The Zeb 2 and 3 (2006 models) are in my range, and they use Rock Shox


And I will mention, I don't mind buying an older model bike, as long as it's new. Closeouts are awesome.
 
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accbr

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Not sure if this site was mentioned earlier or not, but search the forums for product reviews. They have tons of info :fing02: I researched for a few months before I upgraded my bike. No matter what you get just have fun with it.

http://www.mtbr.com/
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

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Scott's are good depending on what level bike......

most bikes are about the same when you are talking about 0-$800.00, not much difference, above that is where there really starts to be noticeable changes........... Some may have better parts, some may have better frames.

My first bike was a $450.00 specialized rockhopper, steel frame (1991), By 1995 I had dumped about $1000.00 back into it, The frame was a great frame, rode perfect, oh, that $1000.00 got that bike down to a nice 25.5 lbs from over 30 lbs. I dont think there was one single part left on that bike that was unchanged. Some bikes you can do that, some you cant, just be sure that you have a great frame to begin with if you plan to go the upgrade, otherwise, spend more or buy used to get better parts and frame.
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

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ibex has been around for a while, they are not one of the big mfg..........That not a bad thing, but they are not one of the better known small mfg either...... components look like they bought some old stock new items and are still specking them, I did not think that alevio was still made by shimano.


I would go after that Kona...........
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

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I was wrong, they still make the alevio components.......... those are really low end entry level. Personally lowest I will go is LX on anything, Deore is ok, but LX is where it really starts to pick up.
 
McDog

McDog

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Ibex makes good bikes. The frames are knock-offs of older style bikes like the old specialized stumpjumpers. They will put good components on them, but you have to pay more. I like LX components and above too, but the Alivio setup on my wife's bike (my backup bike) has held up for years with NO issues.

I'd still recommend a used bike off ebay for the money. Just wait for a good deal instead of getting in a bidding war with someone, there is always another one coming along. If a warranty is important to you then get an Ibex or buy a demo bike from a dealer off ebay.
 
Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna

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Did not know that about Ibex, remember the name for years back.......

I typ look at bikes and judge them by how they are built up, Not going to waste my time looking at a bike with all alivio components, that not the parts level I want on my bikes, not saying they do not work, they work well...... I ride XC, so weight is an issue for me, typ. the lower line components are going to be heavier....... luckily Shimano typically trickles down technology, so todays Alivio was LX from 5 years ago or longer, which was good stuff back then........ yes, I am a tech weenie with MTB parts!!!!!!!! but, not so far as to run XTR, that is rediculas, only XTR I have is a rear derailuer, it came on my Gary Fisher Sugar 3 when i got it used.... I currently ride a Kona Ku alum hardtail with XT Components with gripshift attack shifters. and my sugar is lx/xtr derails with (not all the way installed) XT dual control shifters/brake levers. before that LX Pod shifters.
 
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