Bikes, bikes, bikes...
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Topic: Bikes, bikes, bikes...
Posted By: Semper Durus
Subject: Bikes, bikes, bikes...
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 9:18pm
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Well, see, I don't know anything about mountain bike companies. I've also noticed that we have a couple of bike enthusiasts (cough*youm0nt*cough). Anyway, I needed some help finding a new bike. Nothing too expensive, or expensive at all for that matter. I need it to have a nice ride and all but mainly to be low-to-no maintenence and very durable. Thanks... ------------- I don't have a sig anymore 
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Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 9:37pm
| what kind of riding do you do? trails,cross country,downhill,freeride,24 hrs? |
Posted By: 636andy636
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 9:38pm
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norco makes some nice bikes there adventure series bikes are great and not too pricy
www.norco.com |
Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 9:41pm
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Mostly trails, but I will sometimes ride for one or two miles on pavement with my sister. ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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youm0nt wrote:Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 9:44pm
| get a hard tail...which means suspenion only in the front.do you jump stuff?are you extreme?lol |
Posted By: 636andy636
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 9:44pm
norco adventure series |
Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 9:49pm
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I'm not that crazy. I might jump off a three of four foot dried up river bank. I usually find my limits on stuff then never go to them again. ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 9:51pm
I see lots of them ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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. Which one?!?Posted By: Silent Wolf
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 9:59pm
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I have a Specialized Rockhopper and I think it's great. ------------- "I'd rather die on my feet than live a lifetime on my knees." -Emiliano Zapata |
Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 10:00pm
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hmm a cross country bike with a front suspenion fork should be fine for you.do you ride in wet/muddy/sandy conditions?if so and you think rim brakes arent doing their job,check out disc brakes.
id recommend getting a bike from a bike shop.they usually give you lifetime adjustments and maintenance etc.and bike shop peopel are usually smarter and have good mechanics 
my bike shop gives you: -100% Satisfaction Guaranteed, Period -Free Lifetime Adjustments on Bicycle Purchases -Double the Manufacturer's Warranty on Frame, Fork, and Components -Fit Guarantee on Bicycle Purchases -Free 30 Day Bike Check-Up and Comfort Evaluation -Certified Bicycle Fit Technicians -Certified Service Technicians -Rewards Club Membership -Home Delivery Service -Free New Bike Owners Clinics |
Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 10:05pm
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I do ride in wet/muddy stuff somtimes. This is what I've collected:
Now I need a good name that I can trust. I was impressed witht the Norco's but found out that there isn't a dealership within 4 hours of me I just checked out my local bike shops info, and they have Cannondale, Giant, and Haro. Are any of those good brands? ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 10:11pm
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i dont think you'd want to buy a bike online(shipping) check out these brands
kona specialized trek cannondale gary fisher theyre pretty popular brands in the US |
Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 10:18pm
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Is this a good one? http://cannondale.com/bikes/04/cusa/model-4FSDJ.html - http://cannondale.com/bikes/04/cusa/model-4FSDJ.html ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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Posted By: 636andy636
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 11:13pm
no no no not for trail riding. that would be uncomfterbal. it would be great for DJ and urban but not trails and long rides |
Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 11:19pm
Then what is a good bike in my price range (up to $600) made by Giant, Cannondale, or Haro? ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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Posted By: 636andy636
Date Posted: 10 August 2004 at 11:41pm
hard tail or dual suspention? id say look at giant warps |
Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 12:05am
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A hard tail. Pretty much all youm0nt told me. ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 8:43am
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what about $700?
http://cannondale.com/bikes/04/cusa/model-4FS4.html - http://cannondale.com/bikes/04/cusa/model-4FS4.html do you have a close http://jamisbikes.com/dealer_search/dealerFrames.html - jamis dealer? |
Posted By: clownshooter
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 9:11am
| Hey youm0nt, what bicycle shop you work at? |
Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 9:46am
maybe http://cyclecraft.com/site/intro.cfm - cycle craft next year.   oops i made it sound like i own a bike shop...which i dont. 
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Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 10:30am
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I really like that Cannondale, and the closest Jamis dealer is 2.5-3 hours away ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 1:57pm
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Well, I just got back and they had mostly Cannondale, Giant, and KHS. Two bikes really only caught my eye and it was the Cannondale F300 ($550) and a Giant Yukon. I'll probably end up with the Cannondale... thanks... ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 1:58pm
| does that bike shop have a website?if so,do you know what it is? |
Posted By: brycef
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 2:52pm
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you want a nice cross country bike... something lighter... try a trek 8200 those a very good. ur bike dealershiop will most likly have em 2 ------------- Jesus- the way to go. planning to get ion |
Posted By: Ruff Neck
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 3:20pm
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dirt BIKE~!~!~ ------------- Tippmann 98c -Flatline -2xTrigger -12v Revvy -RVA + RCS -Steel Bolts -Trigger Stop |
Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 3:39pm
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Sadly, it doesn't. It's obviously a hometown kind of place. ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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Posted By: Semper Durus
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 3:40pm
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I wish. My brother had one and shredded up his leg and now my parents don't think they're safe. ------------- I don't have a sig anymore
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