1. The most important thing about buying a new
bike is to make sure it fits. The only way you'll know if the bike is right
for you is to size up the bike and make sure that the bike's geometry matches
your body's geometry. Ask questions and do some research.
2. If possible, try to find a shop that will
let you demo the bike on real dirt. Five minutes in a parking lot won't cut
it. You wouldn't buy a car without a real world test drive, and a bike should
be no different.
3. Don't belive the hype. Just because
your favorite rider or best friend rides a certain bike, that doesn't mean
that's the best one for you. Have an open mind and be realistic about your
needs and ability.
Ok Let's see If I figured this out. I traded some old comic books for this '09 Cannondale F7. The LCS (local comicbook shop) said they give me $300 of my collection. I got the F7 and $150 for my books. So I paid $150 for the bike. Not a bad deal no?
Post your less than $400 bike. It may be stock, used, with upgrades, but it should be less than $400. Thanks for helping newbies entering MTB with a limited budjet.
I bought my bike from a LBS that was selling it for someone. $450 w/a helmet, gloves (Just over the thread limit, haha). The brakes still squeaked and the tires had the little nubs still. Went home, saw how much it was new...went back and made a deal to buy it with a free helmet and pair of gloves thrown in.
Hate to burst your bubble, but that's not a 2005. Looks to be 2001 or older.
No worries, after being pointed in the right direction i.e. Bikepedia. I believe it's a 2000 Specialized Hardrock A1 comp. Though all that matters is I love riding this bike.
I bought my fully rigid Haro Impulse from a LBS in 1993. According to them, a college student had purchased it new from them, but it sat in his dorm room for a year and then he had to move, so he sold it back to the shop. So it was brand new, not a speck of dirt on on it, didn't look like it had ever been ridden and they let me have it for $330. I rode it like hell in Montana and have been riding it ever since. I can't believe it has held together this long. I just bought a new bike this week, but I'm sure I will go back to this thing from time to time. It will always hold a special place in my heart.
Got it locally from Performance Bicycle for $400 after getting them to price match it to their "sister" company Nashbar who had it on sale. With my Performance points rebate the bike is a net cost to me of $360.
-Magura Laurin ML85XC
-Avid Juicy 7 Disk Brake System
-RaceFace Evolve XC Crank
-CrisKing Headset
-Ritchey WCS Handle Bar, grips, Stem, and Seat post
-WTB Pure V saddle
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Originally Posted by vi,rus
09 also only hardtail durango
