Mountain Biking

[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

I've never rode a Kona Mountain bike, but I used to ride a Kona BMX, and it was one of the most comfortable bikes to jump.

 

[dvrmstrng 5,000+ posts]

hmm how is this http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/821951985.html

 

[dvrmstrng 5,000+ posts]

??

 

[silvercookie 5,000+ posts]

if it is just for casual trail riding i guess it would be good

 

[dvrmstrng 5,000+ posts]

what is casual versus not casual

 

[SVT03L 10+ year member]

A good trail bike for $500 thats not a Giant or something simillar is going to be hard to come buy. Especially a full suspension bike. I would look into a rigid frame trail bike that has a good fork on it. But I dont ride trail/CC only freeride and DH

 

[evildave101 10+ year member]

i just bought an 08 kona fire mountain and an 08 kona shred a few months ago, both are great bikes. there are some nicer bikes out there but for the money, kona is hard to beat. i rode a few different bikes when i was shoping and the konas just felt the best, great bikes and a great company.

 

[528hz 10+ year member]

hmm how is this http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/821951985.html

I thought you wanted to stay away from used S-A? Man, I bought my Trek Fuel used and it was perfectly fine (2 years ago for $550). Buying a used bike is NOT like buying a used car.

I would seriously consider the Fuel or Liquid man. Hell, I'll sell you mine if you want for $400 shipped. I JUST now (since the idea came to me from this thread, thanks) bought a Titanium frame I'm going to build up.

Always wanted a super light frame to catch some good air.

 

[silvercookie 5,000+ posts]

what is casual versus not casual

you know just on weekends or slow riding.

not like me where i do it 3-4 times a week and fly down trails @ 15-20mph.

 

[evildave101 10+ year member]

best advice i can give is ride it before you buy it, even if its just around the parking lot. it would really **** to get stuck with an uncomfortable bike.

 

[silvercookie 5,000+ posts]

best advice i can give is ride it before you buy it, even if its just around the parking lot. it would really **** to get stuck with an uncomfortable bike.

x2

even to the casual rider you should be able to tell whether a bike is built well or not.

look for parts brands like fox, shimano, rock shox, fusion,

 

[dvrmstrng 5,000+ posts]

what did you pay for that fire mountain new?

 

[dvrmstrng 5,000+ posts]

I thought you wanted to stay away from used S-A? Man, I bought my Trek Fuel used and it was perfectly fine (2 years ago for $550). Buying a used bike is NOT like buying a used car.
I would seriously consider the Fuel or Liquid man. Hell, I'll sell you mine if you want for $400 shipped. I JUST now (since the idea came to me from this thread, thanks) bought a Titanium frame I'm going to build up.

Always wanted a super light frame to catch some good air.

pics and ill consider

 

[528hz 10+ year member]

I'll PM you some tonight. It's red and white, 19" frame.

But now that I think about it....you're 6'3...you may need a 21." I'm about 6'0 and love it so...

I'll still shoot you some to see what you think.

 

[evildave101 10+ year member]

i got a deal at my local shop because i bought 2 brand new bikes but the fire mountain was $450 out the door and the shred was $650

if i were you i would check out the shred, its a little more money but its alot more bike.