Want a decent mtn bike

[solo33 10+ year member]

im looking for a decent moutain bike. any body got any recomendations? i dont feel like spending alot of money since now im in college. thanks

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[azbass 5,000+ posts]

find a Specialized,

but Schwinn, Gary Fisher, Trek, all pretty good.

look for somthing with shimano components, (shifters, brakes, etc. ) and a Rock Shock brand fork.

 

[mr_imperial 10+ year member]

id just get a pacific or mongoose. both get the job done

 

[solo33 10+ year member]

whats a cheap but reliable brand?

 

[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

Mongoose is great for cheap but reliable. If you feel like spending a little more money than you would with a Mongoose, go for Trek. I used to have a 20" BMX bike that was a Trek, and it had never had any problems besides bent rims and popped tires (normal for that kind of use.)

 

[solo33 10+ year member]

alright thanks guys

 

[regal8r 5,000+ posts]

x2 on specialized and trek

 

[probmxstyle 10+ year member]

I was a bike mechanic for 4 years actually. Probably the best bike for little coin are what have already been said. Also look into Cannondale's, all of there bikes are handwelded in PA. They start about $500 I believe (or used to) for one of there lowerend models. Also comes with a lifetime frame warrenty. Like said above, look for shimano or SRAM components. Also look for sealed cartridge bearings in the bottom bracket, hubs, and head set. If you have any questions you can hit me up on aim.

 

[solo33 10+ year member]

which would u guys recommend a gary fisher wahoo or a trek 3700 or 4300?

 

[JAZN 5,000+ posts]

Spec-wise, I'd probably say the Wahoo. However, I highly recommend you buying a used bike off of craigslist. You can also check mtbr.com for reviews.

 

[Atimm693 10+ year member]

Whatever you do, stay away from Next.....

 

[Pull9Gs 10+ year member]

Whats your rough budget, I find it hard to help without that.

If its sorta $700 then they will be all about the same as long as its branded - Spec is fine - and you cant get a full sus for that money...

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

walmart special ftw

 

[4runnercrazy 10+ year member]

walmart special ftw

x2!

 

[solo33 10+ year member]

bump