Mountain Bike

[MattR]

I have been thinking about getting a new mountain bike for a little while now. I still have the bike I bought in 1991 or 1992. Although it looks ok it needs the shifters replaced and grips but that means changing the bars and maybe the neck. I don't need a $1000 mountain bike. Anybody know which are good in the $300-500 range?

[hurley842002]

I've always had great luck with mid to low grade Treks. My last bike was the Trek 3700 and I loved it! I'm also in the market for a new bike, because I sold my last one for gun stuff lol. My next bike will more than likely be another trek.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/sport/3_series/3700_disc/

[Ah Pook]

Specialized has a good range of pricing. I wouldn't expect much from a $300-$500 bike though.

[hurley842002]

Scratch that, mine was the 4300, either way, trek is gtg in my book.

[daemon]

Do your research, then check Craigslist for the bike you want...lots of good bikes there, cheap too.

[mtik00]

I'd definitely recommend used. You could probably get a pretty nice used bike in that range.

I'd also check to Bicycle Experience on the South end of town (Tejon & Navajo). I was only in there once, but drive by it daily. They have a ton of used bikes; can't speak to the quality, but it's worth checking out.

[buckeye4rnr]

I would take that money and upgrade your current bike.

You can upgrade quite a lot of it for that price and if the frame is solid I don't see how you can go wrong. If you're just looking for something prettier then paint it too.

[00tec]

My buddy (also a member here) has a Trek he has been talking about getting rid of. I will be at his place tomorrow and will find out what model it is. It's hardly ridden at all, just sits there.

[hurley842002]

My buddy (also a member here) has a Trek he has been talking about getting rid of. I will be at his place tomorrow and will find out what model it is. It's hardly ridden at all, just sits there.

Keep us posted!

[Mazin]

Love my Cannondale f5
but that's going to be on the upper end of the price you set.


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[palepainter]

Yea... There are some great deals on Craigslist. But they go fast, you have to be active hunting them and know what you are looking at.

[spyder]

I'm selling a Schwinn Homegrown All Mountain XT if you're interested....

[car-15]

Call great divide in pueblo they have acces to a bunch of last year model trek 6000 series i picked my son up one a month or so ago, they are $1000.00+ bikes they sold me his for 725.00 out the door tax and all, and it only took them 3 days to get it. It's a little more than you want to spend but they have some great parts on them its well worth 700 bucks.

[hatidua]

Craigslist.

There are tons of bike weenies in this state and a goodly number of them have to swap up to the latest/greatest every six months or their spandex automatically gets in a knot. A neighbor of mine has scored some great bikes (road and mountain) on Craigslist for a fraction of what they retailed for 12-24 months earlier.

[wARmachine15]

Get a 2012 GT Avalanche 3.0 on clearance from Performance Bicycle. A little heavy but one of the best low money bikes you can get.

[kidicarus13]

The GT Avalanche series is a solid lower end bike. Or check Craigslist if you know what to look for on used bikes.

[Cylinder Head]

Fuji mountain bikes are right in that range, I have a Nevada 4.0 and its great.

[rotab]

For that price range I would go with a close out like this Raleigh from Bicycle Village. If they have your size. Craigs List can be a real crap shoot unless you are an expert on bikes, used bikes etc. Main thing
in this price range is the marginal front shock, a cheap Suntour. This 2011 is a great value for the $$. Plus they transfer bikes to other stores more in your neighborhood. The 2014 bikes start hitting the stores
now in August/September and many shops will dump their 2013 models. Buying new gets you a warranty and some free tune ups also. Worth it in long run.
http://bicyclevillage.com/product/11raleigh-talus-8.0-75418-1.htm

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

If that is all you are willing to spend, just order one from Bikes Direct. $0.02

[00tec]

Keep us posted!

I talked to him and he said he may keep it. I will be over there Tuesday and talk to him a little further. (he was out of town this weekend). I will place emphasis on the fact he hasn't put his ass on the bike in at least 3 yrs....

[00tec]

Just had to let dude in his house, he has a Trek 4300 disc open for offers. If interested, send me a PM, and I'll connect the dots.

[mtnhack]

I will sell you a $3000+ Turner 5-Spot for $1K. (If at some point you realize you need a REAL mtb) [Beer]

It is used, but still has a lot left in the tank. New rear and long travel rockers.

[newracer]

I bought my new bike from Bikes Direct.