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...ies/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!

[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....