Mountain bikes..which to get?
 

So I saw that some of you know a thing about mt. Bikes. I need a new one, as to my last one was stolen.[:@] I would like a full suspension bike, and if possible be under about $1200. I plan to go to colorado soon, and ride the rocks. But I also like to do some trails and jumps around where I live. Any suggestions?









Thanks!

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cannondale has a few sweet bikes. havent really kept up with them but my dad bought one like in 1997 and his is a sweet bike.

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you could look at some giant bikes.

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trek also makes some pretty sweet bikes

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How about gary fisher?

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any by Trek, Gary Fisher, Marin, Specialized would fit the bill.

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Well, I have (2) Trek and Gary Fisher, so I'd suggest one of them...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_2056.jpg

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I also love mongoose. I have the EFX alloy right at the moment and Ive had it for about 3 years now and its still a very confortable bike.

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want to give me one? my trek was stolen right outside my apartment right after i went inside....[&:]:( i miss biking

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Same! My trek 4100 was stolen. Thats why I started this thread!


Id also like to stay away from the brands you can get at say dicks.

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i think specialized makes high quality bikes. i think some of their models have disc brakes lol

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I am partial to Kona myself, I had 2 but sold one and saving to get another. There are certainly others but just make sure you get the right size and make sure you ride it and are comfortable on it before buying it. A decent entry level dual suspension bike will cost about $1200 new, but you can always get a deal on previous year models. Good luck.

http://www.konaworld.com/bikes_main.htm

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Gary Fisher = Trek. I'm not a fan of either, too mainstream and over priced for what you get.

Kona or Jamis are my favs. This bike is close to what I have (mine is several years old):
[link]http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/dakarxlt.html[/link]

I ride the trails, jumps and make one trip downhilling a year. Ski lift up and bomb down. It doesn't get any sweeter.

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[link]http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22037[/link]

1200 bucks, right on the money:D

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here's one i forgot.. http://www.santacruzmtb.com/heckler.5/

if i had the choice of any full susser, it would be this one!

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my mates dad has a specialized enduro its pretty nice

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if you want disc brakes, get hydraulic discs. wire disc brakes aren't much better than V-brakes other than it keeps your rims lookin pretty[8D]

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Iron Horse is really getting big. I have a Sinister Exp. and it rocks!!

There Yakuza series are just about $1200 and they are a helluva bike. Look sweet too.

IMO, Specialized is too common, and expensive...

http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/

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Thanks dude! I think i just found my new bike!

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my friend has this one http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=21984 great bike but a lil more then ur price range,i also agree specialized is a good brand.

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how about those haha jk i know theyr not what you want but they r some pretty sweet bikes nonetheless

ps i dunno if the pics worked or not:eek:

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Yeah, glad to help a fellow MTB'er! Good luck!!![8D]

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i like norco bikes, i currently have a norco charger, very high quality, hydraulic disk brakes, 130mm travel front suspension with hard tail for $1020 AUS.

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1200 won't get you very much in the mtn bike world, esp. if you prefer fully(full suspension). Hardtails are cheaper, but with 1200, you can get some of the basic ones, or a better used one.

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I have a specialized card rock sport and love it! 500$