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So i want a mountain bike...

« on: Apr 15 10:34 »
i rode bmx for a while, i started out racing in the nbl series at age 9 and raced for some time, about 6 years. after that i rode at skateparks, but now my right shoulder is just screwed after riding so much and doing bunny hops over everything. so ive had to resort to riding road bikes. but this is getting a little boring and ive always wanted a mountain bike. i would like to be schooled on who around here sells them and whats a good starter bike. and oh btw im 6'1" so that can help with frame size(if mountain bikes go by sizes)
« Reply #1 on: Apr 15 11:35 »
get a Sunday 24" cruiser and start riding Street.  wooooo
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« Reply #2 on: Apr 15 12:06 »
In another thread you can see the bike I bought this spring.  I too am 6'1" and opted to get a medium frame, though most would recommend you a large.

The two shops around here are Gilles Cycling and Fitness on south green river, that being the shop I patronize. Then there is Dans Comp in Mt. Vernon who sells mountain bikes out of their showroom, both great shops.

For a starter bike I would definably go check out the Gary Fishers they got in at Gilles, $450 for a well equipped hardtail w/ disks and Gary Fisher makes great frames.
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« Reply #3 on: Apr 15 12:09 »
What's your price range?
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« Reply #4 on: Apr 15 14:00 »
gary fischer? man they used to make bmx frames lol i think i have a minty gary fischer laying around still. dans is a good store, thats where i got all my parts. i just didnt know if they had mountain bikes. id say the range is about $400
« Reply #5 on: Apr 15 14:15 »
Call or come up and talk to Derek or Alan. Those guys are really knowledgeable and can probably recommend you something to fit your needs and price range.
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« Reply #6 on: Apr 15 14:27 »
+1 for Dan's. I got my mountain bike there last year for about $400 or so and it's a "starter" bike I guess. I don't ride that much, and don't do anything crazy on it like jump off anything tall or go off any gnarly drops, and it's been fine.
I just went in to Dan's, told them what I was looking for and how much I had and walked out with a bike about 30 minutes later.
 
« Reply #7 on: Apr 16 17:15 »
I'm 6'3" and ride a Large frame. It's a little bit small for me, but I make it work.

Check out the Cannondale F series. The F8 might be a good starter, but if you can up your budget the F5 is a good bike. Spend the most that you can afford because you will 'outgrow' a cheaper bike and you can end up spending a lot more money trying to upgrade to keep up with your needs (this is coming from a guy who rides an cheaper old bike, so take that with a grain of salt).
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« Reply #8 on: Apr 16 19:20 »
Zandr might unload his GT Ruckus frame.  That would be a great starting point.
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« Reply #9 on: Apr 20 11:35 »
sorry i havent replied. im still lookin, i went out to gilles, but the bikes seemed way overpriced. but it did kinda help me get an idea of want i would like.
« Reply #10 on: Apr 20 12:50 »
I was out at Dan's on Saturday and saw some bikes in the $400 range.
« Reply #11 on: Apr 20 19:34 »
so which is better, a frame with the suspension? or a solid frame?
« Reply #12 on: Apr 20 19:45 »
Quote from: redheddude222 on Apr 15 14:15
Call or come up and talk to Derek or Alan. Those guys are really knowledgeable and can probably recommend you something to fit your needs and price range.

and by derek, do you mean derek funk? because hes worked there forever
« Reply #13 on: Apr 20 20:29 »
Quote from: 3UR0TR45H on Apr 20 19:34
so which is better, a frame with the suspension? or a solid frame?
For $400 and for a beginner, a hardtail(no suspension in the back) is best. That's what I ride. Any full suspension bike under $900 is going to have crappy parts and you are better off with a hardtail.
« Reply #14 on: Apr 20 20:40 »
Quote from: 3UR0TR45H on Apr 20 19:45
and by derek, do you mean derek funk? because hes worked there forever
Yup. Great guy, and knows his shit.
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