Looking for a new mountainbike. Help?
#1
Looking for a new mountainbike. Help?
Hey-
I'm planning on buying a new bike. My last one was a '92 Cannondale m500, so it's been awhile. Not looking for anything great (read: expensive), mainly something with front suspension, which from the looks of things is standard these days.
I'm liking this: http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...keTab=techspec
Any thoughts, suggestions?
I'm planning on buying a new bike. My last one was a '92 Cannondale m500, so it's been awhile. Not looking for anything great (read: expensive), mainly something with front suspension, which from the looks of things is standard these days.
I'm liking this: http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...keTab=techspec
Any thoughts, suggestions?
#2
specialized is a good bike company. I my self have a 05 Big Hit. The hardrock is a solid bike for the money you spend. I could help you out a bit more if you could tell me what type of riding you like to do, IE: xc, freeriding, downhill, urban, bike to work, ext ext. I hang around the bike shops all the time so if you need any help with Q's about bikes hit me up.
#4
Originally Posted by Xbguy1
specialized is a good bike company. I my self have a 05 Big Hit. The hardrock is a solid bike for the money you spend. I could help you out a bit more if you could tell me what type of riding you like to do,
#5
Originally Posted by grnxb
Originally Posted by Xbguy1
specialized is a good bike company. I my self have a 05 Big Hit. The hardrock is a solid bike for the money you spend. I could help you out a bit more if you could tell me what type of riding you like to do,
#6
any thoughts on Ibex ?
http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/2005/ALP-550-Specs.html
The specs look great for the price, seem like they are pretty good, according to mtbr.com
http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/2005/ALP-550-Specs.html
The specs look great for the price, seem like they are pretty good, according to mtbr.com
#7
I dont know much about ibex the bike that you linked dose have cable disc brakes wich adds more maintenance. the main thing you have to wory about is making shure the the disc pads are always cleen and that the roter is true other then that disc brakes are alot of fun. on my bighit i have hydrolic disc brakes. there sweet you can do endos and hop over logs alot easyer then with v-brakes.
#8
I ride a Yeti ASX and would reccommend highly...on the milder side though I ride a Raleigh hardtail with a Judy fork. It has the mechanical discs which work fine as long as they are dry... once wet they scream like a banshee (er at least I think banshees scream..??) The Judy fork is easy to maintain as well. I would recommend components at the shimano LX level for dependability and durability. The frames in the price range you are considering are pretty similar and when you buy a whole bike you are mostly shopping for the components. I also only buy at the local established bike shop as opposed to the Big Stores. They usually take the time to assemble the bikes right, have knowledgeable staff that can answer your questions accurately, will provide the correct fitment, and alot of them will provide free adjustments and annual service as long as you own it. You may pay an extra few bucks but definately worth it.
#9
I've got a '97 Stumpjumper myself. Always been a big fan of Specialized. I'd stick to something with front suspension only. You can get a fully suspended bike at Wal-Mart for $100 but it will weigh like 49 lbs and be slow as f*ck.
I'd shoot for something aluminum if possible with a suspension fork. I personally prefer SRAM GripShift or Sachs (what I have, but I think they are out of business) over the push button shifters. Grip shift is a bit faster IMO and way more rugged and reliable, much fewer moving parts...
I'd shoot for something aluminum if possible with a suspension fork. I personally prefer SRAM GripShift or Sachs (what I have, but I think they are out of business) over the push button shifters. Grip shift is a bit faster IMO and way more rugged and reliable, much fewer moving parts...
#10
Originally Posted by grnxb
any thoughts on Ibex ?
http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/2005/ALP-550-Specs.html
The specs look great for the price, seem like they are pretty good, according to mtbr.com
http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/2005/ALP-550-Specs.html
The specs look great for the price, seem like they are pretty good, according to mtbr.com
I'd keep looking. I'd try for at least STX level (or equivalent) components and a weight under 28-29 lbs.
#11
Originally Posted by Biznox
Originally Posted by grnxb
any thoughts on Ibex ?
http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/2005/ALP-550-Specs.html
The specs look great for the price, seem like they are pretty good, according to mtbr.com
http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/2005/ALP-550-Specs.html
The specs look great for the price, seem like they are pretty good, according to mtbr.com
I'd keep looking. I'd try for at least STX level (or equivalent) components and a weight under 28-29 lbs.
Thanks for the help :D
#13
Originally Posted by xBbmxer
It is alot cheaper to buy better parts on the bike as a complete bike instead of replacing them later on down the road.
Maybe I'll be able to save a few bucks through ebay/pricepoint/nashbar when I have to replace parts. At least by then, I'll be 10lbs lighter.
#14
Originally Posted by grnxb
Originally Posted by Biznox
Originally Posted by grnxb
any thoughts on Ibex ?
http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/2005/ALP-550-Specs.html
The specs look great for the price, seem like they are pretty good, according to mtbr.com
http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/2005/ALP-550-Specs.html
The specs look great for the price, seem like they are pretty good, according to mtbr.com
I'd keep looking. I'd try for at least STX level (or equivalent) components and a weight under 28-29 lbs.
Thanks for the help :D