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| 2223.1 | UHHHH.... | WMOIS::GIROUARD_C | | Mon Mar 30 1992 18:07 | 7 |
| You'll probably get a lot of responses for this question. My $.02
is unless you plan on riding it once a year (maybe), stay away from
dept. store bikes... The quality generally isn't there, the expertise
on fit isn't there, and the expertise on maintenance and general ex-
perience certainly isn't there... Other than that, ..........
Chip
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| 2223.2 | NO NO NO!!! | COMET::VOITL | | Mon Mar 30 1992 21:25 | 24 |
| Hey Everybody,
RE:O Listen to Chip and STAY AWAY from dept. store bikes, especially if
you want to do ANY off road stuff. A friend of mine thought he was
smart when he bought his $160 Huffy and said I was rediculus(sp) in
spending the money I did on my Alpinestars. Well, he has no warranty
for his broken head and top tube. That is just from riding wheelies no
trail stuff. He also managed to break 3 chains and his rear (Falcon)
derailluer never did work right.
My 2 cents go to a bike shop and spend $250-$350 dollars and get a
descent MTB. It will last for quite a while and should have a
warranty.
To measure yourself (which a bike shop will help you with) stand over
the bike with your feet flat on the floor and pull up on the handle
bars. You should have at least 3 inches between your privates and the
top tube. You said you have a 30 inch inseam, probably around a 16-17
inch frame. I have a 31 inch inseam and ride a 15.5 in frame, I like
'em small.
Well good luck in whatever you do and enjoy.
Keep Pedallin'
Bob
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| 2223.3 | Go to a bike shop. | INTRN6::DIAL | | Mon Mar 30 1992 21:45 | 12 |
| There is a lot of discussion in here about dept. store vs. bike shop bikes.
I think the general consensus would be that a dept. store bike is only cheaper
the day you buy it. A bike shop will be able to discuss fit with you, and will
be better prepared to help you find the right sort of bike for your needs. If
money is an issue (and when is it ever NOT an issue...) many shops have a stock
of good quality used bicycles, any of which is likely to be far better than
anything you could buy at a dept. store.
By the way, bicycles are sized by the length of the vertical frame tube holding
the seatpost. A 26 inch mountain bike would be quite large.
Barry
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| 2223.4 | SEARS Garrage filler/Dust collector | NEMAIL::DELORIEA | I've got better things to do. | Tue Mar 31 1992 12:02 | 31 |
| Alan,
I re-read your note and verified your intent on off road
riding.
Is a bike like this worth it or should I go to a bike shop. What kinda
features should I be looking at. I plan do be mostly off road and I
think I probably would get a little rough on the bike.
The quality of a real off road MT-Bike starts around $500.00. I know thats
sound like a lot, but the material used will hold up to off road bashing. A
SEARS bike won't.
If you plan on riding your bike around the camp ground or a few side walk
tours around the neighborhood and nothing else.... Then the SEARS bike is all
you need.
If $500.00+ seems a bit steep, Just think how much fun you'll have after
breaking your SEARS bike and paying for the replacement.
Best thing to do if you are looking for a low budget MT-Bike is the WANT-AD
classified. People buy good bikes and never use them. I've seen good entry
level MT-Bikes for $250.00 (new they were in the $500's)
Before you buy, look at a few bike magazines and read the test they do on the
bikes. This will give you some idea what to look for in a REAL MT-Bike.
Go to a couple of bike stores and test ride the bikes. Tell them what you plan
to do with the bike, (fire roads or mt-goat trails).
Tom
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| 2223.5 | ok | NQOPS::THIBODEAU | | Tue Mar 31 1992 15:05 | 6 |
| Thanks,
I kinda knew I would get answers like these. I will start saving some
money.
Alan
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| 2223.6 | Saw it ... Didn't buy | JOKUR::FALKOF | | Wed Apr 01 1992 16:45 | 3 |
| FWIW, I saw it and it weights 42 lbs. Furthermore, the Sears in Natick
has them in stock and the men's bikes are flourescent green. I forget
the color of the women's bikes.
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| 2223.7 | MOST Outrageous Color! | CREVAS::ERICKSON | John Erickson, DTN 297-4143 | Mon Apr 06 1992 17:06 | 5 |
| >...the men's bikes are flourescent green...
At least they have SOME redeeming value!
John
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| 2223.8 | Bought a Rockhopper | NQOPS::THIBODEAU | | Wed Apr 15 1992 18:14 | 9 |
| Well I did what I thought I would have to and went shopping. I ended up
buying a Specialized Rockhopper "91" for $419.00. After looking around
and quite a few phone calls, this seemed to be the best price. I just
got the bike at lunch so I plan to try it out tonight. I can't wait!!
This will be my first offroad bike riding since being a kid, I sure
hope I like it.
Alan
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