Want a Mountain Bike but have no clue where to start

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  1. techlord

    techlord Active Member

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    So I want to pick up a mountain bike but really have no clue where to start. I would like to keep it under a grand but can be convinced to go a bit higher if it warrants it.

    I figured I could score a good used bike with upgrades on craigslist but I don't have the knowledge to know what is good stuff and what is not.

    Any suggestions for new? Any STEALS currently on craigslist?

    thanks
    Rick
     
    #1 techlord, Jun 13, 2016
  2. b reel

    b reel Active Member

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    maybe start at a bike shop?
     
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    b reel Active Member

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    full suspension and will fit in the leaf
     
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  4. techlord

    techlord Active Member

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    ^^a-hole
     
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    Hit up bobby (gtscoob) or Eddie (integroid)
     
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    Or Robert - oclvframe.
     
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  8. techlord

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    Really any good links to information that will allow me to get up to speed on good components and what to steer clear from.

    This is a perfect example, I know the bike was 4K new and would seriously consider spending 1500 on this but have no clue what I am reading. did he upgrade anything or are they all stock components. I have not looked seriously at bike components since the 80's! LOL

    http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/bik/5543131649.html
     
    #8 techlord, Jun 14, 2016
  9. orndog

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    Do you know what size bike is right for you?
     
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    I'm 5-11, everyhing I read says large 19-21. No clue other than that
     
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  11. LoveMyNewSoob

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    Check out REI. I have got both my road bike and mountain bike (both cannondale) from there on clearance.
     
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